Office of the Provost
University-Wide Committees
Commencement Committee
The Office of the Provost, working closely with the Conference and Events Office and each school's dean and registrar, helps to oversee Commencement Weekend activities to ensure exercises run smoothly for graduates and their families. Specific questions about the commencement program and logistics for each ceremony should be directed to the Conference & Events Office at (585) 275-4111.
Conflict of Interest (COI)
A conflict of interest occurs when there is a divergence between an individual's
private interests and his or her professional obligations to the University
and its constituents. The Conflict of Interest Committee advises the deans
and Provost on Conflict of Interest matters. Chaired by the Provost, the Committee
is charged with formulating conflict of interest policy for faculty and the
University, and overseeing its implementation. Questions about the Conflict
of Interest Committee can be directed to Associate Vice President Gunta Liders.
* Dean's offices: The Annual Summary of Faculty COI Reports are due June 1, 2008. Contact Gunta Liders for more information.
Additional policy information and forms can be found on the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA) Web site.
Middle States Accreditation
Every 10 years the University of Rochester is required to undergo a thorough
self-study to ensure it is providing students, faculty, staff, and alumni
with the highest quality educational experiences possible.
The University completed its ten-year
reaccreditation review by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education in 2004, and is scheduled to complete
a 5-Year Interim Report in 2009. Questions about the Middle States accreditation
process should be directed to .
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