This article explains the three activity category types in UC OATS. If prior approval is required, UC OATS will generate the necessary forms for you.
| Category Type |
Description |
| Category 1 |
- Require prior approval
- Are most likely to create a conflict of commitment
- Count towards the faculty member's time threshold
- Category 1 examples:
- Assuming an executive or managerial position outside of the University
- Assuming founding or co-founding role of company
- Employment outside the University
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Category 2
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- Do not require prior approval unless a student is involved in the activity
- Typically shorter-term activities that have lesser potential for conflict of commitment
- Count towards the faculty member's time threshold
- Category 2 examples:
- Serving on board of directors outside the University
- Providing or presenting a workshop for industry
- Consulting or testifying as an expert or professional witness
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Category 3
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- Do not require prior approval unless a student is involved in the activity
- Activities are within the course and scope of University employment and are less likely to raise conflict of commitment issues
- Do not count towards faculty member's time threshold
- Category 3 examples:
- Accepting honoraria for scholarly, intellectual, educational, outreach work within the course and scope of employment
- Attending and presenting talks at university/academic colloquia and conferences
- Developing scholarly or creative works
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