ETHICS AND CONDUCT 1/9/85 (85-18) President directed to send a copy of applicable state law to all Vice Presidents, deans, department heads, and Purchasing Department staff. Such persons shall sign a statement that they have received and read the Law. The statement shall be returned to the Office of the President. 2/12/97 (97-2) Policy for Managing Conflicts of Interest at Cleveland State University approved. 5/27/03 (03-23) Approved revised conflict of Interest Policy to bring it into accord with SB 286 (2000) that eliminated the restriction that any employee could own no more than 5% equity interest in any firm to which the trustees had assigned intellectual property rights. 5/20/14 (14-28) Conflict of Interest Statement, promoting awareness and understanding of state law and requirements of ethical conduct approved. 5/20/14 (14-29) Whistleblower Protection Policy to encourage good faith reporting of incidents of non-compliance with applicable laws and policies, and to protect against retaliation approved.