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Institutional Conflict Review Panel
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A Panel established by the president or delegate to evaluate potential institutional conflict of interest situations, develop, review, and assist with enforcement of management plans, review reports of low-risk situations, review information relating to post-approval implementation of conflict resolution plans, and generally serve as a resource for the Conflict of Interest Program, the General Counsel, and other members of the University community. The Panel is comprised of:
- Voting members
- Four or more senior faculty from the Twin Cities campus
- One or more senior faculty from a system campus
- The University Auditor
- The Director (or representative), Intercollegiate Athletics
- One or more members from the community
- Non-voting members
- Director, Office of Institutional Compliance (OIC)
- Representative from the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
- Other subject matter experts from key units (e.g., Sponsored Projects Administration, Office for Technology Commercialization, Human Research Protection Program, Research Integrity and Oversight, Controller's Office)
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Institutional Official
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The official appointed by the president or delegate who ensures compliance with ethical standards, laws, regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and mandatory reporting requirements.
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Institutional Review Board (IRB)
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Committee that has been designated as required by federal regulations to review and monitor research involving human subjects and to assure that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in the research.
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Intellectual Property (IP)
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Refers to creations of the mind. For example: inventions and discoveries; literary, artistic and other creative works; and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.
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Inter-Fund Transfer
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Transferring resources permanently from a Chartfield String in one fund to a Chartfield String in a different fund.
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Intercollegiate athletics
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Sports teams organized and funded by the institution through the athletics department. Intercollegiate does not refer to or include recreational sports, intramural sports, club sports, or other special interest sport clubs or organizations.
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Intercollegiate Center
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An entity established to support and advance research, education, or public engagement that includes members from different colleges and/or campuses.
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Interdisciplinary academic plan
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A coherent integration of two or more distinct disciplines into an academic major or free-standing minor.
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Interdisciplinary Center
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An organizational unit within the University that is formed to promote interdisciplinary studies or initiatives. These centers may also be known as consortia, institutes, initiatives, programs, etc. This policy uses the term "centers" to refer to all of these alternatives.
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Interdisciplinary Programs
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A curriculum offered by an organizational unit within the University integrating two or more distinct disciplines. Such programs may involve multiple departmental or collegiate units, and/or campuses.
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Interface
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The mechanism and process of electronically transmitting information from one computer system or application to another. Typically, interfaces are designed to transmit information from a subsidiary financial system, such as Payroll or an ISO system, to an enterprise financial system, such as the general ledger. A properly functioning interface is one that transmits complete and accurate information.
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Interface Owner
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The unit responsible for maintaining the transmission of financial information and integrity of data from that subsidiary system to the general ledger or to another financial system.
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Internal Researcher
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Any researcher who is internal to the covered entity or health care component that is the holder of the PHI through status as an employee, credentialed staff member, or an individual affiliated through a formal affiliation agreement.
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Internal Sales
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The sale of goods or services by one University department to another department within the University. Examples include revenue generated by Graphics Services, Fleet Services, Telecommunication Services, Physics Shop and University Stores. In some situations a department may use a University Procurement Card to buy goods or services from a University department that accepts credit cards as a form of payment.
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Internal Sales Activity
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An activity that provides goods or services:
- predominantly to University departments
- at approved rates
- on a regular and continuing basis
- incidentally to the general public
Examples of units conducting internal sales activity: Graphics Services, Fleet services, Telecommunication Services, Physics Shop and University Stores.
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Internal Sales Business Manager
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Anyone within the RRC who is responsible for managing finances related to internal sales activity.
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Internal Sales Organizations (ISOs)
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A unit that provides goods or services at approved rates, on a regular and continuing basis, predominantly to University departments and incidentally to the general public. Most, if not all, income for an internal sales organization will be revenue from other departments.
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International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
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Laws relating to items and associated software or technology of primarily military significance, software or technology intended for space launch, and satellite instrumentation of a non-military, scientific nature administered by the State Department. An item subject to ITAR generally requires a license for export to any country.
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International Travel
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Travel to any country or territory outside the continental U.S. (CONUS) and other Non-Foreign U.S. Overseas locations (Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), and Wake Island). Travel to Canada and Mexico is considered international travel.
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Internet ID
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An Internet ID (or X.500 ID) account allows access to the University's electronic information, including e-mail and other systems. Every student, faculty member, staff person, and affiliate of the University is given a unique Internet ID. Internet IDs for staff are created immediately after an individual's Human Resources paperwork is signed, and for new students, as part of the registration process. Accounts are set up as needed for affiliates of the University. (Also refer to "X.500 Directory" in this listing.)
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Internet Services
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Services provided by the University in its role as Internet Service Provider. These services include but are not limited to collaborative technologies and information storage. The services are provided based on the needs of the member of the University community.
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Interruption / Disaster
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Any occurrence that compromises the ability of the Critical Operating Unit to carry out its essential functions. The determination that an interruption / disaster has occurred may be made by the individual Unit Administrator or by the Officer of the Day. Operating Units may establish "levels" of interruption / disaster and of interruption / disaster response.
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Intra-Fund Transfer
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Transferring resources permanently from one Chartfield String to another Chartfield String within the same fund.
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Inventory
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An asset that a University department holds for sale or use in providing goods and/or services to customers. An example of inventory would be computers sold by the UM Bookstore. Capital equipment assets are not "inventory."
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Investigation
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The step in the process to analyze all relevant information regarding the allegation and then determine whether sufficient evidence exists to find that research misconduct occurred.