Using KSU Resources for Assistance
Use of KSU Resources
Generally, KSU resources may only be used in furtherance of authorized KSU business. However, KSU employees may request to use KSU resources through a written contract that provides that the university will be paid for the use of any KSU personnel, facilities, equipment, or materials at a rate which is at least the rate KSU charges to outside entities. Approval of such a contract must be obtained pursuant to KSU’s contracting policies and is in addition to the approval required to engage in the outside activity. Furthermore, such use shall be tightly controlled, and employees must be able to provide information as to the location of all KSU equipment and resource usage upon request.
Required Statements
1. Any agreement for an outside activity executed between an outside entity and a
KSU faculty or staff member must include the following statement:
“The consultant has certain obligations to Kennesaw State University as a faculty member as described in the Intellectual Property Policy of Kennesaw State University (IP Policy). In the event that there is any conflict between the consultant’s obligations to the IP Policy and their obligations to the entity for whom they consult, the obligations to the IP Policy shall control.”
2. Any presentations or reports written, signed, or prepared by a KSU faculty or staff
member for an outside entity as part of an outside activity must state:
“This content represents the opinions of the consultant. It carries no endorsement by Kennesaw State University.”