The University of Maryland policy and procedures on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment require that all full-time exempt staff complete an annual report on Outside Professional Activities (OPA). The form must be completed, even if there are no outside professional activities to report. Part-time exempt staff and non-exempt staff are not required to complete an OPA report.

Exempt staff must complete the OPA report online for the period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Staff may access the report at http://ares.umd.edu. Once on the ARES website, staff should go to “Quick Links” and select “Outside Professional Activities (OPA) Report.” Once logged on, staff will be directed to the appropriate report. Employees should be aware that if they do not complete their survey, a letter of reprimand may be placed in their personnel file.

Employees should understand that non-compliance with OPA reporting requirements may result in failure to identify a conflict of interest. Please review the University’s Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment at http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/ii310b.html.

The deadline for completion is Friday, March 2, 2018. If you have any questions, you may contact your supervisor. Any technical issues should be directed to OPA Support at itsc@umd.edu.