General FAQs
If I engage in private consulting, outside of my work at NC State, what are some things I should be aware about?
The Office of General Counsel cannot provide legal advice to individual faculty and employees with regard to private consulting agreements. However, this professional activity for pay is subject to UNC and NC State policies, including Conflicts of Interest and Commitment and Intellectual Property. Please see these additional FAQs which are frequently asked by faculty and employees who wish to engage in consulting activities.
Where do I get permission to use the university’s trademarks?
Commercial use of the university’s name, logos, nicknames, or other trademarks requires advance permission from the university’s trademark licensing director. University departments are permitted to use the trademarks and service marks for official university business purposes without prior approval. For more information, please see the university’s trademark licensing webpage.
To whom should I report illegal or fraudulent activity?
A list of all available reporting options are available on the University Compliance and Integrity Reporting webpage.
Can we serve alcohol at a university function on campus?
Yes, only if you follow the university’s Alcohol Policy and Regulation which requires prior approval by the administrator of the host facility and permission from your Dean or Vice Chancellor. The form requesting permission can be found on the Alcohol Regulation webpage.
Can my office, department or division conduct a raffle to raise money?
NC General Statute 14-309.15 contains regulations pertaining to raffles. For questions, please contact the Office of General Counsel.
As a NC State employee, am I permitted to accept a gift from an outside party or individual?
There are prohibitions on accepting/receiving gifts as a covered person under the State Ethics Act, as well as other NC laws relating to contracts, award of contracts and bribery. In general, there is no such thing as a “free lunch”.