The Research and Consultancy Institute at Effat University provides consultancy as one of its key services recognizing the value of its Effat University faulty and staff assuring a broader and a valuable contribution to the surrounding community and the public life.
The Research and Consultancy Institute provides consultancy in several areas such as, but not limited to:
- Effat executive consultancy per College or per Department or per Administrative Unit
- Teaching or Training opportunities
- Effat Professional Translation Services
- Regular editorial work
- Institutional consultancy
- Individual consultancies
- Public services
- Professional practice
Our consultancy work, certain public duties and other outside work are subject to through policies reflecting Effat University's code of conduct and practices. Consultancy activities at Effat University are subject to fall under a number of main pillars, some of the most important ones are as follow:
Conflicts of Interest
To avoid potential conflicts of interest, there has to be full disclosure of all work for outside bodies. Work for outside bodies must be conducted within the General Terms and Conditions for Commissions to Effat University, Effat University's Code of Conduct and financial policies governing conflict of interest and conflict of commitment. These may also apply if the outside work is for a company or other body in which a family member is employed or has an interest.
Community Services and Voluntary Disclosures
Many members of Effat University staff engage in community services other than the public duties governed, and in their own time. Effat University recognizes these contributions to public and community life and wishes to support and encourage them wherever appropriate.
