7.6 Subject: UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Adopted: September 12, 1996

Applicability

This policy applies to all activities conducted by the University of New Mexico and its affiliated units where fees are charged for providing goods or services to the general public.

Policy

All University business enterprise activities shall be related to the University's mission of providing instruction, research, scholarship, cultural innovation, public service, patient care, and campus support. Some activities within this mission may be organized as separate and distinct business cost centers, with fees charged for providing goods and services that enhance, promote or support the University's mission and meet the needs of students, faculty, staff and patients. Some of these business activities may also be available to the general public. The University shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning its business activities.

Implementation

The President shall establish administrative policies and procedures to ensure that all business activities are related to the University's mission. Exceptions to the policy may be authorized by the President when clearly in the best interest of the University and the public.

Delegation of Authority

The Vice President for Business and Finance (the Vice President for Health Sciences for Health Sciences Center activities) shall be responsible for oversight and review of University business activities, including periodic review of all University business enterprise activities and review of "unfair competition" complaints.

References

University Business Activities, UBPPM Policy 6010

Comments should be sent to BRPM@UNM.edu

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