Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
Resources
University Policy and Procedures on Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
- Policy ( Standard Practice Guide 201.65-1)
- Procedure
Other Policies Relevant to Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
- State of Michigan Statute
- Regents’ Bylaws
- University Standard Practice Guide (SPG)
- Sponsored Projects Policies
- University Code of Conduct for Student Loans
Approved COI/COC Unit Implementation Policies
Tools for Supervisors and Managers
- Steps to Consider After the President Approves Your Unit's COI/COC Implementation Policy
- Tutorial on Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment (for faculty)
- Tutorial on Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment (for staff)
- Template for Unit PowerPoint Presentations on Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment (downloadable 148kb PowerPoint file)
- Scenarios and Questions: A Training Tool
- Basic Steps to Take After an Employee Discloses a Potential Conflict of Interest or Conflict of Commitment
- General Questions about the Policy
- Disputes and Appeals
- Confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Questions
- Questions Related to the Development of School, College, and Administrative Unit Implementation Policies
- Questions from Academic Leaders and Supervisors
- Questions Related to Coordination with Other University and External Policies
- Procurement Services
Tools for Developing Implementation Policies
- A Guide to Discussions in the Schools, Colleges, and Research Institutes
- Templates for Unit Implementation Policies (for Faculty and for Staff)
- Checklist of Elements in Unit Implementation Policies
For General Information or Assistance
- For general questions, faculty can contact the relevant dean’s
office or the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs at (734) 764-9290. Staff may contact Keith Clark, Director
of Employee Relations in University Human Resources, at kclarkhr@umich.edu or (734) 763-2387. You may also address specific questions to coi.coc.questions@umich.edu.
Someone will make sure that the appropriate contact for your unit provides
the answer to your question.
For Suggestions for FAQ’s
- If you would like to suggest adding a question to the faq, please contact coi.coc.questions@umich.edu.