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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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
• Purchasing

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

Whom to contact

• General information or assistance
• Suggestions for FAQ’s
  

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 Bruce Pringle, Director of Employee Relations in the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, at bpringle@umich.edu or (734) 763-2387. You may also address specific questions to Christina Whitman, Special Counsel to the Provost and Professor of Law, by e-mail at cwhitman@umich.edu. She will make sure that the appropriate contact for your unit provides the answer to your question.

Suggestions for FAQ’s

If you would like to suggest adding a question to the FAQ, please contact Christina Whitman, Special Counsel to the Provost and Professor of Law, by e-mail at cwhitman@umich.edu.