Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
Resources
University Policy and Procedures on Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
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 Implementation Policies by U-M Unit
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 Kathleen Donohoe, Associate Director of Policy, University Human Resources, at kdonohoe@umich.edu or (734) 763-2387. You may also address specific questions to provost@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 COI/COC FAQs, please contact provost@umich.edu.