Managing a Potential Conflict of Interest or Conflict of Commitment

Who will be involved in developing a plan to address the potential conflict of interest or conflict of commitment?

In addition to talking with the staff member, the unit’s COI/COC manager almost always consults with the staff member’s supervisor.  

If warranted, the COI/COC manager will also contact one or more central U-M offices. Depending on the nature of the potential COI/COC, the manager may, for example, consult with

• The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs,
• University Human Resources, or
• The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel.