Introduction to Potential Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment

To whom does this policy apply, and why? 

If you are a staff member at the University of Michigan, whether your appointment is regular or temporary, full-time or part-time, Standard Practice Guide (SPG) 201.65-1 Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment applies to you, and to every staff member and faculty member at all levels of the University, including the executive officers. 

The principles of the COI/COC policy emphasize how important it is for you (and all University employees), while performing your University duties, to act with honesty, integrity, and in the best interests of the University. This is one aspect of your stewardship responsibilities at the U-M, see http://www.umich.edu/~hraa/stewardship.html.

You should not, therefore, engage in external activities or pursue outside interests that interfere with carrying out your University duties.  Nor should you use your University position and influence for personal gain at the expense of the University.