How will this tutorial help you? 

After completing this tutorial, you will

• Be more aware of and knowledgeable about potential conflicts of interest and potential conflicts of commitment;
• Understand Standard Practice Guide (SPG) 201.65-1 (e.g., principles, rights, and responsibilities), which applies to all U-M employees;
• Be able to carry out your responsibilities related to potential COIs and COCs, especially the need to disclose potential conflicts;
• Understand the relationship between the University’s central COI/COC policy (SPG 201.65-1) and unit implementation policies;
• Know more about potential violations of SPG 201.65-1, and what the consequences of those violations might be; and
• Know where to turn when you have questions or want more information. 
  
  

However, without further information and training beyond this tutorial, you will not

• Know about your unit’s COI/COC implementation policy;
• Understand all the complexities of recognizing and managing potential COIs and COCs; and 
• If you are a supervisor or manager, be fully prepared to handle potential COIs and COCs.