Purpose

Addressing potential financial conflicts of interest not only supports the University's mission, but also helps avoid the erosion of public confidence. The University is committed to ensuring that its activities are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics. These activities must be in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws related to conflict of interest and objectivity in research.

This course is designed to set forth the principles for identifying potential of conflicts and the procedures for reviewing and addressing those potential conflicts. As an academic administrator, you have a key role in assisting faculty to manage potential conflicts to ensure that University research and other activities are protected from even the appearance of impropriety.

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You will need approximately 60-70 minutes to complete the Course.

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