The continuing intellectual vigor and distinction of the University will depend in some measure upon our capacity to provide critical and timely reviews of all existing programs and to adapt them in the light of changing intellectual interests, professional developments, social needs, and relative academic strengths and priorities.
On occasion, an academic program may become inactive such that it no longer has students, faculty, staff, or funding associated with it. This occurs for a number of reasons, including declining enrollments, changes in the composition of the faculty, or changes in the intellectual thrust of a discipline or department. However, University records are usually not updated to reflect the change in status of the program.
The University of Michigan (University) maintains its right to authorize educational and business activities that occur on property or networks controlled by or in affiliation with the University.
This policy applies to “Covered Relationships.” A Covered Relationship includes any relationship which may reasonably be described as sexual, romantic, amorous, and/or dating. Physical contact is not a required element of such relationships. A Covered Relationship may exist on the basis of a single interaction.
When an employee’s professional responsibilities make it possible for him or her to influence the status or circumstances of a student, including but not limited to relevant administrative decisions and actions, a romantic and/or sexual relationship creates an inherent conflict of interest and participating in such roles of influence is prohibited. When a conflict of this nature occurs, the employee must disclose the relationship so that a resolution to the conflict can be sought.
Regents Bylaw 3.07 says it is the exclusive province of the Board of Regents to acquire and sell real estate for the university. There are only two exceptions to this requirement: Bylaw 3.05, which allows the executive vice president and chief financial officer (EVPCFO) to accept gifts of real estate when the maintenance will not add to the ordinary operating budget of the university; and Bylaw 3.07, which allows the EVPCFO to dispose of gifted real estate not located near one of the three campuses.
This Standard Practice Guide outlines the policy for payments to students from academic or other units when the payments are for non-employment purposes.
To comply with US Department of Education regulations, student payments, awards, prizes, and gifts for academic pursuits or achievements must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid when paid for non-employment purposes.
This policy covers all payments, awards, prizes, and gifts for academic pursuits or achievement.
The University will provide protective clothing and equipment when required to fulfill the job requirements as determined by the University.
An employee will be afforded the opportunity to file a grievance on matters associated with the employee's employment relationship with the University, or to enter into a dispute resolution process to facilitate resolving misunderstandings and maintain positive work relationships. An allegation that an employee's rights under this policy have been violated also will be subject to review under the grievance procedure. (This procedure is not available for resolving disputes or concerns regarding the University's Benefit Plans.