601.02-1

Procedure to Update University Records in the Case of Inactive Academic Programs

Applies to: Schools, Colleges and other Academic Units

  1. Policy

    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.

601.17

Commercial Notetaking

Applies to: All faculty, staff, students, and visitors

University of Michigan Statement on the Conditions and Criteria for Commercial Notetaking Services*

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.

601.22

Prohibitions Regarding Sexual, Romantic, Amorous, and/or Dating Relationships Between Teachers and Learners

Applies to: Regular Instructional Faculty, Supplemental Instructional Faculty, Research Faculty, Graduate Student Instructors, and Undergraduate Students Responsible for the Delivery of Course Content

  1. Policy Background

    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.

601.22-1

Employee-Student Relationships

Applies to: All Employees

  1. Policy

    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.

601.23

Real Estate Transactions

Applies to: All Employees

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.

201.72

Reduction in Force

Applies to: Research Professors, Research Scientists, and Regular Staff who are on open-ended appointments with the exception of those covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement

  1. Policy

    1. A. The University endeavors to provide stable employment. However, situations such as a lack of funds, lack of work, or reorganization may require a reduction in the work force.
201.45

Protective Clothing and Equipment

Applies to: Regular Staff

  1. Policy

    The University will provide protective clothing and equipment when required to fulfill the job requirements as determined by the University.

201.08

Grievance Procedure and Dispute Resolution

Applies to: Regular and Temporary Staff Members, except those covered by the Faculty Appeal Procedure for Schools, Colleges, and other academic units, and those covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement

  1. Policy

    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.