In recognition of environmental tobacco smoke health risks, the University intends to provide a smoke free environment for its faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
For the purposes of this policy, “university records” are defined as all records, regardless of their form, prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by administrators, faculty acting in administrative capacities, and staff of university units in the performance of an official function.
It is the University’s policy to defend and indemnify employees who become parties to legal proceedings by virtue of their good faith efforts to perform their responsibilities of employment.
M Housing residence halls and apartments are secured private residences, not public buildings. Room and board rates are set annually by approval of the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
The university receives federal funding and is, therefore, subject to the requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget within the Uniform Guidance (Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards). To receive federal funding, the Uniform Guidance requires that institutions maintain a system of internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that charges to federally sponsored projects are accurate, allowable and properly allocated.
Retroactive salary distribution changes must comply with transfer guidelines contained in this policy as well as SPG 501.10, Policy on Effort Certification. A retroactive change is defined as any change that impacts a prior pay period. Retroactive changes include:
The mission of the University is to generate and disseminate knowledge in the public interest. Essential to this mission are two fundamental principles: open scholarly exchange and academic freedom. Normally, these principles are mutually supportive. When these principles conflict, they must be balanced, taking into account the University’s mission and the public interest. The University also has had a longstanding tradition of conducting research aimed at enhancing human life and the human condition.
This defines the ownership, distribution, and commercialization of rights associated with Intellectual Property developed at or received by the University of Michigan, and describes the general obligations associated with the technology licensing process.
This SPG provides guidance for employees when spending university funds for approved university business travel and hosting, and enables the university to effectively comply with federal and state regulations. It should be used in conjunction with the university’s International Travel Policy (SPG 601.31) to help ensure the safety, security, and health of those traveling on university business.
The University of Michigan endeavors to create the broadest and most diverse pool possible of qualified candidates for employment opportunities. Units are encouraged to develop recruitment strategies designed to produce candidate pools that are reflective of the relevant labor market. Units can discuss recruitment strategies with their appropriate Human Resources office. These regulations are subject to specific provisions covered by collective bargaining agreements.