The operational needs of a unit may necessitate that an employee be assigned on a consistent, but temporary, basis to perform work that is characteristic of a higher level position. In that event, a temporary promotion and salary adjustment may be made under the following regulations.
Delegation of authority represents the legal power to act in the name of the Regents of the University of Michigan or to bind the University to an obligation or promise. This policy and its accompanying tables define, consolidate and publicly communicate who has the authority to bind the University of Michigan to obligations or promises to outside entities.
To provide time off from work for rest and convenience, under the terms of this policy the University provides regular staff members and the following categories of faculty with paid vacation: research faculty, archivists, librarians, and curators not covered by a collective bargaining agreement (hereafter referred to as eligible faculty). The scheduling of vacation time must be approved by the employee’s supervisor.
The University of Michigan actively manages information security incidents to minimize their impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university’s systems, applications, and data.
It is vital that suspected information security incidents are promptly reported to ITS Information Assurance (IA) in order to limit the negative consequences to the university and individuals, improve the university’s ability to promptly restore operations affected by such incidents, and allow the university to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
U-M information technology resources are primarily provided for university-related purposes and should be used in a manner consistent with the university’s academic, teaching, learning, research, clinical, campus life, public service, and administrative missions. The continuing ability to use these resources is contingent upon their appropriate and responsible use. Members of the university community are expected to be good stewards of the university’s information resources and data, and use them in a safe, responsible, ethical, and legal manner.
The University is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from violence and will not tolerate violent and threatening behavior. All University community members share the responsibility and are expected to maintain a climate of behavior that does not foster acts of violence, threats, and aggression.
Procurement of goods and services for the university must be conducted in an open and competitive environment to ensure that prices paid are fair and reasonable and the selected supplier provides the best value to the University. Procurement Services is committed to providing business opportunities to a wide range of suppliers who contribute to the university's mission and values, including local and small businesses. Purchasing activities are conducted in Procurement Services as well as by academic and administrative departmental employees.
Individuals previously employed by the University in a benefits eligible regular full or part time position may apply for reemployment, reinstatement, or crediting of prior service under the following conditions:
Individuals seeking rehire are subject to University employment procedures. Their previous University employment record will be reviewed and considered as part of the re-employment decision. An individual returning to regular employment at the University as a “rehire” (including a rehire eligible for reinstatement):
Staff members are expected to manage their personal financial affairs in a manner which prevents involving the university in legal proceedings and unnecessary expenses through garnishments, tax levies, and other collection devices.
Garnishments, tax levies, and other collection devices will not be considered cause for termination of employment.
Employment of students is encouraged to support their financial and educational needs, and to provide work experience that will assist them as they enter the regular workforce. Students will normally be placed into jobs that are seasonal, irregular, or sporadic and are considered supplementary to the regular workforce.