Standard Practice Guide

  1. March 23, 2026

    New trespassing SPG clarifies maps, offers guidance on warnings

    U-M has adopted a new Standard Practice Guide governing trespass warnings, which gives further clarification on trespass warnings and where on campus trespass warnings apply.

  2. October 27, 2025

    New policy guides U-M’s use of campus security technologies

    The university has adopted a new Standard Practice Guide, SPG 510.02: Physical Security Technologies, to govern the placement, use, maintenance, replacement, and removal of physical security technologies across campus.

  3. September 15, 2025

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  4. September 11, 2025

    University updates policy on institutional data

    U-M has updated its Institutional Data Stewardship Policy (SPG 601.12) to strengthen the institution’s commitment to the effective and strategic management of institutional data.

  5. February 10, 2025

    Expanded parental leave policy covers more new parents

    U-M employees who welcome a child to their family within the first six months of being hired are eligible for three weeks of paid parental leave under an expanded university policy.

  6. January 13, 2025

    University announces initiative to ensure digital accessibility

    U-M has announced the public phase of its Digital Accessibility Strategic Initiative, an effort designed to ensure digital accessibility and compliance with federal requirements across the university.

  7. November 8, 2024

    Faculty Senate passes four resolutions, including regents censure

    The Faculty Senate has passed resolutions regarding the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Standard Practice Guide, a censure of the Board of Regents, and gender-based violence and discrimination.

  8. October 29, 2024

    Faculty Senate to consider four resolutions at Nov. 4 meeting

    The Faculty Senate will consider resolutions regarding the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Standard Practice Guide, a censure of the Board of Regents, and gender-based violence and discrimination.

  9. August 26, 2024

    U-M highlights updated policies as new school year begins

    As students return to campus for the fall semester, U-M has taken steps to highlight existing policies around free speech and create new ones related to student disciplinary procedures and campus operations.

  10. April 27, 2024

    University addresses potential commencement protests

    Provost Laurie K. McCauley and Martino Harmon, vice president for student life, have emailed the Ann Arbor campus community and the families of prospective graduates regarding possible protests at graduation ceremonies.