Standard Practice Guide

February 20, 2019
Updated U-M policy allows web access limitations in narrow circumstances

A revised U-M policy allowing, in limited circumstances, the blocking of websites that may contain offensive or pornographic content has been implemented by Michigan Medicine in clinical areas.
February 14, 2019
Town hall focuses on university’s new felony disclosure policy

University faculty, students and community members gathered Wednesday to discuss a new university policy requiring employees to disclose felony charges or convictions.
February 4, 2019
New university policy requires disclosure of felonies

Under a new university policy, faculty, staff, student employees, volunteers and visiting scholars are required to provide notification if they are charged with or convicted of a felony crime.
October 26, 2018
Information security policy revised and approved

The revised U-M Information Security Policy was recently approved, along with a number of new Information Technology Standards, and will be phased in over the next two years.
August 15, 2016
University information technology policies

Using information technology is integral to how the university conducts its business. The institution provides direction and guidance regarding the fundamental use of IT on its campuses through four channels.
August 15, 2016
Recently changed IT policies

U-M executive officers recently approved changes to several IT policies in the Standard Practice Guide.
August 15, 2016
University to revise information technology security policy

U-M is revising its information technology security policy to establish a single, comprehensive IT security and information assurance program for all three campuses and the Health System.
May 26, 2015
New SPG focuses on fitness for duty for faculty members

A new standard practice guide spells out the criteria and process for considering the timely, administrative review of a faculty member unable to perform the essential functions of a faculty position, despite reasonable accommodations.
March 24, 2014
Officials share details on guidelines for programs involving children

U-M officials have been meeting with the campus community to share details and gather specifics about a new policy involving children who interact with the university.
January 20, 2014
SPG outlines professional standards expectations for faculty

The university has adopted a Standard Practice Guide outlining professional standards for members of the faculty.