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V. University Policies and Procedures
A. Diversity and Nondiscrimination Policy
The University of Michigan is committed to being a racially, ethnically,
and religiously heterogeneous community. This commitment stems from many
sources, including the conviction that such diversity is essential to
creating an intellectual and social climate, which promotes the freedom
of thought, innovation and creativity so fundamental to an academic community.
Further, the University believes that it has a special responsibility
to seek this diversity and to nurture the sensitivity, tolerance, and
mutual respect that are such necessary characteristics of a community
in which all may thrive.
Each member of the
University community bears a special and continuing responsibility to
articulate, reinforce and reflect those values that support our highest
aspirations as a scholarly community. As a member of this community, you
are expected to consider the important role that you have in this endeavor.
This statement on diversity is reflective of the commitment of the entire
University community.
"The University
is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for
all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national
origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,
or Vietnam-era veteran status. The University also is committed to compliance
with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action."
(Regents Bylaws Sec. 14.06, "Non Discrimination and Affirmative Action.")
For more details
about the Diversity and Nondiscrimination Policy at the University of
Michigan, please refer to the University Faculty Handbook.
B.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The entire text of the University of Michigan Sexual Harassment Policy,
Standard Practice Guide 201.89 is available on-line at: www.umich.edu/~spgonlin/
The summary below
highlights some important provisions of the Sexual Harassment Policy.
Please refer to the entire text of the Policy if you have any questions
about the information summarized here. For further information contact:
Sexual Harassment
Policy Office: 3-8938
Human Resources & Affirmative Action Office: 3-0235
1. Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of the University of Michigan to maintain an academic
and work environment free of sexual harassment for students, faculty and
staff. Sexual harassment is contrary to the standards of the University
community. It diminishes individual dignity and impedes equal employment
and educational opportunities and equal access to freedom of academic
inquiry. Sexual harassment is a barrier to fulfilling the University’s
scholarly, research, education, and service missions. It will not be tolerated
at the University of Michigan.
2. Consensual
Relationships
Romantic and sexual relationships between supervisor and employee or between
faculty or other staff and students are not expressly prohibited by University
policy. However, even when both parties have consented to the development
of such relationships, they can raise serious concerns about the validity
of the consent, conflicts of interest, and unfair treatment of others.
Similar concerns may be raised by consensual relationships between senior
and junior faculty members.
In the event of a
charge of sexual harassment, the University will, in general, be unsympathetic
to a defense based upon consent when the facts establish that a professional
faculty-student, staff-student, or supervisor-employee power differential
existed within the relationship.
3. Response and
Procedures
The University encourages persons who believe that they have experienced
or witnessed sexual harassment to come forward promptly with their inquiries,
reports or complaints and to seek assistance within the University. Individuals
also have the right to pursue a legal remedy for sexual harassment in
addition to or instead of proceeding under the sexual harassment policy.
A claim under the
sexual harassment policy may be brought by the University or by a faculty,
staff or student member of the University community based on the conduct
of any University employee.
There are several
processes that may be used to address sexual harassment issues and complaints:
confidential counseling, inquiries about sexual harassment, informal resolution
process, and formal investigation. Please see the Standard Practice Guide
Sexual Harassment Policy for details about each of these options.
C.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The University is committed to full compliance with the requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a federal civil
rights law that protects qualified individuals with disabilities from
discrimination in all employment practices. Qualified persons who have
a disability are also entitled to receive reasonable accommodation if
it is needed to perform their job duties, and may request such accommodation
by contacting their immediate supervisors. This law also requires that
qualified people with disabilities be provided equal access to the University’s
programs, services, and activities.
For more information,
contact the University’s ADA Coordinator in the Affirmative Action
Office. This office can provide copies of the Disability Resource Guide,
campus Accessibility Map, and other information on disability issues.
Resources and information
pertaining to teaching students with disabilities can be obtained from
Services for Students with Disabilities.
Human Resources &
Affirmative Action Office 3-0235
Services for Students with Disabilities 3-3000
D.
University Resources
The University provides several resources for faculty members. Detailed
descriptions of these resources are available from the Benefits Office
and are included in the University’s Faculty Handbook.
1. Faculty and
Staff Assistance Program (FASAP)
FASAP is a resource for all University of Michigan faculty and staff.
An important goal of the University is to maintain a climate that is sensitive
to individual needs and aspirations and to assist administrators in managing
staff assigned to them in ways that will achieve the goals of the University
and the individual staff members. FASAP has been established to provide
confidential information to persons with persistent and potentially troublesome
problems. Alcohol, drug, marital, financial and emotional problems are
primary concerns of FASAP.
FASAP (Medical Center
Office) 6-6350
FASAP (Main Campus) 6-8660
Website: www.umich.edu/~fasap
2. Work~Connections
(Illness and Injury Support Services)
Work~Connections is an integrated disability services program designed
to provide assistance and support when an employee experiences an illness
or injury, during subsequent recovery, and through a successful return-to-work.
Work~Connections services are available to all faculty and staff of the
University of Michigan for work related and non-work-related illness or
injury. The Work~Connections Office is located at Argus I, Suite 2, 535
W. Williams.
Work~Connections:
5-0643
Toll free number: (877) 869-5266
Website: www.umich.edu/~connect
3. Work/Life Resource
Center
The Work/Life Resource Center provides referrals for childcare and other
family care. This is a free service for University of Michigan faculty.
Work/Life Resource
Center 6-8677
Website: www.umich.edu/~hraa/worklife
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