{"id":35,"date":"2026-07-15T12:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/policies-standard-practice-guide-spg\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:02:45","slug":"policies-standard-practice-guide-spg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/policies-standard-practice-guide-spg\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies &#038; Standard Practice Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/blue-ucen-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-blue-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-15d3db16 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-eab6d1a91ab2bb84da6d1f8df71ac505\">Policies &amp; 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If you need an accessible version, <a href=\"https:\/\/deo-umich-accommodate.symplicity.com\/activity_provider_request\/\">please report a barrier<\/a> regarding digital access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">University Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university has adopted the below policies to clearly state its commitment to an inclusive, welcoming, accessible working and learning environment that is free of discrimination and discriminatory harassment. If you have any questions about these policies, please contact ECRT at <a href=\"tel:8102376517\">810-237-6517<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:UMFlintECRT@umich.edu\">UMFlintECRT@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Policies &amp; Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/ecrt\/interim-discrimination-harassment-and-retaliation-by-students\/\">Interim Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation by Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sexualmisconduct.umich.edu\/policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umbrella Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sexualmisconduct.umich.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/student-procedures-flint.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Procedures (Flint Campus)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sexualmisconduct.umich.edu\/policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1tPsXsyl2Chj9NQRNEmijoz5Mm-lXCraTs5xVTdtOFkA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Student Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Previous Policies &amp; Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13il3cVma4c5Ycmb3vb20tqHHIOioqcHa\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Sexual Misconduct Policy (1\/7\/2019 to 8\/13\/2020)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQ4r94uaEXmvwMk6sQVxlM4EwTQhB8VWk2unMsDngsKBpUmtRGSOxFsVCM_ZV-CUlRSuGjyUcMDTgd5\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Sexual Misconduct Policy (9\/2014 to 1\/6\/2019)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRt2IjhMnai8WWPUcuv2wWIiFtQUkuye2jp_aOT7ocRQ2QoFDeQ_H5ybxMIquvuS-uha9bvUatNLRWa\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities (prior to 8\/17\/2017)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Standard Practice Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/201.08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">201.08 \u2013 Grievance Procedure and Dispute Resolution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/201.35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">201.35 \u2013 Personnel Nondiscrimination Policy for Faculty and Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/spgdev.web.itd.umich.edu\/policy\/201.89-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">201.89-0 \u2013 Sexual Harassment (prior to 8\/14\/2020)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/policies\/201X89-1_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">201.89-1 \u2013 Discrimination and Harassment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.01 \u2013 Freedom of Speech and Artistic Expression<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.18 \u2013 Violence in the University Community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.22 \u2013 Prohibitions Regarding Sexual, Romantic, Amorous, and\/or Dating Relationships Between Teachers &amp; Learners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.22-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.22-1 \u2013 Employee-Student Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.06 \u2013 Preventing Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.89 \u2013 Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">601.90 \u2013 Protection from Retaliation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Additional Information and Other Offices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/ed-offices\/ocr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Documents produced before April 2027 are archival materials and may not meet the accessibility standards required in&nbsp;SPG 601.20. 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