{"id":15,"date":"2020-08-24T12:23:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T12:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:58:54","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8123\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec2fe412940dbc13ec6f3900afdea80c\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Resources<\/span><\/mark><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n<button class=\"btn btn-section w-100 px-0 wp-menu-block-toggle mobile-nav-toggle d-none\" data-target=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\">\n          <span class=\"h-100 mr-3 mt-1 d-block mobile-nav-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t  <\/span>\n          Office of the Provost<\/button><nav id=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\" class=\"wp-menu-block sidebar-nav wp-block-umflint-menu-block\"><div class=\"nav-sidebar-title-container\">\n                <div class=\"nav-sidebar-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\">Office of the Provost<\/a><\/div>\n                <a class=\"nav-sidebar-title-close\" href=\"#\" data-target=\"side-menu\" aria-label=\"Close\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"50\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <title>close<\/title><path d=\"M19,6.41L17.59,5L12,10.59L6.41,5L5,6.41L10.59,12L5,17.59L6.41,19L12,13.41L17.59,19L19,17.59L13.41,12L19,6.41Z\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n            <\/div><ul id=\"menu-side-menu\" class=\"menu nav nav-sidebar flex-column\"><li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-60\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-60 nav-item\"><a title=\"Academic Affairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/academic-affairs\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Academic Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-1271\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1271 nav-item\"><a title=\"Leadership Searches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/leadership-searches\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Leadership Searches<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-63\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-63 nav-item\"><a title=\"Communications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/communications\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-1625\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1625 nav-item\"><a title=\"Current Newsletter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Current Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-57\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-57 nav-item\"><a title=\"Faculty &amp; 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There is a crucial difference between civil disagreement and harassment that compromises faculty safety or interferes with their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university provides various resources and support to faculty experiencing threats or harassment.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98527791319ddba81ac6a8b264d3353a\" id=\"university\">University Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In any situation that involves concerns for physical safety or immediate danger,&nbsp;call 911 or DPS at 810-762-3333.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bd8be8f4e8918caa07b71da072b6c9a5\"><strong>File a Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the behavior is coming from a member outside of the university community, contact DPS at 810-762-3333.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the behavior is coming from a current student, consider an initial consultation with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, members of the University of Michigan-Flint (faculty, staff and students) may consider filing a complaint through the Dean of Students under the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1tPsXsyl2Chj9NQRNEmijoz5Mm-lXCraTs5xVTdtOFkA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Student Conduct<\/a>. The Dean\u2019s office maintains privacy to the extent allowable by law but is not a confidential reporting resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the behavior is coming from a university employee and involves a protected class (race, color, national origin, age, marital status, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status), file a complaint with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office<\/a>. Please note: ECRT is not a confidential reporting resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the behavior is coming from a university employee but does not involve a protected class status, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Resources Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1cfeac8cb48f2c09926b075a487b0c9e\"><strong>Legal Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The level of legal support the university can provide varies based on the context of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the targeting is based on U-M responsibilities, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ogc.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of General Counsel<\/a>&nbsp;may be able to offer legal support and advice. If the harassment involves litigation against a faculty member, the university\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defense and indemnification<\/a>&nbsp;protections may apply; OCG will manage the legal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the targeting involves a person\u2019s comments\/viewpoints\/actions as a private citizen, the university cannot provide direct legal support or representation. Individuals should consider outside legal counsel, as needed.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/benefits-wellness\/financial\/legal-services-plan\/covered-legal-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of Michigan Legal Services Plan may serve as a potential resource<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b17b9586d593850823b477308a745cfa\"><strong>Mental Health Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The following resources are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For faculty and staff<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/benefits-wellness\/health-well-being\/mental-emotional-health\/mental-health-counseling-consultation-services\/faculty-staff-counseling-consultation-office-fascco\/services-dearborn-flint-out-state-faculty-staff\">The Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For students<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/caps\/\">Counseling and Psychological Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-716c346ccf72854cab9e65e20bc268df\"><strong>Social Media Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guidelines for protecting your online presence and accounts can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialintegrity.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Integrity website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ITS provides\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance for maintaining digital security<\/a>\u00a0for computers, email, and websites as well as for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/be-safe-online\/online-harassment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protecting yourself from online harassment<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MCommunity allows users to remove their contact information by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.its.umich.edu\/node\/353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">editing their profile<\/a>. Also, consider your unit website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0bcba116fb44781eb94944a344a34121\"><strong>Responding to Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Marketing &amp; Communications can manage media requests and provide training for speaking with reporters. You may also find this <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs.vpcomm.umich.edu\/working-with-the-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance<\/a> us<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"ombuds\">Faculty Ombuds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty Ombuds receives faculty complaints, concerns, and questions about alleged acts, omissions, improprieties, and broader problems, and works to ensure a fair, equitable, and expeditious resolution. The Ombuds may make an informal inquiry, request relevant documentation, review matters received, offer options for resolution, make referrals, and mediate disputes independently and impartially. 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