{"id":736,"date":"2026-06-29T10:26:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/provost\/?page_id=736"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:43:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:43:08","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"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 decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim 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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/academic-affairs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Affairs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/leadership-searches\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Leadership Searches<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/communications\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Communications<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/newsletter\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Current Newsletter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/faculty-staff-awards\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Faculty &amp; Staff Awards<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/jack-thompson\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Jack W. Thompson, M.D. Distinguished Visiting Professorship<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/academic-events\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Events<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.openMenuOnHover\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.closeMenuOnHover\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-hover-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Resources<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Resources submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/resources\/interfolio\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Interfolio Resources and Training<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/policies\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Policies<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To assist faculty with familiarity with university processes, the policies and procedures for various areas within Academic Affairs are listed in all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/provost\/provost-policies\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"683\">Academic Affairs Policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Potential Threats and Harassment of Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the University of Michigan-Flint, we uphold principles that empower faculty to conduct research and teach, express ideas, and engage in robust discourse without reprisal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While performing these duties, faculty members may encounter criticism from within or outside the university community. 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university provides various resources and support to faculty experiencing threats or harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"university\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">University Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any situation that involves concerns for physical safety or immediate danger, call 911 or DPS at <a href=\"tel:8107623333\">810-762-3333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">File a Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the behavior is coming from a member outside of the university community, contact DPS at <a href=\"tel:8107623333\">810-762-3333<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/code-of-conduct\/\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\/human-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Resources Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Legal Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The level of legal support the university can provide varies based on the context of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if the targeting is based on U-M responsibilities, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ogc.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of General Counsel<\/a> may be able to offer legal support and advice. If the harassment involves litigation against a faculty member, the university\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defense and indemnification<\/a> protections may apply; OCG will manage the legal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <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<\/a> may serve as a potential resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Mental Health Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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-large-font-size\">Social Media Security<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance for maintaining digital security<\/a> for computers, email, and websites as well as for <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 <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-large-font-size\">Responding to Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Marketing &amp; Communications can manage media requests and provide training for speaking with reporters. The Vice President for Communications provides <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umich.edu\/for-faculty\/tips-for-working-with-the-media\/\">tips for working with the media<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Faculty Ombuds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. In addition, the Ombuds serve as a resource for information, communication, and referrals, and makes recommendations for constructive change when university policies or procedures generate conflicts or concerns. The Ombuds adheres to professional standards of practice established by the International Ombudsman Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas A. Wrobel<br>Professor of Psychology<br>College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education<br><a href=\"mailto:twrobel@umich.edu\">twrobel@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To assist faculty with familiarity with university processes, the policies and procedures for various areas within Academic Affairs are listed in all Academic Affairs Policies. 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