Because of the complex nature of the university’s work in a wide range of areas, there are many compliance requirements that intersect with individual activities and roles in different ways. Each topic section listed below gives a brief overview of the U-M compliance resources available in that area and contact information for experts who can help you.
- General Compliance Guidance
Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel represents and advises the entire University of Michigan community, including the Board of Regents, the President, the Executive Officers, Michigan Medicine and the schools and colleges on all three campuses. They provide legal guidance and advice so units can fulfill their educational, research and entrepreneurial missions in accordance with all legal and policy requirements applicable to public research universities. General compliance questions can be sent to the compliance coordinator by filling out the form on the Ask a Question page.
Contact information: (734) 764-0304 ovpgc@umich.edu
Audit Services provides services to all levels of management with information regarding the internal control environment throughout the university (UM-Ann Arbor, UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn and Michigan Medicine). They work in partnership with other university units to monitor, identify and manage risks, improve processes and investigate fraud.
Contact information: (734) 647-7500 University-Audits@umich.edu
The University of Michigan Compliance Hotline is a tool for U-M employees, students, vendors and others to anonymously report concerns regarding financial, regulatory, NCAA, substance abuse and patient safety issues.
Contact information: 1-866-990-0111 Online form
U-M Standard Practice Guide (SPG)
The U-M Standard Practice Guide is the official repository for the policies and procedures of the University of Michigan. Information can be searched by name and topic area on this site.
- Athletics
University of Michigan Compliance Services Office
The Athletic Department Compliance Program oversees and operates the athletics program in accordance with all applicable NCAA, conference and institutional rules to maintain a culture of compliance. It monitors all aspects of the university’s athletics programs to ensure compliance, identify and report to the NCAA all instances in which compliance has not been achieved and affirm that corrective actions have been taken.
Contact information: (734) 615-7341 compliance@umich.edu
- Conflicts of Interest
To maintain the University of Michigan’s credibility in the eyes of the public, it is important that all members of the campus community disclose any potential conflicts of interest (COI) or conflicts of commitment (COC) as soon as they arise so that they can be evaluated objectively and, if necessary, managed or eliminated.
In addition to SPG 201.65-1, University employees are governed by their unit-level faculty or staff COI/COC policy. The resources below provide more information about these policies and what you need to do as a responsible University of Michigan employee.
UM-Ann Arbor Office of the Provost
Contact information: (734) 764-9290 for faculty and (734) 763-2387 for staff provost@umich.edu
UM-Dearborn Conflict of Interest
Research and Technology Transfer COIs
University employees may be subject to federal and state conflict of interest regulations related to research activity and/or the use of intellectual property. Disclosure and management processes for individual (personal) COIs related to research are governed by the University’s Policy for Identification and Management of Conflicts of Interest in Research and Technology Transfer. See the following resources for more information:
U-M Office of Research Ethics & Compliance: Conflict of Interest (Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn)
Michigan Medicine Regulatory Affairs: Conflict of Interest (Level 1 password required)
UMORCOI and MEDCOI Offices
Contact information: COI.Support@umich.edu
Institutional COIs (ICOI)
Financial interests of the University of Michigan (e.g., investments) or those of a Covered Official may lead to potential COIs related to research activity. U-M follows the Office of the President’s Policy for Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Research. For more information see:Research Ethics & Compliance Institutional Conflicts of Interest
Contact information: ICOI.Questions@umich.eduU-M Medical School Office of Regulatory Affairs, Conflict of Interest
U-M Medical School Conflict of Interest Board (MEDCOI)
U-M Medical School Clinical and Educational Conflict of Interest Committee (CECOIC)
Conflict of Interest Research Compliance Program
The Conflict of Interest Research Compliance Program provides oversight of and the procedural structure for outside interest disclosure, review of potential conflicts of interest and management of identified conflicts.
Contact information: COI.Support@umich.edu
- COVID-19 Concerns Reporting Line
COVID-19 Concerns Reporting Line
The COVID-19 Concerns Reporting Line allows community-based public health concerns to be addressed via a system that has been designed to reduce the need for law enforcement as a first response.To report a public health concern, please call 734-647-3000.
- Dispute Resolution
For Faculty
The Faculty Ombuds is a confidential, impartial, informal and independent resource for information or conflict management that serves all faculty members of the University of Michigan campus community. They assist those who seek guidance with the resolution of academic or administrative issues and disputes that are not being adequately addressed through other university processes.
Contact information: (734) 763-6576 facultyombuds@umich.edu
(Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
Contact information: (313) 593-5520 Patrick Beauchesne (Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
Contact information: (810) 762-3424 twrobel@umflint.edu (Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
For Staff
The Office of the Staff Ombuds provides free and confidential problem-solving and conflict resolution services for all staff on the Ann Arbor campus and at Michigan Medicine.
Contact information: staffombuds@umich.edu (Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
For Students
Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR)
The Office of Student Conflict Resolution provides a variety of programs and services designed to support a safe, just and peaceful community, and to help Michigan students learn how to peacefully manage and resolve conflict.
Contact information: (734) 936-6308 oscr@umich.edu
UM-Dearborn Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Dearborn’s Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution is dedicated to encouraging responsible community conduct, educating the campus community, and implementing disciplinary action in situations where violations of the Student Conduct Code have occurred.
Contact information: 313-593-5151 dearbornOSC-CR@umich.edu
Office of the Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students promotes and supports a civil, healthy, and safe campus community through the establishment and administration of standards outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
Contact information: (810) 762-5728 Flint Dean of Students
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is a place where students’ questions, complaints and concerns about the functioning of the university can be discussed confidentially in a safe environment. They offer informal dispute resolution services, provide resources and referrals and help students consider options available to them.
Contact information: (734) 763–3545 umstudentombuds@umich.edu (Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
Contact information: (313) 593-5440 ombuds-office@umich.edu (Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
Office of the Dean of Students
Contact information: (810) 762-5728 Flint Dean of Students (Note: Please do not include any confidential information in your email — only when and how you can best be contacted.)
- Finance
The Finance Division partners with the U-M community to provide stewardship, protect assets and ensure that state, federal and other regulations are followed in financial-related matters. Areas within the Finance Division that support these compliance-related efforts include Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Internal Controls, Procurement Services, Risk Management, Sponsored Programs, Tax and Treasury Services.
Financial Analysis – Recharge Rates
Recharges are costs billed for goods or services provided by one internal university unit to other internal university units.
Contact information: fin-farecharge@umich.edu
Procurement Services manages a diverse selection of goods and services used by the University of Michigan. They establish and handle all supplier relationships with the university and have signatory authority for all supplier contracts to ensure all of U-M’s purchasing initiatives are conducted in an ethical manner.
Contact information: (734) 764-8212 procurement.services@umich.edu
- Health Care
Michigan Medicine Code of Conduct Booklet
Michigan Medicine Policies (Level 2 Access)
View the full list and link to all of Michigan Medicine’s compliance policies.
Michigan Medicine Corporate Compliance (Level 2 access required)
The Michigan Medicine Corporate Compliance Office promotes compliance with all laws/regulations governing billing, coding, Medicare and Medicaid, patient privacy (HIPAA), information security, relationships and conflict of interest and governmental investigations. They provide information, resources and training to all of Michigan Medicine.
Contact information: 734-615-4400
compliance-intake@med.umich.edu
U-M Medical School Policies (Level 2 Access)
View and search all U-M Medical School policies.
U-M Medical School Office of Regulatory Affairs
The U-M Medical School’s Office of Regulatory Affairs leads or facilitates the prevention or resolution of concerns, disputes and compliance issues related to laws, regulations, institutional policies, accreditation and certification requirements, and other professionally accepted standards that impact the activities and reputation of the Medical School.
Specific contact information can be found on the UMMS Regulatory Affairs website (Requires uniqname/Kerberos login).
- Human Resources
Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office
The Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office is dedicated to promoting and furthering the university’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all members of its community. They provide many resources to foster and support a campus environment that is inclusive, respectful and free from discrimination and harassment.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 763-0235 ecrtoffice@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 436-9194 ECRT-Dearborn@umich.eduUM-Flint
Contact information: (810) 762-3150 UMFlintECRT@umich.edu
Human Resources
The University of Michigan Human Resources offices on all campuses provide resources, policies and training for faculty and staff regarding employment at the University of Michigan.
Human Resources – UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: Staff: (734) 763-2387, Faculty: (734) 763-8938Human Resources – UM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 593-5190; HumanResourcesDearborn@umich.eduHuman Resources – UM-Flint
Contact information: (810) 762-3150; um-flint-hr@umich.eduMichigan Medicine Human Resources
Contact information: (734) 647-5538
Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Resources
The Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Resources website provides detailed information about the options and process involved in reporting sexual misconduct, as well as the various training and resources available at the University of Michigan.
- Information & Data
The U-M Library Copyright Office provides information to help faculty and staff make decisions about sharing and using copyrighted material in their research, learning and teaching.
Contact information: copyright@umich.edu
In accordance with consumer protections laws, the Office of Financial Aid website outlines what student information needs to be disclosed and how it can be obtained.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 763-6600 financial.aid@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 593-5300 umd-ask-ofa@umich.edu
UM-Flint
Contact Information: (810) 762-1950 financialaidflint@umich.edu
The University of Michigan complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law that governs release of and access to student education records. The Office of the Registrar’s website provides information about student rights and student records.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 764-6280 biodemo.update@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 583-6500 registrars@umich.edu
UM-Flint
Contract information: (810) 762-3344 regweb@list.umflint.edu
Safe Computing at the University of Michigan provides tips, training and information about how to stay safe and secure online and how to follow and maintain all of U-M’s IT policies.
Contact information: (734) 764-4357 4HELP@umich.edu
- International & Immigration
The Global Michigan web portal provides a collection of travel policies and resources designed to support international activities of all U-M community members.
The U-M International Center provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as Michigan’s U.S. students seeking opportunities to study, work or travel abroad.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 764-9310 icenter@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 583-6600 umdoia-international@umich.eduUM-Flint Center for Global Engagement
Contact information: (810) 762-0867 globalflint@umich.edu
Medical School Immigration Support and Compliance
Medical School Immigration Support and Compliance assists Medical School departments in identifying and applying for the correct visa type on behalf of foreign nationals coming to the Medical School. In consultation and in support of the U-M International Center, MSISC ensures that the Medical School remains in full compliance with all federal immigration laws.
Contact information: Faculty & Staff Immigration Advisory Council
- Research
Pre-award
Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP)
The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects enables and safeguards the conduct of research and other sponsored activity for the University of Michigan. It provides specialized regulatory, statutory and organizational knowledge for pre-award research administration, as well as tools and resources to support U-M researchers in applying for and managing sponsored awards and contracts. ORSP is a unit within the University of Michigan Office of Research (UMOR).
Contact information: (734) 764-5500
ORSP Project Representative Lookup Tool
Office of Contract Administration
The Office of Contract Administration is responsible for the review and execution of contracts and grants associated with sponsored projects.
The eResearch website is the University of Michigan’s centralized resource for the electronic research administration of regulatory, proposal, award, and animal management tasks.
Post-award
Sponsored Programs manages the financial post-award activities of the University of Michigan’s research enterprise and other sponsored activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws as well as sponsor regulations. They provide resources that assist members of the U-M community with understanding and upholding their post-award fiscal responsibilities. Sponsored Programs is a unit within University of Michigan Business & Finance.
Contact information: (734) 764-8204
sponsoredprograms@umich.edu
Research activity
The University of Michigan Office of Research, under the auspices of the Vice President for Research, supports the following research compliance programs. These programs oversee the implementation of regulatory and statutory standards for specific research activity at U-M and provide guidance, resources, training, and support to investigators and the U-M research community to ensure they meet compliance standards.
Animal Care & Use Program – oversees animal welfare in the conduct of research, testing, and teaching to ensure the humane treatment of all animals.
Contact information: (734) 763-8028
acuoffice@umich.edu
Conflicts of Interest (COI) Research Compliance Program – oversees the institutional processes and guidelines for investigators (excluding Michigan Medicine) to report outside interests related to research activity; for the identification of conflicts of interest with research and technology transfer, and the management of those conflicts of interest.
Contact Information: (734) 764-3224 COI.Support@umich.edu
Controlled Substances Use in Research – oversees federal and state license, security, and reporting requirements for conducting research using a controlled substance, including animal research, human subjects research, and in vitro or analytical research.
Contact information: (734) 764-2003
CS-Monitors@med.umich.eduControlled Unclassified Information – oversees the application of information security controls to safeguard or disseminate federal non-classified information per terms specified in federal contracts/awards.
Contact information: (734) 936-2681
Research.Information.Security@umich.edu
Export Controls Program – oversees research and/or travel with technology, technical data, etc. subject to federal controls regarding how items/materials/data are exported, shipped, transmitted, transferred or shared from the U.S. to foreign countries, persons or entities.
Contact information: (734) 936-1184
exportcontrols@umich.edu
Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Research Oversight (HPSCRO) – oversees ethical issues related to the derivation and research use of human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells.
Contact information: (734) 764-7545 HPSCROquestions@umich.edu
Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) – oversees the institutional processes and guidelines for the U-M Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and investigators to protect the rights and welfare of human participants in research.
Contact Information: (734) 615-8936 hrppumich@umich.edu
Institutional Autonomous Systems Committee (IASC) – oversees research involving the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) and other autonomous (i.e., self-driving) vehicles.
Contact information: (734) 936-3934 IASC.Review@umich.edu
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) – oversees research using hazardous biological materials, including recombinant DNA, synthetic nucleic acid molecules, infectious agents, biological toxins, and more.
Contact information: (734) 615-9637 ibcstaff@umich.edu
Research Integrity Program (Research Misconduct) – provides guidance regarding the University of Michigan’s Integrity of Scholarship and Research policy (SPG 303.03) and investigates allegations of research misconduct (i.e., fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism).
Contact information: UMOR.Research.Integrity@umich.edu
Research Safety – applies to work performed both within traditional laboratory spaces as well as in other settings. The U-M Office of Research and the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety work together with the schools and colleges to provide research safety programs that assist faculty, staff and students in complying with federal and state regulations and in creating a safe research environment.
Contact information: (734) 936-3934
jhoats@umich.edu
Additional information about these programs can be found on the Research Ethics & Compliance website.
The UM-Dearborn Office of Research website provides information and resources to help support UM-Dearborn faculty in their research endeavors.
Contact information: (313) 593-5468
DBN-Research@umich.edu
Research compliance at UM-Flint provides information and resources that outline the requirements for UM-Flint faculty and research projects.
Contact information: (810) 762-3383
flint.research@umich.edu
Michigan Medicine
Office of Research | University of Michigan Medical School
While moving discoveries from bench to bedside timely and efficiently is a top priority, the U-M Medical School is dedicated to doing so with integrity and in a safe, compliant and ethical manner. Several Medical School Office of Research units provide guidance and support for the responsible conduct of research.
Contact information: (734) 615-1332
ummsresearch@umich.edu
The U-M Medical School’s Office of Regulatory Affairs leads or facilitates the prevention or resolution of concerns, disputes and compliance issues related to laws, regulations, institutional policies, accreditation and certification requirements, and other professionally accepted standards that impact the activities and reputation of the Medical School.
Contact information can be found on the UMMS Regulatory Affairs website.
Biorepository (Level 2 Access)
UMMS Office of Regulatory Affairs, ClinicalTrials.gov
This page provides an overview of the steps researchers must take to register their clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov. - Safety
Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS)
The Division of Public Safety and Security conducts all police and security operations on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They also provide comprehensive services and training to help the U-M community work and live in a safer and more secure campus environment.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 763-1131 dpss-safety-security@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 593-5333 public-safety-requests-UMD@umich.eduUM-Flint
Contact information: (810) 762-3333
The Environment, Health & Safety Department promotes health, safety and environmental compliance within the U-M campus community by providing resources, guidelines and training to maintain a healthy workplace and to protect the environment.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 647-1143 ehsanswers@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 583-6679
umdehs-email@umich.eduUM-Flint
Contact information: (810) 766-6763 Dept.EHS@umflint.edu
Research Services at the North Campus Research Complex provides a variety of services to help researchers safely following all protocols and guidelines.
U-M Research and Academic Safety Committee and Research Safety First
The Research Safety First Initiative is a partnership between the University of Michigan, Environment, Health and Safety and the U-M Research and Academic Safety Committee. The initiative is designed to support U-M researchers by reducing burden while also increasing adherence to research safety requirements, based on feedback from laboratory directors, unit safety committees and others. RASC’s overall mission is to enhance the culture of research and academic safety via a continuous improvement model that is collaborative and ongoing.
Contact information: EHS Answers
- Sexual Misconduct
Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Resources
The Sexual Misconduct Reporting & Resources website provides detailed information about the options and process involved in reporting sexual misconduct, as well as the various training and resources available at the University of Michigan.
Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office
The Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office is dedicated to promoting and furthering the university’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all members of its community. They provide many resources to foster and support a campus environment that is inclusive, respectful and free from discrimination and harassment.
UM-Ann Arbor
Contact information: (734) 763-0235 ecrtoffice@umich.eduUM-Dearborn
Contact information: (313) 436-9194 ECRT-Dearborn@umich.eduUM-Flint
Contact information: (810) 237–6517 UMFlintECRT@umich.edu - Teaching
Center for Research on Teaching and Learning (CRLT)
The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning website provides links to all the Honor Codes and Academic Integrity policies of the various schools and colleges at the University of Michigan.
Student Education Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs release of, and access to, student education records. Protecting sensitive data is a shared responsibility. Learn more about how the use of student records needs to comply with laws, regulations, and policies where applicable. - Training Resources
Department of Organizational Learning
Organizational Learning is here to provide you with tools and resources for you whether it’s self-assessment tools, learning opportunities that are instructor-led, online, or on the job, or resources for mentoring and coaching.
Environment, Health and Safety
Environment, Health & Safety offers online training presentations, instructor-led training, and customized training.
My LINC — the University of Michigan’s web-based learning and information center — offers a variety of learning activities to support operational users, compliance requirements, and professional development.
MLearning is the Michigan Medicine learning management system for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of Michigan Medicine mandatory requirements, educational courses and training programs.
Learning & Professional Development
Learn more about professional development courses, conferences and special events offered through U-M Human Resources.
Research Compliance Training & Resources
View the compliance training options for U-M faculty, students or staff members involved in the conduct of research.