Children on Campus

Important Updates

A new policy — SPG 601.91 Clery Act Compliance — outlines the expectations of the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security and employees designated as CSAs in the university’s compliance with the Clery Act.  Adults working with minors have been identified as CSAs and must complete the mandatory training annually in addition to the required CoC training modules. Any questions related to Clery training requirements can be directed to CleryAct-Compliance@umich.edu.

Decision Making Tips

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Doing the right thing is not always easy. Try to avoid these excuses for behavior that may not meet the requirements of U-M’s Code of Conduct:

  • Other programs or universities are doing it this way
  • Even if the action is a little questionable, it’s for a good cause
  • No one will ever know
  • I don’t have time to do it the right way
  • I saw my supervisor doing it the other day
  • That policy wasn’t meant to apply to me
  • I’m a good person so it’s okay for me to bend the rules

At times, a difficult situation may present itself, and the right decision may not be clear or easy to make. As you consider possible actions, ask yourself these questions:

  • Is there a law or regulation that governs the situation? If there is, the law should be followed at all times?
  • Is there an internal policy or procedure that governs the situation? If there is, the law should be followed at all times?
  • Would my action be consistent with U-M’s commitment to the highest ethical standards?
  • How would my actions be seen by someone outside the organization?