• About the Regents
  • Regents’ Bios and Pictures
  • Regents' Contact Information
  • Regents Emeriti
  • List of Regents for University Publications
  • University of Michigan Executive Officers
• Meetings
  • Meeting Dates
  • Schedules and Agendas
  • Minutes
  • Addressing the Board
  • Meeting Preparation
• Proceedings
• Bylaws
  • Preface
  • Chapter I. The Board of Regents
  • Chapter II. University Executive Officers
  • Chapter III. Business Management, Finance, and Property
  • Chapter IV. The University Senate
  • Chapter Va. The Faculties And Academic Staff
  • Chapter VI. Schools and Colleges: Program Definitions
  • Chapter VII. Student Affairs
  • Chapter VIII. Admission And Registration Of Students
  • Chapter IX. Commencement And Degrees
  • Chapter X. Fees And Charges
  • Chapter XI. The Schools And Colleges And Affiliated Units
  • Chapter XII. The University Libraries
  • Chapter XIII. Other University Units, Agencies, and Services
  • Chapter XIV. Miscellaneous Rules and Regulations
• Regents' Ordinance
• Seal and Trademarks
• Office of Vice President
  and Secretary of the University

Bylaws

Bylaws Table of Contents • Detailed Table of Contents

Detailed Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter I. The Board of Regents

• Sec. 1.01. Meetings of the Board (revised February 2002)
• Sec. 1.02. Place of Meetings
• Sec. 1.03. Notice of Meetings
• Sec. 1.04. Quorum (revised February 2002)
• Sec. 1.05. Rules of Procedure
• Sec. 1.06. Officers of the Board (revised June 2004)
• Sec. 1.07. Committees (revised February 2005) [View Committee Charters]
• Sec. 1.08. Communications to the Board
• Sec. 1.09. Meeting Agenda (revised February 2002)
• Sec. 1.10. Resolutions in Writing
• Sec. 1.11. Notice of Regents' Actions
• Sec. 1.12. Regents' Expenses
• Sec. 1.13. Business Transactions
• Sec. 1.14. Regental and Executive-Senior Officer Conflict of Interest Policy(revised September 1994)(supplemental policy-regents) (supplemental policy-president)

Chapter II. University Executive Officers

• Sec. 2.01. The President
• Sec. 2.02. The University of Michigan-Dearborn: The Chancellor
• Sec. 2.03. The University of Michigan-Flint: The Chancellor
• Sec. 2.04. The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Sec. 2.05. The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Sec. 2.06. The Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs
• Sec. 2.07. The Vice President for Government Relations
• Sec. 2.08. The Vice President for Research
• Sec. 2.09. The Vice President for Development
• Sec. 2.10. The Vice President for Student Affairs
• Sec. 2.11. The Vice President and Secretary of the University
• Sec. 2.12. The Vice President and General Counsel
• Sec. 2.13. The Vice President for Communications
• Sec. 2.14. Appointments
• Sec. 2.15. Oath of Office
• Sec. 2.16. Gifts to Regents and University Employees
• Sec. 2.17. The Powers and Duties of the Officers and Committees

Chapter III. Business Management, Finance, and Property

• Sec. 3.01. The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 3.02. Salaries of Employees
• Sec 3.03. University Funds (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 3.04. Bonds of University Officers
• Sec. 3.05. Gifts to the University (revised March 1995)
• Sec. 3.06. Solicitation of Funds
• Sec. 3.07. Approval and Execution of University Documents (revised October 1999)
• Sec. 3.08. Expenditures from Gift or Trust Funds (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 3.09. Pledges of University Securities
• Sec. 3.10. Ownership of Patents, Copyrights, Computer Software, Property Rights, and Other

Chapter IV. The University Senate

• Sec. 4.01. The University Senate
• Sec. 4.02. Rules of the Senate
• Sec. 4.03. Senate Assembly Composition (revised September 1990)
• Sec. 4.04. Senate Assembly: Powers and Duties
• Sec. 4.05. Senate Assembly: Nomination and Election of Members
• Sec. 4.06. Senate Assembly Organization
• Sec. 4.07. Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs
• Sec. 4.08. Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs: Powers and Responsibilities

Chapter V. The Faculties And Academic Staff

(part 1)

• Sec. 5.01. Definitions (revised October 2003)
• Sec. 5.02. Governing Bodies in Schools and Colleges (revised January 1993)
• Sec. 5.03. Powers and Duties of the Governing Faculties
• Sec. 5.04. Faculty Procedure
• Sec. 5.05. Faculty Communications to the Board
• Sec. 5.06. The Deans and Executive Committees
• Sec. 5.07. Administrative Officers of Other University Units (revised July 1997)
• Sec. 5.08. Appointment, Tenure, Promotion, and Resignation of the Staff (revised April 1991)
• Sec. 5.09. Procedures in Cases of Dismissal, Demotion, or Terminal Appointment (revised November 1993)

(part 2)

• Sec. 5.10. Severance Pay
• Sec. 5.11. Divided and Part-Time Service
• Sec. 5.12. Outside Employment
• Sec. 5.13. Governmental Activities
• Sec. 5.14. Leaves of Absence
• Sec. 5.15. Vacation Allowance
• Sec. 5.16. Temporary Absences (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 5.17. Sick Leave for Teaching Staff and Academic Research Staff
• Sec. 5.18. Sick Leave for Other Academic Personnel (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 5.19. Retirement of the President, Faculty, and Executive Officers (revised April 1995)
• Sec. 5.20. Emeritus and Emerita Faculty (revised April 1995)
• Sec. 5.21. Distinguished University Professorships
• Sec. 5.22. Adjunct Professorships
• Sec. 5.23. Clinical Instructional Staff (revised June 2001)
• Sec. 5.24. Research Scientists and Research Professors (revised October 2003)

Chapter VI. Schools and Colleges: Program Definitions

• Sec. 6.01. General Purpose
• Sec. 6.02. Degree Program Definitions (revised September 2004)
• Sec. 6.03. Institutes and Centers (revised April 1995)
• Sec. 6.04. Departments
• Sec. 6.05. Divisions of the University (revised January 1993)

Chapter VII. Student Affairs

• Sec. 7.01. The Committee on Communications
• Sec. 7.02. The University Council (expired December 31, 1989)
• Sec. 7.03. Office of Student Affairs (revised April 1992)
• Sec. 7.04. Vice President for Student Affairs (revised April 1992)
• Sec. 7.05. Student Participation in Decision-Making (revised April 1992)

Chapter VIII. Admission And Registration Of Students

• Sec. 8.01. The Director of Admissions (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 8.02. The Registrar (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 8.03. Changes in Recorded Names
• Sec. 8.04. Residence Requirements (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 8.05. Penalty for Incorrect Registration

Chapter IX. Commencement And Degrees

• Sec. 9.01. Board of Regents to Grant Degrees
• Sec. 9.02. Recommendations for Degrees in Course
• Sec. 9.03. Recommendations for Honorary Degrees (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 9.04. Honorary Alumni
• Sec. 9.05. Regents' Citation of Honor
• Sec. 9.06. Outstanding Achievement Award

Chapter X. Fees And Charges

• Sec. 10.01. Policies Governing Student Fees
• Sec. 10.02. Time of Payment of Fees (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 10.03. Exemptions from Payment of Fees

Chapter XI. The Schools And Colleges And Affiliated Units

(part 1)

• Sec. 11.01. The A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.02. The School of Art and Design Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.03. The Stephen M. Ross School of Business Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.04. The Stephen M. Ross School of Business Division of Research
• Sec. 11.05. The Stephen M. Ross School of Business Division of Executive Education
• Sec. 11.06. The University of Michigan-Dearborn Citizens Advisory Committee
• Sec. 11.07. The University of Michigan-Dearborn: College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.08. The University of Michigan-Dearborn: School of Education Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.09. The University of Michigan-Dearborn: College of Engineering and Computer Science Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.10. The University of Michigan-Dearborn: School of Management Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.11. The School of Dentistry Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.12. The School of Dentistry Laboratories, Dental Clinic, and the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
• Sec. 11.13. The School of Dentistry Dental Hygienists
• Sec. 11.14. The School of Education Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.15. The School of Education Courses for the Training of Teachers of Kinesiology
• Sec. 11.16. The School of Education Teacher's Certificate
• Sec. 11.17. The College of Engineering Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.18. The University of Michigan-Flint College of Arts and Sciences Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.19. The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.20. The University of Michigan-Flint Citizens Advisory Committee
• Sec. 11.21. The University of Michigan-Flint School of Education and Human Services Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.22. The Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies: The Dean and the Executive Board
• Sec. 11.23. The Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies: Institutes and Bureaus
• Sec. 11.24. The Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies: Institute for Human Adjustment
• Sec. 11.25. The University of Michigan Press
• Sec. 11.26. The University of Michigan Press: Director and Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.27. The Law School: The Dean
• Sec. 11.28. The Law School: The Lawyers Club
• Sec. 11.29. The School of Information: The Dean

(part 2)

• Sec. 11.30. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: The Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.31. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: Laboratories and Museum Collections
• Sec. 11.32. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: Exhibit Museums
• Sec. 11.33. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: Astronomical Observatories
• Sec. 11.34. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: The Edwin S. George Reserve
• Sec. 11.35. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts: The Biological Station
• Sec. 11.36. The University of Michigan Health System
• Sec. 11.37. The Medical School: The Executive Faculty
• Sec. 11.38. The Medical School Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.39. The Medical School: Full-time and Part-time Service of Faculty Members
• Sec. 11.40. The Medical School: The Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute (revised April 2005)
• Sec. 11.41. The School of Nursing Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.42. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
• Sec. 11.43. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Executive Board
• Sec. 11.44. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Executive Board: Powers and Duties
• Sec. 11.45. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers: The Director and Chief Executive Officer
• Sec. 11.46. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers: Professional Service
• Sec. 11.47. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers: Admission of Patients

(part 3)

• Sec. 11.48. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers: Disclosure of Hospitals' and Health Centers' Records
• Sec. 11.49. The School of Music: The Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.50. The School of Natural Resources and Environment: The Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.51. The College of Pharmacy: The Executive Committee
• Sec. 11.52. The School of Public Health: The Executive Committee (Revised June 2007)
• Sec. 11.53. The School of Social Work: The Executive Committee (Revised January 2006)
• Sec. 11.54. The Department of Athletics: General Purposes
• Sec. 11.55. The Department of Athletics: Organization of Department
• Sec. 11.56. The Department of Athletics: The Director
• Sec. 11.57. The Department of Athletics: Appointment of Staff Members
• Sec. 11.58. The Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics
• Sec. 11.59. The Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics: Organization (Revised December 2005)
• Sec. 11.60. The Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics: Functions (Revised October 2005)
• Sec. 11.61. The Department of Athletics: Funds
• Sec. 11.62. The Department of Athletics: Rules and Regulations
• Sec. 11.63. The Department of Athletics: Advisory Committee on Recreational Sports
• Sec. 11.64. The Department of Athletics Advisory Committee on Recreational Sports: Organization and Functions
• Sec. 11.65. Division of Kinesiology (Revised February 2005)
• Sec. 11.66. The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy: The Executive Committee

Chapter XII. The University Libraries

• Sec. 12.01. The University Library
• Sec. 12.011. The University Library: The Dean and Library Council (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 12.012. The University Library: File of University Publications
• Sec. 12.013. The University Library: Library Rules (revised September 1990)
• Sec. 12.02. The Law Library
• Sec. 12.03. The William L. Clements Library (revised September 1990)
• Sec. 12.04. The Bentley Historical Library (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 12.05. Libraries Advisory Committee (revised September 2004)
• Sec. 12.06. The Kresge Library in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business(revised September 2004)

Chapter XIII. Other University Units, Agencies, and Services

• Sec. 13.02. The University Extension Service (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 13.03. Army, Navy, and Air Force Officer Education Programs
• Sec. 13.04. University of Michigan Alumni Association (revised October 1993)
• Sec. 13.06. University Committee on Broadcasting (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 13.08. Institute for Social Research (revised November 1993)
• Sec. 13.10. The University Club
• Sec. 13.11. The Board for Student Publications (revised July 1992)
• Sec. 13.13. Museum of Art (revised March 1996)
• Sec. 13.14. Human Resources and Affirmative Action (revised April 1995)
• Sec. 13.15. Life Sciences Institute (added December 2001)

Chapter XIV. Miscellaneous Rules and Regulations

• Sec. 14.01. Powers and Duties of the Governing Bodies of all University Agencies, Other Than Schools and Colleges
• Sec. 14.02. Saving Clause
• Sec. 14.03. Amendments of Bylaws
• Sec. 14.04. Revocation of Delegated Authority
• Sec. 14.05. Repeal
• Sec. 14.06. Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action (revised September 2007)
• Sec. 14.07. Privacy and Access to Information

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Bylaws updated: April 2008 (Section 11.07)