Employee Resources: Living and Working in Ann Arbor -
University-Related Resources
Campus Information Centers
While a large portion of this site is geared to students, it also has a wealth of information for faculty and staff.
Plus, there’s a great section on Ann Arbor community information that links to community websites. Be sure to click on “Visiting Ann Arbor” http://www.umich.edu/~info/visiting.html for information and links to the many features that make Ann Arbor a great place to live.
U-M Med School on Ann Arbor
http:// www.med.umich.edu/medschool/annarbor/index.htm
The Med School site offers a good snapshot of the Ann Arbor community, including many links to area websites. It’s a great portal to explore the many amenities of A2.
The Faculty Handbook
http://www.umich.edu/~provost/handbook/21/21.2.html
This is also a list of external websites - including Washtenaw County, the AATA, and the District Library:
Work/Life Resource Center
This University unit exists to help U-M faculty and staff access knowledge and services to help make balancing work and personal time a bit easier. There’s a great section on child care, including a free child care referral service.
Uniquely Michigan
This University of Michigan site is designed as a portal for faculty and staff to learn more about the special opportunities available as members of the University community. Topics are all geared to University-related items such as discounts, entertainment, health & wellness and more.
Club Sports registered with the U-M Dept. of Recreational Sports
http://www.recsports.umich.edu/clubs/clubs.html
People can join a sports team or club without being a student in most cases, and can meet people for socializing or who share their interests.