The Human Resource community will help sustain academic excellence, foster active engagement and build collaborative learning communities to champion the mission and values of the University of Michigan.

University Human Resources' Guiding Principles

Excellence, stewardship and partnership are the guiding principles of University of Michigan Human Resources.

These principles guide human resource decision-making at the university by measuring to what extent the issue:

• Aligns with the missions of the university.

• Fosters an environment that allows faculty, students, staff and organizational units to lead and excel.

• Supports the recruitment of and retention of high-caliber faculty, students, and staff.

• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.

• Employs best practices and leads in innovation and quality.

• Promotes fairness and equity.

• Fosters diversity and inclusion.

• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and resource stewardship.

• Promotes ethical behavior in the community.