Funding Request Guidelines

The purpose of this policy is to provide Taubman College staff with access to professional development funding opportunities that encourage continuous learning and strengthen their impact within the university. Investing in professional development is a commitment to our staff in order to support career growth while simultaneously advancing the long-term success of Taubman College. Eligibility

Career Path Navigator

U-M Career Path Navigator is an interactive tool that helps you explore and compare different career paths, roles, and required skills at the University of Michigan. Discover job descriptions, competencies, and potential advancement opportunities to support your career planning. Taubman College is deeply committed to supporting the growth and success of its staff. We encourage

Verification of Employment

All requests for official verification of employment at the University of Michigan are managed by the Shared Services Center. To submit a request or learn more about the process, please visit the U-M Shared Services Center: Verification of Employment webpage. This resource provides comprehensive information and guidance for employees, former employees, and third-party agencies seeking

Timekeeping

Time Code Cheat Sheet This document includes a list of the most commonly used time codes for regular staff members. It explains what each code means, how to use them, and in some cases how not to use them.  All staff members should be filling out their timesheets correctly and honestly with the proper time

Opportunities to Observe Student Work

Staff are welcomed and encouraged to check out student work; beyond just being impressed by projects, attending these opportunities helps build relationships with students and faculty while gaining a better sense of all of the work that happens at Taubman College.  (Pro Tip: wear your name badge to help faculty and students put a face

Notary Services 

Cassie Germain serves as the designated notary for Taubman College and can assist with a wide range of university-related notary needs. Whether you require document authentication, verification of signatures, or official notarization for university forms and agreements, Cassie is available to provide prompt and professional support. To request notary services or to learn more, please

Confidential Shredding

A secure shredder is available for faculty and staff use in the Dean’s Suite (Room 2150), managed by the Advancement Team. Feel free to use the shredder for small quantities, such as a few pages at a time. For larger shredding needs (a box or more), please contact the Advancement Team at taubmancollegeadvancement@umich.edu to arrange

Business Cards

If your job requires business cards to pass out to people, please complete the business card template along with the corresponding  order form. Once you have filled out both documents, submit them to taubmancollegehr@umich.edu. The HR team will review your order for accuracy and will submit the documents to Printing Services for processing. If you

Branding and Design Resources 

The Branding & Design resources include approved logos, electronic letterhead, PowerPoint templates, and other communication resources. Staff are encouraged to use these materials when creating presentations, documents, and other college communications to ensure consistency with Taubman College and University of Michigan branding standards.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources

Generative AI (GenAI) can help faculty and staff automate routine tasks, summarize documents, analyze datasets, and brainstorm new ideas. The university provides several secure tools designed to protect your data while enhancing productivity. Core AI Resources  Tips for Effective Prompting To get the best results, remember the three core elements of a successful prompt: Tip: