Our Mission
Message from President Mary Sue Coleman
President Mary Sue Coleman
“Supporting our faculty as they balance their professional and personal lives is a high priority at the University of Michigan. We offer a wide range of programs that assist faculty in dealing with their commitments to their careers and their families.”
Mary Sue Coleman, President
University of Michigan
Message from Provost Teresa A. Sullivan
Provost Teresa A. Sullivan
“Recognizing the important relationship between productive careers and fulfilling personal lives, the University of Michigan is committed to helping faculty achieve both. Our policies and programs are designed to foster an environment that supports our faculty in leading successful and rewarding lives personally and professionally.”
(See also the Provost's keynote address entitled "Balancing Professional and Personal Lives" delivered at Connecting the Dots: Navigating Obligations, Expectations, and Goals in Work and Personal Life on October 17, 2006.
Teresa A. Sullivan, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan:
A Commitment to Families
If you’re a prospective faculty member, you already know about the University of Michigan’s preeminent role in research and education. But you may not know about the wide variety of benefits we offer to you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your children and other family members.
The programs and resources described here are an important part of the University’s effort to assist faculty in balancing their roles. We hope you will explore this website fully to learn about the resources available to assist you and your dependents. If you have questions or need more information, please e-mail provost@umich.edu, or call 734-764-9290.