Chapter 9: Faculty as Representatives of the University/Service
Save chapter as a PDF- 9.A General Principles
- 9.BÂ Government Relations
- 9.C Communications and Media Relations
- 9.D Faculty Statements
- 9.E Working Outside the University
- 9.F Lobbying
- 9.G Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
- 9.H Fundraising and Gifts to the University
- 9.I Product Endorsements
- 9.J Questionnaires
- 9.K Use of University Equipment and Property
- 9.L Use of the University Seal, University Wordmark, Block M, and Other Logos
- 9.M Compliance in Health Care
9.I Product Endorsements
Save section as a PDFFaculty members, as experts in their field, may be asked to share their views on products and services. When giving professional opinions, faculty need to clarify that the opinions are their own and not the official views of the University. In keeping with the U-M’s responsibility as a publicly supported institution, faculty and staff may not in their official U-M capacity or in the name of the University of Michigan endorse commercial products or services or advocate a specific commercial method or device.
See the Endorsements and Recruiting section of the Trademarks & Permissions/Policies and Permissions section of the Vice President for Communications webpage.