U-M Resources for Staff Professional Development & Mentorship

University of Michigan Resources for Staff Professional Development & Mentorship

The 2024 survey of UMSI Staff Professional Development & Mentorship needs and interests found that many UMSI staff members are unaware of and/or are not utilizing professional development resources offered through University Human Resources and other offices on campus. The following list is not exhaustive but provides a number of resources you can start with to learn more about what is available - mostly for free - and consider what may be of interest to you. 


If you have suggested additions, email Judy Schabel at jmschabel@umich.edu.


University Human Resources Michigan Expectations Model 

Twelve benchmark behavioral standards that all university faculty and staff should demonstrate. The goals of the MEM are to support our shared mission and equip faculty and staff with an understanding of the behavioral expectations needed for success at U of M.


University Human Resources Career Development Toolkit 

Explore your options, connect with others, leverage your skills.


University Human Resources Developmental Journey 

A professional development planning and resource tool


LinkedIn Learning through University Human Resources

My LINC for skill building available to all UM staff (and faculty and students) for free. 


University Human Resources Professional and Career Development Tracks

Guided training and skill building tool


University Human Resources Mentoring & Networking Resources

Initial resources that will help you become successful in expanding your professional networks.


Michigan Online and Michigan+

Michigan Online provides free access to non-credit eligible courses from the University of Michigan to all staff (and faculty and students). Michigan+ offers Coursera for Campus, extending this free access to virtually the entire Coursera catalog (except for online degree programs and master track specializations which are not free).


U-M Career Development Fund for Staff

Administered by University Human Resources, the Career Development Fund for Staff provides financial grants of up to $1,500 for individuals at every academic campus and Michigan Medicine to fund a wide range of learning opportunities. The goal is to help facilitate your learning, growth, and collaboration.


CEW+  Career Education & Counseling for U-M Staff 

Campus Office open to all and serving students as well as faculty and staff.