Alternative work arrangements must first be discussed with your supervisor. The immediate supervisor will approve or deny the request based upon staffing needs, the employee’s job duties, the employee’s overall performance and whether the request is in the best interest of the department and the University.

Staff employees: for all divisions/units under the Division of Academic Affairs, the
form must be approved by the supervisor, or department head, the Dean (for
academic units), and the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
For all non-academic affairs divisions/units, the request must be approved by the
supervisor, department head, and the respective Vice President/Division Leader.

Faculty - the request must be approved by the Chair, the Dean and the Executive Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Provost. 

Alternative Work Arrangements may be suspended or cancelled at any time.

Faculty members should continue to work directly with their Department Chair, as applicable, and Dean on specific schedules and expectations. Refer to policy AA3008-Faculty Availability on Campus.

Yes, beginning March 17, 2026, employees previously on an approved AWA, must complete a new request form and follow the new approval process.

Flextime and/or Telecommuting is not available to all employees. The department operational needs and the nature of each position will determine where an AWA is an option for each individual employee.

Yes. Every employee that works outside the standard work schedule (see policy link) is required to have a fully-approved AWA on file with Human Resources.

No. Employees with disabilities, including graduate assistants and student workers, can request workplace accommodations by completing the UofM ADA (or PWFA) Accommodation Request Form.

No, flextime and/or telecommuting is not a substitute for child or other dependent care. Employees must make or maintain childcare, adult care, or similar personal arrangements to allow them to focus on work assignments in their designated workspace during their established work hours.

Employees should refer to HR5068 - Out of State Work regarding approvals for Out of State Work.

A university is like a vibrant small city. It takes all of us to serve our students and that means we also support those who do interact directly with students.

Our mission is to produce well-rounded, successful graduates and cutting-edge research for the enrichment of our ever-changing society.

To successfully realize our mission, we have to be present. We must show up physically and emotionally to support our students on their journeys.

Alternative work arrangements must first be discussed with your supervisor and have an Alternative Work Arrangement Request Form submitted. The immediate supervisor must approve or deny the request based upon staffing needs, the employee’s job duties, the employee’s overall performance and whether the request is in the best interest of the department and the University.

A new AWA must be completed and the new approval process must be followed every time there is a change in your reporting structure.

The University believes that under certain circumstances, employees may be allowed temporary individual flexibility. For "one-off" changes, a form will not be required; however, a consistent long-term change to the employee’s start time or location will require a form to be completed and approved.