When it comes to delivering online and hybrid education, the University of Michigan’s compliance with various laws, regulations, and accreditor standards depends in large part on design choices made by instructional faculty and instructional/learning experience designers. Course material must be accessible to all students , avoid copyright infringement, and, where applicable, meet student financial aid eligibility requirements under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (“Title IV”).

While all guidance featured on this page may be helpful for a wide audience across higher education, please note that these resources were initially developed for faculty and staff at the University of Michigan. Some resources still contain links and references to unique University of Michigan policies and procedures, which may not be universally applicable.