The College provides a standard furniture package to its newly hired "regular" faculty. "Regular" faculty positions are those that have received formal approval from the College Executive Committee and carry the titles Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer III. The standard package includes:

• One desk (double pedestal or desk and return)
• One computer table (with or without keyboard tray)
• One desk chair
• One side chair
• Two 4-drawer vertical file cabinets
• Four bookcases

Consideration will be given to needs not met by the College's standard package.

Unit administrators should coordinate their new faculty furniture needs and then go to the LSA Steelcase Furniture Product Catalog Web Site to place an order. Please include the faculty member's name(s) in the LSA Notes section of the checkout page. Include a justification if there are any variations from the standard package. You will receive an e-mail confirming approval or denial of your order. For more information, visit the web site under Help/FAQ to see steps for processing an order.

Faculty requiring unique furniture for their research or special-function laboratories should negotiate these needs in their equipment start-up packages. Unit administrators should contact their facilities manager for assistance with these orders.

It is the departmental administrator's responsibility to check shipments for accuracy and/or damage.

The College of LSA funds purchases of furniture by departments under a number of circumstances (described below). A web-based catalog containing office furniture that conforms to LSA standards is available for your use. For information about furniture other than office furniture, such as casual seating or conference room furnishings, please contact Kate Reynolds at 764-0323 or klreyn@umich.edu . For more information about ordering, consult the web catalog (choose Help and FAQ) or contact Kate.

 New Faculty

See the New Faculty Furniture Guidelines web page. Questions? Contact Kate Reynolds
                                                                                                                                              Replacement Furniture

The College will replace furniture that is damaged or no longer functional with existing or new furniture. On occasion, college staff will be sent out to inspect the item. Malfunctioning furniture is often under warranty and can be repaired or replaced.

Remodeling or Construction Projects

Furniture is often needed as a result of remodeling projects or moves due to major construction projects. The need for such furniture should be worked out with your Facilities Manager and the Director of Facilities during the planning phase. This furniture is typically funded by LSA Facilities & Operations and ordered by Interior Design  in cooperation with the unit.

Physical Accommodations

The College supports reasonable accommodations of furniture and/or accessories needed for people with disabilities, including repetitive stress injuries. A doctor's note is often required. Contact Barb Wexall with these requests. Information on the University's ergonomics program is available at www.umich.edu/~oseh, under Operational Safety & Community Health, or you may contact Marianne Dodd for an evaluation of your work space (email: mberkey@umich.edu  phone: 763-7704).

Programmatic Needs

Substantial furnishings for new initiatives or for improvements to space such as office areas, teaching labs, and lounges should be sent to Robert Johnston (pictured right), Director of Facilities and Operations, for consideration during the annual budget planning period. Please list and rank all programmatic needs and forward to the Office of Facilities and Operations no later than January 31 of each year.