19f3 iTDBENT H~NBl388K The 1973-1974 STUDENT HANDBOOI< Being Assembled Under one Cover The Prospective Graduate's Guide to Bureaucracy or Which Way to the Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Masochistic Student's Guide to Governmental Structure or There's Really a Committee on Committees ......................... 18 The Good Kid's Guide to Rules and Regulations or The Path of Righteousness and Red Tape ........... 30 Index . ................................ 98 Cast Compilation .. . . . .... Sue Hughes, Division of Student Activities Editing ............... Jim Totten, Associate University Editor Design ..................... Paul Brown, MSU Design Service For Information, Cal I Library Reference a nd Information . ........... .. . .. ... . . ... ........ .. 353-8700 These hardworking folks try to answer any campus-related in- formation question between 8 a .m. and 11 p.m. University Operator If you are on campus . . .. . .. . . . ............. .. ............... . . . ... Dial 0 If you are off campus . .. . ..... . ....... . ... . .. . ....... . .......... 355-1855 Telephone numbers only, please. Call the Library Reference num- ber for other questions. The Prospective Studenfs Guide to Bureaucracy or Which Way the Information Window? The University is a large place. Finding your way from one office to another can ruin the best of days. This first section of the handbook has some general information about parts of the University most used by students. Employment .. . the Health Center ... student organizations ... intramural sports ... are all included. This section is by no means exhaustive, but it should help to answer many general questions. A bureaucracy can be intimidating. It will help a lot if you USE THE TELEPHONE. Call first to be sure you're heading for the right office. The names of offices can be confusing, even illogical, and rumors about the person to see aren' t always accurate. Sometimes you can even save yourself a trip and do everything by phone. The Faculty and Staff Telephone Directory contains, in the second half, an alphabetical listing of all University department offices. Use it, or call the campus operator-dial " 0" from on campus, dial 355-1855 from off campus. Good luck! 5 UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SOURCES There are several Michigan State University publications that provide useful in formation not included in detail in this handbook. Some are listed below, along with a University information and reference service. In addition, several other publications are distributed by various offices of the University. For example, the Library has several pamphlets explaining procedures and facilities. Many offices have such infor mational booklets available on request. 1. Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University Commonly called the "Academic Freedom Report, " this document which is avail able free from the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, exists as a quasi-constitution within the University and provides guidelines for members of the University in the following .areas: a. Student rights and responsibilities b. Academic rights and responsibilities of students c. Student records d. Judicial processes e. Procedures for passage of regulations governing student conduct f. Student and University publications g. Amendment of the document h. The Office of the Ombudsman and general recommendations for informing stu dents of rights and responsibilities. 2. A Guide to Off Campus Living This booklet, published by Off Campus Council, contains information of interest to students moving or living off campus. It includes information on how to find living space; leases; and means of legal protection and redress. It is available free from the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, or Off Campus Council, 311B Student Services Building. 3. Bylaws for Academic Governance This booklet contains the complete bylaws of academic government, including the provisions for student participation at department, College, and University levels. It details the composition, function, and membership on the various academic committees. It is free from the Office of the Secretary of the Faculties, Basement, East Wing, Library. 4. Campus Maps Campus maps in full color are available at no charge from the Department of In formation Services, 109 Agriculture Hall. The maps show the location of buildings, parking lots and campus roads. They also describe attractions for visitors on campus. 5. Faculty and Staff Telephone Directory This publication lists names, phone numbers, and addresses of all University em ployees by alphabetical listing, and by department and office. It also contains in formation COf!Cerning the academic organization and central administration of the University. This directory is provided free to all residence hall students in their rooms, and is available to others for one dollar at the Union Desk, Union Building. 6. Fraternity and Sorority Brochures Students interested in obtaining brochures and information about Greek life and living units should contact Panhellenic Council for sororities, 317 Student Services Building, 353-2569, and Interfraternity Council for fraternities, 317 Student Serv ices Building, 355-8250 or the advisers in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, 355-8288 or 355-5280. 6 7. Graduate Rights and Responsibilities Document This document, available free from the Graduate Office, 246 Administration Building, is a comprehensive set of guidelines and procedures governing the many relation ships which exist between graduate students on the one hand and the administra tion, the various academic units, and individual faculty members on the other. The document defines rights and responsibilities for graduate students in the following areas: a. Academic rights and responsibilities b. University employed graduate students and graduate assistants c. Judicial structure d. Academic governance e. Amendment of the document 8. Library Reference and Information Service The MSU Library maintains an information service for the University community which is open during regular library hours, between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The staff will try to assist callers with questions about the campus and campus events. Information and reference questions should be directed to this office, rather than to the University Operator. 9. Men's and Women's Intramural Handbooks These handbooks contain information about the men's and women's intramural programs both informal and competitive, building hours and locations, sports calendar, eligibility for intramural competition, facilities, equipment, and sports and recreative clubs. The women's handbook is available free in 121 Women's Intramural Building, and the men's handbook, in 201 Men's Intramural Building. 10. Michigan State University Catalog This book, revised annually, contains detailed information concerning all academic courses and programs, the annual academic calendar, and information about the official structure of the University. It is available for one dollar from the Union Desk, Union Building. 11. Michigan State University Graduate Study This catalog, revised annually, contains a description of courses and academic programs for graduate study, along with general information about University facilities, services and policies relating to graduate students. It is available free from the Graduate Office, 246 Administration Building. 12. Michigan State University Ordinances This document contains all the ordinances duly approved by the Board of Trustees of MSU. These ordinances govern all persons on the land controlled by the Board, and are the equivalent of state laws. The book of ordinances may be purchased in the MSU Bookstore or the International Center, or may be borrowed tempe> rarily from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 484 Administration Building. Copies are also available for reference in the Library Reference Room, and at the main reception desk of each residence hall. 13. Residence Hall Room Folder Policies and procedures relating to residence halls, including housing contract regulations, are contained in folders distributed to each room in the residence halls. 7 14. Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook This booklet, published each term, contains information concerning current regula tions and structures relating to academic programs and procedures. Additionally, it lists course schedules for the current term. This is distributed free each term to all students and is available in the Office of the Registrar, 150 Administration Building. 15. Student Telephone Directory This directory contains the names, local and home addresses, telephone numbers, student numbers, class and majors of students enrolled in the University. The di rectory is provided free to all students living in University residence halls, and is available to others for one dollar at the Union Desk, Union Building, and at the MSU Bookstore. 16. This is Michigan State University (Facts Book) This booklet, compiled by the Department of Information Services, contains diverse information about the University, including brief explanations of the functions of each office of the University, college, and extension facility and information about University officers, facilities, services, programs, events, and procedures. The book let, organized by topic and revised annually, is available free in limited quantity from 10 Agriculture Hall. A more abbreviated "Facts in Brief" is available in larger supply. ACADEMIC INFORMATION The major references for academic information are the Michigan State University Catalog, Michigan State University Graduate Study, and the Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook. Information is also available from academic advisers and the deans and assistant deans in each college. BANKING SERVICE The Cashier's Office, 110 Administration Building, will cash personal checks up to $50 written on out-of-town banks and hold money for students in no-interest Student Passbook Accounts. The office is open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 355-5023. CAMPUS BUS PASSES Campus bus passes can be purchased at the MSU Book Store, Union Ticket Office, student registration, and at dormitories as designated on bus sch.edules. The proce dures for use of the campus bus pass and bus system ~re listed on pages 4 7-48 of this handbook. The printed bus schedule is available to all students wherever bus passes are sold. COMMUNITY SERVICES-EAST LANSING 1. Draft Information Center The Draft Information Center, 605 Grove Street, East Lansing, is a complete coun seling service on everything concerning the draft and military. Persons seeking help at the center can be counseled concerning all deferments and the draft law. Legal assistance is also available. The center is open to phone calls 24 hours a day. The telephone number is 351-5283. A one dollar donation is asked of persons who use the service. Counseling cannot be done over the phone, but an appoint ment will be made. 8 2. Drug Education Center (DEC) The Drug Education Center is a volunteer agency which was formed to provide in formation on drugs and drug-related topics for the residents of East Lansing and the surrounding communities. Persons interested in information pertaining to drugs or drug-related problems are welcome to call or to stop by the center at 405 Grove Street, East Lansing. The DEC is staffed by trained volunteers and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. A variety of other services such as lawyer referral, draft counseling, a free medical clinic, problem pregnancy counseling, and drug analysis are also available. For more information call 351-8108. 3. Michigan Clergy for Problem Pregnancy Counseling This service offers help to persons seeking information or counseling on sexual problems, contraception, pregnancy testing, or problem pregnancy. By telephoning 332-6410, the caller will hear a recorded message giving the names and telephone numbers of counselors in the area who are available for consultation. Counselors are also available at the Listening Ear, 547'/2 East Grand River, East Lansing, and the Drug Education Center, 405 Grove Street, East Lansing. There is no charge for this service. 4. The Listening Ear The Listening Ear is a 24-hour-a-day crisis intervention center. Staffed by trained volunteers, the Listening Ear will help with a wide range of problems-from per sonal-emotional to need for referral to a community service. The Ear offers prob lem pregnancy counseling through staff trained by Michigan Clergy for Problem Pregnancy Counseling, and is a member of the Governor's Office of Drug Abuse Program for anonymous drug analysis. Persons wanting to talk over a problem or make use of other services may call 337-1717 or stop by at 5471 / 2 East Grand River in East Lansing. COUNSELING CENTER The services of the Counseling Center, whose main offices are located in 207 Stu dent Services Building (telephone number 355-8270), are available at no charge to all Michigan State University students. The Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling for assistance with a wide range of student concerns including educational vocational planning, personal-social adjustment, and emotional problems. Complete testing services are available and occupational information libraries are maintained. Counseling Center offices are also located in the MSU Health Center (telephone num ber 355-4510), the Union Building (telephone number 353-5310), and in: 224 Brody, telephone 353-5305 (for residents of Brody Group) 229 West Fee Hall, telephone 353-5260 (for residents of Akers, Fee, Holmes, Hub bard, and McDonel) S-36 Wonders Hall, telephone 353-1808 (for residents of Case, Holden, Wilson, and Wonders) DEAN OF STUDENTS, OFFICE OF The responsibilities of the Office of the Dean of Students are implemented through the Division of Education and Research, the Office of Judicial Programs, the Resi dence Hall Area Directors, and the Division of Student Activities. These offices are located in the Student Services Building. 9 1. Division of Education and Research The Division of Education and Research is responsible for coordinating the read mission of students who have withdrawn for non-academic and non-disciplinary rea sons; providing Selective Service information and programs; maintaining liaison with the Veterans' Administration and other agencies, and providing services and programs for veterans and their dependents; coordinating the practicum for the College Student Personnel Program; publishing the MSU Orient and other publica tions; maintaining the Student Personnel Services Library; and developing programs and activities for undergraduate women. The division coordinates and conducts re search in student personnel and disseminates data relating to student development and student life at MSU and other educational institutions. 2. Judicial Programs The Office of Judicial Programs is responsible for facilitating and assisting all levels of the University's judicial process for undergraduate students by providing infor mation to students, faculty, and staff who are concerned with judicial matters; pro viding training to judiciary members and advisers; providing coordination and clarification of judicial procedures; and providing ongoing evaluation of the current judicial system. This office also receives complaints and appeals for referral to the All-University Student Judiciary, Student-Faculty Judiciary, Residence Halls Asso ciation Judiciary, and other major governing group judiciaries. 3. Residence Hall Area Directors The Office of the Dean of Students, through the Coordinator of Residence Hall Pro grams and the area directors, is responsible for the selection and training of the residence hall advisory staff; the implementation of policy within the residence halls; coordination of educational, social, and recreational programs within the individual residence halls; and the advising of the individual living unit governments. It is also responsible for the Minority Student Aide Program which is planned to pro vide a staff person to work with minority students residing in residence halls and to assist them in becoming oriented to the University and in solving problems they may have. 4. Student Activities The Division of Student Activities is responsible for advising the Student Board and the Cabinet of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), the all-University events sponsored by ASMSU, and for coordinating the interest area student organizations. It is also responsible for the advisory program in sororities, fraternities, cooperatives, and religious living units; the implementation of policy within these units; the coordination of the educational, social, and recreational pro grams in these living units; and advising of the MSU Married Student Union and the major governing groups: Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and Inter cooperative Council. Through the Off Campus Housing Office, this division has the responsibility for implementing the off campus housing policies and advising the Off Camp.us Council. The division provides staff and secretarial assistance to the University Student Affairs Committee and the Elected Student Council, and co ordinates the implementation of student participation in academic governance at the all-University level. Education 415 (see page 11 of this handbook) is als co ordinated through this division. 10 EDUCATION 415 In Education 415, Student Leadership Seminar, an opportunity is presented to stu dents to accept a greater responsibility for their own education. Students in discussion with staff and resource personnel identify the principal areas of concern and decide how each area is to be explored. Generally topical areas selected have included: learning more about oneself (the identity crisis); learning more about interacting with others (group dynamics); learning more about the University (goals, purposes, struc ture). Discussions of current issues facing the University are an important part of the class. Because the format may vary each term, it is recommended that prospective students call or visit the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Build ing, telephone 353-8288, before registering for the course. FACILITIES AND SERVICES A list of University facilities and services available to student organizations is available in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building. Policies related to the use of University facilities are on pages 54-62 of this handbook. FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Grants, Loans, Scholarships, and Work-Study Program a. The Office of Financial Aids of the Office of the Vice President f~r Student Affairs administers the following financial aid programs: 1) the Federal Supplementary Ed ucation Opportunity Grants (SEOG) Program; 2) student loan programi, including the Michigan State University (MSU) Short-term Loan Program, the National Di rect Student Loans, the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority Loans, the United Student Aid Program, Law Enforcement Education Program loans and grants, Health Profession loans and grants, Nursing loans and grants, and the various out-of-state higher education loan programs; 3) scholarships for under graduate· students currently enrolled at MSU; 4) the Work-Study Program; and 5) Student Aid Grants. Information regarding the policies and regulations that per tain to specific financial aid programs listed above is available in the Office of Financial Aids, 264 Student Services Building. b. Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) has a loan fund, from which registered undergraduate students may borrow a maximum of $20 for up to a three-week period. The ASMSU Loan Office is located at 307 Student Services Building. c. The Council of Graduate Students has a loan fund which allows graduate students to receive short-term, interest-free loans. Contact the Office of Financial Aids for further information. HEALTH CENTER The Michigan State University Health Center provides facilities for studentswho are in need of medical, surgical, or psychiatric care. An office for the ASMSU-spon sored student insurance program is located in the Health Center. The telephone num ber of the main office is 355-4510. Policies of the MSU Health Center are on pages 65-66 of this handbook. HUMAN RELATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF The Department of Human Relations is an expansion of the former Equal Oppor tunity Programs. As its name implies, the department will actively strive to bring about more harmonious relationships among the myriad groups in the University 11 community-students, staff, and faculty. Program efforts in the department will be vigorously continued to achieve both non-discrimination and affirmative action. How ever, the goals of the department include projects which will be specifically designed to achieve equal opportunity for women and minorities in the various colleges, de partments, and units of the University. Staff services will be provided to the Anti Discrimination Judicial Board and the Committee Against Discrimination, the two bodies designated by the Board of Trustees as being responsible for the implementa tion of the Anti-Discrimination Policies and Procedures (see pages 40-44 of this hand book). The department will also develop and administer training programs for women and minority graduate students. IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARDS If you lose your identification card, you may obtain a replacement at a cost of $3.00 by presenting proof of identification to the Student and Faculty Identification Cards Division, 142 Administration Building, 355-5055. A replacement plastic name card may also be obtained at this office at a cost of $2.00. Damaged plastic name cards may be exchanged for new cards at no charge. Policies related to identification cards are on page 71 of this handbook. INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES The Intramural Sports and Recreative Services Program is interested in providing informal and organized intramural and recreative activities to all students. Information and handbooks regarding these activities as well as sport club opportunities may be obtained from the Women',s Intramural Office, 121 Women's IM Building and the Men's Intramural Office, 201 Men's IM Building. The Women's Intramural Handbook and the Men's Intramural Handbook should be used as a reference for information pertaining to: Building Hours Facilities Available to Students Informal Recreative Programs Intramural Competition ( Individual and Team) Intramural Eligibility Rules (Men's Guidelines) Intramural Sports Calendar Sports Equipment Available (Students may check out any available sports equipment by pre- senting their ID Cards.) LIBRARIES 1. Main Library The University Main Library is open during the regular terms 8 a.m.-11 p.m ., Mon day through Friday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday; 1 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday. During the regular term the Undergraduate Library remains open for the 11 p.m.-1 a.m. period Sunday through Thursday. The hours during vacations are: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; and closed Sunday. The policies and pro cedures of the Library are on pages 72-74 of this handbook. 2. Other Libraries The following other libraries are open to students. The hours and lending policies of a particular library may be obtained by calling the listed telephone number. Agricultural Economics-29 Agriculture Hall-355-6650 Agricultural Engineering-217 Agricultural Engineering Building-355-4 720 Animal Industries-208 Anthony Hall-355-8483 Art-116 Kresge Art Center-355-7640 Audio-Fourth Floor, West Wing, Main Library-353-1753 Business-Eppley Center-355-3380 12 Chemistry-426 Chemistry Building-355-8512 Conrad Hall-353-1738 Continuing Education_.:. Ground F1oor, West Wing, Main Library-355-2345 Cyclotron-7 Cyclotron Building-355-9671 Engineering-308 Engineering Building-355-8536 Geology-105 Natural Science Building-353-7988 Instructional Resources Center-133 Erickson Hall-355-1753 Leaming Resources Room-205 Bessey Hall-353-6610 Mathematics-DlOl Wells Hall-353-8852 Music-253 Music Building-355-7660 Physics-228 Physics-Astronomy Building-355-9704 Veterinary Medicine-153 Giltner Hall-355-6537 Voice Library-Fourth F1oor, West Wing, Main Library-355-5122 Wilson Hall-Wilson Hall-355-1522 OFF CAMPUS HOUSING OFFICE The Off Campus Housing Office, 101 Student Services Building, has listings of available supervised and unsupervised off campus housing. Staff members in this of fice also provide assistance in student problems resulting from off campus housing situations. The telephone number is 355-8303. OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF The Office of the Ombudsman was established with the adoption of the Academic Freedom Report. The Ombudsman is an official, chosen from among the senior faculty, to whom students may appeal for redress of grievances involving faculty and adminis tration. He must decide the validity of the complaint and recommend or take action to resolve it. To assist him in his work he has broad powers of investigation, including direct and ready access to University officers and faculty and to official records. The Office of the Ombudsman is located in 101 Linton Hall, and students are encouraged to visit this office. The telephone number is 353-8831. PLACEMENT SERVICES Placement Services, located in the Student Services Building, provides assistance to graduating students seeking jobs in business, industry, government, and the teach ing profession. Employment opportunities offered through the bureau are listed in the State News and in the Placement Services Bulletin, which is published weekly. Through the Student Employment Office, the bureau assists students seeking part-time employ ment on and off campus, and summer employment. SELECTIVE SERVICE INFORMATION A Selective Service Office under the direction of a full-time University staff mem ber is provided as a service to Michigan State University students, staff, and faculty by the Dean of Students Office. The primary purposes of this office are to provide cur rent knowledge about Selective Service to the University community; to increase aware ness of individual rights and responsibilities; and to assist registrants with Selective Service procedures including registration. This office is located in 162B Student Serv ices Building and is open during the day, Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary. 13 STUDENT DIRECTORY SERVICE The MSU Student Directory is distributed during early November to all students living in residence halls. It is also available to students living off campus at the MSU Bookstore and the Union Building for one dollar. Students should consult Address Change, page 35 of this handbook, for policies gov erning change of address, and the right to withhold address information from the Stu dent Directory. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE The Student Employment Office, a branch of Placement Services, assists students in identifying part-time employment on campus, full and part-time employment off campus, and summer employment. Students may apply for employment at the Student Employment Office or directly with various campus employers. However, all students must be processed through the Student Employment Office for campus jobs. Located in 110 Students Services Building (telephone 355-9520), the Student Employment Of fice is a central area for employee policies, job information and record keeping for students working on campus. Students work on campus in a variety of jobs ranging from kitchen helpers in resi dence halls, and maintenance workers in the Physical Plant, to office workers in aca demic departments. Michigan State University student employers are committed to fair labor practices. However, employment problems may occasionally arise between stu dents and campus employers. The procedure for handling these problems is as follows: 1. The student should meet with the supervisor and an earnest attempt should be made for mutual understanding. 2. If the student does not feel the situation has been satisfactorily resolved, he or she should see the department head, unit manager, or designated representative in an attempt to resolve the problem. 3. Should the student still feel the problem has not been satisfactorily resolved, he or she should contact the Student Employment Office to arrange a meeting with both the student and a departmental representative. Findings will be sent in written form to all parties involved within ten days of that meeting. STUDENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES The Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) provides the fol lowing cabinet services: 1. Electronics Workshop The Electronics Workshop offers low cost repair of stereos, televisions, and radios. The Electronics Workshop is located in 326 Student Services Building. 2. Great Issues The Great Issues series brings individuals of current national interest to the cam pus to speak. Great Issues programs are announced in the State News. 3. Travel Service The Student Travel Service of ASMSU provides information to registered students on low cost transportation during the holiday periods. A special tour is also spon sored during spring vacation. Information concerning student travel may be ob tained by calling 355-8266, 327 Student Services Building. 4. Legal Aid A law firm has been retained by ASMSU for registered students seeking advice on legal problems. To use this s ervice, s tudents must make an appointment and pay a three dollar fee per consultation. The lawyer's office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed nesday and 1-5 p.m. Thursday. An appointment can be made by calling 353-0659. 14 5. Popular Entertainment The ASMSU Pop Entertainment Series presents several major concerts per term, featuring nationally known entertainers from all facets of the pop music field. Pop Entertainment also sponsors Mariah Coffehouse, with its blues and folk style per formers. New in 1973-74 is a jazz series based on the Mariah format. 6. Legislative Relations This ASMSU cabinet service is responsible for student effort in the areas of voter education and registration. It also conducts student input into legislative matters both on the state and national levels. 7. Resource Recovery Organized in 1972, this cabinet office helped initiate and now helps operate the MSU paper and glass recycling efforts. 8. Labor Relations The newest of the ASMSU cabinet services, labor relations is formulating new pro grams and objectives for improving student labor conditions on campus and in the Lansing-East Lansing area. 9. Comptroller's Office a. Loan Program A loan fund, which provides a maximum loan of twenty dollars for a maximum of three weeks, is available to registered undergraduate students. The ASMSU Loan Office is located in 307 Student Services Building. b. Mimeographing and Copy Service Mimeographing and 3M copy service are available to registered students and registered student organizations. A minimum fee is charged. For information re garding this service students may call 355-8266 or visit the office in 307 Student Services Building. c. Insurance ASMSU sponsors a student insurance program which is available to all registered students. Information regarding the student insurance policy can be obtained from 3-5 p.m. every day in the MSU Health Center. The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) provides the following services to grad uate students: 1. Lecture-Concert Series Ticket Subsidy COGS pays approximately one-third of the cost of Lecture-Concert Series Season Tickets for graduate students who make use of this program. 2. Lecture Series COGS sponsors at least one visit during the academic year to campus by known experts in various fields . 3. LoanFund Administered by the Office of Financial Aids, this loan fund allows graduate students to receive short-term, interest-free loans. 4. Photo-copy Service This service helps with the cost borne by graduate students in publishing their dissertations. 5. Scholarship Fund Any graduate student whose child or children attend the Spartan Village Day Care Center may apply for financial aid to help with the cost. 15 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1. Interest Area Organizations The categories of interest area organizations are honorary organizations; professional organizations and professional fraternities and sororities; recreational and athletic organizations; religious organizations; and academic interest area, political, social, and service organizations. These student organizations are registered with the As sociated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). A list of these organiza tions and additional information are available in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, 353-3860. 2. Major Governing Groups Information pertaining to the functions of major governing groups is on pages 21-24 of this handbook. 3. Programming Organizations a. Associated Women Students (AWS) The Associated Women Students of MSU continues to promote programs relating to the special needs of women students while expanding attention to the status of all women of the MSU community and beyond. AWS provides focus and coor dination for increasing opportunities for University women and for apprising the total University of continuing needs for equity and action in education and em ployment. Under the direction of a General Council chosen by women students, AWS publishes a weekly newsletter, The MSU Woman; sponsors Lantern Night, an event to honor 50 outstanding senior women; and provides information and assistance about programming to individuals and organizations. In coordination with the Dean of Students' staff, AWS maintains a library of resources about women. Books, file materials, and human resources too, are available to all in 157 Student Services Building. AWS represents MSU as a member of the Inter collegiate Association of Women Students on both the national and state levels. The Michigan State AWS has represented all women students of Michigan in legislative hearings and in sponsoring national resolutions. All women students are encouraged to become involved in AWS. Information can be obtained by calling 355-8324. b. Office of Black Affairs The Office of Black Affairs, which is in the Cabinet of ASMSU, works to develop programs and plan events for black students on campus. First established in 1969, the office has constantly kept at the core of its being the overall survival and political awareness of black students. It handles such tasks as organizing and distributing newsletters and newspapers to black students, orienting new black students to MSU life, maintaining contacts with black students in other colleges and other segments of the black community. The office is directly responsible to the Black United Front, the representa tive black student organization on campus. Located in 308 Student Services Building, the office is run by a seven-member Board of Directors with one ex ecutive director, all appointed by the Black United Front through elections. c. Senior Class Council The Senior Class Council consists of approximately 14 seniors. The council as sumes responsibility for the following projects: selection of the '74 Club members and arrangements for the '74 Club banquet; presentation of outstanding faculty awards; selection of the class gift; planning for commencement; and special proj ects, e.g. career opportunity convocation. d. Union Board Union Board is responsible for planning programs designed to offer services to the entire University community. Members of Union Board direct programs which 16 include a ride bureau, charter flights, dances, flea markets, browsing room, mes sage center, music programs, art shows, a bridal show, and the Midwest Film Festival. Students are encouraged to stop by at any time, at the Union Board Office on the second floor of the Union Building. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, CENTER FOR The Center for Supportive Services (CSS), whose main office is in 32 Union Build ing, provides special academic services and non-academic services to students admitted to Michigan State University through Special Programs such as the Developmental Program, Upward Bound Program, and others. The Special Academic Services include information on courses designed, in part, for students in theprograms mentioned above; information on tutorial programs in academic units; special group and individual tutoring in study skills, reading, mathematics, chemistry, and other areas; assistance in developing schedules for study; assistance in building a schedule of courses; and assistance in assessing progress toward admission to upper school and / or an under grad~ate degree. Non-academic services include providing special counseling services. Counseling services include personal-social counseling, career counseling and special testing. Counseling is done by members of the MSU Counseling Center staff. For additional information, call 353-5310. UNION BUILDING The Union Building is a cultural, social, recreational, and service center for stu dents, faculty, administration, alumni, and guests of Michigan State University. In cluded among its facilities are a cafeteria, grill room, catering service, meeting rooms, ticket office, information desk, campus lost and found department, bowling alley, J?il liard room, barbershop, lounge, browsing room, ballroom, private dining rooms, and the offices of the MSU Alumni Association, the Radio and TV Department, the Counseling and Guidance Center for Minority Students, the Retirees Club, the Student Water Re sources Publications, and the Union Board. VETERANS' GUIDANCE CENTER The Veterans' Administration maintains an office in the Student Services Building to assist veterans and war orphans who are in attendance at the University under one of the various public acts. The primary concern of this office is with educational and vocational counseling of students, but assistance with problems relating to the Veterans' Administration will be given. VETERANS' PROGRAMS Information and assistance of specific value to servicemen, veterans, and eligible dependents applying to or attending Michigan State University is available at the Veterans Coordinator's -Office. This office maintains liaison with appropriate govern mental, community, and University offices in order to assist you. Stop by 162A Student Services Building, or call 353-64 70 if you desire assistance. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS The Michigan State University Office of Volunteer Programs, 27 Student Services Building, provides information, assistance, coordination, and encouragement to stu dents seeking volunteer opportunities in the greater Lansing area. The office works with students and student groups who wish to initiate volunteer programs in the com munity, as well as recruiting, training, and placing students in existing volunteer jobs. Among the resources which are available to students through this office are trans portation, counseling, office space, and information on community programs. In addition, information concerning national voluntee r programs, such as VISTA and the Peace Corps, is available in the office at 353-4400. 17 The Masochistic Student1s Guide to Governmental Structure or There's Really a Committee on Committees? Now and then some innocent student has been known to ask-how can I get this rule changed??? There inevitably follows_ .a long lecture about committees, lt- *{ql+ /t- channels, and procedures, accompanied by copies of several pamphlets, papers, and books , all of which leaves the student with a feeling of exhaustion considerably dif ferent from the enthusiasm which began the conversation. T.his section of the hand book undertakes the thankless task of describing, in a hopefully.understandable manner, those aspects of the University's governmental structure most likely to affect the lives of students and be of interest to them. The entire structure is not explained here, but there is enough to give any curious student a headache. There is, by the way, really a Committee on Committees. · 18 Any explanation of the operation of the University must begin with the Board of Trustees, which exercises final authority for all University governance, within the limits established by the State Constitution. The Trustees delegate authority to vari ous divisions of the University through the President. The officers of the University, the academic administration, academic governing bodies, student governing bodies, and student-faculty-administrative committees each are delegated a portion of the authority for decision-making or adjudication within the University. Brief descriptions of some of these divisions are contained in the following pages. BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees, elected by the voters of the State of Michigan and responsi ble to all of the people of Michigan, exercises the final authority in the government of the University, within the limits fixed by the State Constitution. In exercising its re sponsibility, the Board delegates to the President of the University and through him to the faculty and students, appropriate authority and jurisdiction over matters for which they are held accounta):>le to the Board of Trustees. These matters include ed ucational policy and the development of a strong and efficient organization with which to accomplish the objectives of the University. The Board consists of eight members serving eight-year terms, which expire at staggered intervals. The Trustees meet monthly, first in a private financial business meeting as a committee of the whole, and then in an open public meeting in the board room, fourth floor, Administration Building. The names of current Board members are printed annually in the Student Telephone Directory. Information regarding meeting times and procedures for placing business on the Board agenda is available from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 484 Administration Building. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY The President of Michigan State University is elected by the Board of Trustees and is an ex officio member of the Board without the right to vote. The other officers of the University are appointed by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the President. The following positions comprise the officers of Michigan State Univer sity: President, Provost, Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer, Execu tive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Vice President for Research Development, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for University Develop ment, Vice President for University Relations, and University Attorney. The names, office numbers, and telephone numbers of tl •ese officers are in the Faculty and Staff Telephone Directory. 1. Office of the President All offices of the University report directly or indirectly to the President, and through him or her to the Board of Trustees. Directly under the Office of the President are the Offices of the Vice Presidents, the Provost, the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, the Ombudsman, and several divisions within the University organization. One of the President's responsibilities is to preside at meetings of the Board of Trustees. The President also presides as an ex offic io member at meetings of the Academic Council and the Academic Senate. The Office of the President is located in 450 Administration Building. 2. Office of the Provost The Provost is the chief academic office r of the University and all academic offices ultimately report through him or her to the Board of Trustees. Some of the aca demic offices reporting to the P rovost are the deans of the colleges, the Dean for the School of Advanced Graduate Studies, the director of the Honors College, the 19 director of the Library, the director of the Center for Supportive Services, and the director of the Office of Institutional Research. The Office of the Provost is located in 438 Administration Building. 3. Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs The Vice President for Student Affairs has the general administrative responsibilities for all student personnel matters. The multiple services of the Office of Student Af fairs are carried out through the Office of the Dean of Students, the Counseling Center, the Michigan State University Health Center, the Office of Intramural Pro grams, the Office of Volunteer Programs, and the Office of Financial Aids. Informa tion regarding each of these areas is listed within the alphabetical categories in the first section of this handbook. The Vice President is also delegated authority for decision-making in the legis lative process used in approving regulations governing student conduct as outlined in Article 5 of the Academic Freedom Report (for further explanation, see "Proce dures-Student Regulations", page 29). As outlined in Article 4 of this report, the Vice President serves as the final appeal in the process of adjudication of violations of regulations. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is located in 152 Student Services Building. ACADEMIC SENATE The Academic Senate is composed of all faculty members who hold the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and instructor and who are appointed within the rules of the tenure system. Additionally, the President and Provost serve as members. Senate meetings are open only to members and invited guests and are chaired by the President or, in his or her absence, the Provost. The secretary of the Senate is appointed by the President and is designated the Secretary of the Faculties. Senate action is taken on issues of major importance relating to matters of educa tional policy. The Academic Council by majority vote determines whether a matter must have Senate action. The Senate may bring up for consideration any matter with in the jurisdiction of the faculty which pertains to the general welfare of the University. ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic Council, as established in the Bylaws for Academic Governance, is composed of the President, the Provost, the elected faculty representatives, the under graduate and graduate student representatives, the student representatives-at-large, the deans of the colleges, the members of the Steering Committee, and designated ex officio members. The Academic Council, which acts for and on behalf of the Academic Senate, has several functions, which include advising the President on all matters of educational policy; approving or rejecting major changes in courses and cu_rricula; con sidering any proposals on matters pertaining to the general welfare of the University; and advising the President on any matters he or she may present. Several standing committees (several of which are discussed below in this section) report to the Council on specific areas of University policy and operation. The Council holds monthly open meetings. The Secretary of the Faculties, Basement, East Wing, Library, should be consulted for the time and place of meetings. The student members of the Academic Council meet together as the Elected Stu dent Council to conduct business. The Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, should be consulted for time and place of meetings. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student governing bodies consist of local living unit governing groups, major gov erning groups, the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) and the MSU Married Student Union (MSU2 ). 20 Through these groups, as established in Article 5 of the Academic Freedom Report, students participate in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of regulations gov erning student conduct. For a summary of these procedures see "Procedures-Student Regulations" page 29 of this handbook. The Student Board of ~SMSU, COGS, and MSU' are responsible for student ap pointments to various student-faculty-administrative committees and judicial bodies. A description of ASMSU, each of the major governing groups, COGS, and MSU' follows. 1. Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) The all-University undergraduate student government of MSU is a 15-member gov erning body called the Student Board. This board is composed of 10 voting repre sentatives from colleges; the presidents, who serve with vote, of Intercooperative Council, Interfraternity Council, Off Campus Council, Panhellenic Council, and Resi dence Halls Association; and a board president, elected by the group, who serves without vote. The Student Board organizes and administers the cabinet which car .ries out the policies and programs of the board. AUSJ, a judiciary branch, has orig inal jurisdiction over cases involving student infractions of University rules, regula tions, and policies. Totally funded through student tax monies, ASMSU is able to function as an autonomous student service organization. ASMSU directs its efforts in several areas: the initiation, evaluation, and recommendation of University policy through student involvement in all-University committee posts; provision for a dis cussion forum for major student governing groups in the Student Board; the fund ing and coordination of student organizations; the provision of special student serv ices through the ASMSU cabinet (see pages 14-15 of this handbook for a list of services); and acting as official spokesman for the welfare and rights of students. 2. lntercooperative Council (ICC) The Intercooperative Council is the governing group for cooperative living units. Co-ops are student owned and managed houses that contribute to the living ex periences, social benefits, and economic savings of the members. The ICC meets regularly to discuss and coordinate problems of cooperative living and is represented on the ASMSU Student Board. The council states as its purposes: continual expan sion, holding open membership recruitment, and the settling of any judicial matters arising within the houses. Information about cooperative living is available by calling 355-8313 or the pres- ident of each cooperative living unit listed below. Knight House (SHC) Beal House Bogue Street Cooperative (SHC) Montie House Bower House (SHC) Elsworth House (SHC) Hedrick House (SHC) Howland House New Community (SHC) Nexus Cooperative (SHC) Ulrey House (Women) (SHC) To facilitate expansion and continuity, some of the cooperative living units have joined in forming the MSU Student Housing Corporation (SHC), a non-profit or ganization holding the mortgages, leases, and land contracts of the member houses. With this financial base, and with the help of a hired staff, the members of the co operatives hope to improve their present system as well as to make available more low-cost student housing at Michigan State University. Both ICC and SHC are stu dent-owned and student-operated and are financially independent from the University. 3. Interfraternity Council (IFC) The Interfraternity Council of Michigan State University exists to govern over and coordinate activities among the 29 fraternities at MSU. The IFC executive council is composed of a president, three vice presidents, a treasurer and a chief justice. Elections are held every spring, with each fraternity president having one vote. The IFC Assembly is composed of one representative and one alternate from each 21 house. In addition to performing governmental functions, IFC works for scholastic and athletic achievements by fraternities, encourages social and service oriented programs such as blood drives and work with underpriveleged children,, and has initiated involvement in political and social issues. .,, The individual fraternities are listed below, and ·the names of the presidents can be obtained from the IFC adviser in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building. Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Kappa Psi (Professional) Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Delta Chi Delta Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Pl (Professional) Delta Tau Delta FarmHouse Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Tau Pi Kappa Phi Psi Upsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Theta Chi Theta Delta Chi Triangle Open rush begins the first full week of classes each term. If, after rush, you ac cept a bid to join a fraternity, a period of pledgeship follows, usually for the re mainder of the term, depending on the fraternity. If you wish to join a fraternity, information can be obtained by contacting the Interfraternity Council Office, 317 Student Services Building, or ~y calling 355-8250. 4. Off Campus Student Association (OCSA) The Off Campus Student Association exists within the framework of ASMSU as the governing group representing the interests of off campus students. All students not living in residence halls, Greek living units, or University-recognized cooperatives are members of OCSA unless they decline membership in writing. Elections are held each spring for Off Campus Council (OCC) which is the 11-member governing board of OCSA. As a governing group OCC communicates the views of off campus students to the ASMSU Student Board, to the University administration, and to other University policy-making bodies. OCC has a seat on the Student Advisory Group, the University Student Affairs Committee (through ASMSU), and on various ASMSU Standing Committees. As a work group OCC initiates and conducts proj ects and services of value to the off campus student community. Projects completed include publication of A Guide to Off-Campus Living, support for a state-wide se curity deposit reform bill, and support of the passage of a housing ordinance by the East Lansing City Council. Projects planned include assisting in the formation of a Tenant's Resource Center, working for a deferred tuition policy for off-campus students, investigating landlord compliance with the Security Deposit Bill recently passed by the State Legislature, and publishing material designed to give informa tion on efficient and economical home management to students living off campus. The OCC Office is in 311-B Student Services Building, 355-8300 or 355-8266. Any interested student is welcome to participate in OCC activities and projects. 5. Panhellenic Council (Panhel) Panhellenic Council is the governing group for the 22 national sorority chapters at Michigan State University. It is composed of two representatives from each chapter who meet weekly to discuss and act on such matters as membership, rush rules, and chapter activities. Panhellenic Council helps to sponsor various philanthropic, academic, and social events. 22 The individual sororities are listed below, and the names of the 'presidents may be obtained from the Panhellenic adviser in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building or the Panhellenic Office, 319 Student Services Building, 353-2965. Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Sigma Theta Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Kappa Zeta Phi Beta Zeta Tau Alpha Panhellenic Council sponsors sorority rush for all undergraduate women through out the school year as follows: Announcements as to whether rush will be formal or informal will be made prior to each rush period. L Eligibility a. Student must be registered for rush in accordance with the current Panhellenic policies. b. A rushee must be registered with MSU for ten or more academic credits for the term she is rushing. Improvement courses may not be counted. c. With the exception of a first term student, a rushee must have a 2.00 all University average and a 2.00 average the term preceding rush for ten academic credits exclusive of improvement courses. 2. Rush Registration Rush registration will be held during a special sign-up period. Panhellenic Coun cil will announce the dates in the State News. 6. Residence Halls Association (RHA) Residence Halls Association represents the highest level of residence hall govern ment and is the governing body for all University residence halls. Membership is composed of an elected representative from each hall on campus. RHA is recog nized as a legitimate part of the University decision-making process and its pur poses include: developing communication between individual halls and the Univer sity commmity; sponsoring and coordinating all-University activities for students living in residence halls; formulation of policy and regulations pertaining to resi dence hall students; and representing areas of interest and concern to such stu dents. In addition RHA also has judicial responsibilities implemented through the RHA judiciary. Workshops, the RHA Movie Program, individual hall and all-campus educational programming, and special events are included in the activities sponsored by this organization. All residents of MSU residence halls are members of RHA and can exercise their voting rights and opinions through the representatives of their respective halls. 7. Council of Graduate Students (COGS) The Council of Graduate Students represents all registered Michigan State Univer sity graduate students, and is composed of one representative from each constituent academic department; the graduate student representatives on the Graduate Coun cil, Academic Council, and standing committees of the Academic Council; and the seven officers. COGS exists to promote the academic, social, and economic aims of graduate students; to establish effective communication among graduate students; and to create channels of communication with other student organizations and with 23 the academic and administrative units of the University. COGS maintains an office in 316 Student Services Building. Information regarding COGS services is on page 15 of this handbook. 8. Michigan State University Married Student Union (MSU2 ) The Married Student U nion of Michigan State University is a branch of the Mar ried Student Activities Unit which also includes the Family Issues Series and the Day Care P rogram. MSU2 promotes and coordinates activities and interest groups of married students such as babysitting co-ops, a paper recycling project, and new comer information. MSU' is also active as a representative of married students to such groups as National Cable Company, the Colleges of Human Medicine and of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Nursing. As a representative, MSU2 works to provide programs and services for its community. MSU2 is also active in repre senting married students' views in city and county governments. Further informa tion about the group can be obtained by calling 355-1230 or 355-3018. MSU2 has been granted status as a governing group recognized by the University with au thority to govern the affairs of the residents of on-campus married student housing. STUDENT-FACULTY-ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES Student-faculty-administrative committees provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and administrators to work together in evaluating, recommending, and imple menting policy. This university community approach to decision-making and policy formulation creates a better understanding of the total University and gives each seg ment an opportunity to discuss various points of view. Depending on their origin, these committees are responsible to the Board of Trustees, the President of the University, the Provost, the Vice President for Student Affairs, and / or the Academic Council. Individual students may express their views and ideas to members of a specific committee or they may initiate discussion within their respective major governing groups, the Student Board of Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) or the Married Student Union of MSU (MS U' ) with these groups in turn communicating with the various committees. 1. All-University Health Care Advisory Board Reorganized in 1972 by the Board of Trustees, the advisory board has been es tablished to serve in an advisory capacity to the Health Care Authority. Its pur pose is to assist the Health Care Authority by identifying particularly the interest of the consumers and clients of health care services. Composition of the advisory board is five undergraduate students nominated by ASMSU to represent residence halls, off campus, foreign students, minority group students, and married students; one graduate student nominated by COGS; one faculty member nominated by the Committee on Committees; one representative from the Administrative-Professional employees; and one representative nominated by the Personnel Office. The Chief Executive Director of the Health Care Authority serves ex officio and acts as sec retary to the advisory board. 2. All-University Traffic Committee The All-University Traffic Committee, as established by the Board of Trustees, is responsibile to the President for recommending motor vehicle regulations for stu dents and employees; recommending changes in the University Traffic Ordinances; establishing reserved parking spaces for individuals and departments; reviewing plans and designs for traffic ways and parking facilities and recommending changes if deemed necessary; and for acting upon appeals for parking and/or driving privileges not granted by the Student Motor Vehicle Regulation. The committee is composed of four undergraduate students, two graduate students, three faculty members, three staff members , and four ex officio members representing the of fices of Public Safety, Site Planning, Traffic Engineering, and Automotive Services. 24 3. Athletic Council The Athletic Council, as established by the Board of Trustees, is composed of six faculty members, two alumni members, and five ex officio members with votes. The ex officio members are the faculty representative to the Intercollegiate Con ference, the director of athletics, the director of alumni relations, the Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer, and the president of the Student Board of Associated Students of Michigan State University or a designate. The faculty members are nominated by the Committee on Committees and appointed by the President. The Athletic Council is responsible for formulating policy for athletic intercol legiate activity such as athletic schedules, athletic tickets, television and radio broadcasts of athletic contests, and athletic awards. It serves in an advisory capacity to the director of athletics, to the faculty representative to the Intercol legiate Conference and to the University administration on matters of intercol legiate athletic policy. 4. Financial Aids Students Advisory Group The Financial Aids Student Advisory Group is an advisory body to the Director of Financial Aids or his or her designated staff. This body is composed of three representatives appointed by the President of ASMSU and two representatives from COGS. One of the representatives appointed by ASMSU should be nominated by the Office of Black Affairs. The function of the committee is to provide a forum for discussion, an exchange of views pertaining to Financial Aids, and a regular communication channel between students and University officials. 5. Graduate Council The Graduate Council has the responsibility to review, evaluate, and recommend proposals for new graduate programs and major revisions in existing programs, and initiate consultations with colleges concerning existing programs. In addition, it may bring up for consideration proposals on any matters pertaining to the gen eral welfare of graduate education in the University. The Graduate Council ap proves or rejects major changes in graduate programs, maintains effective liaison with academic units offering graduate programs and encourages the creation and growth of interdisciplinary programs. The Graduate Council and the Graduate Of fice maintain effective liaison with the Council of Graduate Students. 6. Lecture-Concert Series Advisory Council The Lecture-Concert Series Advisory Council is composed of 11 faculty members, two of whom are nominated by the Committee on Committees to the Provost, and nine of whom are appointed by the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters; one member appointed by the Office of Alumni Relations; one graduate student ap pointed by COGS; two undergraduate students appointed by ASMSU; the director of the Lecture-Concert Series, who sits ex officio, and the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, who sits ex officio and chairs the committee. The responsibilities of this committee are to advise in the formulation of poli cies regarding the Lecture-Concert Series, to review the cultural offerings on the campus and to make recommendations to the director of the Lecture-Concert Series and the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. 7. Military Education Advisory Committee The Military Education Advisory Committee is an advisory committee authorized by the Academic Council. Membership of this committee includes six faculty mem bers selected by the Committee on Committees; the chairman of the Department of Aerospace Studies; the chairman of the Department of Military Science; two students selected by the ASMSU Student Board; one student selected by students in the Department of Military Science; and one student selected by students in 25 the Department of Aerospace Studies. There are three ex officio members-one from the Office of the Provost, one from the University Educational Policies Com mittee, and one from the University Curriculum Committee. This committee func tions as an advisory committee which recommends curricular and policy changes in the area of military education to the appropriate committees and the Office of the Provost. In its advisory capacity to the Assistant Provost, the committee performs an active role in its areas of responsibility and, in these areas, is involved in the de velopment of appropriate guidelines for the benefit of the two departments in con tinual development and improvement of their academic progress. 8. Student Advisory Group The Student Advisory Group consists of representatives from the Associated Stu dents of Michigan State University (ASMSU), Council of Graduate Students (COGS), Intercooperative Council, Interfratemity Council, Panhellenic Council, Off Campus Council, Residence Halls Association, Married Student Union, Office of Black Af fairs, Elected Student Council, the State News and WMSN. These students meet monthly with the President and his or her staff, the Provost, Vice Presidents, and Dean of Students to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. The meet ings provide a forum for candid discussion, an exchange of views, and a regular communications channel between students and University officials. 9. Student Employment, Advisory Committee to The Advisory Committee to Student Employment has been established to provide the Student Employment Office with advisory input from both student employees and student employers on campus. Five student employee and five student em ployer representatives sit on the committee, which is chaired by a representative of the Student Employment Office. The committee meets once a month to make recommendations on policies that affect the campuswide student employment pro gram at Michigan State. 10. Student-Faculty Judiciary The Student-Faculty Judiciary, as established in Article 4, Section 3 of the Aca demic Freedom Report, is composed of four students appointed by the ASMSU Student Board from nominees submitted by the All-University Student Judiciary; seven faculty members selected according to the pattern employed for establish ing the membership of faculty-student standing committees; and one member ap pointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs who serves ex officio with no vote and who also serves as secretary to the judiciary. The Academic Freedom Report establishes the original and appellate jurisdic tion of the Student-Faculty Judiciary. In addition the Student-Faculty Judiciary may review the substance of a regulation or an administrative decision which is alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines established in Article 1 ("Student Rights and Responsibilities"), Article 2 ("Academic Rights and Responsibilities of Students"), Article 3 ("Student Records"), and Article 6 ("Student and Univer sity Publications") of the Academic Freedom Report. 11. University Committee on Academic Governance The University Committee on Academic Governance, a standing committee of the Academic Council, is charged with conducting a continuing study of the steps be ing taken to involve students in academic government, and with undertaking a continual review of the Bylaws for Academic Governance. It has the responsibility for making recommendations to the Council for whatever changes in the bylaws the committee's investigations indicate. The committee is composed of one faculty member from each college, one faculty member representing the non-college fac ulty, one student member from each college, two student members-at-large, and one additional faculty member representing the lower faculty ranks. 26 12. University Committee on Building, Lands, and Planning A standing committee of the Academic Council, the University Committee on Building, Lands, and Planning consists of 14 elected faculty members, three un dergraduate students, one graduate student, two student members-at-large, and, serving ex officio, the Executive Vice President, the director of Campus Parks and Planning, the director of Space Utilization, and the University Architect. The committee is charged with studying and making recommendations with respect to building priorities, proposals for land utilization, ecological implications of land utilization, traffic planning, and appearance and location of buildings. In addition, the committee advises the President concerning the financing, location, and ap pearance of physical facilities on University property. 13. University Committee on Business Affairs Membership on this committee consists of 14 elected faculty members, three un dergraduate students, two graduate students, two student members-at-large, and three ex officio members-the Vice President for Business and Finance and Trea surer, and two designees from his or her office. This committee examines and evaluates policies within the service functions and business office that relate di rectly to the academic and research programs of the University. This does not in clude the allocation of financial resources. The committee recommends to the Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer appropriate policies for the Bus iness Office and informs the Academic Council of any such policy recommendations. 14. University Committee on Honors Programs The standing committee on Honors Programs reviews and evaluates programs for honors students, and counsels the director of the Honors College on policies, pro cedures, possible alterations in present programs, and plans for future activities. The committee counsels with departments and colleges on the institution and strengthening of honors programs within their areas; reviews and evaluates honors programs; and recommends to the Academic Council appropriate standards for the granting of honors degrees. Committee membership consists of 14 elected faculty members, six undergraduate students, one graduate student, and two stu dent members-at-large. The director of the Honors Colleges serves ex officio. 15. University Committee on Public Safety Membership on the University Committee on Public Safety, an Academic Council standing committee, consists of seven faculty members (two from the lower faculty ranks), four undergraduate students appointed by ASMSU, one graduate student selected by COGS, and two student members-at-large. The director of the School of Criminal Justice and the director of the Department of Public Safety serve ex officio. The committee examines policies affecting the public safety of the Univer sity, holds regular, open meetings at which members of the academic community may bring to the committee's attention issues affecting the public safety of the University, and places under continuous study current and projected needs of the University with respect to public safety. 16. University Curriculum Committee An Academic Council standing committee, the University Curriculum Committee's specific responsibilities are to review, evaluate, and approve or disapprove minor course changes; to review, evaluate, and recommend approval or disapproval of all major course changes to the Academic Council; to review, evaluate, and rec ommend approval or disapproval of degree requirements to the Academic Council; to suggest procedures for the elimination of courses that do not enroll a sufficient number of students; to suggest the need for new courses or curricula where the need seems evident; and to maintain a close working relationship with the Gradu ate Council. The voting membership of the Curriculum Committee consists of 16 27 elected faculty members, six undergraduate students, one graduate student, and two student members-at-large. The Registrar and a representative of the Provost's Office se'rve ex officio. The Office of the Provost names an executive secretary who serves ex officio. 17. University Educational Policies Committee The voting membership of the University Educational Policies Committee, an Academic Council standing committee, consists of 16 elected faculty members, six undergraduate students, three graduate students, and two student members-at large. The Provost and / or his or her designee serves ex officio. This committee examines and evaluates policies relating to subject matter, methods of instruction, facilities, and support for research of faculty members and students; curriculum organization, including establishment or disbandment of departments, divisions, and colleges; and curriculum revisions. 18. University Faculty Tenure Committee This Academic Council standing committee is the judicial and investigatory agency for all tenure actions. It interprets tenure rules and acts on cases of deviation from the rules. The committee reviews existing tenure regulations and advises the Provost and the Academic Council concerning appropriate changes; suggests policies and procedures for the dismissal of tenured faculty to the Provost and the Academic Council; and investigates any matter pertaining to tenure which the committee deems significant. The voting membership of the committee consists of 14 elected faculty members, three undergraduate students, one graduate student, and two student members-at-large. A representative of the Provost's Office serves ex officio. Provisions of the Bylaws for Academic Governance prohibit the student members of the committee from voting on cases involving the status of individual faculty members. 19. University International Projects Committee The University International Projects Committee has several functions which in clude advising the Dean of International Programs, the Provost, and the Academic Council with respect to the coordination of the University's overseas projects with the University's academic program. It also examines, evaluates, and suggests pol icies concerning types of overseas projects in which the University should engage; relation of University-sponsored projects to government agencies, foundations, other fund-granting agencies, and other universities; qualifications for employment of non-university project members; informational benefits to on-campus curricular research activities deriving from such projects; and any aspect of project activity which may affect the reputation of the University or its faculty, either nationally or internationally. The voting membership of this Academic Council standing com mittee consists of 14 elected faculty members, three undergraduate students, two graduate students, and two student members-at-large. The Dean of International Programs serves ex officio. 20. University Library Committee The voting membership of this committee, which is a standing committee of the Academic Council, consists of 14 elected faculty members, three undergraduate students, two graduate students, and two student members-at-large. The director of Libraries serves ex officio. The Library Committee has the responsibility to study and evaluate library services, facilities, and policies and to advise the Pro vost, director of Libraries, and the Academic Council thereupon. 21. University Student Affairs Committee The University Student Affairs Committee examines, studies, and evaluates all policies of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs as they affect aca- 28 demic achievement in the University and advises the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students, and the Academic Council thereupon. In addition, this committee initiates amendments and reviews proposed amendments to the Academic Freedom Report, General Student Regulations, and policies relating to the academic rights and responsibilities of students. The voting membership of this Academic Council standing committee consists of six faculty members, five undergraduate students appointed by ASMSU, four graduate students selected by COGS, and two student members-at-large. The Vice President for Student Affairs and the Dean of Students serve ex officio. Article 5 of the Academic Freedom Re port should be used as a reference for further explanation of the committee's role in developing General Student Regulations. Article 7 of the report explains the committee's role in amendment of the report. PROCEDURES-SELECTION OF STUDENTS TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES Students interested in serving on any of the committees listed in this section should consult the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, telephone - number 355-8286, for information on selection procedures and eligibility to serve. PROCEDURES-STUDENT REGULATIONS Article 5 of the Academic Freedom Report outlines the legislative process used by Michigan State University to enact regulations governing student conduct. The follow ing charts will illustrate the procedures outlined in Article 5. General Student Regulations Proposal for initiation or amendment may be made by any student gov erning body or the University Student Affairs Committee. ~ University Student Affairs Committee-Approves or rejects proposal. ~ Academic Council-Accepts proposal or refers it back to University Student Affairs Committee with recommendations for change. If proposal is returned to Council, Coun cil accepts or rejects. Proposal forwarded through Office of the President. t Board of Trustees-proposal becomes operative upon approval. Student Group Regulations Proposal for initiation or amendment may be made by any registered student organization, living unit governing body, major governing group, or the Student Board of ASMSU. Living Unit- When proposal affects living units it is forwarded here for recommendations .. i Major Governing Group-When proposal has been referred to living unit it is forwarded here for re view and recommendation. Student Board of ASMSU-Reviews and recommends any changes ~ Vice President for Student Affairs-Approves or rejects proposals 29 The Good If this handbook. 64 HEALTH CENTER (Administrative Ruling) 1. General Policy Michigan State University Health Center provides facilities for Michigan State Uni versity (MSU) students who are in need of medical, surgical, or psychiatric care. 2. Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: for emergencies and urgent cases only. 3. Appointments a. Appointments may be made up to two weeks in advance, by calling the Health Center Appointment Office, 353-4660, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. b. Students who prefer to come to the Health Center without an appointment will be seen according to time of arrival. Patients will be seen by a registered nurse in Office No. 1 where pertinent information will be obtained for the attending physician. The nurse is under the direct supervision of the physicians on duty. 4. Fees a. No fee is charged the student for his or her visit to the Health Center if the visit occurs during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A service fee is charged for students requesting service between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. All patients' visits on Saturday and Sunday will similarly be charged a service fee. In addition to this service fee, students are charged con ventional drug and other fees applicable to their case. b. All medications and medical supplies are dispensed at cost plus a reasonable handling fee. c. The services of the X-ray, Clinical Laboratory, and Physical Therapy departments are charged according to type of service provided. d. Students who have procured special medications or allergy vaccines at their own expense may have these substances stored at the Health Center, and may have the scheduled administration of the products performed there for a minimal serv ice fee for each treatment. e. Students who are too ill to attend classes are hospitalized .in the Health Center. A daily room and board charge will be made in addition to the conventional drug and special service charges. f. Consultants are called upon the recommendation of the staff physician, and their professional fees are charged to the respective students. g. A professional fee for all surgery, excepting minor surgery, is charged to the student. h. All anesthetist fees are charged to the student. i. All laboratory, X-ray or other special medical service will be provided at the Health Center and charged to the student according to the current fee schedule. j. The University will not pay for ambulance service unless the need for such serv ice arises from injuries sustained through classroom work or University employ ment. The ambulance fee in all other cases will be charged to the involved stu dent. 5. Persons Eligible for Care a. All students regularly enrolled in the University and taking seven or more credits are entitled to health service during the term in which they are enrolled. Gradu ate assistants regularly enrolled in the University and working toward a graduate degree, are considered eligible. The student identification card must be pre- 65 sented when service is requested. Part-time students taking six credits or less are not eligible for care. Faculty members employed full-time and enrolled in one or more courses are not considered students and are not eligible for care at the Health Center. b. A student is entitled to use the Health Center facilities only when he or she is enrolled in the University. The date and time limitations of enrollment are es tablished from the University calendar which is printed in the Michigan State University Catalog. The following is the only exception to this rule: Any student who hac been eligible for Health Center care in the immediate past term will be eligible for care during an inter-term recess provided he or she in tends to enroll in the ensuing subsequent term. In the instance of the summer term enrollees, this privilege is extended only to students who are enrolled in the full summer term and is not applicable to half (5 week session) summer term enrollees. If a student utilizes the facilities of the Health Center during an inter-term recess period, and then fails to enroll for the subsequent term, he or she will be billed for the services rendered at the prevailing fee for this area. 6. Class Excuses The Health Center is authorized to issue class absence excuses only to those stu dents who have been hospitalized in the Health Center. These excuses cover only the period of time that the student has been a hospital patient. No other class ab sence excuse can or will be issued by Health Center personnel except in those cases where a very temporary infirmity prevents participation in physical education classes. 7. Notification of Parents The Health Center notifies by telephone the parents of students under 18 years of age whenever such a student is hospitalized for any of the following reasons: a. Serious or significant illnesses; b. Surgical observation or emergency surgery; c. Traumatic cases (auto accidents, significant falls, etc.); d. Prolonged hospitalization anticipated; e. Significant emotional upsets. If any student is in the hospital 72 hours after admission and his or her parent has not been notified because the case did not appear to fall into any of the above categories, the parent is then notified by phone, unless he or she has visited the student or has been contacted by the student during the 72-hour post-admission period. -Administrative Ruling -June 1973 HOLD CARD POLICY (Administrative Policy) 1. Purpose of the Hold Card Michigan State University makes use of a "hold card" procedure, whereby a card is placed in a student's card packet at registration to insure that the student shall not be allowed to complete registration until the specific conditions which caused use of the hold card are met. Hold c ards are used for the following general purposes: a. Financial Hold Cards A properly authorized agency of the University may place a hold card against a student who has failed to meet a legitimate financial obligation to the University when due. 66 b. Judicial Hold Cards A properly authorized administrative officer or judiciary may place a hold card against a student who has been suspended, through due process procedures, for violation of a University regulation, or in order to contact a student regarding pending judicial or administrative proceedings against the student. c. Condition-of-Enrollment Hold Cards A properly authorized agency of the University may place a hold card aga inst a student who has been demonstrated not to have fulfilled a duly established condition of enrollment. 2. Authority for Hold Card Use a . Financial Hold Cards Use of financial hold cards by any agency of the University draws its authority from Article IV of the bylaws of the Board of Trustees, which states that the Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer "shall be responsible for the collection, custody and accounting for all monies due the University." Stu dents are required to meet legitimate monetary obligations to the University under the following regulations: ( 1) the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations, and (2) General Student Regulation 6.08, which states, "no student shall knowingly refuse to meet, when due, a legitimate financial obligation to the University." University judiciaries are authorized by Article 4 of the Academic Freedom Re port to adjudicate alleged violations of regulations, and are authorized by this policy to initiate use of a hold card against a student who has been judged guilty under General Student Regulation 6.08. The Student Traffic Appeal Court is authorized under this policy to initiate use of the financial hold card against a student judged guilty of violating the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations. b. Judicial Hold Cards Use of judicial hold cards by an administrative officer or judicial body draws its authority from Article VIII of the bylaws of the Board of Trustees, which states that "Students who fail to comply with (reasonable rules and ] regulations may be disciplined in such a manner as may be determined by the faculty or the Board." Article 4 of the Academic Freedom Report specifies the manner of dis cipline. Administrative officers and judicial bodies are specifically authorized under this policy to initiate use of the judicial hold card to enforce a " suspen sion" decision against a student, and to contact a student to notify him or her of alleged violation of a regulation and pending judicial or administrative pro ceedings. c. Condition-of-Enrollment Hold Cards Use of condition-of-enrollment hold cards by any agency of the University draws its authority from Article VIII of the bylaws of the Board of Trustees, which states that the Board "may require students to agree and abide by (reasonable rules and] regulations as a condition of admission to and retention in the Uni versity." Agencies of the University are authorized under this policy to initiate use of the condition-of-enrollment hold card to prevent the registration of students deemed to be in non-compliance with a duly established " condition-of-enroll ment." 3. Criteria for Hold Card Use a. Financial Hold Cards Criteria for use of the financial hold card shall be as follows: ( 1) Hold cards may be employed to collect any obligations due to the Univer sity' s operating funds or to student loan funds. Examples of these obliga tions are: student tuition, residence hall room and board, deferred payments, traffic violations, charges for damages to University property, University 67 housing apartment rent, past due loans, library fines, bad checks cashed by students or presented in payment of student indebtedness, charges or iginating in various operating units (such as the Health Center, Union, Vet erinary Clinic, etc.), overdrafts in student organization accounts, etc. (2) Hold cards may not be used for collection of debts owed to any non-Univer sity agency. For purposes of this policy, registered student organizations, student government organizations and student newspapers are defined as non-University agencies. (Exception: ASMSU Student Loan Fund.) (3) Except in the case of bad checks, hold cards may be used only in those cases in which the student has been given or sent adequate notice of his or her indebtedness and warning of hold card use prior to issuance of the hold card. ( 4) A current list of all University agencies authorized by the Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer to issue hold cards shall be main tained by the Student Receivables Division, Office of the Comptroller. ( 5) Students are entitled to appeal the legitimacy of charges placed against them through established due process procedures. Students are expected to exercise these rights at the time of original notification of indebtedness. b. Judicial Hold Cards Judicial bodies and administrative officers may make use of a judicial hold card in two cases: (1) Hold cards may be issued against a student who has been suspended un der the procedures outlined in Article 4 of the Academic Freedom Report to prevent the student's reenrollment. (2) Hold cards may be issued against a student in order to provide the student with a written statement of alleged violation of regulations and impending judicial or administrative proceedings when attempts to reach the student by certified mail arid by telephone have proved unsuccessful. The Dean of Students shall authorize each instance of hold card use under the terms of this criterion. c. Condition-of-Enrollment Hold Cards Criteria for use of the Condition-of-Enrollment hold card shall be as follows: ( 1) The student shall have been demonstrated to be in non-compliance with a condition of enrollment which has been so designated by the Board of Trus tees. Examples of such conditions of enrollment are: the Student Housing Policy which requires on-campus residence of designated categories of stu dents; foreign student health insurance; and English proficiency testing for foreign students. Within this category are those regulations with which a student must comply prior to enrollment. Hold cards may be issued to pre vent a student's enrollment until the student has complied with the regula tion. (2) The student shall have had reasonable opportunity to be informed of and to comply with the condition of enrollment and shall have been given or sent warning prior to issuance of the hold card. (3) Prior to hold card use, an agency shall have authorization from the Dean of Students for hold card use for the purpose in question. The agency shall demonstrate to his or her satisfaction that the above criteria are met. A current list of all University agencies authorized by the Dean of Students to issue hold cards shall be maintained by the Office of the Dean of Students. 4. Further General Stipulations a. A~encies of the University shall make every effort to minimize hold card use, 68 and shall employ alternative methods to accomplish their purpose whenever feasible. b. Hold Card Procedures Procedures for financial hold card use shall be developed by the Office of the Vice President for Business and Finance. Procedures for judicial hold card use shall be developed by the Office of the Dean of Students. Procedures for condi tion-of-enrollment hold card use shall be developed by the Office of the Dean of Students. The above parties shall cooperate with the Office of the Registrar. All procedures shall include provision for the following: (1) Adequate prior notice to the student (including all pertinent details) of pend ing hold card use, prior to issuance of the hold card. (2) Due process to the student, prior to hold card use. (3) Nonissuance of a hold card against a student while he or she is in the proc ess of appealing the case in question. ( 4) Accurate and current hold card use. The offices responsible for developing procedures shall be responsible for insuring that those procedures are fol lowed. 5. Judicial Review This policy and all procedures and administrative decisions stemming therefrom, shall be subject to judicial review as provided in Sections 4.3.4.5 and 4.3.4.6 of the Academic Freedom Report. 6. Publication It shall be the responsibility of the Registrar to insure that Sections 1-5 of this policy are published in each edition of the Schedule of Courses and Academic Hand book. It shall be the responsibility of the Dean of Students to insure that Sections 1-5 of this policy are published in each edition of the Studeh~ Handbook. Copies of procedures developed under this policy and of lists of agencies authorized to use hold cards shall be made available to any member of the University community upon request by the office responsible for developing the procedures and lists. - University Business Affairs Committee - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer - Vice President for Student Affairs - May 17, 1971 HOUSING POLICY, STUDENT (All-University Policy) 1. Housing Requirement The University in its residence halls seeks to provide an educational environment which is maximally conducive to the learning process of students. A wide array of options and services are offered including quiet houses, limited-visitation houses, apartments, and room-only contracts. Counseling, academic advising, and course components are available in many of the residence halls. The requirements for on campus residence are thus a part of the University's efforts to insure an optimum learning environment. This housing requirement is a condition of enrollment which must be met through out the time specified. Students will be asked to produce evidence of compliance with this requirement. (See Section 2, Enforcement). a. Freshmen-All freshman students, including transfers ( 0-40 credits accumulated), are required to reside in a University residence hall, with the following excep tions: ( 1) married students 69 (2) students who will be twenty years of age by the last official day of registra tion fall term of the current academic year (The current academic year is fall term through summer term.) (3) veterans with one or more years of active service ( 4) students living with parents or legal guardian ( 5) students taking 6 or less credits during the term in question. b. Sophomores-All sophomore students, including transfers ( 41-84 credits ac cumulated), are required to reside in a University residence hall, or in Univer sity supervised housing,* with the following exceptions: ( 1) married students (2) students who will be twenty years of age by the last official day of registra tion fall term of the current academic year (The current academic year is fall term through summer term.) (3) veterans with one or more years of active service ( 4) students living with parents or legal guardian ( 5) students taking 6 or less credits during the term in question. c. Juniors and Selliors-Juniors and seniors are encouraged to continue to live on campus, though this is not required. Moreover, the University will always seek to achieve some balance of juniors and seniors in each residence hall. 2. Enforcement Those students for whom the housing requirement is a condition of enrollment will be asked to verify their adherence to it. Failure to maintain the required residency will result in termination of enrollment by the Dean of Students. Enforcement of the housing regulations is the responsibility of the Dean of Students. The housing requirement does not apply to a student during a term in which he or she is en rolled for six or less credits. In any subsequent term during which the student car ries seven or more credits the requirement will again become applicable. 3. Address Every student is required to report his or her correct local address at the time of registration and to report any change of address thereafter. Failure to register the actual address at which he or she is living, or failure to notify the University of a change of address within five class days after the change becomes effective, will be considered as falsification of University records. (Change of off-campus address is made in the Office of the Registrar, 150 Administration Building. Change of on campus address is made in the office of the living unit manager.) 4. Housing Contract Residence hall contracts are in effect for the period stated in the terms of the con tract. Any student, regardl,ess of class standing, is obligated to fulfill the duration of his or her housing contract unless he or she obtains an authorized release. (NOTE: Application for release may be made through the living unit head adviser.) This regulation applies to juniors, seniors and graduate students who enter into a contract for on-campus housing. 5. Only currently enrolled Michigan State University students who have received of ficial housing assignments may live in University residence halls. *Note: University supervised housing includes University recognized fraternities, sororities, coopera tives, religious living units and certain rooming houses. The complete list is available in the Off Campus Housing Office, 101 Student Services Building. 70 6. Special Permission Any student may apply for an exception to these requirements.** Information on the special permission procedure can be obtained by contacting the Off-Campus Housing Office, 101 Student Services Building. Applications will be considered by a committee consisting of one staff member from the Off-Campus Housing Office, one staff member from Residence Hall Management, one staff member from Residence Hall Programs, one staff member from the Office of the Executive Vice President, and one student appointed by ASMSU. Specific criteria are available from the Off Campus Housing Office. The burden of proof rests with the student; the responsibility of decision rests with the committee. The committee shall take into account any professional recommendations of the University office qualified to judge the category of exception. A student may appeal the decision of the committee to the Dean of Students. The decisions of the committee are advisory to the Dean of Students who may meet with the committee from time to time in order to discuss their policies and criteria regarding exceptions to the requirements. - Board of Trustees, July 16, 1971 IDENTIFICATION CARDS (Administrative Ruling) 1. Upon completion of registration each student shall be provided an identification card which shall remain in his or her possession. 2. Students who withdraw or are withdrawn within a term shall surrender to the proper University authorities said identification cards. 3. The falsification or alteration of said identification cards or of any other University records or documents is a violation of General Student Regulation 5.00, Records and Identification, pages 33-34 of this handbook. 4. In case of violation of any rule or regulation of the University or of any local, state, or federal ordinances or laws, students shall, upon demand, surrender said identifi cation cards to the appropriate University authorities charged with the conduct of student affairs or to a member of the Department of Public Safety. INSURANCE (Administrative Ruling) 1. All foreign students are required by the University to purchase an accident and health insurance policy during registration, unless such insurance is provided by their government or private sponsor. 2. Information regarding the student insurance program sponsored by Associated Stu dents of Michigan State University (ASMSU) is on page 15 of this handbook. INTEGRITY OF SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADES (All-University Policy) 1. The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachers and scholars. The University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in so doing protect the validity of University grades. This means that all academic work will be done by the student to whom it is as signed, without unauthorized aid of any kind. Instructors, for their part, will exer cise care in the planning and supervision of academic work, so that honest effort will be positively encouraged. 2. If any instance of academic dishonesty is discovered by an instructor, it is his or her responsibility to take appropriate action. Depending on his or her judgment of the particular case, he or she may give a failing grade to the student on the as signment or for the course. •• Not.e: Requests for special permission will not be accepted while the student is considered to be in 'non-compliance with the housing requirement. 71 3. In instances where only a failing grade in a course is given for academic dishonesty, the instructor will notify the student's academic dean in writing of the circumstances. 4. The student who receives a failing grade based on a charge of academic dishonesty may appeal to the Student-Faculty Judiciary a judgment made by a department or a college. (Refer to the Academic Freedom Report, Article 4, Section 4.3.4.2.b [3] ). 5. When, in the judgment of the academic dean, action other than, or in addition to, a failing grade is warranted, the dean will refer the case to the Student-Faculty Judi ciary which shall have original jurisdiction. (Refer to the Academic Freedom Re port, Article 4, Section 4.3.4.2.a [2].) 6. In instances of academic dishonesty where the instructor feels that action other than, or in addition to, a failing grade in the course is warranted, the instructor will report the case to his or her departmental chairman and to the student's academic dean. The dean will then refer the case to the Student-Faculty Judiciary which shall have original jurisdiction. (Refer to the Academic Freedom Report, Article 4, Section 4.3.4.2. a[ 2 ].) - Academic Council - Academic Senate In addition to the above statements, Michigan State University has the following ordinance (18.00) on examinations: ... No person or persons shall take, steal, or otherwise procure in any unauthorized manner any piece or pieces of writing which, as can be shown by competent author ity, contain the questions or answers to an examination scheduled to be given, at some subsequent date, to any individual or group enrolled in any course of study offered by Michigan State University . . . . No person or persons shall sell, give away, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized individual any piece or pieces of writing which, as can be shown by competent authority, contain the questions or answers· to an examination scheduled to be given, at some subsequent date, to any individual or group enrolled in any course of study offered by Michigan State University . . . . The unauthorized possession of any of the aforesaid writings shall be consid ered prima facie evidence of an attempt to violate the provisions of this section. In addition see General Student Regulation 4.00, Scholarship and Grades, page 33. LIBRARY (Administrative Ruling) The Main Library consists of the Undergraduate and Science Libraries, which are open to all patrons, and a Research Library, which is open to faculty, staff, and gradu ate students. However, undergraduate students have access to materials in the Re search Library by using the paging service at the Circulation Desk or by applying for either a one-day stack permit (Undergraduate Library or Reference Desk) or a term pass (Circulation Desk). In addition to the Main Library, specialized other libraries, which are listed on pages 12-13, also are available. The following regulations apply to the Main Library. These regulations may vary slightly in the other libraries. 1. All users of the Library are required to present their ID card and their plastic li brary card before being permitted to check out any materials. 2. The Library's lending regulations are as follows: a. Materials from Regular Collection: Most books may be borrowed for a two-week period, but this loan period may vary at the end of a term or during the sum mer term. All students may borrow books on a research loan for a period of 70 days provided the book: has not been charged out by another reader more than once during the past twelve months; is not from the Undergraduate Library; is not a thesis; and is not designated "Do Not Circulate." Bound journals may be borrowed from the Research and Science Libraries for one day by graduate stu- 72 dents. No journals may be borrowed from the Undergraduate Library. b. Assigned Reading Materials: Materials circulate for two hours, twenty-four hours, or three days as requested by the instructor. Most two hour materials may be charged for overnight use after 9:00 P.M. but must be returned the following day by 9:15 A.M. (10:15 A.M. on Saturday and 2:15 P.M. on Sunday). There are restrictions as to the number of assigned reading items which a patron may charge out at one time. 3. Library materials may be renewed with the following exceptions: bound periodicals; uncataloged materials (such materials must be cataloged before they can be re newed); materials which have outstanding reserves or fines. Materials eligible for renewal may be renewed an indefinite number of times. The patron is required to bring the materials to the Library for renewal because the circulation system does not allow for renewals by telephone or by mail. 4. Materials which have been renewed or are overdue are subject to be called in im mediately if requested by another borrower. If an item is needed for assigned read ing, it will be called in immediately even if the initial loan period has not expired. 5. The following fines are currently in effect for overdue materials : a. Materials from Regular Collection: The fine is 25 cents per day, per book. Ma terials returned through the outside book chutes after closing time will be con sidered as having been returned the following day. The maximum fines are $10.00 for two-week books and $15.00 for bound periodicals. b. Assigned Reading Materials: For two-hour and twenty-four hour materials, 25 cents for the first hour and 10 cents for each additional hour accumulating to a maximum amount of $15.00. For three day materials, $1.00 per day accumulat ing to a maximum amount of $15.00. An additional fine of $1.00 will be charged if Assigned Reading materials are returned to some area other than the As signed Reading Section, although assigned reading materials may be returned to the book drops outside the Main Library when the library is closed. c. Policies applicable to both Regular Collection and Assigned Reading Materials: Fines for all materials accumulate during regularly scheduled vacations and periods between terms. Fines are not assessed for days that the Library is closed. 6. Any Library patron is required to replace or pay for library materials which are lost or mutilated. a. If the patron decides to replace the material( s ): ( 1) It is his or her responsibility to purchase the replacement copy. The replace ment copy must be the same or a newer edition than the one being replaced and it must be in good condition. (2) In addition to the replacement copy, the patron will be assessed a fee of not less than $2.00 and not more than the difference between the amount paid for the replacement copy and the maximum fine for that type of ma terial. In other words, the total cost to the patron may be greater than but shall not be less than the maximum overdue fine for that type of material. b. If the patron decides to pay for the material(s), a fixed rate will be assessed ac cording to the type of material unless the current market value of the material(s) is more than the fixed rate. If the latter is the case, the required payment will be in the amount of the current market value. The schedule of fixed rates is as follows: (1) Materials from Regular Collection: Two-week books ($15.00); bound period icals ($20.00); individual issues of unbound periodicals ($5.00); free ma terials ($3.00); uncataloged materials which are Library owned ($15.00). (2) Assigned Reading Materials : Two-hour, twenty-four hours, and three-day books ($20.00); bound periodicals ($25.00); individual issues of unbound 73 periodicals ($5.00); uncataloged materials which are Library owned ( 1-25 pages, $5.00; 25-65 pages, $10.00; 66 or more pages, $20.00). 7. Students who have unpaid fines or who have not returned books will be placed on the financial hold card list. They will not be permitted to register or receive a diploma or transcript until their account with the Library is cleared. 8. All books, brief cases, book bags etc. will be checked upon leaving the Library. - Administrative Ruling in Consultation with library advisory committees MOLESTING (Ordinance 24.00) ... No person shall accost, molest, or otherwise annoy, by word of mouth, whistle, sign or motion any person upon the lands governed by the Board. MOTOR VEHICLES (All-University Policy) 1. Motor vehicles are defined as all motor driven vehicles, such as automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor bicycles, and motor scooters. 2. The current Student Motor Vehicle Regulation, approved by the Board of Trustees, governs the possession and operation of motor vehicles on the Michigan State Uni versity campus. Copies of this regulation in its entirety are available at the Vehicle Bicycle Office in Quonset 103. Listed are several provisions of this regulation, which affects all persons enrolled for "0" or more credits, and their spouses. a. Freshmen, unless married, physically disabled, or residing off campus, and first year Agricultural Technology students are prohibited from possessing or operat ing a motor vehicle on campus except as noted in the current Student Motor Vehicle Regulation. All other students may operate duly registered motor vehicles on the campus subject to this regulation. b. A student shall not possess or operate a vehicle on MSU property during the ef fective hours of the regulation (NOTE: A listing of the effective hours is con tained in the printed Motor Vehicle Regulation, available from the Vehicle-Bicycle Office, Quonset 103), without having first registered it and properly affixed the permit. c. A student registers a motor vehicle at class registration (fall term only) or at the Vehicle-Bicycle Office in Quonset 103. When the Vehicle-Bicycle Office is closed the Department of Public Safety, Quonset 104, may issue an interim reg istration certificate which will be valid only until 4 p.m. of the first University business day that follows. d. To register a motor vehicle a student must: (1) Pay an annual registration fee (no refunds) at class registration or at the Vehicle-Bicycle Office in Quonset 103. (a) Six (6) dollars if first registered during fall term. (b) Four ( 4) dollars if first registered during winter term. (c) Two (2) dollars if first registered during spring or summer terms. (No fee is initially charged if the student is enrolled for 0-6 credits-but must be paid if at a later date the student enrolls for seven or more credits.) ( d) Exceptions to the above fee schedule are stated in the current Student Motor Vehicle Regulation. (2) Present a valid driver's license. ( 3) Submit proof of personal or immediate family ownership of the vehicle. ( 4) Possess liability and property damage insurance. e. A short-term registration permit, effective for a 72-hour period, may be pur chased by an eligible student at the Vehicle-Bicycle Office for $1. This permit 74 can be acquired for any motor vehicle regardless of ownership. f. The student registering a vehicle shall be responsible for its operation. 3. The current Student Motor Vehicle Regulation (copies available at the Vehicle Bicycle Office in Quonset 103) should be referred to for information pertaining to: a . Driving permits and regulations; b. Motor vehicle violations, penalties, and fine payments; c. Parking regulations; d. Permits. 4. Motor Vehicle Violations-Traffic Appeals: Students who wish to appeal a summons issued for a violation of the Student Motor Vehicle Regulation may submit an appeal to the Student Traffic Appeal Court via the Vehicle-Bicycle Office, Quonset 103. All appeals are received by the Student Traffic Appeal Court and are answered by mail. Students who are not satisfied with the court's decision in the absence of a hearing may make an appointment for a hearing by contacting the Vehicle-Bicycle Office, Quonset 103. 5. Proper registration and operation of motor vehicles in accord with the Student Motor Vehicle Regulation is a condition of enrollment as a student of MSU. - All-University Traffic Committee - Board of Trustees OFFICER ELIGIBILITY - STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS As stated in the Student Organization Registration Policy, only students registered at Michigan State University may hold an office in a registered student organization. Honoraries and professional organizations may request that this requirement be waived, so that Michigan State University faculty and staff may hold office in these organiza tions. In placing a student on disciplinary probation, the All-University Student Judici ary may withdraw the privilege of holding an office in a campus organization Other than these provisions the University does not stipulate any eligibility requirements for students holding an office. Each registered student organization and each living unit organization is encouraged to develop the eligibility requirements for its officers. PARADES AND PROCESSIONS 1. A University ordinance ( 40.14) states the following: Permits required for parades, processions, and sound trucks: No funeral, procession or parade, excepting the forces of the United States Armed Services, the military forces of this State, and the forces of the police and fire department shall occupy, march or proceed along any street or roadway except in accordance with a permit and such other regulations as are set forth herein which may apply. No sound truck or other vehicle equipped with amplifier or loudspeaker may be used unless written authorization is obtained from the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. (NOTE: See pages 77-79 for information regarding this authorization. ) 2. Permits to conduct parades or processions are obtained by individual registered students and registered student organizations according to the following all-Univer si ty policy: a. Permission to conduct parades and processions must be secured in the following order: 1) president of ASMSU; 2) Division of Student Activities; 3) Department of Public Safety. (Forms for this permission can be obtained in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building.) b . If any portion of the route involves travel on an East Lansing street, permis sion must also be secured from the East Lansing Police Department. c. The person applying for the permission to conduct a parade or procession will be held responsible for proper conduct of thos e persons participating in the event. 75 d. There shall be no more than 12 vehicles in the procession and they shall not stop along the route except as necessary to comply with traffic laws. Drivers of the vehicles will be held responsible for compliance with the current motor ve hicle regulations and traffic ordinances. e. Noise-making equipment shall be operated only when the parade or procession is moving. f. Parades and processions may be held on weekdays only between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p .m. PICNICKING (Ordinance 26.00) . .. No person shall picnic on Michigan State University property in areas not desig nated and posted as picnic areas. Non-University groups of 25 or more must have written approval to use the facilities in accord with Section 2.03. PREGNANCY POLICY (All-University Policy) It shall be the general policy of Michigan State University to treat student preg nancy on an individual basis. In the case of the single student, particularly, the Uni versity recognizes that in addition to there being medical aspects to the situation, there may be serious psychological and social aspects as well. Within reasonable limits, the University shall attempt to be of assistance in all of the above areas during early pregnancy. The University does not, however, maintain maternity facilities and cannot provide hospital care for childbirth. In trying to be of assistance to the pregnant student, the University has four major concerns. 1. Medical The first of these concerns is medical. The University is concerned that the preg nant student is under the care of a physician. This is the reason that even though the student may make use of the services of the MSU Health Center physicians during early pregnancy, it is recommended that she obtain the .services of an off campus physician who can see her through her pregnancy. The Health Center per sonnel shall be happy to assist in making an appropriate referral. 2. Course of Action This concern relates primarily to single students. Appropriate University personnel are ready and available to provide counsel and advice to the single student with respect to various courses of action she may take, including such alternatives as marriage, making use of various social agencies designed to assist unmarried mothers, and the like. If the student wishes, these personnel also shall be happy to work with the student's parents in finding an appropriate solution. 3. Living Environment This concern primarily relates to the single student. The University is concerned that the student's environment during pregnancy is conducive to her health and well-being. This is true whether she is living off campus or in a residence hall. The University recognizes that the environment in a residence hall, especially during a student's last trimester of pregnancy, may not be conducive to the student's health or well-being, or be in the best interests of the hall residents. Should this be the case, the University will arrange to help the student find other suitable housing. 4. Academic Environment The University is concerned with certain aspects of the academic environment which may not be conducive to the health or well-being of the pregnant student. This may include such things as laboratory courses in which certain chemicals are 76 used, standing for long hours at lab desks, and the like. In such case's the Univer sity shall advise the student against taking such courses during pregnancy. The above concerns shall be used as general guidelines by University personnel in advising and counseling pregnant students. Within the limits of its personnel and facil ities the University shall attempt to be of as much assistance as possible to both mar ried and unmarried pregnant students. In the final analysis, the matter of whether a student, married or not, shall continue at the University during her pregnancy shall rest with her physician. If the student is unmarried and under 18, the matter of whether her parents should be notified also shall rest with her physician. It is recognized, depending on the individual case, that a student may have to be absent from the campus for a period of time during her pregnancy. The University shall encourage the student to return to complete her education as soon after preg nancy as her health permits and stands ready to provide whatever personnel and facilities it can to assist to that end. - Associated Students of Michigan State University - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Student Affairs -January 26, 1968 PROPERTY: LOST, FOUND, STOLEN OR ABANDONED (Ordinance 28.00) ... It shall be the duty of the director of the Department of Public Safety of Michi gan State University to maintain an accounting of all moneys, goods, wares and merchandise deposited in his office as lost or abandoned property which has been found within the campus of said institution. On the first secular day in the months of January, April, July, and October in each year, or more often as necessary, said director of the Department of Public Safety shall cause a notice of all such prop erty as shall remain unclaimed to be posted in four conspicuous places on said campus for three successive weeks to all persons interested or claiming such prop erty: Provided, however, that if any of such goods, wares, merchandise or chattels shall be of a perishable nature or expensive to keep, then it shall be lawful for said director of the Department of Public Safety to sell the same at public auction at such time and after such notice as shall to him and the Board seem proper. ... It shall be the duty of the director of the Department of Public Safety, on re ceiving satisfactory proof of ownership, to deliver such property to the owner there of on payment of all necessary and reasonable expenses which may have been in curred in the recovering, preservation or sustenance of such property and the ex pense of advertising the same unless the University Attorney or the prosecuting attorney of the County of Ingham shall otherwise direct . . . . It shall be the duty of the director of the Department of Public Safety to cause all property unclaimed after the expiration of the notice specified in Section 1, money excepted, to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder or through normal sales procedures established by the University Salvage Yard, unless the prosecuting attorney of the County of Ingham shall direct that it shall remain un sold for a longer period to be used as evidence in the administration of justice; and the proceeds thereof shall be forthwith paid to the University's Business Office to gether with all money, if any, which shall remain in his hands after such notice as aforesaid, first deducting actual charges of said sale. PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT 1. Mobile Sound Units-Sound Trucks As stated in Ordinance 40. 14, written authorization from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 484 Administration Build ing, must be obtained before a sound truck or other vehicle equipped with amplifier or loudspeaker may be used on the Michigan State University campus. An Activity 77 Planning Form should be obtained from the Division of Student Activities, 101 Stu dent Services Building, before contacting the Office of the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees for written authorization. The following rules govern the use of sound trucks and/ or mobile sound units. a. The sound equipment may be used on campus only between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m (Depending on the location of the equipment and the event, exceptions to this time limit may be recommended by the Division of Student Activities.) b. Permission must be obtained from the East Lansing authorities if the equipment is used in East Lansing proper. 2. Public Address Equipment° A University ordinance (16.04) states the following: ... No person or persons shall use public address equipment, bullhorns, or other methods of sound amplification anywhere upon the campus except through written approval in advance by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. The following guidelines govern the implementation of this ordinance. Guidelines for Use of Public Address Equipment (Administrative Ruling) a. Students (1) Under Ordinance 16, the use and location of public address equipment, in cluding bullhorns or other methods of sound amplification, at outdoor events must be approved by the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. An Activity Planning Form, available in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, must be completed and signed by the Divi sion of Student Activities prior to seeking approval. (2) In general, approval for the use of public address equipment will be granted if it would not be disruptive to on-going functions of the University, such as faculty and administrative offices, libraries, classroom teaching, and other scheduled University events. Guidelines for approving requests are as follows: (a) The use of public address equipment for rallies and outdoor speakers is limited to the vicinity of Beaumont Tower. Any one event is limited to 4 hours within the following hours: Monday-Thursday - 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday-8 a.m.-12 midnight Sunday-1 p.m.-6 p.m. The use of public address equipment for concerts in the vicinity of Beau mont Tower is not permitted. (b) The use of public address equipment for rallies, speakers, and concerts in residential areas of the campus must have the approval of the stu dents, advisory staff, and area director within the residential location requested. Any one event is limited to 4 hours within the following hours: Friday-6 p.m.-12 midnight Saturday-12 noon-12 midnight Sunday-! p.m.-7 p.m. (c) The use of public address equipment for rallies, speakers, and concerts in other campus locations is permitted if the use and event does not conflict with a prior scheduled event or on-going functions of the Univer sity. Any one event is limited to 4 hours during the following hours: Saturday-Sunday-12 noon-6 p.m. (d) Any exceptions to the above guidelines must have the recommendation of the Dean of Students Office and be approved by the Office of the Ex ecutive Vice President. ( 3) Information concerning the use of sound trucks and other mobile units will be 78 found on page 78 of this handbook and in University Ordinance 40. 14. In general, their use is restricted to the period from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (4) The use of temporary or permanent public address systems within Univer sity buildings for concerts, dances, rallies, demonstrations, and student meetings must be approved by those responsible for the scheduling or man agement of the building. ( 5) Development of policies concerning the use of equipment such as stereos, radios, and musical instruments inside the residence halls is the respon sibility of the residence hall government, the advisory staff, and residence hall management. b. Non-Students ( 1) Faculty, staff, and others should contact the Office of the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 484 Administration Build ing, concerning their request for public address equipment. A form will be available for those requesting authorization to use public address equipment. (2) In general, approval for the use of public address equipment at outdoor events will be granted if it would not be disruptive to ongoing functions of the University, such as faculty and administrative offices, research and laboratory facilities, libraries, classroom teaching, and other scheduled Uni versity events. Locations for use of equipment will be assigned or approved accordingly. - Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs - Office of the Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees - April 26, 1972 RECORDS 1. Academic Records Michigan State University recognizes the responsibility to maintain records for each individual student to preserve authentic evidence of the events and actions that are important and can contribute to the efforts to educate the student; and to facilitate the intelligent and purposeful direction necessary to the achievement of the educa tional goals of the University. The general principles and procedures governing the release of information by the University from student academic records is stated in the MSU Catalog and the Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook. 2. Student Personnel Records-Graduate and Undergraduate (All-University Policy) a. Introduction Article 3 of the Academic Freedom Report begins with a statement that: "Achiev ing educational goals, providing direction to students and extending service to society demand that the University keep records." It is for these purposes that student personnel records are kept. Such records are necessary if both faculty and administrative staff are to better understand the individual student and as sist him or her in achieving his or her educational, vocational, and life goals. b. University Guidelines Governing Student Records The Academic Freedom Report establishes the following guidelines with respect to student records at Michigan State University: ( 1) No record shall be made or retained unless there is a demons tr able need for it which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University. ( 2) The University shall not make or retain records of a student's religious or political beliefs without his or her knowledge and consent. 79 ( 3) A student shall have the right to inspect the official transcript of his or her own academic record. He or she shall also have the right to inspect reports and evaluations of his or her conduct, except letters of recommenda tion and similar evaluations which are necessarily prepared on a confidential basis. ( 4) All policies and practices dealing with the acquisition of information for records shall be formulated with due regard for the student's right of privacy. ( 5) Every record containing information about a student's character shall state when the information was acquired and the name and position of the per son who gave it. ( 6) Evaluation of students shall be made only by persons who are qualified to make that evaluation. ( 7) All persons who handle confidential records shall be instructed concerning the confidential nature of such information and concerning their responsi bilities regarding it. ( 8) No one outside the faculty or administrative staff of Michigan State Univer sity may have access to the record of a student's offenses against Univer sity regulations without the express permission of the student in writing. ( 9) Duplication of records shall be kept at a minimum. ( 10) All policies relating to the keeping of records shall be brief, clear and specific. ( 11) All policies governing the maintenance and the selective release of records and of portions of records shall be made public in an appropriate manner and shall be subject to judicial review as provided in Article 4, of the Academic Freedom Report. c. Practices Governing Student Records ( 1) In keeping with the above guidelines, the Office of the Dean of Students has developed certain practices with respect to the collection, recording, and releasing of information about students. The kinds of information col lected and recorded and the practices governing its use are as follows: (a) Name. (b) Student number. ( c) Date and place of birth. (d) Sex. ( e) Identification picture. (f) Home address and phone. (g) Parents' or guardians' name, address and phone. (h) If graduate, degree and date of graduation. (i) (j) College and major. (k) Grade reports and G.P.A. (1) Test scores. If married, spouse's name, address, and phone. (m) Previous academic experience. (n) Academic actions. ( 2) The above information shall be recorded in both the student's living unit, if a residence hall, and in the Records Office of the Office of the Dean of Students. ( 3) If the student moves from one living unit to another such information shall 80 J be forwarded to the new living unit. At such time as the student leaves the University housing, such information shall be destroyed. ( 4) Personal data as indicated above, shall be recorded permanently in the Records Office of the Office of the Dean of Students. ( 5) Of the above personal data, only that of a public or "directory" nature may be released publicly. Such information is as follows: (a) Name (b) Student number (c) Campus address (d) Campus phone (e) Home address (f) Sex (g) Marital status (h) Class* (i) Major* (j) Date of graduation and degree* ( 6) Personal data, other than listed in"( 5)" above, may be released to faculty and staff of the University if it is necessary in the discharge of their respec tive responsibilities. Such personal data shall be released to other sources only with the written consent of the student with the exception that a stu dent's number of credits and grade point average may be released to ad visers of registered student organizations which require such information as a condition of membership. The student may, however, request in writ ing that this information not be released for these purposes. ( 7) Disciplinary Record The Academic Freedom Report states that: "Procedures and penalties for the violation of regulations shall be designed for guidance or correction of behavior rather than for retribution." In addition, the report goes on to state: "Repeated violations may justify increasingly severe penalties." For the above reasons it is important and necessary that disciplinary actions be recorded. (a) Disciplinary actions taken in a University residence shall be recorded in that residence. When the student moves from a residence the record of disciplinary action in that residence shall be destroyed unless the action is current and its conditions have not yet been fulfilled. (b) Disciplinary action taken against a student at any and all levels of the University judicial structure shall be recorded in the Records Office.+ Such records shall be retained for five years after the graduation of the student or five years after a non-graduate withdraws from the Uni versity. ( c) A student's disciplinary record may be released to members of the faculty and administrative staff of the University if such information is necessary in the discharge of their respective responsibilities. A stu dent's disciplinary record shall be released to other sources only with the written consent of the student, except that if the student is under 18 years of age, his or her parents may be notified of any action taken. *This information may be released publicly but not officially. Official certification of class, major and degree is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar. +The Records Office referred to in this policy shall be the Records Office of the Office of the Dean of Students unless otheiwise designated. 81 ( d) The only disciplinary action which shall be noted in the official aca demic transcript is that of suspension. This notation shall be removed from the transcript if the student is readmitted to the University. ( e) Police reports shall be included in the student's record in the Records Office only if: (i) The report is a notation of court action taken after conviction for a criminal or civil act. (ii) The prosecutor has referred a violation oflaw to the Office of the Dean of Students for its consideration. (iii) The report has to do with a problem of a medical or psychological nature. Such information shall be retained for five years after the student's graduation or five years after a non-graduate withdraws from the University. Such information shall not be released to any source. Re quests for information concerning police reports shall be directed to the Department of Public Safety. ( 8) Activities and Organizations Student activities and organizations are recognized as an important part of the educational program. Many students wish to have their participation in such activities recorded for future use. The form used for this listing shall plainly indicate that any information given by the student is sub mitted voluntarily and is not required by the University. The practices governing the recording and release of such information are as follows: (a) Upon entering a University residence a form shall be provided for the student to list organizations and activities in which he or she has par ticipated. The student, if he or she wishes, may voluntarily submit such information. When the student transfers to another University residence, this information shall be forwarded. When the student leaves a University residence this information shall be destroyed. (b) At each registration period the student shall be given an opportunity to list organizations and activities in which he or she has participated on the Dean of Students card. The listing of such information shall be voluntary and the card provided shall indicate this clearly. The Office of Dean of Students shall assume that if the information is listed the student wishes it recorded in the Records Office. The student may, at any time, request that information of this sort be added or deleted, or completely destroyed. ( c) Information concerning organizations to which the student belonged or activities in which the student participated shall not be released to any source without explicit written consent of the student. ( 9) Evaluations Some students wish to have a personal evaluation of their leadership ability, character, personality, and similar traits filed with the Records Office for subsequent release to other units of the University, graduate schools, and the like. Such evaluations can also be helpful to members of the staff of the Office of the Dean of Students in counseling and advising the student. The practices governing the recording and release of such information are as follows: (a) A standard evaluation form shall be provided each year to each stu dent in each University residence. For off campus students these forms shall be available in the Office of the Dean of Students. 82 (b) If a student wishes to be evaluated he or she may request that a resi dence staff member (resident assistant, graduate adviser, head adviser) complete the evaluation form. Or, if he or she wishes, he or she may ask any other member of the faculty or the staff of the Office of the Dean of Students to complete the evaluation form. (c) The evaluator may, at his or her discretion, discuss the evaluation with the student. (d) The evaluation form shall be filed in the Records Office at the written request of the student. ( e) Personal evaluations shall be held confidential and shall not be re leased to any source outside of the Office of the Dean of Students without the explicit written consent of the student. (f) Such evaluations shall be retained for five years after the student's graduation or five years after a non-graduate withdraws from the Uni versity unless the student requests, in writing, that such evaluations be destroyed before the five-year period has elapsed. ( 10) References A student may wish to list names and addresses of references with the Records Office. Practices governing such listings are as follows: (a) Not more than three references may be listed. (b) Names of references may be changed or completely withdrawn at any time. (c) Names listed by the student shall become a part of the permanent record. (d) Names of references may, at the discretion of the Records Office, be released to inquiring sources without the written consent of the stu dent, however the student shall be notified of such release and to whom it is made. ( 11) Letters of Recommendation Copies of letters of recommendation by faculty and staff shall not be filed in the Records Office. Such letters should more properly be directed to Placement Services. (12) Letters of Commendation Copies of letters of commendation by members of the staff of the Office of the Dean of Students or other members of the University community may be filed in the Records Office. Such letters shall be destroyed five years after the student's graduation or five years after a student withdraws from the University. Information contained in such letters shall not be released to any source outside of the Office of the Dean of Students without written consent of the student. ( 13) Privileged Information Personal information about a student obtained by members of the staff of the Office of the Dean of Students, in the performance of their responsibili ties, will be treated in the confidential manner prescribed by professional ethics. ( 14) Psychological or Medical Problems Occasionally a student will suffer a psychological or medical illness which makes it necessary to evaluate the advisability of permitting the student to remain at the University. It is the responsibility of residence staff to report such conditions to members of the central staff of the Office of the Dean of 83 Students designated to handle such problems. It is the responsibility of such designated central staff to make appropriate referrals to the Counseling Center and Health Center and to involve members of these organizations in the evaluation process. Any and all information which shall be accumu lated in the course of the evaluation shall be held confidential. Should the student be withdrawn from the University and/or held from registration until such time as his or her condition warrants readmission, a notation reporting the withdrawal and/or hold from future registration will be filed in the Records Office. A similar notation shall be filed with the Office of the Registrar and shall be placed on the transcript. Such notation shall remain in both the Records Office and Office of the Registrar until the student is readmitted. At that point it shall be removed. (a) The notation shall'be only a record of the action taken. (b) The facts upon which the action was taken shall be filed in a confi dential file and shall be retained for five years after the student's graduation. ( c) The facts upon which the action was taken shall not be released to any source outside the Office of the Dean of Students without written consent of the student. Members of the Office of the Dean of Students may have access to the facts if they are essential in the performance of assigned responsibilities. ( 15) Financial Record For administrative purposes it is essential that a record be made of loans and scholarships. Such a record is also essential in evaluating the need and eligibility for continued financial assistance. Practices governing the re cording of such information are as follows: (a) Copies of loan and scholarship applications and awards shall be filed in the Records Office, but shall be considered a separate part of the student personnel file. (b) Information concerning loans and scholarships may be released to faculty and administrative staff if such information is needed in the perlormance of their respective responsibilities. Such information shall not be released to any other source unless the student requests specif ically and in writing that his or her financial record, or any part of it be released. ( c) Information concerning loans and scholarships which is filed in the Records Office shall be retained for five years after the student's grad uation or five years after the student withdraws from the University. (16) Withdrawal Record It is essential to keep a record of withdrawals in case some question arises at a later date with respect to refund or grades assigned when the student withdraws. Practices governing the recording of this information are as follows: ( a) A record shall be made in the Records Office of all within-term with drawals. (b) J:aformation concerning withdrawals, except as noted in Section (14) of this policy, may be released to faculty and administrative staff if such information is needed in the performance of their respective responsi bilities. Such information shall not be releas ed throgh the Office of the Dean of Students to any s ource without the writt en consent of the s tu d e nt except that par ents shall be notified if the stude nt who withdraws is under 18 years of age. 84 (c) Notations concerning withdrawals shall be recorded on the student's permanent record card. ( 17) Religious Preference Card The Religious Preference Card is completed by the student only with his or her consent and knowledge and is for the exclusive use of the religious advisers. The completed cards are sorted and distributed by the Religious Advisers Association and are not retained in the Office of the Dean of Stu dents. The card shall indicate plainly that any information given by the student is submitted voluntarily and is not required by the University. (18) Other It is necessary to keep various kinds of information in University resi dences for the orderly operation of the respective units. Examples of these are the sign-out sheets, key deposit slips, activities interest forms and the like. This information shall be retained only so long as the student resides in a University residence. ( 19) Student Access to Records Excepting those items specified as confidential in the above policy-items (9), (13), (14)-a student may view the contents of his or her record in the Records Office with a member of the professional staff. If a student feels the information contained in his or her record is inadequate or inac curate he or she may file corrections for inclusion in the record. These shall be reviewed and either approved or rejected by the Dean of Students or a member of his or her staff. The decision of the Dean of Students or a mem ber of his or her staff shall be subject to review of the Student-Faculty Judiciary if the student wishes. If such corrections are validated, they shall supersede the corrected parts of the record which in turn, shall be des troyed. If they are not validated, they may, at the discretion of the Office of the Dean of Students be included in the record but shall not supersede any other part of that record. (20) Membership Lists The University shall not make membership lists of student organizations. It shall, for purposes of communication, record only the name of the adviser, if any, and such officers of the organization as are necessary for this purpose. ENDORSED: Associated Students of Michigan State University, January 1968 University Student Affairs Committee, March 1968 APPROVED: Vice President for Student Affairs, March 1968 RESIDENCE HALL ROOMS, POLICY ON ENTERING (Administrative Ruling) 1. Subject to the conditions hereafter enumerated, advisory staff shall not enter a stu dent's room without permission of a resident thereof unless some condition exists that constitutes a threat to the safety or well-being of the occupants of the building. 2. Advisory staff are not to physically search a room They may ask a resident to open drawers, doors, etc., but it is up to the resident to do so, or refuse. Drawer space, luggage, and other space specifically designated for an individual student shall be opened only by that student. 3. When a member of the advisory staff has reason to believe that students in a room are violating a University regulation, it is advisable that, before seeking entrance to the room, he or she get another staff member to accompany him or her. 4. If a staff member enters a room through the permission of a resident, and if he or 85 she views the substance of a violation of a regulation to be present, i.e., firearms, animals, etc., he or she may remove such objects to the head adviser's office with out the permission of the owner. After the removal of such an object he or she shall file a disciplinary report with the appropriate office. 5. If a staff member enters a room in the belief that a threat to the safety or well being of the building's occupants does exist, and such danger is connected with chemicals, explosives, weapons, or other items that could cause serious personal in jury, he or she should, if possible, contact the Department of Public Safety for as sistance. The same procedure is prescribed if the danger involves assault, mayhem or other acts constituting possible jeopardy to the person. 6. For purposes of safety, sanitation, and general upkeep the University reserves the right to maintain and make repairs in residence hall rooms anytime during the school year. Management staff may enter any room for the above purposes whether the room's occupants are present or not. In cases of emergency, and for the above purpose, management staff may enter a room, in the presence or absence of the room's occupants, at times other than regular working hours. 7. Between terms, residence hall rooms are exclusively the property of the University, and not of the student, even though the student plans to return to the same room the following term. During these periods the University reserves the l'ight to inspect, maintain and make repairs in residence hall rooms. Further, the University reserves the right to replace damaged or obsolete furniture and to remove, without the own er's permission, any objects or materials which constitute a violation of University regulations or which, in the judgment of the staff, constitute a safety or sanitation hazard. 8. Between terms, when maintenance staff are inspecting, cleaning and repairing rooms the University shall exercise reasonable care with respect to the loss or theft of personal equipment belonging to students. Beyond exercising reasonable care, how ever, the University cannot assume responsibility for items of a personal nature that are damaged, lost, or stolen. - Department of Residence Hall Management - Vice President for Student Affairs -July 1967 SAFETY (All-University Policy) It is the desire of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University to conserve the human resources of the University by prevention of accidents to University per .So!Ulel, ·students, and visitors which may cause property damage, injury, or loss of life. Humanitarian. motives impel the enunciation of the University policy on accident pre vention. It is the policy of Michigan State University to prevent accidents in work, class, and other activities which the University supervises, is responsible for, or sponsors. Each person, regardless of official or unofficial status, who assumes or is assigned re spom1ibility for the work or activities of others is administratively responsible for their Safety during such work or activities. Investigation of accidents to University personnel and students during work, class, or sponsored activities is the responsibility of the per son whose job it is to supervise the person injured. It is the intention of the University that there shall be compliance with safe prac tice standards which are a matter of professional knowledge and with official codes and regulations. Each department is responsible for the establishment and preservation of safe conditions and safe practices within the area of jurisdiction of the department . .,-- Board of Trustees Pursuant to this policy, each student organization is responsible for the establish ment and preservation of safe conditions and safe practices within its area of activity 86 and for the prevention of accidents to members and guests. Questions regarding safety standards, codes, and regulations including those standards pertaining to decorations, food sanitation, public assemblage, fire safety, and accident prevention should be di rected to the Office of Safety Services of the University Department of Public Safety, Quonset 103, 355-2171. SAFETY IN RESIDENCE HALLS (Student Group Regulation) The safety of persons and property in Michigan State University residence halls is of utmost concern and requires the cooperation of all those who use the halls. The fol lowing regulations, which apply to all residents of Michigan State University residence halls, are established to protect residents, visitors, personal property, and University property from harmful and hazardous conditions. Violations of these regulations will be subject to judicial action as provided in the Academic Freedom Report. Any judicial action based on these regulations does not preclude concurrent legal action based on personal injury or property damage: nor does such legal action preclude judicial action based on these regulations. In addition to whatever judicial and/ or legal action may ensue, the University may bill a resident for any damage caused to University property: 1.0 Dangerous Weapons and Substances 1.1 No resident shall possess or use firecrackers, other fireworks, firearms, or other dangerous weapons in any residence hall or area associated with residence halls. Dangerous weapons shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: B-B guns, pellet guns, shotguns, rifles; handguns, switchblade knives, other large knives, bows and arrows, crossbows, and any other instrument which is considered to be a projectile throwing device. (NOTE: firearms and hunting devices may be stored with the Department of Public Safety and may be checked out for use by the owner.) 1.2 No resident shall possess and misuse any chemical or other dangerous substance or compound which may injure, molest, or cause damage in any residence hall or area associated with residence halls. Dangerous substances shall include, but not be limited to, the following: explosives, flammable material.s, or caustic chemicals. 2 .0 Fire Equipment and Control 2.1 Use of Fire Equipment for Other than Fire Prevention or Fire Control: No resident shall tamper with fire equipment, nor use such equipment for other than the prevention or control of fire. Fire equipment shall include, but not be limited to: thermal detectors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and any other fire fighting device. 2.2 Fire Control No resident shall falsely report a fire, nor interfere in any way with emergency services or procedures , nor fail to conform to established safety regulations. 2.3 Fires No resident shall intentionally set a fire in residence halls or areas immediately associated with residence halls. - Residence Halls Association - Associated Students of Michigan State University - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Student Affairs - June 14, 1973 SIGNS (Ordinance 31.00) . . . No person shall erect or otherwise display, except on bulletin boards erected by Michigan State University, any sign or poster advertising or otherwise calling at tention to any person or activity of the students or staff of Michigan State Univer- 87 sity. (Student organizations should contact the Division of Student Activities regard ing exceptions to this provision.) .. . No person shall efface, alter, tamper with, destroy or remove any sign or in scription on any property governed by the said Board . . . . It shall be unlawful for any person to attach any sign or poster to any property other than a bulletin board governed by said Board. (Information regarding permission to erect A-frames and sandwich boards outside of campus buildings is available in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building. The size may not exceed 3' x 5' . ) SMOKING (Ordinance 32.00) . .. Smoking is hereby prohibited: . . . In barns and farm buildings except where specifically approved for smoking by the director of the Department of Public Safety; ... In and adjacent to all buildings used primarily for storage of combustible materials and/or flammable liquids; provided, however, that all buildings and areas other than classrooms shall be clearly posted as "No Smoking" areas. SOCIAL REGULATIONS (Student Group Regulation) a. Guests in Women's Residences Allowing guests in women's residence halls and sorority chapter houses between the closing hour (see page 48 for information regarding closing hours) and the of ficial opening provides an opportunity for students to experience a more equitable living situation without jeopardizing hall or house security. However, with this policy comes added responsibility. The responsibility of maintaining personal conduct in a manner which is in accordance with the policies and ordinances of Michigan State University falls to the individual residents of the hall or sorority house. An added responsibility falls to those electing to have guests. They must act with considera tion and respect in regard to roommates and other concerned parties. It also is not the intent of this policy to condone premarital sexual intercourse or cohabita tion. Violations of these responsibilities shall be subject to judicial action, and re peated and consistent disregard and misuse of this policy may be grounds for this policy's review and possible amendment. Policy Implementation and Rules ( 1) Procedures and policies for the establishment of a guest policy in women's resi dence halls between the official closing and opening hours shall be agreed upon by the governing council, head adviser, and manager. These procedures shall be set, and on file, for the residence halls in the Office of Residence Hall Pro grams, the Office of Residence Hall Management, and with the Residence Halls Association. (2) Procedures and policies for the establishment of a guest policy in sorority chapter houses between the official closing and opening hours shall be agreed upon by the chapter members, their alumnae adviser, Panhellenic Council and the Panhellenic Council adviser. These procedures shall be set, and on file , for the chapter houses in the Division of Student Activities and the Office of Pan hellenic Council. (3) Guests must have a specific escort between the official closing and opening hours. ( 4) A proposed guest policy shall be initiated by the governing council of an indi vidual living unit consistent with the established procedures for policy making. It is recommended that the living unit governing councils investigate and es tablish procedures and policies for the protection of roommate privacy. 88 ( 5) The governing council shall be responsible for complying with the closing hours regulation. - Panhellenic Council - Women's Inter-Residence Council - Associated Students of Michigan State University - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Student Affairs - April 27, 1970 b. Open House Policy An open house is an event by which a living unit can create a more desirable liv ing experience for the residents, and greater interpersonal relationships can be de veloped among students of both sexes. It is for these reasons that this policy exists; but with its existence, so must there exist an acceptance of responsibility on the part of the students. The responsibility of this policy rests upon the individual who must maintain the element of academic privacy in the living areas, maintain his or her conduct in a manner which is in consideration of roommates or other concerned parties, and act in accordance with all policies and ordinances of Michigan State University. Further, it is not the intent of this policy to condone premarital sexual intercourse or cohabitation. Violations of these responsibilities shall be subject to judicial action, and repeated and consistent disregard and misuse of this policy may be grounds for this policy's review and possible amendment Policy Implementation and Ru_les ( 1) Procedures and policies for open houses shall be agreed upon for the residence halls by the governing council, head adviser, and manager, and for all others by the governing council, adviser and the advisers in the Division of Student Actjvities. These procedures shall be set, and on file, for the residence halls in the Office of Residence Hall Programs, and the Office of Residence Hall Man agement, and the respective governing body. All others shall be on file with the respective governing body and the Division of Student Activities. (2) A proposed open house shall be initiated and planned by the governing coun cil of an individual living unit consistent with the established procedures. It is recommended that living unit governing councils investigate and adopt pro cedures and policies for protection of roommates' privacy, and for escorting of guests to rooms. (3) The governing council shall be responsible for complying with all social regula- tions of the major governing groups. - Associated Students of Michigan State University - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Student Affairs - November 1969 c. Residence Hall Bill of Rights Each person, as a resident of Michigan State University residence halls, possesses certain individual rights and responsibilities which must be held in high regard. This document is intended to define minimal expectations of rights and responsibili ties of hall residents, in actualizing their freedoms, without placing constraints upon such rights of other residents. Each individual has the right to engage in those physical, educational, and social pursuits that are a necessary part of his or her university life. However, these rights carry with them a reciprocal responsibility on the part of the individual to insure those same rights for other residents. ( 1) Primary rights of the hall resident include: (a) The right to read and study free from undue interference in one's room: One of the basic purposes of the University is the dissemination and appli- 89 cation of knowledge. Unreasonable noise and other distractions inhibit the exercise of this right. (b) The right to sleep, the right to one's personal belongings, the right to free access to one's room and suite facilities, and the right to a clean environ ment in which to live: Optimum physical conditions are essential as they support and reinforce and provide for positive conditions in which to learn and live. (c) The right for redress of grievances: If the academic and residence hall communities are to function in the most educationally profitable manner the right to initiate actions and referrals for impartial and fair adjudication of grievances is held paramount. In exercising this right, the student further holds the right to be free from fear of intimidation, physical and/or emo tional harm, and without ~he imposition of sanctions apart from due process. (2) Subordinate rights of the hall resident are those which should be protected, but which should not infringe upon the reasonable exercise of the primary rights defined above. These subordinate rights include: (a) The right to personal privacy: All persons should have freedom from inter ference with their personal activities, and should be able to maintain privacy for other than academic reasons. (b) The right to host guests: All students should have the opportunity to main tain personal contacts and friendships with other persons to fulfill their needs for socialization. Guests are to respect the above stated rights of the host's roommates and of other hall residents. Any abuse of these rights is subject to review and action according to the proce dures given in the Academic Freedom Report. However, processes of mediation, in volving students and hall staff, should also be considered as means for resolving conflicts. Nothing in the Residence Hall Bill of Rights and/or its implementation shall deny any individual his or her basic rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution, nor deny other alternatives for redress of grievances that are available under the individual's status as a student and as a citizen of the State of Michigan. - Residence Halls Association - Associated Students of Michigan State University - Vice President for Student Affairs - May 5, 1972 d. Residence Hall Guest Policy In order to provide an opportunity for students to experience as natural a living situation as possible and to provide opportunity for visits to the campus by friends of students, the University and the Residence Halls Association recognize the right of MSU students to host guests in their residence hall rooms. (1) Definitions: (a) Cues ts- are defined as any individual or individuals who reside temporarily in an MSU residence hall room at the invitation of one of the assigned room residents. Because cohabitation is not condoned at Michigan State, guests of the opposite sex are not permitted. (b) Visitors-are defined as any individual or individuals who visit a student room in an MSU residence hall, but who do not reside in the room tempo rarily.Visiting is regulated by the Open House Policy (see page 89 of this handbook). (c) Host-is defined as any student assigned to a residence hall space who in vites a guest or visitor to the room. 90 (2) Responsibilities of Hosts: (a) To limit the guests' stay in residence hall facilities to no more than three continuous days during any given week. (b) To encourage registration of the guest. Procedures are to be agreed upon by the hall government, hall manager, and head adviser, if the guest will be staying overnight. (c) To insure guest and visitor compliance with hall and/ or University regula tions. (d) To show proper concern for the rights of roommates, as provided for in the Residence Hall Bill of Rights (see page 89-90 of this handbook). ( e) To help the guest or visitor purchase a meal ticket, if he or she desires to enter the dining room, and to arrange for additional linen, towels, and sleeping space, etc. for the guest. (3) Special Considerations: (a) All residence halls are locked at closing hours to help maintain building security, insure the protection of property and persons, and to maintain reasonable privacy for the residents. For these reasons, guests and visitors of residents of all halls are to have a specific escort between the official closing and opening hours of the hall (see policy on Guests in Women's Residences, pages 88-89 and Open House Policy, page 89 of this handbook). (b) As the University has no direct responsibility for non-student guests or visitors nor any direct relationship with them, hosts are held accountable to exercise reasonable responsibility for the actions of these individuals. Should circumstances and/or incidents arise in which anon-student guest or visitor is in violation of laws or University ordinances this person can be held liable for civil action. Should the host not make every reasonable ef fort to assure guest or visitor compliance with University and/or hall poli cies and regulations, the host may be subject to judicial action. ( c) Student guests and student visitors have direct relationships with the Uni versity. They and their hosts are responsible for compliance with Univer sity and hall policies and may be subject to judicial action if violation occurs. (d) A visitor or guest is not only being sponsored by the host but is in actuality also being sponsored through the courtesy of the host's roommate(s), and other residents of that floor. Visitors and guests should recognize this cour tesy and respect the rights of residents to carry on their functions as stu dents at the University, i.e. sleeping, studying, etc. ( e) Occasionally, an uninvited person is present in a hall or a house. This sit uation may mean that the person is not hosted by a resident student, or does not have legitimate reason for being in the hall or house. For reasons of safety and security, all residents should be aware of the jeopardy to security and · are encouraged to immediately notify an advisory staff mem ber, or, if circumstances warrant, the campus police, when unidentified per sons are seen in the house or hall. ( 4) Interpretation: It is not the intent of this policy to authorize, condone, or permit the following: (a) Extended visits and/or re-registration by guests. Three days is sufficient length for a visit by a guest in residence hall facilities. After three days an individual's guest privilege will expire and the guest may be asked to leave the hall. Failure to do so may result in civil action against the guest and/or judicial action against the host. The extended presence of the individual results in too great a burden on roommates' privacy, space utilization, ability to study, hall and personal security, etc. Exception: In the judgment 91 of the head adviser and hall manager, the visit may be extended beyond three days, but only in the event of exceptional and unique circumstances. (b) Cohabitation: The policy in no way is intended to provide the opportunity for or to en courage cohabitation. (5) Adjudication and Enforcement: (a) Violations of this policy are subject to adjudication under the Academic Freedom Report and the University judicial process. (b) Depending on the nature of the violation and the status of the hosted party, civil authority may be contacted. - Residence Halls Association - Associated Students of Michigan State University - Vice President for Student Affairs -June 16, 1972 e. Visiting Hours ( 1) Designated public areas of residence halls, sororities, and fraternities are open to both sexes at any time provided: (a) The areas designated shall be agreed upon by the student governing group, management, and the adviser. (b) An individual living unit may set time limits if it desires. ( c) The student governing body shall assume reasonable responsibility for be- havior of students in these areas. - Panhellenic Council - Women's Inter-Residence Council - Associated Students of Michigan State University - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Student Affairs - April 27, 1970 SPEAKERS POLICY, OUTSIDE (Student Group Regulation) General Policy It is the policy of Michigan State University to foster a spirit of free inquiry and to encourage the timely discussion of a wide variety of issues, provided that the views expressed are stated openly and, therefore, are subject to critical evaluation. Restraints on free inquiry should be held to that minimum which is consistent with preserving an organized society in which peaceful, democratic means for change are available. There fore, registered student organizations are encouraged to invite speakers to the campus subject only to the following provisions: 1. The speaker must not urge the audience to take action which is prohibited by the rules of the University or which is illegal under federal or Michigan law. Advocat ing or urging the modification of the government of the United States or of the State of Michigan by violence or sabotage is specifically prohibited. It is the responsibility of the student organization to inform speakers of these prohibitions. 2. Sponsorship must be by a student organization which has been registered under the general regulations approved by the appropriate University authorities. 3. For purposes of preserving a record of all such public meetings and / or coordinating them with the calendar of other activities taking place on University property, the sponsoring organization must (a) make all arrangements for reservation of space with the appropriate University officials, and (b) complete a form to be furnished by the appropriate University office indicating, among other things, the subject to be discussed, the names of all speakers and the time and place of the meeting, the 92 form to be certified by the signature of the appropriate officer of the organization. All rules for administration of requests from registered student organizations must conform to the provisions stated above. It shall be the responsibility of the director of the Divis ion of Student Activities to certify that all appropriate steps have been taken before the event is officially scheduled. (NOTE: The registration forms and information regarding the Outside Speakers Policy are available in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building. ) Michigan State University Implementing Policy 4 . Any student organization violating the provisions of this bylaw is subject only to the procedures and penalties applicable to students and student organizations that violate other University rules. 5. Public announcements concerning the speaker shall contain statements that clearly and accurately identify him or her. 6 . At meetings dealing with controversial issues, ample time shall be allowed for ques tions and free discussion of the ideas presented. 7. The director of the Division of Student Activities of the Office of the Dean of Stu dents is responsible for establishing programs whereby organizations shall be in formed about the University' s policy on speakers. 8. The director of the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building, shall receive the speaker registration forms. - Board of Trustees - December 14, 1962 STUDENT ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION POLICY (Student Group Regulation) 1. In order to exercise the privileges accorded to registered student organizations, a student group which is not a living unit organization must register with Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). 2. Registration shall be valid from the date of registration until the end of the fourth week of the succeeding fall term. Student organizations must register each year. 3. Registered student organizations have the option of having an adviser(s). 4. To be registered, a student organization must file the following information with ASMSU: a. The name of the organization. b. The names and titles of the officers. c. The purpose of the organization. d. The name(s) of the adviser(s), if any. e. A constitution and/ or written statement providing that: ( 1) Only students registered with Michigan State University are officers and/ or voting members. (a) The Student Board of ASMSU, upon request of honorary and/ or profes sional societies, may waive this requirement so that Michigan State University faculty and administrative staff may be included as officers and/ or voting members. (2) No discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, or national origin shall exist within the organization. (NOTE: The registration forms are available in the Division of Student Activities, 101 Student Services Building. ) 5. ASMSU must be notified of any change made in the original required information 93 (as indicated in Section 4 above) presented to ASMSU within four weeks after an organization has instituted the change. 6. If the required information is not submitted, a group will be denied registration. 7. Registered student organizations may submit to ASMSU for informational purposes: a. Notification of national affiliations. b. Notification of dates and times and locations of regularly scheduled meetings. c. Notification of dates and times and locations of regular and special activities. 8. No organization may have its registration denied or suspended on the grounds of its beliefs, its goals, or its attitudes. 9. A student organization may have its registration suspended by ASMSU if: a. The organization is found guilty of submitting falsified required information. b. The organization is found guilty of violating an ordinance or written policy or regulation of Michigan State University or written policies of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). 10. The University may request ASMSU to suspend the registration of a student or ganization if: a. The organization is found guilty of violating an ordinance or written policy or regulation of Michigan State University. b. The organization is found guilty of failing to discharge its financial obligations to the University. 11. Any or all parts of a decision by ASMSU to suspend the registration of a student organization may be appealed to the All-University Student Judiciary. 12. This policy shall go into effect on September 1, 1968. - Associated Students of Michigan State University - University Student Affairs Committee - Vice President for Student Affairs TAX COLLECTION CRITERIA-STUDENT GOVERNING GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS (All-University Policy) The All-University Policy on Criteria for Use of University Collection Procedures by Student Governing Groups and Student Organizations is as follows: 1. Major Student Governing Groups a. A major student. governing group shall meet the following provisions before re questing the University to collect its assessment: ( 1) The group must have a constitution duly ratified according to its articles of ratification and be recognized as such by the University. (2) The power to tax and/or assess its student constituents must be specifically granted in its constitution. (3) The governing group must have specific constitutional provisions for amend ment by referendum of its constituency, to provide for a change or removal of the tax and/or assessment. ( 4) The constituency to be taxed must be a readily identifiable group within the University's existing procedures. ( 5) The governing group, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Office of Business and Finance by mutual agreement, will establish the procedures for collection of fee assessment. 2. Student Organizations a. A student organization requesting the use of University collection procedures must meet the following requirements: 94 ( 1) The organization must be registered according to the Student Organization Registration Policy (see pages 93-94), as administered by the Division of Student Activities. (2) The organization must have been registered for at least three full consecu tive academic terms before being eligible for the use of University collection procedures. (3) The number of students to whom the tax will apply must be equal to at least ten per cent of the student body. ( 4) After compliance with sections ( 1 ), (2 }, and ( 3) above, the organization must then obtain by petition, written support of at least 30 per cent of the group subject to the tax. The petition must fairly represent the organization' s goals and funding procedures. Petitions may be circulated from the first day of early registration to the last day of the seventh week of the term to which the early registration applied. The petitions will be validated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at the organization's expense. ( 5) Upon validation of the petitions, a referendum shall be held as a part of the registration procedure during the next entire registration period. A majority ( 50 per cent plus one) of the students subject to the assessment must vote in the referendum. The referendum then must be approved by a majority of those voting. b. The organization, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Office of Business and Finance, by mutual agreement, will establish the prcr cedures for collection of the fee assessment. As part of the procedure the col lection of the fee will be made on a voluntary basis at registration. The con stituency to be taxed must be a readily identifiable group within the University's existing procedures. c. The organization must agree to reimburse the University for all administrative costs incurred in collecting the fee. d. The organization must agree to a procedure which adequately protects the rights of those students who do not wish to lend financial support to the or ganization's program. Therefore: ( 1) If less than one third of the students subject to the assessment voluntarily pay the fee for two consecutive terms (exclusive of summer terms}, the fee collection will be discontinued by the University. However, this does not re voke the power of the organization to assess its members. (2) Any full time student may initiate a referendum calling for the revocation of the University collection of the organization's assessment by following the procedures established in sections a(4) and a(5), exclusive of the com pliance provision in section a( 4 ). However, this does not revoke the power of the organization to assess its members. e. The organization must agree to submit to an annual audit by an independent accountant (at the organization's expense). The auditor's findings will be made available to the student population and the University. Funds must be used in accordance with the purposes of the organization as stated in its constitution. f. The organization must agree to be both non-partisan and non-profit in its activities. g. University collection procedures may not be used by any student organization which is separately incorporated except for the State News. h. A specific implementation procedure will be designed for each particular proposal to accomplish the provisions of these criteria. i. These criteria do not apply to any organization which currently has Board of Trustees approval for use of University collection procedures. -Board of Trustees -July 28, 1972 95 TELEPHONES (Ordinance 33.00) . .. It shall be unlawful for any person to telephone any other person repeatedly for the sole purpose of harassing or molesting such other person or his family, whether or not conversation ensues . . . . It shall be unlawful for any person to use threatening, vulgar, indece nt, obscene, immoral or insulting language over any telephone instrument or equipment. ... It shall be unlawful to summon, as a joke or prank or otherwise, without any good reason thereof, by telephone or otherwise, the police or the fire department or any public or private ambulance to go to any address where the service called for is not needed. TUITION REGULATIONS, OUT-OF-STATE The regulations governing determination of in-state or out-of-state tuition are con tained in the Out-of-State Tuition Regulations, printed in the Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook, which is available from the Office of the Registrar, 150 Adminis tration Building. WASHING VEHICLES (Ordinance 48.00) .. . No person shall attach a hose to any University water supply for the purpose of washing non-University owned vehicles . . . . This does not prohibit the washing of vehicles through the use of a pail or similar container. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES (Administrative Ruling) 1. Voluntary During a Term a . A student finding it necessary to withdraw from the University during a term must initiate the withdrawal procedure in the Office of Student Withdrawals, 338 Student Services Building. b. Upon official voluntary withdrawal from the University, grades are assigned ac cording to the effective date of the withdrawal as follows : ( 1) If before the middle* of the term, the withdrawal will be without grades. (2) After the middle* of the term, N will be given in courses in which the stu dent is passing at the time of withdrawal; 0. 0 if not passing. (3) After the end of the eighth week, Incomplete may be authorized in courses in which the student has completed all work to date and otherwise meets the conditions for receiving an Incomplete as given in the section entitled, Grading Systems, of the Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook. c. In case of official withdrawal from the University, term fees are subject to the following refund policy. ( 1) Students are advised not to enroll and pay fees for any course they do not intend to complete. (2) For credits dropped through the last day for adding courses (currently the fifth day of classes) one-half of the regular course fees and all of the non resident tuition for the net credits dropped will be refunded, i.e. the Univer sity will retain half of the resident fees . (3) For credits dropped after the last day for adding courses, no course fees or tuition will be refunded. *The official date of the middle of t h e te rm is listed in t he Un ivers ity calendar in t he Sch edule of Courses and Academic Handbook. 96 ( 4) No refund will be authorized while a student is confined in the Michigan State University Health Center. (NOTE: The last day for adding courses-the first week of classes-is specified in the University calendar for each term in the Schedule of Cours es and Academic Handbook . ) d. A student living in a residence hall should consult the manager regarding the policy on the refund of room and board. A student withdrawing during the last two weeks of any term will not receive a refund on room and board. e. A student living in an off campus organized living unit should consult the in f. dividual unit for policies regarding room and board refunds. If a student returns to Michigan State University the term following withdrawal, he or she cannot participate in early registration but must follow the regular registration procedure. If one or more complete terms of school are missed, the student must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar, 150 Ad ministration Building. 2. Voluntary at Close of a Term There is no formal procedure for withdrawal at the end of a term, however, a stu dent living in University housing should notify the manager of the appropriate unit. 3. Unauthorized Withdrawal a. A student who leaves the University during a term without obtaining an official withdrawal will be reported as having failed all courses. b. The withdrawal procedure will not take place automatically for the student who leaves campus because of illness, of either one's self or family member, but must be initiated by the student. If this cannot be done in person, it can be initiated by calling or writing the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, 338 Student Services Building. c. A student who leaves the University without withdrawing properly forfeits any fees or deposits paid to the University. 4. Involuntary Withdrawal A student who is called into the Armed Forces during the term should present his orders for induction at the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, 338 Student Services Building, for appropriate action. 5. Disciplinary Withdrawal If a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons, grades of N will be given if pass ing at the time of dismissal; grades of 0.0 will be given if failing on the numerical system; NC on the CR-NC system. - Grading Policies, Assistant Deans, Academic Colleges - Refund Policies, Comptroller's Office 97 Index Academic Council ........... . .. . . 20 Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. . . . . . . . 6 Academic Governance, University Committee on .. . ... . ..... . . . . .. 26 Academic Information. . . . . . . . 8, 36-37 Acadelnic Policies .. . . . . . .. . . . .. .. 35 Academic Records .. . . .. ......... . 79 Academic Requirements .. .. ... . . .. 35 Academic Senate . ... . .......... . . 20 Address Change .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 35 Address Information: See Student Directory Service . .. .. .. . 14 University Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Address Information- Right to Withhold: See Address Change .. .. 35 Administrative Rulings - Definition .. 31 Alcoholic Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39 MS U Ordinance .. .... ... . ...... 36 Off Campus Living Units ... . ..... 39 Residence Halls .. . ....... . .. 37-39 State Law .... . . . . . .. . ..... .. . . 36 Student Organizations .... ..... .. 39 All-University Events and Activities . 39 All-University Health Care Advisory Board . ... . . . . . .. . .... 24 All-University Policies - Definition . . . 32 All-University Traffic Committee .... 24 Animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-44 Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-44 Arrival and Absences- Residence Halls .. . . .... ... ... .. 49 Associated Students of Michigan Campus Bus Passes ... . . . . . . 8, 47-48 Campus Bus Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7-48 Campus Mail-Campus Messenger Service . . ... ...... . . . . ... ... . . 48 Campus Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Canvassing: See Campaigning .. . . .. 4 7 Cars : See Mot.or Vehicles . .. .... 74-75 Center for Supportive Services .. . ... 17 Cheating: See Integrity of Scholarship and Grades . ... .. ...... . .... 71-72 Closing Hours - University Residences . . .. ... . . . .... . . ... . 48 Committee Against Discrimination 40-42 Community Services-East Lansing . 8 Condition-of-enrollment Hold Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69 Conference Housing Policy . . .... 61-62 Contracts, Housing ..... .. . .. .. .. . 49 Cooperative Living Units . ..... .. . . 21 Copy Service-ASMSU . ... .. .. . . . . 15 Copy Service-COGS . ... . ... . . .. . 15 Council of Graduate Students (COGS) .. . . ... . . .. . . . . ..... 23-24 Counseling: See Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Listening Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Counseling Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Counterfeiting, Altering and Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35, 49 Curfew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50 Cur.riculum Committee, University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Cycles: See Motor Vehicles .. .... 74-75 Dean of Students, Office of . . . . . . . 9-10 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct .... . . .. . .. ...... ... . . 50 State University (ASMSU) ....... 21 Distribution of Literature - Student Associated Women Students (AWS) .. . . .. . . ... . ... . . .. . . .. . 16 Athletic Council . ..... . .. . . ...... . 25 Automobiles: See Motor Vehicles . 74-75 Bad Check Collection Policy . . . . .... 45 Banking Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bicycles ... . .. . . . ...... . ... .... . 46 Board of Trustees ... ......... .... 19 Building, Lands, and Planning, University Committee on . . .. .. . .. 27 Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-4 7 Bus Passes, Campus .. . . .... . 8, 4 7-48 Bus Pass Policy . . . . ..... .. .... 4 7-48 Business Affairs, University Committee on .... .. . ... .. .. .. .. 27 Bylaws for A cademic Governance. . . . 6 Campaigning, Canvas sing, and Petition Drives . ... ... . . ... . .. . . 4 7 Camping .. .. ........ .. .. .. . . .. . 47 and University Publications . ... 51-53 Distribution of Material in Residence Halls . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Draft Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dress Regulations . . .. . .. ... .. . .. . 54 Drinking: See Alcoholic Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39 Driving Permits: See Motor Vehicles . . .. ... . . .. .... . . .. 74-75 Drug Education Center (DEC) . . . . . . 9 Education 415 ... . ... . ...... ... .. 11 Education and Research, Division of . 10 Educational Policies Committee, University . ... .. . ... .... .... .. 28 Elected Student Council: See Academic Council ... ... .... . . . . . 20 Electronics Workshop-ASMS U ... . . 14 Employment: See Placement Services ... .... .. . ... 13 98 Student Employment Office ....... 14 Integrity of Scholarship arid Entering Residence Hall Rooms, Policy on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-86 Facilities and Services . . . 11, 34, 54-62 Faculty and Staff Telephone Directory . 6 Faculty Tenure Committee, University .................... 28 Falsification of University Records ... 62 Financial Accounts-Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Financial Aid Programs ........... 11 Financial Aids Student Advisory Group .. . . ... ... .. . .. . ........ 25 Financial Hold Cards . . . . . . . . . . 66-69 Fines, Library .... . ....... .. . . 72-74 Fines, Motor Vehicle: See Motor Vehicles ................... 74-75 Firearms . . . . . . . .... . . . ....... .. 63 Fires . . .............. .... ...... 63 Food, Public Sale on Campus . . . . 63-64 Fraternities: See lnterfraternity Council . ..... .. . .... ....... 21-22 Fraternity Brochure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fraternity Rush: See Interfraternity Council ....... . ........ . . .. 21-22 Fund-raising Policy . . . . . . . . . 54-55, 64 General Student Regulations . ... 33-35 General Student Regulations- Amendment Procedures .. . .. ... .. 29 General Student Regulations- Definition ..... . ......... . . .... 31 Governing Groups: See Student Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-24 Graduate Council ................ 25 Graduate Rights and Responsibilities Document. . . . . . . . 7 Grants: See Financial Aid Programs .. 11 Great Issues-ASMSU . . ..... .. . .. 14 Guests in University Housing: See Social Regulations. . . . . . . . 88-92 Guests in Women's Residences ... . .. 88 Guide to Off Campus Living. . . . . . . . 6 Guns: See Firearms ......... . . .. .. 63 Health Care Advisory Board, All-University ......... : . . . .... . 24 Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, .65-66 Health Profession Loans: See Financial Aid Programs . .. . . .. . .. 11 Hold Card Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69 Honors Programs, University Committee on ...... . ........... 27 Housing Policy, Student .. .. .. .. 69-71 Human Relations, Department of. 11-12 Identification (ID) Cards ....... 12, 71 Individual, The (General Student Regulation) .......... 34-35 Information Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . 4 Information Sources and Publications ....... . ...... . . .. 6-8 Insurance .. . .. . . . ... ..... ... 15, 71 Grades ..... ... ... ...... ... 71-72 lntercooperative Council (ICC) . .... 21 Interest Area Organizations ....... . 16 Interfraternity Council ( IFC) .... 21-22 International Projects Committee, University .................... 28 Intramural Activities and Facilities .. 12 Intramural Handbook, Men's and Women's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jobs: See Placement Services ... . .. . ... . .. 13 Student Employment Office ... .... 14 Judicial Hold Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69 Judicial Programs, Office of .... .. . . 10 Judiciary, Student-Faculty ........ . 26 Labor Relations-ASMSU ......... 15 Law Enforcement Education Loans: See Financial Aid Programs ....... 11 Lecture-Concert Series Advisory Council ....................... 25 Lecture-Concert Series Ticket Subsidy-COGS ...... . . .... . . .. 15 Lecture Series-COGS ...... ...... 15 Legal Aid-ASMSU . .. ... ........ 14 Legislative Relations-ASMSU . .... 15 Library .... .. . ....... .. 12-13, 72-74 Branches .. ... .. .. . . ....... 12-13 Hours ...... ........ .. . ... .... 12 Policies .. . .. . . ..... ..... . . . 72-74 Library Committee, University . .. . . 28 Library Reference and Information Service ...................... 4, 7 Liquor: See Alcoholic Beverages . 36-39 Listening Ear, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Loan Fund-COGS ........ ... .... 11 Loan Program-ASMSU ...... ... . . 11 Loans: See Financial Aid Programs .. 11 Loitering: See Curfew . . . . . . . . . . 49-50 MSU Health Center. . . . . . . . . 11, 65-66 MSU Married Student Union (MSU') .. ..... , ........ ....... 24 Major Governing Groups ....... .... 16 Married Student Union (MSU' ) . .. . . . 24 Medical Insurance: See Insurance 15; 71 Medical Services: See Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 65-66 Men's Intramural Handbook. . . . . . . . 7 Michigan Clergy for Problem Pregnancy Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority Loans: See Financial Aid Programs ......... . 11 Michigan State University Catalog . . 7 Michigan State University Graduate Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Michigan State University Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Military Education Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 99 Mime ographing Service-ASMSU ... 15 Mobile Sound Units: See Public Address Equipment .. . . . . . . . . 77-79 Molesting . . . .... . . . ... .. . : . ..... 74 Money-raising Activities: See Fund-raising . .. . .. . . .... . ... .. . 64 Motor Vehicles . .. .... ......... 74-75 Motorcycles: See Motor Vehicles . . 74-75 National Direct Education Act (NDEA Loans): See Financial Aid Programs .. ..... . .. ........ 11 Nursing Loans: See Financial Aid Programs .. . .. . .. . . . .. .. ... 11 Off Campus Council (OCC): See Off Campus Student Association .. . 22 Off Campus Housing Office . ... ... .. 13 Off Campus Housing Regulations: See Housing Policy. . . . . . . . . . . 69-71 Off Campus Student Association (OCSA) ..... . . .. .. . ..... . .. ... 22 Office of Black Affairs ....... .. . . . . 16 Officer Eligibility-Student Organizations ... . . .. .... . ..... . 75 Officers of the University . ......... 19 Ombudsman, Office of. . ... .. . ... . . 13 Open House Policy .. .... ......... 89 Ordinances, MSU-Definition . . . .. . . 31 Panhellenic Council (Panhel) . .. . 22-23 Parades and Processions. . . . . . . . 7 5-76 Parking: See Motor Vehicles . . . . . 7 4-7 5 Petition Drives: See Campaigning . . . 47 Pets: See Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 Picnicking . ... .... . .. . .. ..... . . . 76 Placement Services .... .. ......... 13 Popular Entertainment-ASMSU ... . 15 Pregnancy Counseling: See Michigan Clergy for Problem Pregnancy Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pregnancy Policy .. . . . ..... . ... 76-77 President, Office of .... .. .. . . .. ... 19 Procedures-Selection for Committees . .. . . .............. 29 Procedures-Student Regulations . .. 29 Programming Organizations. . . . . 16-17 Property: Lost, Stolen or Abandoned ........ . ... . ....... 77 Provost, Office of. .. . .. . ....... 19-20 Public Address Equipment . ... . . 77-79 Public Safety, University Committee on .................. 27 Readmission: See Withdrawals . . . 96-97 Records-Academic and Student Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-85 Records and Identification (General Student Regulation) . . 33-34 Refund of Fees: See Withdrawals . 96-97 Registration-Motor Vehicles . . . . 74-75 Registration Withholds: See Hold Card Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69 Regulations - Amendment Procedures ...... . ..... . . . .... . 29 Residence Hall Alcohol Policy . .. . 37-39 Residence Hall Area Directors .. .. . . 10 Residence Hall Bill of Rights. . . . . 89-90 Residence Hall Guest Policy . . . . . 90-92 Residence Hall Room F older. . . . . . . . 7 Residence Hall Rooms, Policy on Entering .... . . . .. ....... . .. 85-86 Residence Hall Space Use ... . ... 56-61 Residence Halls Association ( RHA) . . 23 Residence Halls Association Conference Housing Policy ..... 61-62 Resource Recovery-ASMS U . . . ... . 15 Revenue-Producing Projects Policy : See Fund-raising .... 54-55, 64 Safety . . . . . . . . ......... . . ... 86-87 Safety in Residence Halls ... . . ... . . 87 Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Scholarship and Grades (General Student Regulation) ... . . .. . .. ... 33 Scholarship Fund-COGS ...... .. .. 15 Scholarships: See COGS ... ..... . .... .. ........ . 15 Financial Aid Programs .... . . . ... 11 Security Procedures- Residence Halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Selection Procedures- Committees ...... ........... .. 29 Selective Service Information . .. .. . . 13 Senior Class Council .. . . . .. . ..... . 16 Short-term Loan Program: See Financial Aid Programs ... . . . . . . . 11 Signs ...... .. . .. ....... .... . 87-88 Smoking . .... . . ... . . . .... ..... .. 88 Social Regulations . . . .. ... .. ... 88-92 Guests in Women's Residences . 88-89 Open House Policy .. .. . ..... . .. . 89 Residence Hall Bill of Rights . . . 89-90 Residence Hall Guest Policy . . . 90-92 Visiting Hours .. . ..... . ... ... . . 92 Solicitation: See Fund-raising .... .. . 64 Sororities: See Panhellenic Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Sorority Brochure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sorority Rush: See Panhellenic Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Sound Trucks : See Public Address Equipment .......... 77-79 Speaker's Policy, Outside . . . .. . . 92-93 Student Activities, Division of. . . . ... 10 Student Advisory Group . . . . . . . . ... 26 Student Affairs Committee, University .. .... . ... ..... . . 28-29 Student Aid Grants: See Financial Aid Programs . . . .. . . . . . 11 Student and University Publications: See Distribution of Literature . . 51-53 Student Directory Service . ... . . . ... 14 Student Employme nt, Advisory Committee to . . . . . .... ... . . . . .. 26 Student Employment Office . . .... .. 14 100 Student-Faculty-Administrative Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-29 Student-Faculty Judiciary ... .... .. . 26 Student Government. . . . . . . . . . . 20-24 Stud ent Governmen t Services- ASMSU . . ............ ... ... 14-15 Stud ent Governmen t Services- United Student Aid Program: See Financial Aid Programs ... ... . 11 University Committee on Academic Governance .... ... . . .. 26 University Committee on Building, Lands, and Planning .. . .. .. .. .. . 27 University Committee on COGS .... . .... .. .......... . .. 15 Business Affairs .. ..... .... .. ... 27 Student Group Regulations- University Committee on Amendment Procedures . ... . . .. .. 29 Honors P rograms . . . . . . .. .. .. ... 27 Student Group Regulations- Definition .. . .. ... .... . .... . ... 31 Student Leadership Seminar: See Education 415 . .. . ... . . .... .... 11 Student Motor Vehicle Regulations: See MotorVehicles ..... . .. .. . 74-75 Student Organization Registration Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-94 Student Organizations .. . .. .. ... 16-17 Studen t Personnel Records . .... . 79-85 Student Regulations- Amend ment Procedures . .. . . ..... 29 Student Telephone Directory. . . . . . . . 8 Supplementary Educational Opportunity Gra nts : See Financial Aid Programs . ... . . ... . 11 Supportive Services, Ce nter for .... . 17 Tax Collection Criteria-Student Governing Groups and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-95 Telephones ... . . ...... . . ........ 96 The Listening Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 This Is Michigan State University . . . 8 Traffic Appeals: See Motor Vehicles ..... ... . . .. .. 74-75 Traffic Committee, All-University .... 24 Travel Se rvice-ASMS U . . . .. . ..... 14 Tuition Regulations, Out-of-State ... . 96 Union Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Union Building ... . ... . .... . ... . . 17 University Committee on Public Safety . . .. ... . .. . ... . .... 27 University Curriculum Committee 27-28 University Educational Policies Committee .. ........ ....... ... 28 University Facilities, Materials , and Services (General Student Regulation) ...... .. . . .. .. . . ... 34 University Faculty Tenure Committee .... . ........ . .... .. 28 University International Projects Committee ... . ... . . . . .... . ... . 28 University Library Committee . .. ... 28 University Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 University Student Affairs Committee .... . .... ....... . 28-29 Veterans' Guidance Center ... . . .... 17 Veterans' Programs ... .. . ....... . 17 Vice President for Student Affairs, Office of . .. ..... ...... . .. ... .. . 20 Visiting Hours ... ........ ... ... .. 92 Volunteer Programs . .. . ... . .. ... . 17 Washing Vehides ....... ... ... .... 96 Weapons .. ... .. .... . . .......... 63 Withdrawal Procedures and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96-97 Women's Intramural Handbook . . . . . 7 Work-Study Program: See Financial Aid Programs . . .... .... 11 Printed on Recycled Paper