SPARTAN LIFE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FIRE, POLICE, AMBULANCE MSU Campus, Lansing, Ingham County, East Lansing, Meridian Township POISON INFORMATION CENTER DRUGS/ALCOHOL EMERGENCY Alcoholics Anonymous St. Lawrence Addictions Program (24 hrs), 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing Narcotics Anonymous Helpline Horizon Center (24 hrs) 610 Abbott, East Lansing CRISIS INTERVENTION Council Against Domestic Assault Listening Ear (24 hrs), 547 E. Grand River, East Lansing MSU Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 hrs) St. Lawrence Mental Health Prog. (24 hrs), 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing 9-1-1 1-800-632-2727 321-8781 377-0542 483-9101 332-1144 372-5572 337-1717 372-6666 337-0540 MSU's Green Light telephones can be used for emergency calls to on-campus numbers 24 hours a day. They are mounted on posts topped with a green light and are located in campus parking areas and along walkways. Locations of the Green Light phones are shown on the map on the inside of the back cover. ar1an nnecUan 355- qqq• Telephone lnlormilhon Service lor 51u1.hrnls The service is automatic, available 24 hours a day and can be accessed from any touch-tone telephone. The system contains over 140 three-minute messages about a variety of topics of concern to students. General categories of messages include: Academic Affairs Academic Computing Activities Alcohol and Drugs Bicycle Regulations and Security Career Development Child Care and Parent's Concerns Complaints, Grievances and Judicial Processes Fees and Payments Financial Aid Food Services on Campus Health (emotional and physical) Housing, On-campus and Off-campus Library Lifelong Education Minority Groups and Services Parking and Driving on Campus Placement Services (Employment) Registration, Enrollment, Graduation Roommate Relationships Safety, Fire and Personal Sexual Assault and Safety Education Student Organizations Testing Women's Programs Here's how it works: Call 355-9991. After a short pream ble message, you will be asked . to press the three digit number for the message you want to hear. Spartan Connection Guides containing complete instruc tions with a list of the specific messages and their code numbers are available in 162 Student Services (3-6650) and at the Information/Reference Desk in the Main Li brary. Complete information also appears in the Student Directory and the Faculty-Staff Directory. MSU is anAffirmaJive Action/Equal Opportunity Institution ,,_. r :) Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. 2 PART I INFORMATION AND SERVICES Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Affairs .. terminology, advising and assistance, libraries .. Activities . . organizations, arts, gardens, museums, parks, MSU Union Career Development . . resources available for information, counseling, exploration Division of Student Affairs and Services . . programs and services for all students . . . . . . . . Employment . . getting a job now or after graduation Financial Aid . . services, resources, terminology . . . . . . . . . . Food . . where to get it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Governance at MSU . . student involvement, opportunities, services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Services . . on campus Housing . . on campus and off campus, resources available Information . . who to call, what to read for answers Legal Services . . where to go for assistance Personal Security . . personal and property protection Recreation . . sports for fun and keeping fit Services for Special Groups .. minorities, handicappers, women, older adults, parents, veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation . . to, from, and around campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . PART II RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Legislative and Judicial Systems . . . . . . . Academic Freedom for Students at MSU . . Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities (reference only) PART Ill REGULATIONS General Student Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residence Hall Bill of Rights and Regulations - Undergraduate and Graduate . University Apartments Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Alphabetical listing of other regulations and policies . INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design credits: Cover - Robert Brent, University Publications Division pages - Stephanie Swift, masters student in Graphic Art / MSU is an AffirmaJive Actio;uEqual Opportunity Institution Published by Educational and Support Services, Division of Student Affairs l!Jld Services, 162 Student Services, 353-6650. Michigan State University Edited by Joy M. Tubaugh. Assistance by Carol Ludwig, Cheryl Gierman, Pamela Mayfield August 1990 ' . 6 . 7 . 14 . 17 . 18 .22 .25 . 27 . 28 . 32 . 34 .36 . 39 .40 .42 .45 .47 .50 .55 . 73 .85 . 89 .91 .95 .96 131 Quick Reference Guide Topic Contact Topic Contact Academic program planning, special credit loads, independent study Academic record, enrollment schedule Academic skills development Address change, off campus Admissions, advanced placement, dual enrollment Alumni Distinguished Scholarships, AOP Academic adviser or Undergraduate University Division (seep. 7) Registrar, 150 Adm Bldg, 353-0729 Learning Resources Ctr, 201A Bessey, 355-2363 Registn!r, 150 Ad Bldg, 353-8740 Admissions Office, 250 Adm Bldg, 355-8332 Adult/non-traditional students Adult Services, 18 - 22 Kellogg, 353-0791 Alcohol/drug education programs Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 353-5509 Art Museum, Kresge 355-7631 Asian Pacific Am Students Office of Minority Student Affairs 339 Student Services, 353-7745 Course schedule book Discipline/judicial matters Discrimination Drop/add courses Employment after graduation Employment while a student, summers FAX machine Bicycle/car registration Dept of Public Safety, 355-8440 Financial aid Fra~ernity Rush Gay/Lesbian concerns Handicapper concerns Handicapper transportation Harassment Health Education Office Health Question Line Health Services Black students Office of Minority Student Affairs 339 Student Services, 353-7745 Bookstore, MSU International Center, 355-3450 Bus service, campus 353-5280 Bus service, Lansing area CATA. 394-1000 Campus Tours Car registration Career Counseling Career advising, information Check cashing Student Alumni Foundation, 355-4458 Dept of Public Safety, 355-8440 Counseling Center, 207 Student Services, 355-8270 Career Development and Placement Services, 113 Student Services, 355-9510 Career Jn.formation Ctr, 6 Student Services, 353-6474 Academic adviser Cashier's Office, 110 Adm Bldg, 355-5023 Complaints about academic/adminstrative matters Ombudsman, 101 Linton, 353-8830 Instructor, dept head or dean Computer resources for students, consulting, sales Computing Jn.formation Ctr, 305 Computer Ctr, 353-1800 Copy services' Counseling services (career, personal-social, individual, group) 2 ASMSU, 307 Student Services, 353-0659 COOS, 316 Student Services, 353-9189 MSU Union, 337-8343 Counseling Center 207 Student Services, 355-8270 and 335 Olin, 355-2310 Registrar's Offic.e, 150 Adm Bldg, 355-4521 Judicial Affairs, 101 Student Services, 353-5509 Office of Minority Student Affairs, 339 Student Services, 353-7745 Human Relations, 380 Adm Bldg, 353-3922 VP, Student Affairs and Services, 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Judicial Affairs Office, 101 Student Services, 353-5509 Dept or school offering course. Career Development and Placement Services, 113 Student Services, 355-9510 I Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services, 355-9520 Copy Center, MSU Union, 337-8343 CUB Lab, 110 Computer Ctr, 355-9311 Financial Aids Office, 259 Student Services, 353-5940 ASMSU/COOS Loans, 307 Student Services, 353-0659 Jnterfratemity Council (IFC), 317 Student Services, 355-8250 National PanHellenic Council (NPHC), 319 Student Services, 355-8266 Lesbian/Gay Council, 442 MSU Union, 353-5255 Dept of Human Relations, 380 Adm Bldg, 353-3922 Prog for Handicapper Students, 477 Comm Arts, 353-9642 ASMSU Handicapper Council, 353-5255 On campus, 353-9642 Off campus, 394-6230 See "Discrimination" and "Sexual Harassment" Third Floor, Olin, 353-0718 353-5558 (Olin Health Service) Olin Health Service, 355-4510 MSU Clinical Center, 353-3000 Medical Access Center (urgent), 353-9790 Hispanic students Honors courses/college , eligibili~ Housing, Cooperatives Office of Minority Student Affairs 339 Student Services, 353-7745 Honors College, 103 Eustace Hall, 355-2326 Intercooperative Council, 317 Student Services, 355-8313 Topic Contact Housing--0ff-c'ampus rentals Student Life Center, 101 Student Serv,ices, 355-8303 Housing, landlord-tenant matters Housing Resource Ctr, 300 Bailey St, E.L., 337-9795 Topic Radio, student Readmission Contact WDBM-FM and WLFT-AM, . 353-4414 Registrar's Office, 50 Adm Bldg, 353-0828 Housing-<>n campus, assignments, facilities -families Housing-<>n campus, residence life Res Hall Assignments Office, 1205 S. Harrison, 355-7460 Hall manager Univ Apartments Office, 1205 S. Harrison, 355-9550 Univ Housing Programs, 338 Student Services, 353-3780 Univ Apts Residence Life, N38 Wonders, 353-9499 Complex or resident director ID card - replacements 110 Adm Bldg, 355-5023 IM-Circle IM-East IM-West Info, 355-4710; Reserv, 355-4711 Info, 353-3136; Reserv, 353-3223 Info, 355-5250; Reserv, 355-5044 IM Sports CIUbs 231 IM-West, 353-5108 Income tax assistance Service-Learning Ctr, 26 Student Services, 353-4400 Insurance, student health Olin Health Service, 353-4542 International Students and Scholars Office 103 lntemational Ctr., 353-1720 Leadership development, opportunities Student Life Ctr, 101 Student Services, 353-3860 Legal Services, student 329 Student Services, 353-3716 Libraries, on campus Main Library, 353-8700 (seep. 8) Lost and found Map of campus Minority students Movies, RHA MSUUnion Museum,MSU Native American students Notary Public Ombudsman MSU Union Post Office, 355-3497 News Bureau, 120 Linton, 355-3407 Office of Minority Student Affairs 339 Student Services, 353-7745 Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance, 207 Student Services, 355-8270 355-0313 355-3460 355-2370 Office of Minority Student Affairs 339 Student Services, 353-7745 MSU Union Post Office, 355-3497 101 Linton, 353-8830 Orientation, academic 250 Adm Bldg, 353-5030 Rides - on campus at night Dial-A-Ride, 353-9496 Safety, security matters Public Safety (DPS), 355-2221 Schedule of Courses Registrar's Office, 150 Adm Bldg, 353-4490 Ser\riee-Learning Ctr 26 Student Services, 353-4400 Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education 207 Student Services, 355-8270 24-hr crisis line, 372-6666 Sexual harassment Social Security Card replacement Sorority Rush Student government Human Relations, 380 Adm Bldg, 353-3922 Ombudsman, 101 Linton, 353-8830 VP, Student Affairs and Services 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services, 355-9520 Panhellenic Council (Panhel), 325 Student Services, 355-2965 · Nat'l PllnHellenic Council · (NPHC), 319 Student Services, 355-8266 ASMSU, 334 Student Services 355-8266 COGS, 313 Student Services, 353-9189 RHA, G29 Holden, 355-8285 Elected Student Council, 308 Olds Hall, 355-2337 Student organizations & .student gov, advising Student Life Ctr, 101 Student Services, 355-8286 Testing (LSAT, MCAT, GRE,etc) Testing Office, Counseling Center 207 Student ServiCes, 355-8385 Tickets, athletic Tickets, Breslin Ctr Tickets, PAC Tickets, Wharton Ctr Tickets, parking Tours, Ca.lnpus Jenison Fit:ldhouse, 355-1610 336-1440 · Fairchild, 355-0148 355-6686 . Violations Bureau, 355-8440 Student Alumni Foundation, 355-4458 Transcripts/diplomas Registrar, 50 Adm Bldg, 355-5150 Veteran's Certification V.A. Guidance Ctr Volunteer programs 190 Adm Bldg, 355-5032 14 Student Services, 337-6861 Service-Learning Ctr, 26 Student Services, 353-4400 101 Student Services, 353-3860 Western Union MSU Union Post Office, 355-3497 Orientation to campus life, Welcome Week Overseas Study Office 108 lntemational Ctr, 353-8920 · Passports Payments Lansing Post Office, 337-8711 Cashier, 110 Adm Bldg, 355-5023 Short term loans, 355-3340 Fees, 355-5050 Student Receiv'ables, 355-3343 Post Office MSU Union, 355-3497 Withdrawal from the University Women's issues Student Life Ctr, 101 Student Services, 355-2217 Women's Programs, 380 Adm Bldg, 353-3922 ASMSU Women's Council, 353-5255 -Spartan Life, 1990 3 August 1, 1990 Dear MSU Student: Within this resource guide you will find information on a great many pro grapis and services that students have found helpful in pursuing their ca reers here at Michigan State University. I encourage you to learn more about your University, the community in which you live, as well as your rights a_nd responsibilities as a student. In a university, as in any community, it is necessary to have regulations by which members abide and by which functions are organized. The stan dards must be stringent enough to provide an atmosphere conducive to in tellectual and personal development. It is intended that the second part of this guide will serve to inform you of the rules, regulations, rights, and re sponsibilities that have been promulgated in the interest of all members of the University community. During your enrollment you are expected to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth in this guide, as well as the University catalog and other official University publications. We are proud of the students, faculty, and staff who have contributed in many ways to the important activities, programs, and service of the Uni versity. It is our hope that you personally will take advantage of the many opportunities available for a full and rewarding experience while you are here. The staff of the Division of Student Affairs and Services stands ready to assist you in this endeavor. Sincerely, i·~ Mo es Turner Vi President for Student Affairs and Services MT/cl INFORMATION · and SERVI CFS Academic Affairs Activities Career Planning Division of Student Affairs and Services Employment Financial Aid Food Governance at MSU Health Services Housing Information Legal Services Personal Security Recreation Services for Special Groups Transportation UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 1990-91 FALL 1990 September F ....... Welcome Week begins 14 17-19 M-W .... Registration 20 21 Th ...... Classes begin F ....... First day for changes in enrollment ........ Late registration begins 26 W . : .... Last day to: register; add courses; change sections, or CR-NC and visi tor status; withdraw or drop courses with 75% refund of fees October 24 W ...... Middle of the term ........ Last day to withdraw or drop courses with no grade reported and 25% refund of fees ........ Completion of incomplete grades due November 2 F ....... Early enrollment for Winter Term begins 9 ' F ....... Last day to withdraw 22-25 Th-Su ... Thanksgiving recess December 1 3-7 Sa ...... Commencement M-F ..... Final exams ........ Early registration F ....... Residence halls close, 8 p.m. 7 24-25 M-Tu ... Holiday, University closed M ...... Holiday, University closed 31 WINTER 1991 January 1 Tu ...... Holiday, University closed ........ Residence halls open, Noon 2-3 4 7 10 W-Th ... Registration F ....... Classes begin M ...... First day for changes in enrollment ........ Late registration begins Th ...... Last day to: register; add courses; change sections, or CR-NC and visi tor status; withdraw or drop courses with 75% refund of fees 6 February 5 tu ...... Middle'of the term ........ Last dity tO withdraw or drop courses with no grade reported and 25% refund of fees ........ Completion uf iiicolilplete grades due 13 22 March 4 W ...... Early enrollment.fQt: Spring Term . gins F ....... ~st day to withdraw · •· , " / be . 1 _ M ...... Early enrollment for Summer Term begins Sa ...... Commencement 9 11-15 M-F .... Final exams 15 F ....... Residence halls close, 8 p.m. SPRING 1991 March 24 25-26 27 28 Su ...... Residence halls open, Noon M-Tu ... Registration W ...... Classes begin Th ...... First day for changes in enrollment ........ Late registration begins April 1 2 29 May 17 27 June 3-7 M ...... Last day for returning students to apply for financial aid for Summer 1990 and for Fall, Winter, and Spring 1990-91. Newly admitted and readmitted students check with the Financial Aids Office. Tu ...... Last day to: register; add courses; change sections or CR-NC. and visi tor status; withdraw or drop courses with 75% refund of fees M .... .. Middle of the term ........ Last day to drop courses or with- draw with no grade reported and . 25% refund offees " ........ Completion of incomplete grades due F ....... Last day to withdraw M ...... Holiday, University 'closed M-F .... Final exams ........ Early registration for Summer Term 7 7-8 F ....... Residence halls close, 8 p.m. F-Sa .... Commencement STUDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS The Undergraduate University Division . Each college or major academic unit maintains an office or special staff for assisting students with academic matters such as enrollment, changes of major, class changes, aca demic advisement, and withdrawal and readmission proce dures. Not all of the offic('.S are exactly alike, so become familiar with the one appropriate for you. Agriculture and Natural Resources ... 121 Agriculture Hall Arts and Letters ... 200 Linton Hall Business ... 7 Eppley Center Communication Arts and Sciences ... 181 Communication Arts Education ... 134 Erickson Hall Engineering ... 355-0236 355-0366 355-7605 355-1794 353-9680 103 Engineering Building 355-5120 UUD enrolls and is administratively responsible for all freshmen and sophomores, except for those in Lyman Briggs School and James Madison .College. Students remain in UUD until they earn 85 credits and attain junior standing. (To continue at the University, you must be ·accepted as a major by one of the colleges offering baccalaureate degree programs.) Freshmen and sophomores without a major preference is, No-Preference students), are advised by the staff of DUD. Freshmen and sophomores with major preferences are advised by the departments and coll~ges they plan to enter as juniors; they are welcome to seek additional assistance from the UUD's offices. (that The Undergraduate University Division provides many services to students through its Student Academic Affairs Offices, the Learning Resources Center, the Office of for Supportive Services, Handicapper the King/Chavez/Parks College Day Program, the Foreign Teaching Assistants Orientation Program, and the Orientation Placement Testing Program, The UUD has experienced advisers to assist you if you need information or help in overcoming academic problems. the Office of Programs Students, Upward Bound, Honors College ... 103 Eustace Hall Human Ecology ... 7 Human Ecology Human Medicine ... A234 Life Sciences James Madison ... 369 S. Case Hall Natural Science ... 103 Natural Science Nursing ... . A230 Life Sciences Osteopathic Medicine ... A-329 E. Fee Hall Social Science,. .. 141 Baker Hall Last name A-K L-Z Veterinary· Medicine ... 136 E. Fee Hall 355-2326 355-7690 353-7140 353-6754 355-4470 355-6523 353-8822 355-6678 355-6679 355-6510 Student Academic Affairs (SAA) Offices: UUD has four Student Academic Affairs Offices which are open from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary, but can be arranged. 229 East Akers: Students residing on East Campus (Akers, Fee, Holmes, Hubbard, McDonel). Ph. 353-6387 170 Bessey: Students residing in main campus halls and off campus. Ph. 355-3515 109 Brody: Students residing in Brody (Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons, Rather). Ph. 353-3863 S33 Wonders: Students residing on South Campus (Case, Holden, Wilson, Wonders). Ph. 353-1660 Learning Resources Center: A unique learning service in a non-traditional environment providing self-instructional programs and resources for many courses. The center also offers a variety of improvement programs in reading, study skills, and test-taking skills. Staff are there to help you in 201A Bessey Hall. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 355-2365 for an appointment. · 7 Supportive Services Office: This office-' pl'0vitte-s· assi~• tance to students who may require additional academic su~ ~ port Services include personal and academic; counseling, · ·~ '.:,'. ~'- /, tutorial assistance and skill-building worksh,ops'. The development of basic academic skills is combined with coping and self-management procedures to · help students succeed at MSU. The staff also assists students ifi planning intelligently to fulfill realistic goals. All entering College Achievement Admission Program (CAAP) students, and any other students who qualify for the office's services, are assigned an academic guidance counselor. Students are urged to use the services regularly until they have established satisfactory academic progress. For further information, call 353-5210 or visit 115 Erickson Hall. ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES University Main Library is open 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday; Noon - 1 a.m. Sunday. Hours during term break are: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday. Holiday hours vary. For information on hours, call 355-8981. Library tours are available throughout the year on Tuesdays ' at 4 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Information/Ref erence Desk, Main Library. The phone number is: 353- 8700. The policies and procedures of the Library are in the · Academic Programs. · Other Libraries: The following libraries are open to all students. The hours and lending policies of a particular li brary may be obtained by calling the listed number. Africana 3rd West, Main Library, 355-2366 Agricultural Economics 29 Agriculture Hall, 355-6650 Animal Industries . 208 Anthony Hall, 355-8483 Art-Third Floor, West Wing Main Library, 353-4593 Audio-Visual - Fourth Floor, West Wing Main Library, 353-1753 Business Eppley Center, 355-3380 Chemistry 426 Chemistry Bldg., 355-8512 Clinical Center A137 Clinical Center, 353-3037 Conrad Hall - General Undergraduate Library, 353-1738 Engineering AIOI Engineering Bldg., 355-8536 Geology 5 Natural Science Bldg., 353-7988 8 Government Documents Ground Floor, Main Library, 353-8707 Lifelong Education - Ground Floor West \Ying Main Library, 355-2345 Labor & Industrial Relations Ground Floor, West Wing, Main Library, 355-4647 Maps Third Floor, West Wing, Main Library 353-4737 Mathematics DIOl Wells Hall, 353-8852 Microforms 3rd Floor, West Wing Main Library, 353-3120 Music Second Floor, Music ~ldg., 355-7660 Planning and Design UPLA Building, 353-3941 Physics Physics Building, 355-9704 Science Reference - 2nd Floor West Wing, Main Library, 355-2347 Social Sciences & Humanities Reference Ground Floor, West Wing, Main Library, 353-8818 Veterinary • Veterinary Clinic, 353-5099 Microcomputer laboratories are available for students to use independently in writing papers or doing other class as signments. Labs are located in the Library, the MSU Union, Wilson Hall, and the Computer Center, as well as in several classroom buildings. The labs generally contain IBM, IBM compatible, or Apple Macintosh microcomputers. They are equipped with various types of software for programming, spreadsheet generation, text editing, statistical analysis and graphics use. Some microcomputers are connected to the University's mainframe computers. Many colleges also have their own instructional laboratories. For information on available microcomputers, call 355-4500. The Computer Information Center, 305 Computer Cen ter (353-1800) is the primary distributor of reference mate rials and information relating to academic computing services for the MSU community. It houses the Microcom puter Reference Library (353-1800), the Microcomputer Demonstration area (355-4500), the MSU Computer Store (355-4500), and other support services. All students are en couraged to take advantage of the services offered, regard less of knowledge and experience level. Full-time students, as well as faculty and staff, may pur chase mk;rocomputer systems · at substaQtial discounts through the MSU Computer Store. Those who want help in makirig purchase decisions may contact a consultant in the Microcomputer Demonstration Area. All of the above units are part of the Computer Laboratory, which is under the direction of the Assistant Provost for Ac ademic Computing and Technology. .... i.)•-( f 't !' , ' ' - - Ombudsman 's.OtJic~)lfhe· Office of the Ombudsman was ·established with the adoption.of Academic Freedom/or Stu dents at MSU. The Ombudsm~ is an official, chosen from among the se11ior faculty, to whom · students at all levels may appeal for assistance and redress of grievances involv ing faculty and administration. This person assesses the va lidity of each complajnt,. a<;lvises on possible remedies, and, where indicated, actively assists the student in securing a fair resolution of the matter. The Ombudsman has broad powers of investigation, including direct and ready access to University officers, faculty and official records. Located in 101 Linton Hall, 353-8830. Preprofessional Advising: The College of Natural Science has a group of advisors who specialize in students interested in careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry"or Pharmacy. Students may yisiuhe College of Natural Sci ence Dean's Office, l03 Natural Science Building or call 355-44 70 for their preprofessional adviser assignments. :·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:· :::::::.::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:::::::;:::;:::::::·:;:;:;:::::::::::;:;:::::::;:;:;:::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::=:::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::=::: 1111111111 ·····;··•-!lll\ltif-1111 .·~.•~···"'" ••.1.1.1r.·•·-~_ .·.··:·:·:·:· :· :·:·:·:·:·:·:::::::·::::.:::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::·::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::;=:;::: :::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::~:=:~:~:=:~=~=~===~=~=~=~=~=~=~= .·.·.·.·.·.· ........... ·•·.·.·.·.· ... ·.·.· ............. :~· 1 ACADEMIC WORDS AND PHRASES Following are definitions of official terms and some com monly used words and phrases, as well as brief descriptions of many important services, offices, and programs. Cross references are given for more information. Academic Calendar .. .includes all those dates that are es sential to MSU students-graduate as well as undergradu ate. Included are enrollment and registration information, deadlines for dropping and adding courses, and deadlines for applying for financiru aid. Calendars with varying de-· grees of detail appear in each term's Schedule of Courses, on page 4 of this book, and at the front of the Student Di rectory. Review the calendar often, especially if you are graduating or changing enrollment. The long version also lists many campus activities. Academic Programs ... one volume of ·the University cata log. It includes descriptions of all programs by each college, lists of faculty members, outlines of University services, and academic rules and procedures. Be sure to keep your copy for r~ference .. Academic Standing of Undergraduate Students (ASUS) ... This new statement,. indicating when· a student will be placed on academic probation, recessed or dis- missed from the University, is effective Fall Term 1990 for all undergraduate students. The statement is pri~ted in the current Schedule of Courses and replaces the statements on "Academic Requirements" and "Academic Actions" that appear in the 1989-91 Academic Programs, pages 13 - 15 . . Academic Year •• .at'MSU runs from September to June, or from fall ternf through spring. If you plan to interrupt your enrollment for one or more terms (excluding summers), you shouid read about ''Readmission." Add ... changing enrollment by adding a course. During the second through fifth days of classes, go to the teaching de partment offering the course. After five days, start by seeing your adviser. The procedure is included in the Academic Programs under "Change of Enrollment" and .in the current Schedule of Courses. The person signing your enrollment card will be able to tell you whom to see next. If more money is required, staff in the Registrar's Office will let you know. Adviser ... your personal contact at MSU who helps you through the academic maze. Some departments and colleges employ an advisement center staff; others assign students to individual faculty members; and No-Preference students are advised through the Student Affairs Office of the Under graduate University Division. Either way, your adviser helps you plan your overall program, make choices in major fields, and weigh career options. The advising process works best if you prepare yourself. Read the various Uni versity and deparunent publications, consider how these re late to you, and weigh your interests. You should always plan ahead for any meeting with your adviser. If you do not know who your adviser is, check with your department of fice. If problems develop in your relationship with your ad viser, talk with the assistant dean of your college. Audit...sitting in on a course without getting credit or a grade. Currently enrolled students cannot be auditors (see "Visitor'). Catalog ... See ''Academic Programs" and "Descriptions of Course's." Class Card Arena, or as students call it, "The Pit" ... the area of registration where you make schedule adjustments. Each department has an area where representatives provide the necessary cards and signatures for adding or dropping courses. Before you can add new courses or drop ones in which you enrolled, you must get approval from your aca demic adviser, or your college adviser in "the pit." Informa-· tion personnel and college advisers are there· to help. I Class Codes ... applied to students by the Office of the Reg- istrar to reflect the number of credits earned. With less than 40 credits, you are a freshman coded level 1; 40 to 84 cred its, a sophomore coded 2; 85 to 129 credits, a junior coded 3; 130 credits or more, a senior coded 4. Qther class codes apply to special, graduate and graduate-professional stu dents. (See the Student Directory.) Class codes may change at the end of any term. 9 Credit by Examination ... qualified students may earn credit in a course by proving mastery of the required mate rial and skills. Some courses are designated for credit by examinatjon in the Schedule of Courses; others may be so designated at the student's request. Certain rules apply to credit by examination, so you should consult the Academic Programs and talk things over with your adviser. CR-NC (Credit-No Credit) ... a grading option which al lows students to earn course credit without getting a numer ical grade. Certain rules apply to CR-NC, so be sure to consult the Academic Programs and your adviser. Cumulative Grade-Point Average (GPA) ... figured by di viding total grade points earned for all terms by total credits carried for all terms. Credits from CR-NC or P-N courses are not counted, and only the last grade from a repeated course counts. Each term's grade report shows the cumula tive GPA. Curriculum .. .is the program of academic study that you have selected. This term is usually (but not always) inter changeable with the term "major." The various curricula of fered are listed in the introductory section of the Student Directory. If you have any questions at all about your cur riculum, or its requirements, contact your academic adviser as soon as possible. Guessing, or relying on information from individuals other than your adviser, may cause you to make an error in your academic program that could need lessly delay your graduation. DF ~Deferred .. .is given to graduate students doing satisfac tory work but who cannot complete it because of reasons acceptable to the instructor. The work must be completed within two calendar years if credit is to be earned. Deferred Payment Plan ... Up to one-half the term's total charges may be deferred for students who live in University housing and for-graduate assistants who live off campus, if they register by the fifth day. The deferred payment may be arranged at registration, and due dates for the payments and penalties for late payments appear in the Schedule of Courses. Descriptions of Courses ... volume two of the :University' cat alog contains a description of each course offered by MSU. Dismissal...An undergraduate student who fails to meet cer tain academic requirements may be required to remain out of school for at least two years. (Refer to "Academic Stand ing of Undergraduate Students" in the current Schedule of Courses. Drop ... changing enrollment by eliminating a course from your schedule. The procedure is the same as for adding courses; however, the deadlines are different. If you are dropping courses without adding others, you may J>e eligi ble for a refund, or your financial aid may be affected. Consult the Schedule of Courses for the refund poli~ and 10 the academic calendar for deadlines. If you are dropping all of your courses, see "Withdrawal." Dual Enrollment...A senior less than 15 credits away from graduation may be admitted to a graduate program and be dually enrolled for graduate study while completing the re quirements for a bachelor's degree. Limits of three terms and 18 credits apply, along with other conditions. If you are interested, start by talking to your adviser. (Refer to Aca demic Programs for details.) Early Enrollment...allows currently enrolled students to sign up for courses for the following term. About the mid dle of each term, the Schedule of Courses for the following term and Registration Section Request Forms are available. Just follow the ''Enrollment and Registration Instructions" printed in the schedule book. Be sure the courses you select are in accordance with your Academic Progress PlaQ and are approved by your adviser. Early Registration .. .If you have early enrolled, and are in good academic standing, you can pick up your Section Res ervation Enrollment Card and Permit to Register at your college during finals week and then go to IM West to com plete registration and pay fees. ET-Extension ... given to undergraduate, graduate, and graduate professional students only in courses specifically approved for ET (usually those in which the work extends beyond the term). If work is not completed in the time spec ified, the ET will be changed to ET/0.0, ET/NC, or ET/N. Evening College ... a program of the MSU Alumni Associa tion, offers a variety of noncredit courses and programs. Most require one meeting per week with MSU faculty or special guest lecturers in an informal setting on the campus. There are no exams, grades, or transcripts and courses do not count toward graduation. For information, contact Alumni Lifelong Education," 48 Kellogg Center, 355-4562. Field Experience .. .is work done in an "on-the-job" setting. Many departments and colleges consider this an essential part of a student's course of study. This kind of practical experience may also be called: "practicum," "internship," "field study," or "professional experience." Check with your adviser, and read Academic Programs and Descriptions of Courses. General Education Requirement. .. Each MSU student must earn a minimum of 45 credits in courses approved for general education or in approved substitutes. Nine of the re quired 45 credits in general education must be earned oy completing appropriate courses in A 1L or an approved sub stitute. For the remaining 36 credits each student must earn no fewer than 9 and no more than 16 credits, including any approved 'substitute, in each of three areas: arts and humani ties; biological, physical, .and mathematical sciences; and social and behavioral sciences. Consult Academic Pro grams and Sr:hedule of Courses for additional information. Your adviser can help you plan your program so that you meet the requirements with courses that fit your needs and interests. Good Standing ..• A student is in good standing if the stu-' dent is a new student, or the student's cumulative grade point average is at least 2,.00. Grad Assistant .. .is a graduate student employed by the University, usually ;:is a teaching assistant. Some grade exams, others teach lab ·or recitation sections, and some teach an entire course. Grade Point Average (GPA) .. .is a measure of perfor mance for each term's work and is printed on the grade re port. It is figured this way: Multiply the grade for each course by the number of credits it carries to get the points for each course. Add up the grade points and credits. Divide the total credits into the total grade points, and round off to two decimal places. ' Graduate-Professional Student...a person· in one of three professional programs: Human Medicine, Osteopathic Med icine, or Veterinary Medicine. These programs lead to the M.D., D.O., or D.V.M. degree, respectively. Guest Statlis ... allows MSU students to take courses at other schools-either during the summer or the regular aca demic year-and to transfer credits to MSU. If you plan to attend another Michigan school, start by visiting the Office of Admissions and Scholarships (250 Administration Build ing) and getting ·the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application form. For an out-of-state school, you will need to get regular admissions forms. Discuss the proposed plan with your adviser, check the sections on "transfer credit" and "transfer evaluation," and read the appropriate sectiarents, high school counselors and prospective students. In-service workshops, high school presentations, orientation talks, res idence hall visitations, and registration support are ways the Financial Aids staff assists students in participating in the life of the University. (For more information, see the section on Financial Aid.) INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND RECREATIVE SERVICES 205 IM Sports-West 355-5250 103 IM Sports-Circle 355-4710 123 IM Sports-East 353-3136 The IM staff believes that individuals who participate in en joyable sports activities during their college years will gain benefits for a healthful life. Competitive or informal recre ation activity is encouraged for men and women at all levels of ability. Physically challenged students are urged to take advantage of those facilities accessible to them. Twenty-one sports offer league and tournament competi tion. More leisurely opportunities are available in swim ming, racketball, basketball, tennis, and weight training. Outdoor activities include jogging, cross-country skiing, and softball. Over forty club sports, such as judo, sailing and skiing, provide for instruction, participation and, if wanted, competition. Intramural and recreative activities are conducted primarily in the IM Sports-West, IM Sports-East, and IM Sports-Cir cle buildings and on several outdoor playing fields. Nine full-time professional staff and over 300 student assistants are dedicated to serving the recreational interests of the University community. (See the .section on Recreation for more details about the IM program.) UNIVERSITY HOUSING PROGRAMS 338 Student Services 353-3780 · University Housing Programs is concerned with the aca demic, social, and emotional growth of each student living in MSU's housing system, the largest in the country. Resi dence life staff plan, coordinate, and present programs that address the interests and needs of students, as well as chal lenge students to broaden their views and interests in the world around them. These activities, student interaction with students and residence life staff, and student support mechanisms help promote the optimal living environment for academic exploralion and success. The twenty-six undergraduate residence halls are divided into four areas: Brody Complex, South Complex, North Complex, and East Complex. Graduate students are housed in Owen Graduate Center. Depending on the size of the buildings, which house from 250 to 1400 students, the "live-in" staff is composed of four to twenty-four resident assistan~. one to three mfaority aides, one to four graduate advisors, and one director. "Live-in" staff are supervised by area directors, who report to the Director of University Housing Programs. . There are over 2400 apartmeit units for families and single students. A full-time area di:ector, a program assistant, a graduate adviwr, and a staff of community aides serve the needs of students and their fanilies living in this area. Em phasis is placed upon providin~ services from the Un.iver sity, as well as identifying and ttilizing additional resources from the East Lansing area. 21 PLACEMENT SERVICES Career Development and Placement Services, provides. the following services to assist students and alumni as they plan careers and seek jobs in business, industry, govern ment, social services, and education. Services are provided through the: Main office, 113 Student Services, 355-9S10 Career Information Center, 6 Student Seryices, 353-6474 Career Assistance in planning job campaigns is offered by the staff. Students and alumni may request a critique of drafts of resumes and employment corresefondence. Two vocational interest inventories, the Occupational View Deck and SIGI (System of Interactive Guidance and Infor mation), are available in the Career Info~ation Center. Campus Interviews ~ith employers are limited to cur rently enrolled MSU students. Alumni may use the alumni placement system, a job listing/credential referral service. Summer and Work-Study Jobs and part-time employ ment both on and off campus are lis~d in the Student Em ployment Office. (See below.) Vacancy Listings of current local and national job open ings are maintained in 113 Student Services. Every two weeks all known vacancies are published in the Vacancy Bulletin. In addition, numerous periodicals which contain job listings are available for reference in the Career Infor mation Center. Placement Services Bulletin a!(nounces campus interview ing opportunities with visitingiemployers. The Bulletin is available each Thursday after I p.m. · Workshops on resume cons1ruction, conducting a job cam paign, interviewing, and related topics are scheduled by staff for students and alumn:. Special Hando.uts on wriing a resume, interviewing and many occupational fields are available from the Career In formation Center. Salary Data and repors on the job market, employment trends, and new career folds are prepared and are available to students, alumni, factlty and advisers in the Career Infor mation Center. 22 Employer Information on approximately 3,000 employers in business, industry, human services, government, anded ucation is maintained in the Career Information Center. Lists of Employers who regularly visit MSU, lists of school districts, and a free copy of the MSU Placement Manual are available to students and alumni in the Career ·Information Center. Directories contain names and ad dresses of employers who hire college graduates. Credential Referral Services. Credential files are main tained for students actively seeking employment. Sets of credentials are sent to potential employers upon request of an individual job seeker. Alumni Placement. Placement Services annually works with 4,000 or more alumni who are seeking job relocations or in many instances their first job after graduation or dis charge from military service. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Located in 110 Student Services, the Student Employment Office, a branch of Career Development and Placement Services, helps students find part-time and summer jobs. In addition, the office develops all policies and procedures for student employees, processes all student ~mployment appli cations, handles grievances, ·and maintains student employ ment records. All jobs are· posted on large bulletin boards inside the of fice. Examples of on-campus jobs include those in resi dence halls, academic departments, labs, and the library. Popular off-campus employment includes restaurant posi tions, clerical jobs, sales positions and other opportunities · for skilled and unskilled employees. New jobs are listed daily. Work-study positions are obtained through the Student Employment Office; however, students must qualify for work-study by applying through the Financial Aid Office before seeking such jobs. · Summer employment opportunities are listed for camps, parks and resorts nationwide. Positions range from house keeping and waiting tables to managing the waterfront. Many opportunities are on file. A referral program exists for students seeking career-re lated summer employment in business, industry and gov ernment nationwide. Applications are available in November. Interested students should apply as so0n as pos sible and no later than mid-January. Students should also review the weekly yellow Placement Bulletin. Companies and organizations interviewing poten tial summer employees on campus will be listed there. A Summer Employment Fair is held each February for stu dents interested in seasonal and career-related work oppor tunities. On-Campus Work Opportunities The following is a list of some of the major student employ ers on campus. All employees must be processed through the Student Employment Office prior to beginning work. Instruc~ional Media Center has positions open every term except summer. You must be willing to work at least one full term plus go through a 12-15 hour training program. Most of the jobs involve handling audio-visual equipment. For further information, contact the Distribution and Facil ity Services Office, IMC Room 26. Intramural Officiating Positions are available each term. There are training sessions during the first week of classes. Contact the Intramural Office, Room 205, IM West, for fur- . ther information. The Library has a variety of part-time positions, many with a variety of skills and detailed training, requiring con tinuous employment throughout the year. For further infor mation, contact the Library Director's Office, Room W-102. Kellogg. Center has , part-time student work available in . both the restaurant (State Room) and the .catering service. Contact the assistant manager's office for further details. Physical Plant Division has part-time student opportunities in engineering, skilled trades maintenance, computer programming, custodial work, and a variety of other areas. Contact any of the offices listed under Physical Plant in the Faculty and Staff Directory for further information. ) Residen~e Halls have a variety of student jobs available, inc~uding cafeteria work (cooking as well as cleaning), mamtenailce and desk receptionist. Contact the hall manager's office for job openings. MSU Uni~n has a variety of student employment opportu nities in the Cafeteria, Grill, Catering, Bowling, Billiards, Store(s), P:>st Office, and Maintenance Departments. For further inf~rmation contact the department heads or the Manager's Office. EMPLO'IMENT VERIFICATION FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES lmmigrat~n Reform and Control Act of 1986 Effective Jure 1, 1987, the Immigration Reform and Con trol Act of 1936 requires that all individuals who are hired must be verifod for identity and employment authorization or the emplo~r will be subject to both civil and criminal fines, penalties and injunctions. Therefore, all s:udent employees must complete an INS Form 1-9 and pre;ent document(s) for employment verifica tion. It is recommended~at you apply immediately for the ap propriate document~) you do not have and would like to use for employment verification. Documents must be pre sented· after acceptin1. employment either on or off campus. Those who do not pssess the proper document(s) must present a receipt on o before the first day of employment and must present the re:iuired document(s) within 21 calen dar days of the employ11.ent date. Questions may .be direct';(} to the Student Employment Of fice at 355-9520. Documents Required forR.eview and Verification . One document from list"/>: or one document from each of lists "B" and "C" must ht presented by the student for review. They must be ori;inals and upon examination reasonably appear on their fat to be genuine. A. Evidence ofldentity andWork Authorization j ' 1. U.S. Passport 2. Certificate of U.S. Cilzenship (INS Form N-560 orN-561) · 3. Certificate of Naturalfa.tion (INS Form N-550 or N-570) 4. Unexpired Foreign Passl)rt with: a. Unexpired I-551 Ptmanent Residence Aq- mission Stamp, or ' . b. Unexpired I-94 with~mployment Authoriza tion Stamp 5. Alien Registration Receipt~ard with photograph (INS Form I-151 or Residnt Alien INS Form I- 551) < 6. Temporary Resident Card (ITS Form I-688) 7. Employment Authorizationtard (INS Form I- 688A) 23 B. Evidence of Identity Only C. Evidence of Work Authorization 1. State driver's license or identification with photo graph 2. State driver's license or identification with per sonal identifying information such as: aame, birth date, sex, height, weight, color of eyes, and ad dress 3. School identification card with photograph 4. Voter's registration card 5. U.S. military card or draft record 6. Identification card issued by federal, sate, or local government agencies or entities 7. Military dependent's identification crud 8. Native American tribal documents 9. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Cll'd 10. Canadian driver's license 1. Original U.S. Social Security Number Card other than one which has printed on it's face "not valid for employmentt>urposes" ', 2. Unexpired re-entry permit (INS Form 1-327) 3. Unexpired Refugee Travel Ctocument (INS Form 1- 571) 4. Certification of Birth issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545) 5. Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Depart ment of State (Form DS-1350) 6. Original or certified copy of a birth certificate is sued by a state, county or municipal authority bearing a seal 7. An employment authorization document issued by the Imrriigration and Naturalization Service 8. Native American tribal document 9. United States Citizen Identification Card (INS Form I-197) 10. Identification card for use of resident citizen in the United States (INS Form I-179) DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988 The Drug-Free Workplace Act of1988 is a national ef fort which requires the Universit' to certify that it will provide a drug-free workplace' md develop a policy pursuant to the Act. The folloving interim policy is being revised to incorJ>orate clanges required by the Drug Free Schools Act Amerdments of 1989. These amendments require that the flegal use of alcohol be included. Interim Drug-Free Wursuant to applicabln of the appropriate labor contract or policy. Applies to: This policy applies to all University em ployees, including but not limited to: Faculty, Aca demic Staff, Support Staff and Student Employees. Interim Policyo comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 Subtitle D, Section 5152. Fmal policy statement pend ing Administttive Rules and clarification of the Drug Free Workforce Regualtions on Department of Defense Contracts. 2 As defined wier the Controlled Substances Act, 21. U.S.C. 812. 24 If you are receiving financial aid, you are among the major ity of students at MSU. In support of the University's com mitment to providing equal opportunity to all qualified students, the Office of Financial Aids distributes more than 76 million dollars in financial assistance to over 50 percent of the total student population. The sources of those aid dol lars and their distribution is shown in the table below. Note that many students receive funds from more than one source in their "aid packages." · SHORT-TERM LOANS If you need money temporarily (waiting for the next pay check, student loan in process, etc.), short-term loans are available in the Office of Financial Aids. Depending on stu dent demand, as well as good credit with the l:Jniversity, these loans are available in a relatively short time. LONG-TERM FINANCING If long-term financing is your concern, the Office of Finan cial Aids administers state, federal and institutional funds. Typically, financial aid applications for an academic year must be submitted early in the preceding spring term. If you miss the deadline, long-term student loans, Pell Grants and work opportunities may be your best alter natives. Contact the Office of Financial Aids for more in formation. DEADLINES: See the calendar on page 6 of this book for financial aid deadlines. ' GLOSSARY OF FINANCIAL AID TERMS Funds used in "packaging" a student's financial aid award come from a variety of sources. This glossary may help identify the correct program(s) you need to discuss with - your financial aid advisor or specialist. American College Testing (ACT) ... the agency which pro cesses your financial needs analysis form. Cycle I, II, 111 .. .indicates the business office cycles during each term. Approximately two weeks after each cycle you may receive either a bill or. check for certain transactions (drops, adds, new aid awards, etc). Cycle I corresponds to the first week of classes; Cycle II corresponds to midterms; and Cycle III corresponds to the last half of the term. DISTRIBUTION AND SOURCE OF FINANCIAL AID 1988-89 Program Grants Scholarships Loans Work-Study Number of Recipients Federal Amount State Amount M.S.U. Amount Donor Amount 32,290 12,480 30,600 3,630 11,398,840 4,485,420 1,659,630 137,420 4,492,930 5,768,970 473,890 8,622,340 1,417,110 10,066,620 882,530 2,761,710 24,089,870 30,460 Total 20,158,600 8,671,750 44,410,880 3,046,510 17,543,890 10,873,210 20,988,600 26,882,040 76,287,740 *Some figures have been combined and adjusted for reporting in this format. 25 Family Financial Statement (FFS) .. .is the fonn on which you and your family indicate financial infonnation. The analysis of this infonnation detennines your financial need and is called a "needs analysis.,, Financial Aid Transcript (FAT) .. .is the itemization of fi nancial aid you have received at another postsecondary school. If you ever attended a school other than MSU you must have that school complete a FAT before MSU can award you financial aid. This is true even if you did not re ceive aid at that other school. Grant.. .is aid usually based on need. It is an outright gift and does not have to be repaid: · ''Independent Student" ... Even .if you are not receiving support from home, you must meet certain criteria to be considered "independent" for aid purposes. You must be self-supporting, not dependent on others to meet your basic living expenses. Student Aid ~eport stating whether or not you qualify for a Pell Grant. Scholarship .. .is financial aid based on scholarly require ments and occasionally on financial need. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. Stafford Student Loan .. .is federally guaranteed and made from a lending institution such as a bank. The State of Michigan also makes loans if your bank will not. Student Aid Grant (SAG) .. .is a grant provided by Michi gan State University to in-state residents. You must fill out a general financial aid application to be considered. Student Aid Report (SAR) .. .is a fonn you receive from the U.S. Department of Education if you apply for a Pell Grant. 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You may only qualify for work-study by filling out a general financial aid application. Salaries earned through work-study jobs do not have to be repaid. ll~\!11111•! Loan ... an award of money which must be repaid. Every loan program has its own repayment requirements. Make sure you understand the requirements fully. M ichigan Competitive Scholarship .. .is awarded by the State of Michigan for tuition purposes. The scholarship is based upon your ACT scores, exams taken in high school and fi nancial need. Per k ins Loan (Connerly National Direct Student Loan/NDSL) .. .is a federal loan which may only be obtained through general financial aid application. The interest rate is five percent. Pell Grant...is a federal grant. When you apply for finan cial aid through the Family Financial Statement (FFS), you can indicate that you want to be considered for the Pell Grant. The U.S . Department of Education will send you a ASMSU / COGS LOAN PROGRAM This program provides a maximum loan of $60 for up to four weeks. It is available to registered undergraduate stu dents who have paid their ASMSU tax. The ASMSU Loan Office is in 307 Student Services, 353-0659. COGS LOAN PROGRAM This loan fund, administered by the Office of Financial Aids, allows graduate and medical students to receive inter est-free loans. BUDGETING Budgeting for the entire year is essential. Here are some sources of assistance in planning your budget. If you are receiving financial aid, the Financial Aids staff will assist you in planning and may provide you with a brief budgeting guide. A three-credit course in personaf finance is offered by Fam ily and Child Ecology (FCE 238). 26 PUBLIC CAFETERIA"$ Crossroads Cafeteria, International Center Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.in. - 7:00 p.m. A\ Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Closed Union Station Cafe Located on the lower level of the MSU Union. Monday - Friday 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. Kellogg Center Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Owen Graduate Center Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 11 :30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 11 :30 p.m. Residence Hall Cafeterias <;ampus residence halls (except Williams Hall)~pave cafete nas for hall residents and their invited visitors who have purchased guest meal tickets. \ · Off-campus studen~ also may purchase meal c~~acts for an entire tenn or, if lP1 occasional meal is desired, may pur chase books of discounted meal tickets. Check t a hall manager's office for further information. ' Residents may eat in any hall by showing their meal D, ex c.ept a meal transfer ticket is required in Shaw, Snyderhil hps, and Mason-Abbot for lunch Monday through Fri\ y. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Monday thr~ugh Saturday, and two meals (no evening meal) on Sun~y. Residents may contract for 13, 15, or 20 meals per werk. Meals covered by the contract run from the first day of r~­ istration through lunch on the last day of final examinatio s each term. No meals are served starting Wednesday dinn r through Sunday during the Thanksgiving recess and no eve-\ ning meal is served on Memorial Day. J If you have classes through "nonnal" lunch hours, Shaw cafeteria is open until 3:00 p.m. weekdays. SNACKSHOPS AND GRILLS Most residence halls have snack and· pizza shops. Hours vary from hall to hall. The Library's "Take Five" offers prepared sandwiches, snack items, and beverages for your study break. Located on the Fourth Floor, West Wing. MSU Union's One Union Square features four privately contracted restaurants offering burgers, pizza, subs, soups, salads and ice cream. All share a common dining room. FULL-SERVICE DINING Kellogg Center State Room Monday - Saturday Sunday Lafayette Square at Brody Hall 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday I 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday . 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MSU DAIRY STORE Locate<,I in South Anthony Hall (353-1663), the Dairy Store is run by the Food Science and Human Nutriti()n Depart ment. Locally made cheese sells for about $2.55 per pound. Ice cream, soft serve, and frozen yogurt are served. Hours: Monday- Wednesday Thursday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 27 Governance refers to the decision-making process of the University. The ultimate policy-making authority at MSU is the Board of Trustees, a group of eight individuals elected by s~te-wide ballot, whose powers are delegated through the Constitution of the State of Michigan. Faculty and stu dents, alopg with administrators, have been delegated spe cific roles to play in the governance process. This section describes the systems for student government, academic governance, and judicial matters. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Government has two functions: 1) development of policies arid programs which benefit students; 2) represen tation and leadership within the University. Undergraduates are governed by the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). Graduates are governed by the Coun cil of Graduate Students (COGS). Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) ASMSU has three \)ranches as shown in the diagram below. Activities and programs are funded through a student tax collected at registration each term. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MICHIGAN ST A TE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING BOARD FUN DING BOARD STUDENT BOARD Intercooperative Council, The Student Board has legislative responsibility. The Board is composed of eleven college representatives, one representative for no-preference students, and the presidents of: Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, National PanHellenic Council, Off Campus Council, Residence Halls Association, and Univer sity Apartments Residence Council. The Student Board Chairperson presides over the Student Board, while an Ex ecutive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of ASMSU. 28 students; The Student Board represents the welfare and rights of undergraduate and/or recommends University rules and policies; approves appointment of undergraduates to a variety of University committee~; provides a forum for discussion of issues; and occasionally assists in the funding of student organizations. initiates, reviews Executive Office under the direction of the Executive Director, implements the Student Board's policies and resolutions. It is comprised of five departments: Campus Affairs ... assists students who serve on University committees. It also acts as liaison between the Student Board and other campus groups. Community Affairs ... acts as a liaison with local units of government and community organizations. Minority and Progressive Student Affairs ... provides a liaison between minority/progressive students and ASMSU, developing recruitment and involvement programs. ' Legislative Affairs ... provides for student lobbying with the state legislature and, at times, the federal government; assists with voter education and registration. Personnel...monitors and evaluates ASMSU appointments and staff. Public Re'lations ... supports the activities of the within MSU and among colleges and universities in Michigan. IO Programj ;ng Board actively strives fadlitate all-Unive1sity programming to increase campus awareness and to 9rganize diverse activities and entertainment. The Boar~presents ten programming councils comprised of twenty Five activity repre tatives, appointed by the ASMSU Student Board, also a t on behalf of the undergraduate students at large. s sponsored by the ASMSU Programming Board Progr vertised through a variety of media and in the State are New. . departments. independent udio-Visual Council...is composed of two video oups: Black Notes Minority Video Productions and SU Telecasters. The groups produce ,programs including "MSU Profiles," "Ebony Beat," "On Line Lansing," "The Show" (a college setting soap opera) and offer workshops to train students in the use of video equipment. Students who become active can gain valuable experience in production and filming. Located in 444 MSU Union, 353-5255. The ASMSU Funding Board is responsible for the alloca tion of student tax dollars to registered student organiza tions, major governing groups, and organized living units. interest Coalition of Progressive Students ... consists of three special groups: Handicapper Council, Lesbian/Gay Council, and Women's Council. These organizations sponsor programming and maintain networks on and off campus to serve their student · constituents. Call 353-5255for more information. four concert Concert Council .. .is comprised of producing organizations: Pop Entertainment (355-7733), Ebony Productioris (355-9267), Mariah Productions (353-4604), and Showcase Jazz (355-7675). These groups sponsor concerts by national and local artists. - Located on third and fourth floors, MSU Union. Film Council...Classic Films presents a wide selection of American and European films, shown Friday and , Saturday, starting at 7:00 p.m. when classes are in session. Located in 443 MSU Union. Film information and office, 353-5255. Council for Performing Arts ... presents music, dance, and 'experimental theatrical performances produced by students. Located in Room 326 MSU Union, 353-5255. Public Service ·Council...consists of four racial/ethnic groups: Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO), Black Student Alliance (BSA), Coalition pf Hispanic Students for Progressive Action (CHISPA), and North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO). These groups have been established to serve the needs and interests of all groups and individuals within their constituencies. Call 353-5255 for information. Speakers Council...The Great Issues Lecture Series presents a wide spectrum of speakers on topics of current concern in our society. Located in 443 MSU Union, 353-5255. . the MSU Homecoming Special Projects .. .includes Committee (326 MSU Union) and the Cross Cultural Committee (441 MSU Union). Call 353-5255 for information. the MSU Union for Student Union Programming Council...plans programs within the entire University community. Included are the annual College Bowl competition and informational and entertaining noontime events in the Union main lounge most Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the term. Located in Room 320 MSU Union, 355-3355. Travel Council...provides information to students on low-cost transportation during holiday periods; sponsors special trips. Information may be obtained at 353-5255, 441 MSUUnion. The board is composed of nine undergraduates with experi ence in programming and print media. Members are se lected through open application. Four of the members are approved by the Student Board. Groups may apply for a wide variety of projects including entertainment, educa tional programs, newspapers, pamphlets and other special projects. Funding decisions are made a term in advance. Applications should be submitted the first ten class days of the term prior to the term the project is to take place. Con tact the Funding Board Office, 332 Student Services, 355- 7574. Comptrollers Office provides financial services for the ihree boards of ASMSU. ASMSU has an annual budget of approximately $500,000. Concert revenues are additional. A nine-member staff is located in 307 Student Services, 353-0659. ASMSU Services for individuals and groups include the following: Loan Program ... provides up to $60 for a maximum of four weeks and is available to registered undergraduate students who have paid their ASMSU tax. Located in 307 Student Services, 353-0659. Insurance ... coverage is made Personal Property available through ASMSU for all registered students. Information in 334 Student Services·, 355-8266. is available Insurance .. .for all Health is sponsored by ASMSU and COGS. Information ~s available in the MSU Health Center, 353-4556. registered students Mimeographing and Copy Services ... are available to registered students and registered student organizations. A minimum fee is charged. Call 353-0659, 307 Student Services. Market Media .. .is designed to assist all ASMSU departments and student organizations with . their Advertising and public relations needs. Located in 323 Student Services, 355-4610. Freshman Class Council...serves as the voice of the freshman class to student government and the University as a whole. The Council provides support for orientation programs, especially the New Student Convocation. Senior Class Council ... provides such services and programs as the career conference, senior reception, outstanding seniors selection, and the class gift. Located in 320 Student Services, 355-3327. Legal Services ... are available free for undergraduate students (see Legal Services section). Located in 329 Student Services, 353-3716. 29 ·council of Graduate Students (COGS) COOS is the all-University graduate and graduate-profes sional student governing body. It is composed of one repre sentative and an alternate from each degree granting unit, seven officers, and the graduate student representatives on University committees. COOS' goals are to: promote the academic, economic and social aims for all graduate stu dents; establish effective communication among these stu dents and the University; and create channels of effective communication with other student organizations. Located at 313-316 Stu dent Services, 353-9189. the academic/administrative units of Services for graduate students include: COGS Copy Service ... provides self-service copying at 4¢ per page. Service includes two-sided copying, enlargement/reduction, automatic document feeder and collator. COGS Loan Programs ... Loans of $250 for 60 days are administered through the Office of Financial Aids, 259 Student Services. Loans of $60 for 3 weeks are administered through the ASMSU Business Office, 307 Student Services. COGS Thesis & Dissertation Program ... provides for professional, final copy of your thesis or dissertation at 5 cents per page. This service usually takes 2 to 3 days. Legal Aid ... COOS provides for legal aid ASMSU Legal Services in 328 Student Services. through Student Health lnsurance ... COOS endorses a student health insurance plan. Policies are available in· room 316 Student Services. COGS Funding Requests ... Graduate groups and organizations are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications and guidelines are available in 3-16 Student Services. Annual COGS Party ... Held every fall in the MSU Union for all graduate students. Major Governing Groups Major governing groups are all-University in scope but rep resent the concerns of specific groups of students. Inferfraternity Council (IFC) governs and coordinates ac tivities among IFC fraternities_ at MSU. The IFC officers and assembly representatives serve and assist member chapters and promote the growth and development of the Greek system at MSU. Fraternities rush every term. If you are interested, contact the IFC office, 326 Student Services, 355-8250. Intercooperative Council (ICC) governs the cooperative living units. Co-ops are student owned and managed houses 30 that contribute social benefits and economic savings to the members. Located in 317 Student Services, 355-8313. National PanHellenic Council, MSU Chapter (NPHC), governs four national Black fraternities and four national Black sororities. The Council's purposes are to: assist the University in attaining its educational and cultural objec tives, maintain high quality interfraternal relationships, and serve as a forum for the mutual interests of member organi zations. The council and its member organizations serve the University, student body, and the Lansing community. Lo cated in 319 Student Services, 355-8303. Owen Graduate Association serves residents of Owen .Hall through its legislative, social, educational, and cultural programs. Contact the Hall Director's Office, 355-4210. Panhellenic Council (PANHEL), the major governing group for sororities, serves individuals, chapters, and the total Greek system. The executive board and council of del egates promote growth of sorority women through scholar ship development, programming, social service projects, leadership experience, and interpersonal and group interac tion. PANHEL holds formal rush only in the fall. Individual chapters conduct rush during the rest of the year. Located in 325 Student Services, 355-2965. Residence Halls Association (RHA) represents residents of undergraduate residence halls. Its purpose is to: promote communication and cooperation among halls, provide rep resentation for hall residents to the University community, ~~ommend and maintain hall policies and regulations, and promote services and activities on campus. RHA -also spon sors a weekly movie program. The RHA assembly is com posed of representatives elected by students in each hall. Meetings are held in a different residence hall every Wednesday night and are open to all residents. Located in G-29 Holden Hall, 355-8285. Office hours are announced each term. University Apartment Residents Council (UARC) serves undergraduate and graduate residents of Cherry Lane, Uni versity Village, and Spartan Village. It has an executive board composed of a president, vice-president and secre tary-treasurer. "Town meetings" are held monthly in the Spartan Village Community Center for elected village rep resentatives. UARC sponsors many activities, has a page in the Community Newsletter sent to all residents, and serves as an advocate for residents with community agencies. The council aims to make University apartments a better place to live. For information call the University Apartments Res idence Life Office, 353-9499. Off-Campus Council (OCC) represents the interests of un dergraduate students that do not live in residence halls, fra ternities, sororities, or co-ops. Located in 324 Student Services, 355-8266. ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE The academic governance system consists of committees and councils at the department, college and all-University levels. Each has responsibility to consider matters of educa tional policy relating to its specific area. Academic Council The Academic Council, composed of faculty and students, is the highest body to consider issues concerning academic programs and procedures of the University. It also approves general student regulations and general statements on stu dent rights and responsibilities. The student and faculty members also meet separately as the Elected Student Coun cil and the Faculty Council. All operations are guided by the Bylaws for Academic Governance. Elected Student Council (ESC) Student Council is comprised of various college representa tives, six students-at-large, six representatives from the Council of Graduate Students, and two student representa tives from the Steering Committee. Student Council acts as a liaison between the students of MSU and its faculty, ad ministration and Board of Trustees. As a deliberative body with shared responsibility, Student Council is often dele gated authority, but it generally functions in a consultative and advisory capacity. Committees Academic douncil Standing Committees have student members appointed by the Elected Student Council. (See Article 4, Bylaws for Academic Governance.) Committee on Academic Environment...considers policies and procedures in areas such as the business office, public safety, buildings and lands that appear to have an effect on academic achievement. Three positions are open to students. Committee on Academic Governance ... nominates faculty and students to serve on Academic Council for Academic committees; Governance, as well as college and department bylaws. Seven positions are open to students. the Bylaws reviews Committee on Academic Policy ... consults with the Provost's Office about changes in academic programs and procedures. Six positions are open to students. Committee on Curriculum ... reviews and approves or rejects changes in undergraduate courses, curricula, and degree requirements proposed by academic units. Seven positions are open to students. Committee on Faculty Tenure ... advises the Provost on procedures to be used in granting tenure or dismissing a faculty member. Three positions are open to students. Committee on Student Affairs ... advises the Division of Student Affairs and Services on policies as they affect achievement; initiates and reviews amendments to the Academic Freedom Report and General Student Regulations. Seven positions are open to students. Students also serve on the following committees. Current memberships are listed on the last pages of the Faculty-Staff Directory. Contact the Secretary for Academic Governance, 308 Olds Hall, 355-2337. Advisory/Consultative Committees University Committee on Honors Programs University Committee on International Studies and Programs University Committee for the Library University Military Education Advisory Committee Board Established Committees All-University Traffic Committee Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board Minority Advisory Council Women's Advisory Committee to the Provost Women's Advisory Committee to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Women's Advisory Committee to the Vice President for Finance and Operations JUDICIAL SYSTEM The judicial system provides for fairness in student disci- plinary matters and for settling disputes within the Univer sity community. For more information see "The Judicial System'' in Part II of this book, or contact the Judicial Af fairs Office, 101 Student Services, 353-5509. '. Campus judiciaries include: Residence Hall Area Judiciaries Interfratemity Council Judiciary Panhellenic Council Judiciary National PanHellenic Council Judiciary All-University Student Judiciary Student-Faculty· Judiciary University Student Appeals Board College and department hearing bodies University Academic Integrity Review Board University Graduate Judiciary University Graduate-Professional Judiciary Student Traffic Appeals Court Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board 31 Although college students are generally healthy; they are not immune to physical or psychological problems. This section is designed to acquaint you with many · of the health and counseling services available on campus. Medical probl~ms requiring hospitalization or the facilities and personnel of a hospital emergency department are re ferred as appropriate. OLIN HEAL TH CENTER The Student Health Center provides medical, dental, and optical care for students who are enrolled for 7 or more credits and for graduate assistants who are enrolled for fewer than 7 credits. Other students and spouses may pur chase a Health Service ,card entitling them to services. The Health Center program combines preventive medicine, treatment for illness or injury and health education, all on an ou,tpatient basis. An unlimited number of office visits with a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, di etitian, or health educator is covered by the student health fees that are included in tuition. Other services are on a fee for-service basis. Students should arrange supplemental · medical insurance for those medical services not covered by the health fee. Olin Health Center Services include: . , Appointment Clinic and Walk-In Clinic Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. These clinics provide management of both short-term and long-term medical problems within the scope of general medical care. Specialty clinics include gynecology, den tistry, optometry, immunization, dermatology, sports medi cine, and orthopedics, with support services of laboratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology. Limited psychi atric care is also available. Patients are encouraged to make an appointment to avoid wairing time (353-4660); however, the Walk-In Clinic is available to those not having an appointment. Urgent Care Clinic Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon An Urgent Care Clinic is available for minor trauma and illnesses which do not require the full facilities of a hospital emergency room, but which do require immediate care that cannot wait for either the ap!J9intment or walk-in services. 32 Health Education Services Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Health Education Services offer individuaVgroup counsel ing and programs that address health issues of concern to students. Nutritionists provide individual and group coun seling for general and illness-related nutritional concerns, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and weight management. The Lifestyle Inventory and Fitness Evaluation and Pre scription (L.l.F.E.: Rx) Program provides exercise testing and prescription services for stu~ents. Through the Health Education Resource Center students ~an help themselves to health-related information. The MSU Health Advocate Pro gram offers students meaningful volunteer opportunities working in the health education/health promotion field. For more information regarding Health Education Services, please call 353-0718 or stop by the offices on third floor, Olin Health Center. Public Health Service Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Olin Health Center Public Health Service provides students, faculty, and staff with awareness about AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases through individual counseling, group presentations, videotapes, and printed materials. The pro fessionally trained staff provides AIDS counseling and test ing either anonymously or confidentially based on individual preference. Appointments: 353-5546. Informa tion: 353-4344. Phone Information Line: 353-5558 This telephone service provides answers to general or spe cific health~related questio~s. The phone is answered by a nurse from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and I to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 353-5558. MSU CLINICAL CENTER The MSU Clinical Center provides complete outpatient health care services to the general public, MSU faculty, staff and students in a university medical school setting. Services are available to MSU students on a fee-for-service basis, unlike Olin Health Center, which provides health care services as part of the student enrollment fee. The facility is located at 138 Service Road, just west of Hagadorn Road. Support services including laboratory, radiology (x-ray and MRI), and a pharmacy are available within the building. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. The pharmacy is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Family Practice Clinic has extended hours Monday through Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m., by appointment only. The Children's Comer, a special child care area where healthy children are supervised while other family members are receiving health care, is offered free of charge. Staffed jointly by faculty physicians from the Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine, the Center represents the first university health care facility in the United States to offer primary and specialty services by both allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.0.) physicians. throat, ear, nose, Some of the Clinical Center specialties include: audiology, endocrinology, cardiology, and gastroenterology, hypertension, hematology/oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, maxillofacial surgery, nephrology, neurology, gynecology, obstetrics neuro-ophthalmology, orthopaedics and spinal surgery, pain clinic, rehabilitation medicine and sports medicine. and Payment is due at the time of service. The Clinical Center participates with many insurance coverages, including Medicare, Medicaid, PHP, Health Central, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The Clinical Center is accessible by bus and has convenient parking. For more information about the MSU Clinical Center, call 353-3000. MEDICAL ACCESS CENTRE An Urgent Care Facility Located Within the Clinical Center The Medical Access Centre provides prompt, accessible, and moderately priced health care services for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. The Centre is open to the public on a walk-in basis, or by appointment. The Centre is not intended to replace a patient's regular health care pro viders, but can be used when they are unavailable. If the pa tient is new to the community, the Centre can offer access to a primary care provider in the Clinical Center. Reasons for visiting the Medical Access Centre may in clude: abdominal pain, bronchitis, bums, colds, cuts and lacerations, fever, flu, foreign bodies in the eye, intestinal upsets, job-related injuries, nosebleeds, rashes, sore throats, sprains, and urinary tract infections. Medical Access Centre physicians are Board Certified Fam ily Physicians, and are members of the Department of Fam ily Practice, College of Human Medicine. Centre hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 12 noon to 8 p.m. week ends. Hours vary on holidays. Call 353-9790. MSU IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Located Within the Clinical Center The Immunization Clinic offers free immunizations and TB skin tests to adults and children. The clinic is run by stu dents from the MSU Colleges of Human Medicine and Os teopathic Medicine. A physician is present at each clinic. The clinic is on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11 :45 a.m. For information, call 353-7806. OTHER ON-CAMPUS SERVICES Health and Alcohol Education Program: The staff pro vide information to students in the areas of chemical use and misuse. Information is also available concerning the in terrelation of the above topics and one's decision making about quality of life. Staff advise and support several stu dent organizations concerned about alcohol and other drugs. Individual assistance and referral is available by calling 353-5509 or by visiting 101 Student Services. MSU Counseling Center: The Counseling Center provides developmental and psychological counseling to students, including assistance in decision-making on immediate is sues and long-range plans. Special group counseling ser vices are available and will be discussed during the initial meeting with the counselor. Counseling Center offices are open weekdays, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., in: 207 Student Services, 355-8270 335 Olin Health Center, 355-2310 Each office provides for the full range of counseling ser vices. The Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA) is available to minority students who wish to work with minority counselors and is located in the Student Services office. Psychological Clinic: This clinic provides psychological services to the public and serves as a training center for cli nicians. Anyone connected with the University (including employees and their families) is eligible for these services, except MSU students enrolled for more than seven credits. However, spouses and children of these students are eligi ble. The clinic is located in Room 4 Olds Hall, 355-9564. It is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; except, closed from noon to 1 p.m. on weekdays. Clients are not seen during August. Call for special hours after close of the first half of summer term. Speech and Hearing Clinic: This clinic provides diagnos tic, therapeutic, and consultative services for speech, lan guage, or hearing disorders. The Clinic is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 353-8780. TDD (Telecommunications De vice for the Deaf) is available. The Clinic is located in the Audiology and Speech Sciences Building, Wilson Road. 33 ON CAMPUS Residence hall accommodations are provided for graduate and undergraduate students. Choices of living arrangements are offered, by house, throughout the residence hall system. Options include: nonsmoking environments, alcohol-free options, quiet houses, co-ed houses, Honors College houses, an international hall, and academic residential programs. Upper-class students also have options for apartments in Akers and Van Hoosen, or for a room without board in Williams. Three University apartment villages are available to mar ried students, single parent families, and some single under graduate students. Recreational and adult enrichment programs are offered for students and families. The University attempts to meet housing option requests whenever possible. For complete information refer to: The Hallway; Academic Programs; or the Residence Halls As signment Office, 355-7460 and the University Apartments Office, 355-9550, both at 1205 S. Harrison, East Lansing. The Hallway, a guide to residence hall living, is published by University Housing and is distributed to all residence hall rooms. It contains complete information about matters of specific interest to hall residents. OFF CAMPUS Greek Living Units. Fraternities and sororities are associ ated with MSU through the Interfraternity Council, the Na tional PanHellenic Council, and the Panhellenic Council (see Student Government). The Interfraternity Council fra ternities and the Panhellenic Council sororities offer the small-group Greek living units. They reflect the diversity which characterizes the various social, athletic, and scholas tic activities in which Greeks are involved, as groups and as individuals. Contact the IFC Office at 355-8250; or the Panhellenic Office at 353-2965. Cooperative Living Units. Co-ops are student owned and managed houses, with 12 to 55 members each, that contrib ute to the living.experiences, social benefits, and economic savings of the members. Each house is run democratically. The addresses and telephone numbers of the co-ops are lo cated in the front section of the Student Directory. Foi in formation contact the Inter-Cooperative Council: 317 Student Services, 355-8313, 10- 5 Monday - Friday. 34 Religious Living Units. Several living units in the area are religion- sponsored or oriented. Religious housing units are listed in the front section of the Student Directory. Addi tional information may be obtained in the Student Life Cen ter, 101 Student Services, 355-8303. Apartments, Houses, and Rooms. A computerized listing service of available rental units is provided in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services Building. Rental units are listed by type and include information such as distance from campus, cost, lease required, and pets allowed. List ings are updated two times a week. They may be used in the office or purchased for a small fee. The three main types of rentals are: (1) Entire Accommodations to Rent - ments that are unoccupied; houses and apart (2) Accommodations to Share - mates; and, people looking for room (3) Rooms - shared or private rooms available in either private homes, cooperatives, fraternities and sororities, or boarding houses. To facilitate your housing search, the office provides a tele phone for local calls and information on leasing, transporta tion, legal services and other housing-related matters. The office is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (ex cept holidays). For assistance call 355-8303. Tenant Resources The Housing Resource Center. HRC is a comprehensive housing counseling agency dedicated to decent, safe and sanitary shelter for all Lansing citizens. Students may use either the Lansing or East Lansing office. The East Lansing office specializes in landlord-tenant counseling and deals with matters such as leasing, security, deposits, mainte nance, eviction, and discrimination. After exploring a situa tion, alternatives are suggested. For assistance contact the HRC at 300 Bailey Street, East Lansing, 337-9795. Open 9 a.m. 16 5 p.m. weekdays. The HRC office in Lansing provides counseling on housing concerns, along with these additional services: 1) An Emer gency Shelter Hotline provides referral to obtain emergency housing; 2) Emergency Shelter Grants are available to cover one month's back rent to avoid eviction; 3) Availabil- ity listings provide infonnation on available rental housing; and 4) the Security Deposit Guarantee Program helps a cli ent make a security deposit through monthly installment payments to a new landlord. The Lansing office is located at 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 302, 487-6051. TEMPORARY HOUSING MSU residence halls provide between-tenn/holiday housing at a designated hall for a nominal fee. Some motels in the area offer weekly rates. Consult the Yellow Pages. '· ASMSU Legal Services may provide assistance with ten ant-landlord disputes. Located in 329 Student Services, 353-3716. Municipal Offices For Help With Housing Problems East Lansing Dept of Planning, Housing and Community Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbott, 337-1731 East Lansing Dept. of Bldg. and Zoning, City Hall, 410 Abbott, East Lansing, 337-1731 Meridian Township, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, 349-1200 Lansing Building Department, 119 N. Washington Square, 483-4355 Lansing Housing Commission, 310 Seymour, Lansing, 487-6550 DO YOU KNOW? The Oldest Building on Campus is Cowles House, the President's home. Built in 1857 as a faculty resi dence, it was named for the mother of Frederick C. Jenison, whose bequest financed enlargement of the residence to its present size. Her father was a student here in 1857. MSU's Oldest Instructional Building is Linton Hall, built in 1881 to house the library, museum, zoology laboratory, and President's office. Administrative of fices gradually expanded to fill the main building and a 1947 addition until the new administration building was opened in 1968. The Oldest and Newest Residence Halls are Mayo and Holden. Mayo Hall was constructed in 1921 and housed only women until 1970. Holden Hall opened in 1967 with men on the east side and women on the west. A National Historic Building is located on East Cirle Drive. Eustace Hall, present home of MSU's Honors College, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The small building with the turret was con structed in 1888 as the Horticulture Laboratory. Beaumont Memorial Tower stands on the site of old College Hall (1857-1919), the first building in America erected for the teaching of scientific agriculture. The carillon is comprised of 4 7 bronze bells. The tower was a gift of John W. Beaumont, class of 1882, and was constructed in 1928. -1985 MSU Facts Book MSUHAS: The Largest Campus newspaper in the U.S. Laboratory for hotel, restaurant, and institutional man agement students (Kellogg Center). Residence hall system in the U.S. Free-standing ceramic statue in the world. SPARTY is ten and a half feet tall and has guarded the campus since 1945. He was sculptured by Leonard Jungwirth. The Oldest Continuously operated botanical garden used as a teaching facility. Started in 1873, the Beal Garden cov ers six acres and has more than 5,000 plant species. And The Most Beautiful In addition to providing four seasons of Campus. beauty for the campus community, the campus plant ings serve the needs of teaching and research in the fields of landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry, and botany. Woody plants include more than 7,800 species and varieties, and more than 16,000 individu als. All are cared for by the Division of Campus Park and Planning. Source: 1985 MSU Facts Book 35 TELEPHONE SOURCES NEWSPAPERS The University Operator provides directory assistance. ("The number is ... ") To contact the University operator from a campus phone, dial "O"; from an off-campus phone, dial 355-1855. Call the Library Information-Reference Desk, 353-8700, during regular library hours with questions concerning ser vices and events at MSU and in the community. Please DO NOT call the Library Information-Reference Desk for di rectory assistance. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is available around the clock if you have a question about some police or other safety matter. Call 355-2221. Please DO NOT use the emergency number (9-1-1) or the "Green Light Telephone" for non-emergency questions. The State News serves MSU with campus, local, state, and national news. The paper is available daily on a free, pick up basis at each residence hall and most classroom build ings. (A fee for the paper is paid at registration, but refunds may be obtained during the first two weeks of each term.) The main number for The State News is 355-8252. Offices are on the third floor, Student Services Building. "Happenings," a daily column in The State News, lists meeting times and places for student organizations, as well as other campus activities. "The Grapevine," a column appearing in The State News on Mondays, provides information on a broad range of campus events, activities, and opportunities for student in volvement. Spartan Connection is an automatic telephone information service for students. It provides over 130 prerecorded mes sages on a variety of topics. For more information see in side the front cover. RADIO AND TV STATIONS MSU Student Radio WDBM 88.9 FM operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. On the air since January 1989, the station can be heard at distances of 50 miles or more. WLFT 640 AM may be heard on campus and over cable FM (103.7) in East Lansing and Meridian Township. WLFT's schedule is based on the academic year. The goals of Student Radio are diversity in programming, professionalism in presentation, and education. The stations offer music, news, sports, and educational programs, all aimed to serve student interests. They are supported by a $1.50 fee collected from all students each term at registra tion. Interested students may apply to work as volunteers at the stations. Offices and studios are located in 310 Audito rium, 353-4414. Universi~y Radio and TV Uni~rsity station WKAR is affiliated with the Public Broadcasting System. Service is provided through: HEAL TH INFO BY PHONE Phone Information Nurse Line, 353-5558: Answered by a nurse at Olin Health Center, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Spartan Connection, 355-9991: Automatic prerecorded messages; 24 hours. Requires touch-tone phone. List or'top ics and code numbers is available in 162 Student Services and in the Student Directory. WKAR-AM (870 khz) WKAR-FM (90.5 mhz) WKAR-TV (Ch. 23) 36 In addition to carrying PBS programs, the stations broadcast local interest programs, including many MSU sports and cultural events. Separate monthly program guides are sent to those who contribute to the operational costs of the two stations. Special student rates apply. For information call 355-6540 (radio) or 355-2300 (television). MSU Information Channels MSU classes and information are transmitted over the cam pus closed circuit TV system and over two cable TV chan nels throughout the Greater Lansing area. Information and announcements regarding campus events are broadcast be tween classes and after classes are completed for the day. Consult your cable guide for the appropriate channels in your area. BULLETIN BOARDS Nearly all campus buildings have bulletin boards for post ing activities and events. There are also a few outdoor ki osks which serve the same purpose. Please, only put notices on the bulletin boards and not on walls, doors or trees. (Posting in unauthorized places is a violation of student reg ulations and University Ordinances. Improperly placed no tices will be removed.) PUBLICATIONS Throughout this resource guide references are made to other sourc(( materials. A list of such materials is included below along with some general information on their contents and where they can be obtained. Basic References first part Academic Programs and Descriptions of Courses is a two volume publication (sometimes called the "University Cata includes academic programs, log"). The graduation requirements and academic policies and proce dures. The second part gives a brief description of each course offered by MSU. The two books are available for reference in most University offices. Copies may also be purchased from the MSU Bookstore and the MSU Union Desk, for $1.50 per volume. Schedule of Courses is published each term by the Office of the Registrar. This book contains class times and loca tions, information on tuition, registration procedures, and final examination schedules. The schedule for a particular term is distributed around the middle of the preceding term. You may also obtain a copy from the Registrar's Office, 150 Administration Building. Spartan Life is what you are reading. This book is pub lished by the Division of Student Affairs and Services as a resource guide for students. The book is distributed to all on-campus living units, all off-campus organized living units and all University offices. Copies are available in 162 Student Services, 353-6650. Student Directory lists the local and home addresses and the local telephone numbers of students. It is available in all residence halls and in all University offices. Copies may also be purchased at the MSU Bookstore and the MSU Union Desk. Faculty & Staff Directory. Part I lists office and home ad dresses and telephone numbers for all MSU employees. Part II lists faculty and staff by department and office. Part III shows the organfaation of the University. The distribution is the same as the Student Directory, including availability at the MSU Bookstore and Union. Graduate Catalog contains the programs and requirements for graduate study at MSU. Copies are available at no cost to graduate students in 246 Administration Building. Cost in the bookstore is $2.50. MSU Facts in Brief is published by the Division of Univer sity Relations. It contains statistical information and brief sketches about University facilities and programs. Avail able from the News Bureau, 118 Linton Hall. Bylaws for Academic Governance contains the operating rules and procedures for the Academic Governance System (see Governance). The publication is available through the Secretary for Academic Governance, 308 Olds Hall. MSU Ordinances includes all of the ordinances (laws) passed by the Board of Trustees for MSU. Reference copies are available in the main library. Contact the Office of the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, 450 Administration Building, for information on how to obtain a copy. Specialized References The Referral Directory, containing MSU referral resources for career and educational information, is compiled annu ally from recommendations made by department chairper sons and assistant deans. It lists faculty members and others who have agreed to talk with students concerning their edu cational programs and/or their future career plans. It is pub lished by the Counseling Center and distributed to academic advisers. Student Organizations Directory contains a listing of all registered student organizations and contact persons, as well as information on organized living units and student government. The directory is usually available at the begin ning of winter term in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. Student Organization Handbook is a resource book for leaders of student organizations which contains information on how to register a student organization and schedule ac tivities on the campus. It also contains information about fa cilities and services student organizations can utilize, University policies and procedures that apply to student or ganizations, the role of the organization advisor, and how to be an effective organization leader. 37 The Hallway is a publication of University Housing. It is a reference guide for students living in the halls and also con tains many of the terms and conditions of the hall contract. The Hallway is distributed to each room in the residence hall system. Religious Advisors Association-Programs and Re sources is an annual booklet of religious programs and re sources made students by member organizations of the Religious Advisors Association. The booklet is available through the residence halls, the Coun seling Center, and the Student Life Center, 101 Student Ser vices. available to Service-Learning Center Program Description Booklet ex plains the types of community service-learning placements available to students who are interested in volunteer work or in gaining related work experience and skills. Included are over 30 general descriptions of programs in: areas such as the arts, business, communications, corrections, educa tion, government, health, science, and special education. The booklet and individual program description sheets are available free to student groups, faculty, and staff by con tacting the Service-Learning Center, 26 Student Services, 353-4400. Intramural Calendar and Handbook is published by Intra mural Sports and Recreative Services. It provides informa tion about recreational sports activities on campus and is available at all IM buildings. Placement Manual is published by Career Development and Placement Services (see Employment). The manual is a must for any student beginning a job search or considering career alternatives. Copies are available in the Career Infor mation Center, Room 6 Student Services. (See next listing also.) Career Development and Placement Services Bulletin is published weekly during the academic year. It announces opportunities to interview with employers visiting the cam pus. Copies are sent to every University housing unit, fra ternity, sorority, and co-op. Copies are also available at 113 Student Services each Thursday after 1:00 p.m. BOOKSTORE MSU Bookstore. The MSU Bookstore is located in the lower level of the Center for International Programs (better known as the International Center). The bookstore provides books and course material for all courses. In addition, there are non-text materials, MSU Souvenirs, and emblematic clothing of atl kinds. The bookstore is open Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Fri day, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m:to 6;p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Hours on football S~turdays may vary and will be posted in front of the building. For in formation call 355-3450. 38 COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES The Lansing telephone directory contains a variety of com munity and reference information. In the Info-Pages at the front of the book there is community information including maps, parks, city bus routes, zip codes, and seating dia grams for Spartan Stadium and other area sports arenas. The yellow pages are a valuable source of information on businesses, agencies, and services available. Off-Campus Libraries Lansing, Main, 401 S. Capitol Branch, 5132 S. Cedar East Lansing, 950 Abbott Lansing Community College Ingham County, 145 W. Ash, Mason · Okemos, 4660 Ardmore, Okemos Haslett, 5670 School, Haslett Library of Michigan, 717 W. Allegan Weather Weather reports and information 321-7576 374-4600 887-3108 351-2420 483-1888 676-9088 349-0250 339-2324 373-5400 Where Do MSU Students Come From? According to 1989 enrollment figures, 86% are from Michigan 9% are from other states 5% are from other countries Other states most represented are: Illinois New York Ohio Pennsylvania California New Jersey States least represented are: S. Dakota Nevada Mississippi Wyoming N. Dakota Foreign countries most represented are: Taiwan S. Korea China Japan India Canada Malaysia Indonesia Hong Kong 1000 546 426 209 185 159 5 5 4 4 2 361 281 235 148 140 76 71 65 56 MSU Students Are: 48.9% male; 51.1 % female; 82% undergraduate; 16% graduate; 3% professional; 11 % minorities; 16% part time. (Based on Fall 1989 data.) Here are several agencies designed to help you with legal problems. There is also a list of municipal agencies in the Housing section if you have problems in that area. ASMSU STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES ASMSU Legal Services provide for student participation in a prepaid legal services plan. This entitles currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students to receive legal coun sel from staff attorneys on most legal concerns. Students may be able to receive representation in court or be coun seled in landlord-tenant problems, criminal misdemeanors, traffic offenses, debtor-creditor problems and other civil concerns. The office also provides assistance to students involved in any University or departmental judiciary action. Typical cases include appealing administrative decisions, academic dishonesty, residence hall problems and other intra-univer sity concerns. The legal staff is also available to present educational pro grams about the office, other law-related matters or intra university concerns. The office is located in 329 Student Services. For informa tion or to make an appointment, call 353-3716 on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. OTHER SERVICES American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ... concerns itself with citizens who believe that civil rights as a citizen have been violated. The Lansing ACLU chapter may be con tacted at P.O. Box 15034,Lansing48901,484-3176. Consumer Protection Division ... of the Michigan Attorney General's Office, handles complaints concerning goods or services. They are empowered to act immediately if the situation warrants it. The office is located at 525 W. Ottawa, Room 670, P.O. Box 30213 Lansing, 48909, 373-1140. Lawyer Referral Service is provided by the Ingham County Bar Association. Offices are located in the Lansing City Hall, 482-8816. Legal Aid of Central Michigan ... provides legal assistance for those financially unable to obtain help. Located at 300 N. Washington, Lansing, 485-5411. The bureau can handle civil cases directly, but must refer criminal matters. Small Claims Courts ... handle civil matters of less than $1500. In East Lansing, the court is located at 301 MAC. Call 351-7000. In Lansing, contact the District Court Of fice, 483-4426. There is a small filing fee. Wage Hour Division ... of the Department of Labor enforces the Minimum Wage Law and the Payment of Wages Act. Located at 7150 Harris Dr., Lansing, 322-1825. 39 SECURITY WHERE YOU LIVE Whether you live in a residence hall, an off-campus apart ment, or a house, you should be cautious about protecting your property and yourself within your living space. The Department of Public Safety, in a pamphlet titled "Resi dence Hall Security," indicates that most offenses against students in the residence halls involve theft, and most are "crimes of opportunity." Wherever you live, denial of op portunity for crime is a key factor in your personal security. The Department of Public Safety recommends the follow ing: 1. Always lock your door, even if you leave for "just a minute." This is the single best deterrent. It only takes 8-10 seconds to steal something from an unlocked room. 2. Never leave wallets, purses, checkbooks, and other small items of value lying visible in the room. Keep them out of sight. Conceal these items in places other than in your desk or dresser. 3. Do not leave notes on your door announcing you are not at home. 4. Do not open your door unless you know who is on the other side. 5. Do not take in overnight guests that you do not know. 6. Do not carry a key chain with your name, address, or car license number on it. 7. Work out an agreement with those who live around you to watch for suspicious activity or persons. Report anything suspicious to the police. MSU DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) The department performs a variety of tasks for the benefit of individual citizens, organizations, and institutional agencies that comprise the University community. The department is divided into four divisions. 1. Police Services ... performs the duties of a similarly sized municipal department, plus a wide variety of non-police oriented services. The telephone number for non-emergencies is 355-2221. For emergencies only, call 9-1-1. 2. Environmental Health & Safety .. .includes specialists trained in the areas of environmental health and safety, occupational health and safety, fire safety and inte grated pest management. This division's primary re sponsibility is to monitor educational, working and living environments of students, faculty, staff and visi tors while on campus. Division efforts are directed to ward controlling and eliminating safety, health, fire and other hazards and to preserving and improving en vironmental factors which contribute to improved health and safety protection. For information, call 353-5360. 3. Administrative Services .. .is primarily responsible for coordinating the production, maintenance and correla tion of all criminal, administrative, business, and envi ronmental health and safety records of the department. In addition, this section is responsible for computer services, crime analysis, and development of proactive programs to educate and inform the community. For information, call 355-1830. 4. Parking and Special Events ... provides planning for traffic, security and parking associated with large events such as football and basketball games and con certs. This division is also responsible for enforcement of University parking regulations and ordinances uti lizing civilian student employees. Approximately ninety-five percent of all parking tickets are issued by student employees . . In addition, the division issues parking permits for motor vehicles and bicycles operated on campus by visitors, faculty, staff and students. It also acts; as a communications link between the community and the All-University Traffic Committee and the Student Traffic Appeals Court. For information call 355-8440. 40 PERSONAL SAFETY PERSONAL PROPERTY We all like to think of the campus as a safe place-BUT don't walk alone at night! Go with a friend, call a friend to pick you up, or call Dial-A-Ride. Dial-A-Ride is a safe escort service of the Department of Public: Safety. Transportation is provided between on-cam pus locations during evening and nighttime hours for indi viduals who might otherwise have to walk alone. Call 353-9496. Rides are available: Monday - Friday Saturday and Sunday 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. SELF DEFENSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION The Sexual A~uit Crisis and Safety Education Pro gram offers workshops on sexual assault prevention and awareness. The office is located in the Counseling Center, 207 Student Services. For information or to schedule a workshop, call 355-8270 and ask for the Coordinator of the Sexual Assault Unit. A one-cred-it course in women's self defense is offered regularly through the Dept. of Health Education, Counsel ing Psychology and Human Performance (HCP 106a). The Project for Personal Safety focuses on safety for all students, faculty, and staff on the campus. The Project of fers self defense training in a workshop format of one hour or longer. In addition to physical skills, training is provided in psy~hological and verbal skills that will help reduce the likelihood of victimization. To schedule a workshop or ob tain more information, contact the Department of Human Relations, 353-3922. BICYCLE SECURITY The Department of Public Safety has published a pamphlet on bicycle security. Copies are available in the Vehicle-Bi cycle Office. Following are theft prevention tips recom mended by DPS. l. Register your bicycle with the Department of Public Safety so pertinent information is on file. 2. Secure your bicycle with a good case hardened lock or case hardened chain. 3. Secure the chain around both wheels, the frame and to a bicycle rack. 4. Know your serial number-write it down. 5. Engrave your operator's license number into the frame of the bicycle. This should be visible. 6. If you observe suspicious persons and/or activity, call the police. Personal property, such as radios, stereos, cameras and cal culators, should be marlced for identification in case they are lost or stolen. Use of your driver's license number is recommended since social security numbers cannot be traced in Michigan. Engraving tools may be checked out at the Police Desk in the Department of Public Safety. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. It may consist of: actual or threatened sexual contact which is not mutually agreeable to both parties; continual or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature; or threat or insinuation thiit lack of sexual submissiveness will adversely affect the victim's employment, academic standing, or other vital circumstances. Behavior must be unwanted, persistent, ,and continual. Students who feel they are being sexually harassed may seek advice and counsel from: Director of Women's Programs, 380 Administration Building, 353-3922 Ombudsman, 101 Linton Hall, 353-8830 Executive Secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board, 380 Administration Building, 353-3922. Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, 153 Student Services, 355-2264 The Department of Human Relations assists the University community in promoting equity for lesbian/gay students, faculty, and staff. For more information, contact the Department of Human Relations, 353-3922. (See also: Anti-Discrimination Policy, General Student Regulation 2.00, and Residence Hall Regulation 3.00.) What's Your Major? Enrollment on the East Lansing Campus by college for Fall Term 1989 was: Business Social Science Natural Science Comm. Arts and Sciences Engineering Agr. & Natural Resources Arts and Letters UUD-No Preference Education Human Ecology James Madison Veterinary Medicine Osteopathic Medicine Human Medicine Lifelong Educ.-Unclassified Nursing Other Unclassified Postdoctoral 8,108 5,320 4,265 4,078 4,054 3,328 3,276 2,785 2,479 1,449 J,034 773 527 467 466 367 46 44 Total 42,866 41 :·:·:=:>·::::::::::::. ;::::::: :;::: :·:·:=:::;:· ·.·. ' Today's students are generally aware that physical activity is essential to good physical and mental health, in addition to being fun and providing opportunity to meet new friends. 'J!\e campus offers a c?ntinuous variety of recreational ac tlVl\ty. Your stay here is an exc,;ellent time to explore new actiyities to find those that best fit your interests and abili ties. for current information on recreational sports activities on campus, consult the Intramural Calendar and Handbook avait~~le in all the IM offices. Fun vs Formal Competition You can choose your level of involvement. Play or swim occasionally just for fun, enter a tournament for an individ ual sport, or join a team in one of the four leagues - resi dence hall, fraternity-sorority, co-rec, or independent Since some sports are seasonal, an Intramural Schedule of Events is printed each term and is distributed to living units or may be picked up at any IM office. ) I INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural Sports and Recreative Services offers recreative facilities for the use of all students, regardless of skill level. Facilities Three buildings, IM Sports-West, IM Sports-Circle, and IM Sports-East, house most of the indoor activity areas. Addi tional space is available in Jenison Fieldhouse and Demon stration Hall. T~ere are three indoor swimming pools and one outdoor pool, one fitness trail, and indoor and outdoor tracks and tennis ~ourts, as well as numerous other courts. Many of the outdoor courts and playing fields are lighted. Facilities are available everyday and may be used by any _student, faculty or staff member upon presentation of a vali dated University photo ID. Spouses and children are also welcome during designated hours and within certain guide lines. Since use is very high, reservations are required for most facilities: The reservation numbers are 355-5044 for IM-West, 355-4711 for IM-Circle and 353-3223 for IM East. Towel and lpcker services are available for a small fee and a variety of equipment can be checked out simply by presenting a valid U~versity photo ID. Physically Challenged Physically challenged individuals are particularly encour aged to take.advantage of the facilities and programs acces sible to them. Some .facilities and activities have been especially designed to make participation easier. Hydro Lifts, for independent use, are installed in both the outdoor and indoor pools at IM Sports-West. A wheelchair sports course is also available at IM-West. Goal ball, a competi tive game for the unsighted, and wheelchair basketball are played on a regular basis. 42 Available Sports Teams: touch football badminton team tennis soccer softball golf indoor soccer volleyball ultimate frisbee 3-on-3 basketball Individual: wrestling tennis swimming racketball golf table tennis Sports Clubs basketball table tennis swimming ice hockey innertube waterpolo floor hockey track racketball sand volleyball weightlifting paddleball basketball free throw badminton track Sports clubs, organized through the IM program, provide instruction and competition. Size of the clubs varies. Many have less than 50 participants, although the ski club has over300. In addition to campus activity, many of the clubs plan trips and can provide information about appropriate places off campus to engage in their activities. The Sports Club Office is in 231 IM Sports-West, 353-5108. Sports clubs include the following. New clubs can be organized according to student interests. Ailddo Yoshinki Archery Badminton Body Building Bowling Creative Anachronism Crew. (men and women) Cycling Frisbee (men and women) Goal Ball Green Splash Gymnastics Japan Karate Judo Kendo Kung-Fu & Tai Chi MSUKarate Orchesis Original Okinawa Karate Outing Paddleball PomPon Promenaders Racquet Club (Racquet & Tennis) Rugby(men) Rugby (women) Sailing Scuba Ski Team Soaring Club Spartan Ski Club Spartan Trail Riding Squash Tae Kwon Do Karate Tai Chi Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Karate Water Ski Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Yoga OTHER RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the sports already mentioned, a number of other activities are available on the campus and in the Greater Lansing community. Locations of most community facilities may be found in the Yellow Pages or the Info Pages pf the Lansing directory. Aerobics. In addition to an MSU aerobics Dance Club, aer obics classes are held Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in the IM-Circle and IM-East and at noon in IM-West. Basketball. Courts can be reserved in the three IM build ings. Several campus locations, as well as local parks, have outdoor courts. Bowling. The MSU Union has 16 lanes for open play, classes, leagues, and tournaments. Many commercial lanes are available in the surrounding area. Canoeing. The MSU Canoe Shelter, located next to Bessey Hall, rents canoes for use on the Red Cedar River (within the campus). Depending on the weather, the shelter is open from May to September. Its hours are: Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Rental fees are $3.00 for the first hour and $2.50 for each additional hour. No reservations are necessary. Call 355-3397 for further information. Canoe rentals are also available in Lansing's Potter Park and along many of Michigan's scenic rivers. Cross Country Skiing. There are skiing clinics and trail skiing at MSU's Forest Akers Golf Course south of campus on Harrison Road. Call IM Sports-West, 355-5250, for in formation. Lake Lansing Parle North (an Ingham County parlc) has trails and rentals. Located off Lake Drive north of Lake Lansing (across from the public boat launch). Several local golf courses also welcome skiers. Check the Yellow Pages under "skiing" and "golf courses." Local sporting goods stores have skis for renL Downhill Skiing. Michigan has about 50 fully developed ski areas. The Spartan Ski Cub can help you choose your slopes. Mt. Brighton Ski area (about halfway between East Lansing and Detroit on 1-96) is the closesL Call 353-5108 for information. Exercise-Fitne~. Exercise/Fitness Rooms are available in IM-Circle and IM-East and a Weightlifting Room in IM West for individual workouts on a daily basis. Nautilus, bikes and other fitness equipment are available. Beginner orientation clinics are held regularly. A daily user fee is charged and term passes are available. For information on hours and fees, call 355-4710 (IM-Circle) or 353-3136 (IM East). Individual fitness assessments are available in IM West. Call 355-5250. Golf. Forest Akers Golf Course West and East, both 18-hole courses, are located on campus along Harrison Road south of Mt Hope. The courses are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. Students pay the lowest rate. Call 355-1635 for information and reservations. Other courses are listed in the Yellow Pages under "Golf Courses, Public." ~iking/Walking. In addition to the footpaths on campus- along the Red Cedar, through the gardens, the Sanford Nat ural Area or the Baker Woodlot-there are hiking trails at: Lansing's Riverfront Park and Fenner Arboretum; Ingham County's Lake Lansing Parle North and Grand· River Park; and at the Woldumar Nature Center in west Lansing and the Rose Lake Wildlife Research Center northeast of East Lan sing. Michigan's four national forests and most of the state parks and recreation areas have hiking trails. Contact the Outing Club at 353-5108 for suggestions and information on club trips. Horseback Riding. There are several riding stables in the area which offer Western and English riding lessons, board ing, and tack stores. For more infonnation, look in the Yel low Pages under "Stables." Ice Skating. Munn Ice Arena has classes and open skating for students, faculty and staff when the varsity hockey team is not in action. Call 353-7263 for information. Lansing's Washington Park, 2700 S. Washington, has an outdoor rink. Call 483-4230 for information. There may be other outdoor rinks available also. Call Lansing Parks and Recreation, 483-4277, or East Lansing School-City Activity Program (SCAP), 357-6541, for current information. Beware of skat ing on the Red Cedar. The ice on any river may be very un even. 43 Jogging/Running. A campus jogging map is available at the IM buildings. It indicates specific routes for given dis tances. There is a 440-yard outdoor track west of the Sta dium, a 1/8-mile indoor track in Jenison, and an indoor track at the IM-East. Call the IM office, 355-5250 for infor mation about their use. Many people like to run along the roads that criss-cross the MSU Farms south of campus. There is little traffic and the land is pretty and peaceful. Races are common in the spring and fall. Watch The State News for announcements. Racketball/Handball/Paddleball. Courts are located in IM-East, IM-West and Jenison. Wallyball is also available in the IM-East courts. For reservations call 355-5044 (IM West) or 353-3223 (IM-East). Three YMCA branches have racquetball courts. (See below). Roller Skating. Roller skating is offered in Demonstration Hall by Intramural Sports and Recreative Services. Skates are available for rent. Call 353-3136 for information on hours and individual and group rates. Greater Lansing Area roller rinks are listed in the Yellow Pages under "Skating Rinks." There are also businesses along Grand River Avenue where you can rent skates for street skating. Sailing. The MSU Sailing Club has its home on the ea5t shore of Lake Lansing. For information about sailing, con tact the Sailing Club, 353-5108. Swimming. The IM indoor pools provide year-around swimming for both men and women. Children may also swim at certain times. The outdoor IM pool is popular from May to October, depending on the weather. Indoor pools are also available at the YMCAs (see below). Public outdoor pools are located at Lansing's Hunter Park, 1400 E. Kalamazoo, and Moores Park, 420 Moore' s River Drive. Lake Lansing has a public beach and attractive pic nic area. Tennis. Forty outdoor courts (including 10 lighted ones) are located south of the stadium and there are two indoor courts in IM Sports-West. The MSU Tennis Facility on Mt. Hope Rd. has 8 courts with spectator seating. Courts are available to students, fac ulty/staff, alumni, and the public when not in use by varsity tennis teams. Students pay the lowest fee ($6 per court per hour). Courts are accessible for handicappers. Call 355- 2209 for reservations. Many of the local parks have courts available on a first come first served basis. Ranney Park, 3341 E. Michigan, Lansing (near Frandor Shopping Center) has lighted courts. Local high schQOls also have courts which are available to the public when not being used by school classes or teams. Team, individual and co-rec tournaments are offered by the IM Department. The MSU Racket Club offers lessons, court time and tournament play also. 44 Weightlifting. Weight rooms and fitness rooms are located in all IM buildings. Several residence halls also have weight rooms for use by residents. Check with your RA or ask at the reception desk. YMCA. Three local branches offer memberships for men, women, and families. Each has a pool, racketball courts, running track, and a weight room. For information contact Parkwood Branch, 2306 Haslett Road, East Lansing (332- 8657); Central Branch, 301 W. Lenawee, downtown Lan sing (484-4000); or Oak Park Village Branch, 900 Long Blvd., Lansing (694-3901). OTHER For information regarding other kinds of activities and en tertainment, see the section of this book titled "Activities." How Many Seats? Spartan Stadium Breslin Student Events Center Jenison Field House Munn Ice Arena Kobs Field (baseball) Young Field (track) IM Sports-West Arena Soccer Field University Auditorium Wharton Center Great Hall Fairchild Theater Wharton Center Festival Stage 76,000 15,200 10,000 6,230 5,000 3,500 2,000 2,000 3,900 2,500 676 600 A Spartan is a Spartan is a Spartan Since its beginning, MSU has undergone the follow ing name changes: 1855 Agricultural College of the State of Michi- gan State Agricultural College 1861 1909 Michigan Agricultural College 1925 Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science 1955 Michigan State University of Agriculture and Applied Science 1964 Michigan State University Spartans At The Rose Bowl The Spartans ·have won the Rose Bowl three out of the four times MSU has represented the Big Ten since joining the conference in 1948. 1954 MSU 28- UCLA 20 1956 MSU 17 - UCLA 14 12 1966 UCLA 14 - MSU 17 1988 MSU 20 - USC AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Department or Human Relations is responsible for the development and implementation of programs related to affirmative action and equal opportunity for women, minor ities and handicappers at MSU. The Department monitors the University's progress toward equality of opportunity for federally protected classes, as well as those covered by state law and University policy. The Department also assists in the definition, fact-finding and resolution of individual cases brought to the staff through personal contacts; pro vides staff support for the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board, which investigates cases of alleged discrimination; and provides selected technical assistance in human rela tions to the various colleges and units within the University. The office is in 380 Administration Building, 353-3922. MINORITY PROGRAMS OFFICES The Division or Minority Programs, within the Depart ment of Human Relations, has responsibility to initiate and support educational activities and programs for improving the status and condition of minorities at MSU. The Division serves as an advocate on minority issues and as a resource to faculty, staff and students for the resolution of problems encountered by minorities at MSU. The office also provides staff support to the Minority Advisory Council, which ad vises the president on matters affecting minorities. The Office or Minority Student Affairs, a department within the Division of Student Affairs and Services, devel ops and implements programs and services that enhance the quality of life for minority students. The office works col laboratively with a wide range of University departments and student support units to assist in the formulation of pol icies and procedures that impact minority students. The Mi nority Aide program is coordinated through this office. For more information, see the section of this book titled, "Stu dent Affairs and Services." SPECIAL GROUPS Older Adult Students may need help with academic, ca reer or personal growth issues as they make decisions about re-entering MSU. Adult Services, a unit of the Office of the Assistant Provost for Lifelong Education, facilitates a vari- ety of services for re-entry adults: referral, computerized ca reer guidance, registration on the Lifelong Education Op tion, and non-credit personal growth courses. Call 353-0791 for an appointment, or visit Offices 18 - 22, Kellogg Center. American Indian Students are represented by the North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO). (See Pub lic Service Council, ASMSU Programming Board.) NAISO sponsors cultural and social programs and promotes cam pus-wide awareness of current issues affecting American Indian students. NAISO also provides a social support sys tem for students through linkage with the extended Indian community in the Lansing area. The Annual Mid-Winter Pow Wow is open to the public and attracts participants from several states. NAISO offices are located in the Indian Culture Room, G-33 Hubbard Hall, 353-3878, and at 327 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relationship with Office of Minority Student Affairs, 353-7745.) Asian Pacific American Students are represented on cam pus by the Asian Pacific American Student Organization (AP ASO). (See Public Service Council, ASMSU Program ming Board.) This organization provides opportunities for students to meet socially and culturally, and serves as a sup port system for students to discuss issues and concerns rele vant to Asian Pacific American Students. The offices are located in the AP A Heritage Room, G-13 Holden Hall, 353- 3141, and in 328 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relation ship with Office of Minority Student Affairs, 353-7745.) Black Students are represented in student government at all-campus and residence hall levels. The Black Student Al liance (BSA) serves as the official voice of the Black stu dent community and addresses the academic, political, and social needs of Black students. Programs include: the Unity Conference, the Annual Unification Achievement Ball, and coordination of Black History Month events. (See ASMSU Public Service Council.) The BSA office is located in 327 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relationship with Office of Minority Student Affairs, 353-7745.) The Black Caucuses provide cultural enrichment and appre ciation, social interaction, and political voice for Black stu dents in their particular halls. The caucuses also help to educate residence hall students about cultural differences and commonalities in order to promote understanding and social awareness. 45 Hispanic Students (Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Chicano and other Hispanics) are represented in stu dent government by the Coalition of Hispanic Students for Progressive Action (CHISPA). (See Public Service Council, ASMSU Programming Board.) CHISPA provides cultural and social programs and workshops on academic skills. The group also monitors and responds to University programs for Hispanic students. The CHISPA office is located in 328 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relationship with Office of Minority Student Affairs, 353-7745.) International Students with questions or problems should contact the Office of International Students and Scholars, 103 Center for International Programs, 353-1720. The OISS advises international students regarding immigration, health insurance, financial, and personaVcultural adjustment mat ters. In addition, the Community Volunteers for Jnterna tional Programs are located in 103 Center for International Programs, 353-1735. This group provides many services for international students including: an American family host program for single students, a couples' supper club for mar ried students, monthly coffee program, international home makers, and conversational English classes for student spouses. Handicapper Students may receive assistance and infor mation from the Office of Programs for Handicapper Stu dents (OPHS), 477 Communication Arts, 353-9642. OPHS offers handicapper transportation and sign language inter preters. Alternative reading resource rooms and a variety of alternative format equipment are located in W-402 Library. Tower Guard Honorary and Service-Leaming volunteers help OPHS provide readers, notetakers, and other assistance to handicapper students. Support groups meet regularly for blind individuals, alternative learners, students with invisi ble handicaps, and others. OPHS helps MSU implement its commitment toward ac cessible and usable University facilities and programs. Staff facilitate both the reconstruction and the assignment of housing units which accommodate wheelchair users and other handicappers. Handicapper parking permits are avail able from a Michigan Secretary of State Office. The Office and Resource Center on Handicapper and Vet eran Affairs, a unit within the Department of Human Rela tions, assists the University in meeting its obligations with the built environment as required by federal and state law. Staff also assist in resolving problems involved in creating equal opportunity for handicappers at all levels of the Uni- · versity. Handicapper Council, part of ASMSU's Progressive Stu dents, provides programs and activities for handieapper stu dents. Located in 327 MSU Union, 353-5255. 46 Lesbian/Gay Students can seek information from the Les bian/Gay Council. (See Coalition of Progressive Students, ASMSU Programming Board.) The Council seeks to edu cate and inform the public on lesbian/gay issues. Volunteers staff an office located in 442 MSU Union, 353-5255 or 353-9795. The Department of Human Relations assists the University community in promoting equity for lesbian/gay students, faculty and staff. For more information, contact the Depart ment of Human Relations, 353-3922. Parents of young children may obtain information regarding day care from the Office of Young Children, Ingham County Health Department. This office publishes the OYC Child Care Directory, which explains the types of child care available and lists all of the child care centers in Ingham County. Included is a day care checklist to assist parents in selecting child care providers, as well as information on financial assistance available to parents for child care. The directory may be obtained by contacting the Office of Young Children, P.O. Box 30161, Lansing (887-6996). Two early childhood units are operated through the Department of Family and Child Ecology. The MSU Laboratory Preschool and the Spartan Cooperative Nursery School accept children ages two to six for sessions of two and a half hours. Call 355-1900. The Spartan Village Child Development Center offers full-day, half-day, and drop-in care for children aged 2 weeks to 8 years. Call 353-5154. The MSU Clinical Center also has a drop-in child care fa cility for well children of patients. Veterans are served through three offices. Certification for veterans' benefits is provided at the Veterans' Certification Office, 190 Administration, 355-5032. Educational and vocational counseling for veterans and eligible dependents is available through the Veterans' Administration Guidance Center, 14 Student Services, 337-6861. The Office and Resource Center on Handicapper and Vet eran Affairs, a unit within the Department of Human Rela- . tions, assists University administrators, faculty, staff, and students in recognizing and resolving problems involved in creating equal opportunity for veterans at all levels of the University. affirmative assists with Women are served through the Division of Women's Programs, within the Department of Human Relations. The Division through development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs related to all women in the MSU community. Numer9us special presentations and conferences help to increase awareness of issues of concern to women. The Dej>artment also publishes fact sheets on topics of special concern to women. For further information, call 353-3922. action The ASMSU Women's Council also works for the benefit of women students. Located in the MSU Union, 353-5255. VEHICLES If you drive a vehicle (including a moped) on campus, you are subject to the Student Motor Vehicle regulations. DPS has prepared a pamphlet which summarizes the rules and includes a map of campus parking. It can be picked up at the Vehicle-Bicycle Office from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also, you can pick up a copy at registration when you register your vehicle. Read this infor mation; it can be very expensive to be issued a ticket, or to suffer the inconvenience and cost of your vehicle being im pounded. Requiremenis and fees for registration, hours that stu dents may drive on campus, and the fine schedule are sub jectto change. Please refer to "Motor Vehicles" in Part III of this book for information regarding registration requirements and fees. The complete Student Motor Vehicle Regulations, available from the Vehicle Office, should be read carefully. For ex ample: A student shall not possess or operate a vehicle on MSU property (at any time) without having first registered it and affixed the permit. Providing false information to the Student Traffic Appeal Court or Vehicle Office, or reproducing, defacing, altering or unauthorized transferring of any permit will result in a $35 fine and referral to the Office of Student Affairs and Services for appropriate judicial action. Failure to register a vehicle or display a valid permit will result in a $35 fine. Operation of a motor vehicle by an ineligible student will result in a $15 fine. For assistance or clarification, visit the Vehicle-Bicycle Of fice in person or call 355-8440. Remember, the office staff enforce the rules; they do not make them. The All-Univer sity Traffic Committee was created to handle special prob lems. DPS personnel can put you in touch with AUTC. All-University Traffic Committee (AUTC): This commit tee is responsible for recommending motor vehicle regula tions for students 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 Regulations. The committee is composed of four undergraduate students, two graduate students, three faculty members, three staff mem bers, and three ex officio members representing the offices of Public Safety, Campus Park and Planning, and Automo tive Services. Repairs: Mechanics must be licensed in Michigan, and the law provides a measure of protection for you. If you think something isn't quite right, contact an office of the Secre tary of State. (See the list under "Driver's Licenses.") Driver's Licenses: If you have to renew a license, go to the nearest Secretary of State's branch office: 327 Abbott, East Lansing 5015 S. Cedar, Lansing 316 North Capitol, Lansing 325 S. Waverly, Lansing 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing 807 Kerns, Mason These offices can also provide information about testing, give you material to study, and help out-of-state and foreign students decide whether they need a Michigan license. License Plates: If your car needs them, you should visit a Secretary of State's branch office. Those listed above under "driver's license" have staff to help you. BICYCLES All bicycles ridden on campus must be registered. Please refer to "Bicycles" in Part III of this book for a summary of University Ordinances pertaining to bicycles on the cam pus. Also see the section on "Personal Security" for tips on preventing bicycle theft A map of campus bicycle routes is available from the Department of Public Safety. I PLEASE GET A GOOD LOCK AND CHAIN. 47 Pharmacy), .s~udent Book Store, Jocundry's Book Store, and the Mendian Mall (outside East 4 theaters). Sche~ule maps: Available at MSU Library, 101 Student Services, MSU Union, the International Center, Kellogg Center, the Amtrak station, Student Book Store, Jocundry's Book Store, Meridian Mall and on all CATA buses. Help: Whenever in doubt about a CAT A bus, please ask the driver for help. CATA has over twenty-five bus routes which may be confusing at first. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Handicappers: The Office of Programs for Handicapper Students (OPHS) offers special transportation services to students for whom the regular on-campus bus system is not yet accessible. For information about this service, dial 353- 9642. CATA (the city bus system) also has a service called "~pec-tran" which meets specialized needs. If you qualify with a characteristic which limits your mobility, this service may be available to you. Call 394-6230. Inter-City Buses: There are two bus terminals in the area. One is located at 310 W. Grand River in East Lansing. The other is located at 511 S. Washington Avenue in Lansing. To get fare and schedule information for East Lansing, dial 332-2569, and for downtown Lansing, dial 482-0673. OTHER Taxis: Service is available 24 hours a day. A ride from the airport to campus will cost about $12. The limousine rate may be as low as $5. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Taxicabs." Trains: The East Lansing Amtrak passenger office is at 1240 S. Harrison Road. For information bn departures ar- rivals, and fares call 332-5051. ' Air Service: Capital City Airport is on the northwest side of Lansing on Grand River Avenue. In addition to regularly scheduled service, several companies have charter and commuter service. General airport information may be ob tained by calling 321-6121. Check the Yellow Pages for a list of current carriers. Travel Help: ASMSU provides a travel service headquar tered in 318 MSU Union. The phone number is 353-5255, ext. 55. Numerous travel agencies serve the area also; check the phone book. · Passports: Information is available at the Main Post Office at 4800 ,Collins Road. (This is south of Akers Golf Course.) The office phone number is 337-8713. If you need a bike, the MSU Salvage Yard holds auctions in September and April. Bicycles that have been abandoned, stolen and not claimed, or otherwise separated from their owners are put on the block. CARPOOLING Ride Board: Going somewhere in North America? A bul letin board, located on the lower level of the MSU Union outside the Microcomputer Center, allows students to post "rides wanted" and "rides available." You are responsible for your own arrangements and for checking the references of those with whom you ride. Ridesharing: This program is coordinated by the Capitol Area Transportation Authority. Over 3000 participants in the Lansing area have been "computer-matched" on the basis of locations and schedules so they can share the ride in a carpool or vanpool. Call 393-7433. BUS SERVICE Campus: Passes and tickets for campus buses may be pur chased at registration, the MSU Book Store, the Union Store, University Apartments Office, and at all Residence Hall Reception Desks. Prices and schedules are also avail abl~ at these plac~s. Bus service is free during registration penods before the beginning of each term to allow people to become acquainted with the system. For further informa tion, please call 353-5280. Bus passes entitle holders to unlimited use of all routes of the Campus Bus System. Commuter passes are valid only on the commuter route. Individual bus tickets are available for those who prefer to purchase rides one at a time. Tickets may be used on any route at any time. A bus transfer system allows passengers to change buses without an additional fare when more than one route is necessary to reach a destination. (Also see "Campus Bus Policy" in Part III of this book.) Greater Lansing Area Bus Service: CATA, the Capitol Area.Transportation Authority, serves MSU, East Lansing, Lan~1~g, Haslett, and Okemos, including the Lansing Mall, Mendian Mall and Frandor. Express routes which service Holt, Mason, Webberville, Williamston, downtown Lansing and the Meridian Mall are offered on weekdays. For route and schedule information, call 394-1000. (bus Fares: Cash, 75¢; CATACOINs tokens), 70¢; CAT ACARD (monthly bus pass), students $20 and others $25. CATACARDs may be purchased at the MSU Union, Student Book Store, Jocundry's Book Store, East Lansing Quality Dairy Stores, Meridian Mall, Manufacturers ;Bank of Lansing and Michigan National Banks. CAT;\.-COIN vending machines are located at Frandor (outside Rite Aid 48 and Rf.SPONSIBILITIFS Legislative and Judicial Systems Academic Freedom for Students at MSU Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities The process for the establishment and adjudication of regulations governing student conduct are set forth in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State Uni versity. Based on the principle of student involvement, there is both a specific legislative process and a com prehensive judicial system which govern undergraduate students. To the extent that interest motivates personal involvement, there continue to be broad avenues for student participation in the governance process. THE LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM Michigan State University maintains three levels of regula tions applicable to student conduct, all of which require student approval. In addition , there are rulings established by administrative offices and policies and ordinances established by the Board of Trustees. Information regard ing the process through which the various regulations and policies are enacted is indicated below . General Student Regulations Student Group Regulations Living Group Regulations Administrative Rulings All-University Policies The above types of regulations, rulings, and policies are enacted in accordance with Article 5 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University . (See Part 2 of this book .) A brief description of each may also be found at the beginning of Part 3 of this book under "Types of Rules." References for further information include : a . Bylaws of the Board of Trustees, Articles IV, VI, and VIII b. Bylaws for Academic Governance, Articles 2, 4 and 5 c. ASMSU Constitution and Code of Operations d . COGS Constitution and Bylaws e. Major governing group constitutions f. Living unit constitutions MSU Ordinances - The Board of Trustees is granted authority by the constitution of the State of Michigan to legislate ordinances governing the conduct of all persons on University property. These ordinances are law, violations of which are misdemeanors and adjudicated through the courts. The legislative process need not in volve anyone except the Board of Trustees, although in practice the administration contributes its advice and rel evant student-faculty committees may also be consulted. References for further information: a. MSU Ordinances b. Bylaws· of the Board of Trustees, Article XI Academic Regulation - Matters of academic policy, program and degree requirements are availab)Q in the following sources: 50 a. MSU Catalog -Academic Programs b. MSU Catalog - Description of Courses In addition to consulting these sources, students should contact the academic department of their major prefer ence for specific program requirements. THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM Michigan State University has a number of judicial bodies which serve the interests of undergraduate and graduate students by contributing to the protection of an environment for learning. Although specific procedures vary from one structure or judiciary to another, all oper ate in a manner designed to assure due process. This overview focuses on the judicial system established through the report on Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University (commonly referred to as the Academic Freedom Report or AFR). The Academic Freedom Report was adopted in 1967; was amended in 1971, 1977, 1983; and was completely revised in 1984. What Does a Campus Judicial System Do? In addition to hearing alleged violations of regulations governing student conduct, the MSU judicial system also protects student rights against infringement by other stu dents, by faculty or administrators, by groups, or by the University itself. For example, the judicial system pro vides for consideration of challenges to regulations or administrative decisions alleged to be inconsistent with fundamental student rights outlined in the Academic Freedom Report. In addition, there is provision for con sidering allegations that legislative bodies or officers have acted inconsistently with their respective constitutions. It is through performance of these functions, as well as through consideration of alleged violations of regu lations, that the judicial system seeks to maintain the del icate balance between maximum freedom and necessary order so fundamental to the protection of an environ ment for learning. Structure and Organization of the System The structure and organization of the judicial system is outlined in the chart which follows. The chart indicates the composition, jurisdiction, and decisions available at the different levels. Also shown are routes of appeal. Relationship of the Judicial System to Campus Governance Legiflation and adjudication are two separate functions of campus governance , although interdependent for their validity and effectiveness . Each needs the other for support and criticism. The judicial system is structured on the principle that legislative authority requires judicial responsibility. Accordingly, there is provision for a judi cial body to parallel each legislative body, depending GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY AND NON-DISCIPLINARY JUDICIAL STRUCTURE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES UNIVERSITY STUDENT APPEALS BOARD NO APPEAL APPEAL COMPOSITION: 2 undergraduates appointed by ASMSU: 1 graduate student ap- pointed by COGS: 4 faculty · JURISDICTION: Appeals of disciplinary decisions made by Administrative Hearing Officers. the Student-Faculty Judiciary, and Student Judiciaries; non-disciplinary decisions of Student Judiciaries; and procedures of the Traffic Appeals Board DECISIONS: All outlined in Sections 4.2.4 and 4.5.3.2.1 of the AFR** .....__ Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction: Challenges to a University regulation or an action alleg ed to be inconsistent with the guidelines stated in the AFR. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC JUDICIAL STRUCTURE * I PROVOST l APPEAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY REVIEW BOARD COMPOSITION: 3 students appointed by Student Council; 4 faculty; 1 advisor, ex-officio, appointed by the Provost JURISDICTION: Appeals of decisions made by Col- lege Hearing Boards DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.2.4 (a ·and b) of the AFR** . APPEAL APPEAL APPEAL NO APPEAL COLLEGE HEARING BOARDS ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICERS COMPOSITION: Student Affairs Staff JURISDICTION: Violation of University regulations - except academic cases DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.2.4 of the AFR STUDENT-FACULTY JUDICIARY COMPOSITION: 5 undergraduates ap pointed by ASMSU: 1 graduate stu dent appointed by COGS; 5 faculty: 1 advisor. ex-officio, appointed by the Vice-President for Student Affairs JURISDICTION: Violation of University regulations - except academic cases DECISIONS: All outlined in section 4.2.4 of the AFR Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction: Conflicts arising between ..._. groups, governing bodies. liv ing units, and/or registered student organizations. APPEAL APPEAL TRAFFIC APPEALS BOARD COMPOSITION: Determin ed by ASMSU and COGS JURISDICTION: Appeals arising from summonses issued for violation of the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations DECISIONS: Consistent with penalties outlined in the Student Motor Vehicle also Regulations . May the Student to refer Faculty Judiciary. Vl STUDENT JUDICIARIES • • • COMPOSITION: Determined by appropriate governing bodies or group JURISDICTION: Violation of University regulations by a constituent student or group - except academic cases and those involving a possible Suspension from school DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.2.4 of the AFR except Suspension Brody Area East Area North Area South Area Univ Apts (UARC) ASMSU/COGS Greeks (AUSJ) Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction: A question , conflict. or inter- ...., pretation of the constitution or rules of the judiciary's con stituent group; alleged viola tions of regulations governing n registered student organiza tions. COMPOSITION: Determined by each college. must in- elude undergraduate students JURISDICTION: Violations involving Academic Dishonesty. Falsification of Admission and Professional Standards and Appeals of decisions made by Depart- ment/ School Hearing Boards DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.2.4 (a and b) of the AFR APPEAL OR REFER DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL HEARING BOARDS COMPOSITION: Determined by each department or school. must include undergraduate students JURISDICTION: Student initiated grievances relative to rights outlined in Article 2 of the AFR and Appeals of penalty grades DECISIONS: Advise appropriate remedy *Graduate Academic Judicial Structure is described in the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities **AFR refers to Report on Academic Freedom for Stu dents at Michigan State University upon it ·for provision of members and having corre sponding jurisdiction. All-student judiciaries are estab lished in general through the Academic Freedom Re port, but they are defined more specifically in the con stitution of the student governing bodies whose jurisdic tions they share. For example, composition of the All University Student Judiciary and the selection of its members are determined by the Associated Students of Michigan State University and the Council of Graduate Students. The Student-Faculty Judiciary and the Univer sity Student Appeals Board, established in the Academic Freedom Report, are also provided for in the Bylaws of the Academic Council, which is the highest governing body of student and faculty. membership. Jurisdictions Jurisdictions of the various judiciaries are determined on the basis of constituencies and residence of the respon dent (accused). Students are held accountable for be havioral expectations set forth in duly established regu lations regarding individual and group conduct. Faculty and administrators are held accountable in that their policies and decisions can be challenged by a stu dent who believes a policy or decision to be inconsistent with the principles outlined within the guidelines of the Academic Freedom Report. Each judiciary has jurisdiction over the constituency of the corresponding legislative body. For example, the University Apartments Judiciary has jurisdiction over the constituency of the University ·Apartments Residents Council. Processes and Procedures Disciplinary cases. The fundamental rules of due pro cess are prescribed through the Academic Freedom Re port and are required at all levels of the judicial struc ture. Operational procedures vary somewhat among judiciaries. The essential steps of the disciplinary process are as follows: A Any member of the University community may initiate a complaint against a student. Reports of alleged violations of regulations are made to the chief administrative officer of a living unit, in a residence hall the resident director. B. The student is notified by the appropriate admin istrative officer that he/she is accused of violating a regulation and is requested to meet with the administrative officer. In the subsequent confer ence, the student may: 1) admit to the allega tion and request, in writing, that the administra tive officer take action; 2) deny the allegation and request that an administrator conduct a hearing; 3) admit to the allegation and request that a judiciary take action; 4) deny the allegation and request that a judiciary conduct a hearing. It should be noted that, as a matter of practice, if the student fails to meet with the administrative officer, the case is also referred to a judiciary. 52 C. Upon the student's request, the administrative of ficer may take whatever action seems appropri ate. Administrative actions are usually in keeping with the range of actions available to the judiciary at the same level but are not restricted to these. The student is informed in writing of the adminis trator's decision, and that the decision may be appealed to the University Student Appeals Board. If a judicial hearing is to be conducted, a student accused of a violation is entitled to: 1. Written notice 3 class days prior to a hearing, D. stating: a. Time and place of the hearing b. Charges, of sufficient particularity to en able the student to prepare his/her de fense c. Names of complainant, counsel and wit nesses 2. Appear in person and present his/her defense a. Call witness in his/her behalf b. Be accompanied by counsel of his/her choice from among the student body, fa culty or staff of the University c. Ask questions of the judicial body or wit nesses d. Refuse to answer questions 3. Elect not to appear a. Absence to be noted without prejudice b. Hearing to be conducted in student's ab sence 4. An expeditious hearing 5. An explanation of reasons for any decision 6. Notification of his/her right to appeal Non-disciplinary cases. A different process is followed in hearing substantive cases in which a regulation or an administrative decision is alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines established in the Academic Freedom Re port. The general procedures employed are as follows: A Student submits a request for a hearing in which he/she must specifically cite those sections of the Academic Freedom Report he/she believes to have been violated and provide a brief statement of arguement. A student need not be in violation of a regulation in order to challenge. B. If the judiciary believes that the appeal has merit (e.g., it falls within the judiciary' s jurisdiction, it is not frivolous) a copy of the appeal is sent to the party responsible for the decision or regulation and a written response is requested. C. After considering both the request for a hearing and the response, the judiciary may do one of the following: 1. Accept the request for a formal hearing. 2. Reject the request 3. Invite the parties to discuss the matter infor mally with the judiciary D. Hearings are conducted as follows: 1. Hearings are open 2. Both the appellant and the respondent may be accompanied by counsel from the student body, faculty or administrative staff of the University 3. Each party is given thirty minutes to present his/her case 4. Each party is given ten minutes for rebuttal 5. Parties direct all remarks and questions through the chairperson 6. Members of the judiciary may ask questions during the hearing E. The judiciary considers the matter in closed ses sion and makes a ruling. F. Parties to the case are notified of the judiciary' s findings, and all opinions are made public in an appropriate manner. There is a community ex pectation that if a regulation or administrative de cision is found to be inconsistent with the Academic Freedom Report, the changes neces sary to bring about consistency will be made. Compliance is gained primarily on the basis of "good faith." A ruling of the judiciary that finds no inconsistency serves to reinforce the validity of the regulation or decision. In addition to the regular procedures just described, a student may request expedited consideration of urgent cases in which it is alleged that a regulation or adminis trative decision threatens immediate and irreparable in fringement on student rights as defined in the Academic Freedom Report. If in the opinion of the chairperson that request has merit, a preliminary hearing will be called before a panel of the judiciary. The panel may decide to request the administrator or administrative of fice to postpone or withdraw action pending a full hear ing on the case. Other Judicial Bodies Several judicial bodies within the University have special areas of jurisdiction and may or may not have a direct link with the judicial system described above. A. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board is coordinated through the Office of Human Rela tions. It is composed of three undergraduate and one graduate student, three faculty members, one the administrative-professional staff and the labor employees, and two representatives of the MSU Employee Association, with an ex-officio secre- representative each from tary from the Department of Human Relations. The Board has jurisdiction over violations of the University policy against discrimination based on race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political per suasion, or sexual preference. It may hear com plaints filed by students, faculty members, or employees. Parties involved in anti-discrimination proceedings have unrestricted choice of counsel. The Board may specify the actions that must be taken by the charged individual or organization to remedy a violation. Intent is to remove the effects of discrimination rather than to punish violators. Decisions of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board are reviewed by the President of the University. (Consult the Anti-Discrimination Policies and Procedures or the Department of Human Relations.) B. Graduate Judicial Structure. A completely separate judicial structure is provided for ad judicating cases brought by and against graduate students in the areas of: 1) academic rights and responsibilities; 2) professional rights and duties of graduate assistants; 3) professional rights and duties of other graduate students. Judiciaries are provided for at the departmental, college and University levels. Each judiciary is composed of an equal number of faculty and student members with a faculty member serving as chairperson. (Consult Graduate Student Rights and Respon sibilities, the Council of Graduate Students, or the Graduate School.) C. Employment Hearing or Grievance Procedures include those for students, the faculty, the administrative-professional personnel, the unionized clerical-technical employees, and the unionized hourly employees. (Students consult the Student Employment Policy Manual or the Student Employment Office.) D. Medical Student Judicial Structure. A judicial structure is provided for adjudicating cases brought by and against medical students in the areas of: 1) academic rights and responsibilities; 2) profes sional behavior of medical students; and 3) pro fessional rights and responsibilities of graduate assistants . Judiciaries are provided for at the departmental, college, and university levels. Each judiciary is composed of equal numbers of faculty and student members. In addition, medical students alleged to have violated General Student Regulations, student group regulations , living group regulations, or all-University policies which apply to all students, may be referred to the ap in Academic propriate judiciary as outlined Freedom for Students at Michigan State Univer sity. (Consult Medical Student Rights and Respon sibilities or contact the Dean's office of the ap propriate medical college or the Graduate School.) 53 54 Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University 55 ARTICLE 1: Student Rights and Responsibilities at Michigan State University ARTICLE 2: Academic Rights and Responsibilities of Students ARTICLE 3: Student Records at Michigan State University ARTICLE 4: Judicial Process ARTICLE 5: Regulations, Policies, and Rulings ARTICLE 6: Independent and University-Supported Student Publications ARTICLE 7: Office of the Ombudsman ARTICLE 8: Definitions ARTICLE 9: Procedures for Amending and Revising This Document HISTORY OF APPROVAL ACADEMIC FREEDOM FOR STUDENTS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOREWORD The foreword is not a part of the document that follows . It supplies, however , a necessary perspective for inter preting the document. Student rights and responsibilities at Michigan State Univer sity must be understood against the social a nd historical background of the University itself. When, more than a century ago, the people of Michigan established this institution on the land-grant principle , they fram ed a new conception of the role of the University in American life. A land-grant university is a trusteeship of intellect in the service of society. It gathers society's creative and critical powers and uses them to advance the common good and to solve fundamental problems. That is the special character that has caused the land-grant university to become one of the great transforming agen cies of the American scene . When it honors its commis sion , it acts not for the sake of the academic community, but for the sake of society beyond the academy . All members of the academic community - trustees , admini strators, faculty, staff, and students - enact a trust of which society beyond the University is the proper beneficiary . The real significance of this document, as we believe , is not that students have acquired rights, but that they have explicitly been made party to our social trust. The respon sibility which lies upon the trustees, the administration, and the faculty continues. They remain guardians of the Univer sity, charged with preserving in it the genius of scholar ship and the conditions of inquiry which society has entrusted to their care . PREFACE This report, the Graduate Student Rights and Respon sibilities document , and the Medical Stu den ts Rights and Responsibilities document contain guidelines to the rights and duties of students in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, the keeping of records, and publications . This report describes structures and procedures for the formula tion of regulations governing student conduct , for the in terpretation and amendment of the guidelines, for the ad judication of student disciplinary cases, and for channel ing student complaints, grievances, or concerns to facul ty , staff , and administrators for appropriate action. For the most part, these provisions simply make explicit what has been long understood and practiced at Michigan State University . This report identifies rights and duties of students and provides for students a carefully prescribed 56 system of due process . The report does not contain a general or abstract definition of academic freedom . Rather, the report is an operational definition with concrete application of the concept of academic freedom for students . ARTICLE 1 Student Rights and Responsibilities at Michigan State University 1.1 Michigan State University is a community of scholars whose members include its faculty, staff, students, and administrators. The basic purposes of the University are the advancement, dissemination, and application of knowl edge . The most basic condition for the achievement of these purposes is freedom of expression and communica tion . Without this freedom, effective sifting and testing of ideas cease , and research , teaching , and learning are stifled . Knowledge is as broad and diverse as life itself, and the need for freedom is equally broad . Yet absolute freedom in all aspects of life means anarchy , just as absolute order means tyranny . Both anarchy and tyranny are antithetical to the purposes and character of the Univer sity . Therefore , the University always must strive to strike that balance between maximum freedom and necessary order which best promotes its basic purposes by providing the environment most conducive to the many faceted activities of instruction, research, and service. 1.2 Each right of an individual places a reciprocal duty upon others : the duty to permit the individual to exercise the right. The student, as a member of the academic com munity , has both rights and duties. Within that.communi ty , the student's most essential right is the right to learn . The University has a duty to provide for the student those privileges, opportunities, and protections which best pro mote the learning process in all its aspects. The student also has duties to other members of the academic com munity, the most important of which is to refrain from interference with those rights of others which are equally essential to the purposes and processes of the University. 1.3 The University cherishes many values, modes of thought, and standards of behavior that are better taught by example, persuasion , social pressure , and rewards than by the threat of penalties. Regulations governing the activities and conduct of student groups and individual students should not be comprehensive codes of desirable conduct; rather, they should be limited to the prescription of procedures for meeting the practical, routine necessities of a complex community and to the prohibition or limita tion of acts which cannot be tolerated because they seri ously interfere with the basic purposes, necessities, and processes of the academic community, or with rights ·essen tial to other members of the community . 1.4 The student is not only a member of the academic community , but a citizen of the larger society, who retains those rights , protections, and guarantees of fair treatment held by all citizens, and which the University may not deny . The enforcement of the student's duties to the larger society is , however , the responsibility of the legal and judicial authorities duly established for that purpose . Guidelines 1.5 To protect student rights and to facilitate the defini tion of student responsibilities at Michigan State Univer sity, the following guidelines shall apply to those stipula tions and conditions by which student conduct is regulated, broadly referred to as "regulations" in the remainder of this Article . 1.5.11 Every regulation shall specify to whom it applies and whether responsibility for compliance lies with individuals, with groups, or with both. · 1.6 Handbook of Regulations and Structures: A hand book of the University's current regulations and structures relating to student rights and responsibilities shall be made available to every member of the academic community . 1.5.1 All regulations shall seek the best possible recon ciliation of the principles of maximum freedom and necessary order. ARTICLE 2 1.5.2 There shall be no regulation unless there is a demonstrable need which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University as stipulated herein. 1.5.3 To the maximum extent feasible, students shall par ticipate in formulating and revising regulations governing student conduct. 1.5.4 All regulations governing student conduct shall be made public in an appropriate manner. 1.5.5 Every regulation shall be as brief, clear, and specific as possible . 1.5.6 Wherever rights conflict, regulations shall, to the maximum extent feasible, permit reasonable scope for each conflicting right by defining the circumstances of time, place, and means appropriate to its exercise. 1.5. 7 Regulations shall respect the free expression of ideas and shall encourage the competition of ideas from diverse perspectives. 1.5.8 Procedures and penalties for the violation of regula tions shall be designed for guidance or correction of behavior only. 1.5.9 Penalties shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense . Repeated violations may justify increasingly severe penalties . 1.5.10 There shall be clearly defined channels and pro cedures for the appeal and review of: a. The finding of guilt in an alleged violation of a regula tion. b. The reasonableness, under the circumstances, of the penalty imposed for a specific violation . c. The substance of a regulation or administrative deci sion which is alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines in this document. d. The fairness of the procedures followed in the adjudication. Academic Rights and Responsibilities 2.1. Preamble 2.1.1 The freedom and effectiveness of the educational process depend upon the provision of appropriate condi tions and opportunities for learning in an environment that is supportive of diversity among ideas, cultures, and stu dent characteristics. The responsibility to secure, respect, and protect such opportunities and conditions is shared by all members of the academic community . The primacy of the faculty's role and its centrality in the educational process must be recognized and preserved. The primary intellectual purpose of the University - its intellectual con is the responsibility of the faculty. tent and integrity - 2.1.2 The establishment and maintenance of the proper relationship between instructor and student are funda mental to the University's function, and require both in structor and student to recognize the rights and respon sibilities which derive from it. The relationship between in structor and student as individuals should be founded on mutual respect and understanding together with shared dedication to the educational process. 2.2 Role of the Faculty in the Instructional Process 2.2.1 No provision for the rights of students can be valid which suspends the rights of the faculty. The student's right to competent instruction must be reconciled with the rights of the faculty, consistent with the principle that the com petency of a professional can be rightly judged only by pro fessionals . It is therefore acknowledged and mandated that competence of instruction shall be judged by the faculty. 2.2.2 Teaching units shall provide appropriate and clearly defined channels for the receipt and consideration of student complaints concerning instruction. In no instance shall the competence of instruction form the basis of an adversarial proceeding before any of the judicial bodies established in this document. 2.2.3 Faculty shall have authority and responsibility for academic policy and practices in areas such as degree eligibility and requirements, course content and grading, classroom procedure, and . standards of professional behavior in accordance with the Bylaws for Academic Governance, the Code of Teaching Responsibility, and other documents on faculty rights and responsibilities . 57 2.2.4. No hearing board established under this document shall interfere with the evaluation of a student which represents a course instructor's good faith judgment of the student's performance. In the event that an evaluation is determined to be based on Inappropriate or irrelevant factors, as discussed in 2.3.2 below, the dean of the col lege shall cause the student's performance to be reassess ed and good faith evaluation established. 2.3 Rights and Responsibilities of the Student 2.3.1 The student is responsible for learning the content of a course of study according to standards of performance established by the faculty and for adhering to standards of professional behavior established by the faculty. 2.3.2 The student has a right to academic evaluations which represent the course instructor's good faith judgments of performance. Course grades shall represent the instructor's professional and objective evaluation of the student's academic performance. The student shall have the right to know all course requirements, including grading criteria, and procedures at the beginning of the course . Course evaluation procedures are covered by the Code of Teaching Responsibility. 2.3.2.1 To overcome the presumption of good faith, it must be demonstrated that an evaluation was based entirely or in part upon factors that are inappropriate or irrelevant both to academic performance and applicable professional standards. 2.3.3 The student shares with the faculty the responsibility for maintaining the Integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards. 2.3.4 The student shall be free to take reasoned excep tion to information and views offered in the classroom, and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, without fear of penalty. 2.3.5 The student's behavior In the classroom shall be conducive to the teaching and learning process for all con cerned. 2.3.6 The student has a right to be governed by educa tionally justifiable academic regulations and professional standards. 2.3.7 The student has a right to accurate, timely, and clearly stated information concerning general academic requirements for establishing and maintaining an accept able academic standing, the student's academic relation ship with the University and the details of any special con ditions which may apply, and graduation requirements for the student's academic program. Students are responsi ble for informing themselves of University, college, depart ment, and school requirements as stated in unit publica tions and in the University catalog. In planning to meet such requirements, students are responsible for consulting with their academic advisors. 58 2.3.8 The student has a right to protection against improper disclosure of information concerning academic performance and personal characteristics such as values, beliefs, organizational affiliations, and health . 2.3.9 The student has a right to be protected from per sonal exploitation and to receive recognition for scholarly assistance to faculty. 2.3.10 The student has a right to scholarly relationships with faculty based on mutual trust and civility . 2.4 Adjudication of Undergraduate Student Grievances and Cases of Academic Dishonesty, Violations of Pro fessional Standards, and Falsification of Admissions and Academic Records. 2.4.1 The University undertakes, within the limits of its resources and the limits imposed by due respect for the professional rights of the faculty , to supply an appropriate remedy for legitimate student grievances. (The limits of the University's resources proceed from factors that, while sub ject to its influence, are not always subject to its control.) 2.4.1.1 Procedures for the adjudication of grievances must proceed in a timely manner. 2.4.2 If problems arise in the relationship between instruc tor and student, both should attempt to resolve them in informal, direct discussions . If the problem remains unresolved, then the chief administrator of the unit and/ or the Ombudsman should be consulted . If still aggrieved, a student may then submit a formal , written grievance for consideration by an appropriate hearing board . The formal grievance alleging violations of academic rights must in clude a proposed remedy , which could be implemented by a responsible administrator. 2.4.2.1 Grievances must normally be initiated no later than mid-term of the quarter following the one wherein the alleged violation occurred. If the involved instructor or student is absent from the University during the quarter, or if other appropriate reasons exist, an exception to this provision shall be granted by the unit. If the involved instructor is no longer employed by the University before the formal grievance procedure is completed, the grievance process may proceed . 2.4.2.2 Student grievances must be initiated at the lowest administrative the depart level feasible: normally, ment/school. With the approval of the college dean, small departments/schools may waive jurisdiction and refer grievances to the college hearing board. 2.4.2.3 Administrators shall transmit written grievances promptly to the unit hearing board and to the instructor or other persons party to the matter. 2.4.3 For the purpose of constituting a department/ school or college hearing board , undergraduate students shall be represented on the hearing board. 2.4.4 Parties to a grievance shall have an opportunity to state their cases, present evidence , designate witnesses, ask questions, and present a rebuttal. 2.4.4.1 Units shall constitute their hearing boards and establish their own procedures in a manner consistent with this document. A copy of procedures adopted by each unit shall be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman and with other appropriate offices. 2.4.4.2 Unit hearing boards shall ensure that a collegial atmosphere prevails in grievance hearings . Involvement of counsel should normally not be required . When pres ent, counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University . No member of the University's legal department shall serve as counsel under these provisions. 2.4.5 The hearing board shall prepare a written report of findings, and forward copies to the parties involved and to the Ombudsman. All recipients are expected to respect the confidentiality of this report . When a hearing commit tee finds that a violation of academic rights has occurred and that redress is possible, it shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the hearing board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. · 2.4.6 The appropriate initial judiciary for cases involving alleged violations of regulations prohibiting academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, or falsifica tion of admission or academic records by undergraduate students which are referred for disciplinary action shall be the hearing board of the college within which the viola tion is alleged to have occurred . 2.4.6.1 In cases of ambiguous jurisdiction, the appropriate judiciary will be randomly selected by the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education from the hearing boards for the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Natural Science , and Social Science . 2.4.6.2 In cases of academic dishonesty, violations of pro fessional standards, or falsification of admission or academic records by undergraduate students which are referred for disciplinary action, the college level hearing boards shall have available to them the full range of deci sions provided to a judiciary for disciplinary cases through this document. The dean of the student's college may im plement the finding , request the hearing board to recon sider its decision , or forward the finding and a conflicting recommendation to the Office of the Provost for final resolution. 2.4. 7 Either party to a grievance may appeal the decision of the department/ school hearing board to the college hearing board . All appeals must be in writing . When a college hearing board finds that a violation of academic rights has occurred and that redress is possible , it shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator , with the advice of the board, shall implement an ap propriate remedy. 2.4. 7 .1 Either party to a grievance may appeal the deci sion of the college hearing board to the University Academic Integrity Review Board only in cases of a penalty grade for academic dishonesty; cases involving alleged violations of regulations prohibiting academic dishonesty , violations of professional standards or falsifications of admission and academic records by undergraduate students which are referred for disciplinary action; or other grievances heard only at the college level. All grievances must be in writing. When the University Academic Integrity Review Board finds that such a violation of academic rights has occurred and that redress is possible, it shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. ' 2.4. 7 .1.1 All appeals to the University Academic Integ rity Review Board in cases of a penalty grade for academic dishonesty must specify the alleged defects in the substance and/ or procedures of the previous adjudication(s) in suf ficient particularity to justify further proceedings, 2.4.7.1.2 All appeals to the University Academic Integri ty Review Board in cases of alleged violations of regula tions prohibiting academic dishonesty , violations of pro fessional standards, or falsification of admission and academic records which are referred for disciplinary action must specify the alleged defects in the substance and/ or procedures of the previous adjudication in sufficient par ticularity to justify further proceedings . 2.4. 7 .2 Appeals may challenge the substance of a deci sion and/or the procedures employed in the adjudication. - (Presentation of new evidence will normally be inap propriate at an appeal hearing.) 2.4. 7 .3. Appeals must be filed within ten class days follow ing notice of a decision . The original decision shall be held in abeyance while under appeal. 2.4.8 If a student is accused of academic dishonesty and is referred for judicial action , and if a disciplinary sanction is not held to be supported by the preponderance of evidence as required in Article 4 , the student may appeal a penalty grade received in the case to the depart ment/ school hearing board as indicated in 2 .4 .9. 2.4.9 A student who receives a penalty grade based upon a charge of academic dishonesty, even if not referred for disciplinary action, may seek a hearing according to the procedures in this Article . In such a hearing , the burden of proof shall rest upon the instructor whose prior assign ment of the penalty grade will constitute a charge of ' academic dishonesty. The hearing board shall proceed in compliance with applicable academic legislation on the integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards, and the procedural and appeal provisions of this document shall apply . 59 ARTICLE 3 Student Records at Michigan State University 3.1 Achieving educational goals, providing direction to students, and extending service to society demand that the University keep records. All policies and practices concern ing records shall be based on respect for the privacy of the individual student. Because of the professional and legal responsibilities involved, record keeping must be delegated only to responsible persons. 3.2 All policies and p·ractices governing access, maintenance, and release of student records shall conform to the University's published guidelines. 3.2.1 No record shall be made, duplicated, or retained unless there is a demonstrable need for it which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University. 3.2.2 The University shall not make, duplicate, or retain records of a student's religious or political beliefs without the student's knowledge and consent. 4.1.1 The University as a community is dependent upon maintaining a balance among personal freedoms , individual responsibilities, institutional rights , and institu tional responsibilities. When rights conflict or when respon sibilities are not met, means for hearing and redress must be provided. The fundamentals of fair play are the necessary guarantees of judicial process . Each party to a hearing has rights and corresponding responsibilities which, together, define the elements of fair play essential to due process. The requirements of due process are outlined below in 4.3 and 4.4 and shall be adhered to by all duly constituted judicial bodies as provided herein. 4.2 General Procedures for All Judiciaries 4.2.1 Code of Operations: Each judiciary shall establish a code of operations which is in all ways consistent with the provisions of due process as outlined in Sections 4 .3, 4.4, and 4.5 of this Article, including establishing pro cedures for determining whether a complaint or allegation appropriately warrants a judicial hearing . 3.2.3 A student shall have the right to inspect the official transcript of his or her own academic record and shall also have the right to inspect reports and evaluations of his or her conduct. 4.2.2 A Student Judiciary, with cause, may waive jurisdic tion and request that a case be heard by the Student Faculty Judiciary. The Student-Faculty Judiciary may elect to hear the case or direct a Student Judiciary to hear it. 3.2.4 All policies and practices dealing with the acquisi tion of information for records shall be formulated with due regard for the student's right of privacy. 3.2.5 Every record containing information about a student's character shall state when the information was acquired and the name and position of the person who gave it. 3.2.6 Evaluation of students shall be made only by persons who are qualified to make that evaluation. 3.2. 7 All persons who handle confidential records shall be instructed concerning the confidential nature of such information and their responsibilities regarding it. 3.2.8 No one outside the faculty or administrative staff of Michigan State University, except as specified by law, 11)ay have access to the records of a student's offenses against University regulations without the express permis sion of the student in writing. 3.2. 9 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 sub ject to judicial review as provided in Article 4. ARTICLE 4 Judicial Process 4.1 Introduction 60 4.2.3 Open and Closed Hearings: An opeA hearing is open to any member of the University community . A closed hearing is restricted to the parties concerned. The judiciary may close an open hearing at any time to main tain order. a. Disciplinary hearings shall be closed unless an open hearing is requested by the respondent. (See Sec tion 4.3) b. Non-disciplinary hearings shall be open unless the judiciary determines that the hearing should be closed to protect the confidentiality of information . (See section 4.4) 4.2.4 Decisions: a. Findings: After hearing a case , a hearing body shall decide whether an allegation has been supported by the preponderance of evidence . If the allegation is not so supported, the case is dismissed . If the allega tion is supported, the judiciary may select from the following sanctions : b. Sanctions in disciplinary cases: I. No action. 2. Warning. An official written statement express ing disapproval of acts committed. 3. Warning Probation. A probation indicating that further violations of regulations will result in more severe disciplinary action. This probation will be imposed for a specific period of time, and the student shall be automatically removed from pro bation when the imposed period expires. This pro bation may be accompanied by a requirement that restitution be made for University property damages or losses resulting from acts committed, or other requirements or special conditions as deemed appropriate. 4. Disciplinary Probation. A period of time specified for observing and evaluating a student's conduct, with or without special conditions, in cluding a written reprimand and indicating that (a) further violations while on probation may result in more severe disciplinary action including sus pansion or (b) further violation while on proba tion of regulations of similar or greater severity will result in suspension . This probation will be im posed for a specific period of time, and the student shall automatically be removed from probation when the imposed period expires. Special Conditions: A special condition of dis ciplinary probation may include: (i) Restitution: By such date established by the appropriate judiciary or administrative officer, the student shall pay for University property damages or losses resulting from acts committed. (ii) Change of residence: The student shall be required to move from his or her current on campus residence, to either an off-campus location or to another location within the University Housing system that is acceptable to the Office of Student Affairs. (iii) Other: Other action deemed appropriate to a specific case. 5. Suspension. A suspension from the University may be by term, in which case the student is eli gible to apply for readmission at the end of the stated period of time; or it may be a conditional suspension, in which case the student must demonstrate that he/she has fulfilled stated con ditions prior to applying for readmission. Suspen sion is implemented, after approval, by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services except in the case of academic dishonesty, violation of professional standards, or falsification of admis sion and academic records, in which suspension is implemented, after approval, by the Provost. c. Sanctions appropriate to student group constitu tional questions or issues may include: 1. Censure. 2. Revocation of privileges. 3. Revocation of registration o( a student .:c:;::m organization. 4. Other action deemed appropriate to a specific • .....,__,_ case . 4.2.5 Appeals: The decisions of a hearing body may be appealed in accordance with the principles established in Section 4.3.6 for disciplinary cases and 4.4.9 for non disciplinary cases. Procedures for filing and acting on ap peals shall be as follows : a . The appeal must be submitted in writing to the appropriate judiciary within three (3) class days following written notification of the original decision. b. If a group is involved, a representative designated by the group shall act in behalf of the group . c. The appellate body shall request relevant informa tion, review the case and the procedures used, and then decide as follows: 1. There are not sufficient reasons for another hear ing and the decision of the lower judiciary shall stand, or 2 . The lower judiciary shall be directed to rehear the case or to reconsider or clarify its decision , or 3 . The appellate body may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision , or in extraordinary circumstances, elect to rehear the case in its entirety. 4.2.6 Reconsideration: Each hearing body shall make provision to allow a complainant or respondent to request reconsideration of a case within (60) sixty class days if it is determined that new evidence has arisen. An exception to the time provision· may be granted by the appropriate hearing body . 4.2. 7 Members of a judiciary involved or possessing other conflicts of interest in a case at issue shall be disqualified from sitting on the judiciary for that specific case. 4.3 Due Process - Disciplinary Proceedings 4.3.1 Students accused of violating a regulation or all University policy shall have the right to appear before a duly constituted judicial body as herein provided. No stu dent shall be suspended from the University except through the procedures of this article which includes provisions for interim suspension as prescribed in Section 4.3 .7 or the applicable section of the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities document or the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities document. 61 4.3.1.1 The student shall be notified, in writing , by a representative of the Office of Student Affairs , or of the Office of the Provost in cases of academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards or falsification of ad mission and academic records which are referred for disciplinary action, that he or she has been accused of violating a regulation or all-University policy. The student shall be expected to meet with the representative , receive a written statement of the alleged violation, and choose whether the allegation is handled by an appropriate judiciary or an administrator. The provisions of this docu ment concerning sanctions and appeals apply to either op tion. Students who fail to meet initially with the represen tative shall be referred to the appropriate judiciary for a hearing. 4.3.1.1.1 In cases of academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, and falsification of admission and academic records, all alleged violations will be handled by the appropriate judiciary. 4.3.2 Notice of Hearing: At least three (3) class days prior to a hearing, the respondent shall receive a written notifica tion of hearing from the appropriate judicial body or ad ministrator. This notice of hearing shall state: a . The regulation alleged to have be~n violated together with charges of sufficient particularity to enable the respondent to prepare a case . b. The time and place of the hearing. c. The body or administrator adjudicating the case. d . The name of the complainant and the name of counsel, if any. e. The names of witnesses for the complainant. (A re quest to add witnesses may be granted by the judiciary or administrator. If so, a postponement of three (3) class days will be granted upon request of the respondent.) 4.3.3 Either the complainant or the respondent may re quest, with cause, a postponement prior to the scheduled time of the hearing. The hearing body may grant or deny such a request. 4.3.4 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be expected to appear at the hearing and present their cases to the hearing body. a. Should the complainant fail to appear, the hearing body may either postpone the hearing or dismiss the case. b. Should the respondent fail to appear, the hearing body may either postpone the hearing or hear the case in the student's absence . The failure of the student to appear shall not be taken as indicative of guilt and must be noted without prejudice. 62 4.3.5 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be entitled to: a . Receive an expeditious hearing. b. Call witnesses on their behalf. The hearing body reserves the right to limit the number of witnesses . Witnesses are to be members of the University com munity except as the hearing body rules that others may serve in the interest of the case. c. Submit evidence or written statements in support of their positions. d . Be accompanied by counsel of their choice who may assist in the presentation of their cases. Counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University. e . Question any witnesses providing oral or written testimony . f. Receive a decision and the rationale for that deci sion . The respondent shall be provided with written notification of the decision. g. Written notification of the right to appeal. Should the right to appeal be exercised, any action by the hear ing body shall be deferred until the appeal is acted upon by a higher body. 4.3.6 Both the respondent and the complainant shall, sub ject to the following conditions, have the right to appeal the decision of a hearing body. a. The respondent may appeal an adverse decision as a result of a hearing. The reasons for appeal shall be: (1) insufficient grounds for the decision; (2) a sanction inappropriate to the seriousness of the offense . b. The complainant may appeal a decision not to grant a hearing by a hearing body of original jurisdiction. c. Both the respondent and complainant may appeal on the grounds that the applicable procedures for adjudicating the case were not followed, or there was a conflict of interest with a member or members of the judiciary. 4.3. 7 When the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, at his/her discretion, believes there is reasonable cause that a student's continued presence at Michigan State University constitutes a clear and present danger to the health or safety of persons or property, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or his/her designee may temporarily suspend a student pending final resolution of the matter. The interim suspension shall not preclude, predetermine, or render irrelevant subsequent disciplinary action or procedures; nor shall an interim suspension create a presumption of guilt. 4.3.7.1 Students placed on interim suspension may peti tion for reinstatement pending the final resolution of their cases. Such petitions will be considered by either the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or the Student Faculty Judiciary as requested by the petitioner. The Vice President or the judiciary shall conduct a hearing for the sole purpose of deciding to continue the interim suspen sion or grant reinstatement. Regardless of outcome, the hearing shall not preclude, predetermine, or render irrele vant subsequent disciplinary procedures. The hearing shall be held within five (5) University class days after receipt of a student's petition. 4.4 Due Process - Non-Disciplinary Proceedings 4.4.1 Any student may request a hearing before the ap propriate judicial body when such a request concerns: a . Any challenge to a University regulation, or an action by faculty or staff alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines established in this document. b. A question, conflict, or interpretation of a student group's constitution or rules. In such a case, the person should utilize available remedies before seeking relief through judicial action. 4.4.2 The judiciary shall review each hearing request for jurisdiction and judicial merit and may then forward a copy of the request to the appropriate individual(s) and invite a written response. After considering all submitted infor mation, the judiciary may: a. Accept the request, in full or in part, and proceed to schedule a hearing. b. Reject the request and provide an appropriate explanation . c. Invite all parties to meet with the judiciary for an informal discussion of the issues. Such a discussion shall not preclude a later hearing. 4.4.3 Notice of Hearing: At least three (3) class days prior to a hearing both the respondent and the complainant shall be entitled to a written notification of hearing from the ap propriate judicial body. This notice of hearing shall state : a. The nature of the issues, charges, and/or conflicts to be heard with sufficient particularity to enable both the respondent and the complainant to prepare their respective cases. b. The time and place of the hearing. c. The body adjudicating the case. e. The name of the complainant's counsel, if any. f. The names of any individuals who will speak in sup port of the complainant's position. 4.4.4 Response to Notice of Hearing: The respondent is to notify the judiciary of the following, in writing, at least one (1) class day prior to the scheduled hearing: a . The name of the respondent's counsel, if any . b. The names of any individuals who will speak in sup port of the respondent's position. c. An outline of the respondent's presentation for the hearing, if requested by the judiciary. 4.4.5 Should the respondent fail to acknowledge the notice of hearing, the judiciary may either postpone or pro ceed with the hearing. 4.4.6 Either the complainant or the respondent may re quest, with cause , a postponement prior to the scheduled time of a hearing. The judiciary may grant or deny such a request. 4.4. 7 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be expected to appear at the hearing and present their cases to the judiciary. a . Should the complainant fail to appear, the judiciary may either postpone the hearing or dismiss the case. b. Should the respondent fail to appear after having acknowledged the notice of the hearing, the judiciary may either postpone the hearing or hear the case in the respondent's absence. c. The judiciary may accept written statements from a party to the hearing in lieu of a personal appearance but only in unusual circumstances. Such written statements must be submitted to the judiciary at least one (1) day prior to the scheduled hearing. 4.4.8 Both the complainant and the respondent shall be entitled to: a. Receive an expeditious hearing. b. Present individuals to speak in support of their posi tions. The judiciary reserves the right to limit the number of such individuals. Those who speak shall be members of the University community except as the judiciary rules that others may serve in the interest of the case. c. Submit evidence or written statements in support of d. The names of the respondent and complainant. their positions. 63 d. Be accompanied by counsel of their choice who may assist in the presentation of cases. Counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University. e . Ask questions of witnesses providing oral or written testimony . f. Receive a written explanation of the reasons for the decision. g. Notification of right to appeal, if any. Should the right to appeal be exercised, any action by the judiciary shall be deferred until the appeal has been acted upon . 4.4.9 All non-disciplinary decisions by the Student-Faculty Judiciary shall be final; however, such decisions by a stu dent judiciary may be appealed subject to the following conditions: a. Either the respondent or the complainant may appeal an adverse decision as a result of a hearing. The reasons for appeal shall be: (1) insufficient grounds inappropriateness of the for the decision; decision. (2) b. The complainant may appeal a decision by a judiciary of original jurisdiction not to grant a hearing. c. Both the respondent and complainant may appeal on the grounds that the applicable procedures for adjudicating the case were not followed. 4.4.10 Decisions in non-disciplinary cases shall be made available to the University community unless the judiciary determines that confidentiality of the records should be pro tected . 4.5 Judicial Structure in the same residential complex 4.5.1 Student Judiciaries: Each residence hall govern ment shall establish a judiciary or join with other hall governments in establishing a common judiciary. The All-University Undergraduate Student Governing Body and the All University Graduate Student Governing Body shall also establish a student judiciary. In addition, any major gover ning group may elect to establish its own judiciary. All such judiciaries shall conduct formal hearings on matters herein defined and shall function within the guidelines of this Ar ticle . 4.5.1.1 Composition: The members of each student judiciary shall be selected in accordance with the pro cedures established by the constitutions of their respective groups and shall h;we an advisor designated by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. 4.5.1.2 Jurisdiction: The student judiciaries shall have jurisdiction on the following matters: 64 Original Jurisdiction (Disciplinary): a . Alleged violations of general student, student group, or living group regulations or all-University policies with the exception of alleged academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, or falsification of admission or academic records by individual members or constituent groups within the particular living unit(s) or the major governing group. Where no living unit or group judiciary exists, allegations will be handled by the student judiciary established by the All-University Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governing Bodies. (1) A student may request a hearing before a student judiciary other than his/her constituent judiciary. Original Jurisdiction (Non-disciplinary): b. A question, conflict, or interpretation of the constitu tion or rules of the judiciary's constituent group . c. Alleged violation of regulations governing registered student organizations by the judiciary's constituent group. 4.5.1.3 Decisions: After hearing a case, a student judiciary shall decide according to the provisions of Sec tion 4.2.4, but may not suspend a student from the Univer sity. 4.5.1.4 Appeals: Decisions of a student judiciary may be appealed to the University Student Appeals Board accor ding to the provisions of Section 4.3.6. In non-disciplinary cases, grounds for appeal shall be restricted to alleged violation of due process and/ or the provisions of this docu ment according to the provisions of Section 4 . 4. 9. 4.5.1.5 Summer Term: During summer term, a student judiciary may, through a continuation of its existing membership or through a request for interim appointments, provide for its operation . 4.5.1.6 Temporary Restraining Actions: The procedural rules of a student judiciary shall include provisions for ex pedited consideration of urgent cases in which a restrain ing action is sought because an individual or group alleged ly threatens immediate and irreparable harm through ac tion contrary to the constitution of any undergraduate or graduate student governing group within the judiciary's jurisdiction . a. Upon receipt of such a request, the student judiciary shall conduct a preliminary examination to determine whether a temporary restraining action should be taken . This meeting should include opportunity for both the complainant and the respondent to present information. Consideration should be given to the nature and potential extent of irreparable harm, other alternatives to remedy the situation, and whether a temporary restraining action would preclude, pre determine, or render irrelevant the ultimate decision of a judiciary in reviewing the details of the case. b. If the judiciary decides to take a temporary restrain ing action , the appropriate individual or group shall be required to postpone or withdraw the action in question pending a hearing on the merits of the case by the judiciary having original jurisdiction over the governing group or living group constitution in ques tion. c. The student judiciary shall make every reasonable effort to meet whatever exigencies of time may exist in such a case. 4.5.2 Student-Faculty Judiciary: There shall be established a Student-Faculty Judiciary. 4.5.2.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The membership of the Student-Faculty Judiciary shall be as follows: a. Five undergraduate students. b. One graduate student. c. Five faculty members. d. One ex-officio non-voting advisor appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. 4.5.2.2 Jurisdiction: The Student-Faculty Judiciary shall have jurisdiction in the following areas: Original Jurisdiction (Disciplinary): a. Alleged violations of all-University policies or alleg ed violations of regulations other than those related to academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, or falsification of admission or academic records as referred by the Office of Student Affairs. Original Jurisdiction (Non-disciplinary): b. Conflicts arising between student governing groups, living units, and/or registered student organizations. c. Conflicts between the undergraduate and graduate student governing bodies . 4.5.2.2.1 The procedure for hearings under Section 4.5.2.2b and c shall accord with the provisions of Section 4.4 above . The parties involved shall be notified in writing of the Student-Faculty Judiciary's decision and of any recommendation the Student-Faculty Judiciary deems ap propriate. The chairperson shall subsequently make the decision public in an appropriate manner, unless the judiciary determines that confidentiality of the record should be protected. 4.5.2.3 Temporary Restraining Action: The procedural rules of the Student-Faculty Judiciary shall include provi sions for expedited consideration of urgent cases in which a temporary restraining action is sought because a regula tion or administrative decision allegedly threatens im mediate and irreparable harm or infringement of rights as defined by this document. a. Upon receipt of such a request, the Student-Faculty Judiciary shall conduct a preliminary examination to determine whether temporary restraining action should be taken . This meeting should include opportunity for both the complainant and the respon dent to present information . Consideration should be given to the nature and potential extent of irreparable harm, other alternatives to remedy the situation, and whether a restraining action would preclude, predetermine, or render irrelevant the ultimate decision of the Student-Faculty Judiciary in reviewing the full details of the case . b. If the Student-Faculty Judiciary decides to take a temporary restraining action, the appropriate individual, group , or administrative unit shall be requested to postpone or withdraw the action in question pending a hearing on the merits of the case . c. The Student-Faculty Judiciary shall make every reasonable effort to meet whatever exigencies of time may exist in such cases. If necessary, the Student Faculty Judiciary may announce its decision regard ing a temporary action without a written statement of its reasons provided that such a statement of reasons shall be made available as soon as reasonably possible . 4.5.2.4 Decisions: After hearing a case, the Student Faculty Judiciary shall decide in accordance with the pro visions of Section 4 .2 .4. 4.5.2.5 Appeals: Disciplinary decisions of the Student Faculty Judiciary may be appealed to the University Stu dent Appeals Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 .2.5 and 4.3.6 . 4.5.2.6 Summer Term: The Student-Faculty Judiciary shall, through a continuation of its existing membership or through a request for interim appointments, provide for its operation through the summer term. 4.5.3 University Student Appeals Board: There shall be established a University Student Appeals Board. 4.5.3.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The membership of the Univer sity Student Appeals Board shall be as follows: a . Two undergraduate students . b. One graduate student. c. Four faculty members. 4.5.3.1.1 The Office of the Vice President for Student Af fairs and Services shall provide necessary support services for the University Student Appeals Board . 4.5.3.2 Jurisdiction: The University Student Appeals Board shall have jurisdiction over: 65 a. Decisions made by a student judiciary and disciplinary decisions made by the Student-Faculty Judiciary. 4.5.4.1.1 The Office of the Provost shall provide necessary support services for the University Academic Integrity Review Board . b. Disciplinary actions taken by an administrator in the Office of Student Affairs as provided for in Section 4.3.1.1. 4.5.4.2 Appellate Jurisdiction: The University Academic Integrity Review Board shall have appellate jurisdiction over decisions by a college hearing board: c. Procedures followed by the Traffic Appeals Board. a. in cases of penalty grades for academic dishonesty d. Challenges to a University regulation, or an action by an administrator or member of the faculty or staff alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines established in this document. 4.5.3.2.1 In susbstantive challenge cases arising under Section 4.5.3 .2d above, the University Student Appeals Board may provide declaratory relief by finding a regula tion, or action by an administrator or member of the faculty or staff, to be inconsistent with this document. If additional action is required and possible in a case, the University Student Appeals Board shall direct that redress be pro vided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the University Student Appeals Board and/ or academic governance bodies, shall implement an appropriate remedy. 4.5.3.3 Summer Term: The University Student Appeals Board shall, through continuation of its existing member ship or through request for interim appointments, provide for its operation through the summer term. 4.5.3.4 Decisions: The University Student Appeals Board shall have available to it the full range of decisions, including temporary restraining actions, provided to judic iaries through this document. In addition, the University Student Appeals Board may make whatever recommenda tions it may consider appropriate to specific cases. 4.5.3.5 Appeals: All decisions of the University Student Appeals Board with respect to individual and group actions are final unless appealed to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services who may affirm or reverse the deci sion, diminish the sanction imposed, or direct that the case be reconsidered. Decisions of the University Student Ap peals Board under Section 4.5.3.2d are not appealable. 4.5.4 University Academic Integrity Review Board: There shall be established a University Academic Integrity Review Board for the purposes described in Article II. 4.5.4.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The membership of the Univer sity Academic Integrity Review Boad shall be as follows: a. Four faculty members. b. Three undergraduate students. as provided in Article 2, b. in cases of alleged violations of regulations prohibiting academic dishonesty, violations of professional stan dards, and falsification of admission and academic records. 4.5.4.3 Summer Term: The University Academic Integrity Review Board shall, through continuation of its existing membership or through requests for interim appointments, provide for its operation through summer term . 4.5.4.4 Decisions: The University Academic Integrity Review Board shall have available to it the full range of decisions provided to judiciaries through this document. In addition, the University Academic Integrity Review Board may make whatever recommendations it may con sider appropriate to specific cases. 4.5.4.5 Appeals: All decisions of the University Academic Integrity Review Board with respect to individual or group actions are final unless appealed to the Provosl: who may affirm or reverse the decision, diminish the sanction imposed, or direct that the case be reconsidered. 4.6. Judiciary Membership 4.6.1 Student members of the All-University Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governing Body Judiciary, the Student-Faculty Judiciary, the University Student Appeals Board, and the University Academic Integrity Review Board shall be selected as described below. 4.6.1.1 Selection: There shall be a Judiciary Selection Committee composed of undergraduate and graduate members from the All-University Graduate and Under graduate Student Governing Body Judiciary, the Student Faculty Judiciary, the University Student Appeals Board, and the University Academic Integrity Review Board. The Judicial Selection Committee may, at its discretion, include faculty members in the selection process. The Judicial Selection Committee shall be responsible for: c. One ex-officio non-voting advisor appointed by the a . Developing a process for the selection of student Provost. 66 judiciary members. b. Making decisions on the selection of students to serve on the Student-Faculty Judiciary, the University Student Appeals Board, and the University Academic Integrity Review Board . If otherwise eligi ble, students seeking reappointment to the All University Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governing Body Judiciary, the Student-Faculty Judiciary, the University Student Appeals Board, and the University Academic Integrity Review Board and receiving a majority of support from the non returning judiciary members with whom they have served, will automatically be recommended for con firmation. Alternates may be selected to serve as replacements in case of resignations or a member's inability to serve for a full academic term. c. Submitting the names of those selected for confir mation by the appropriate governing body. 4.6.1.2 Appointment: The appointment of graduate students to the All-University Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governing Body Judiciary, the Student-Faculty Judiciary, and the University Student Appeals Board shall . be confirmed by the All-University Graduate Student Governing Body. The appointment of undergraduates to the All-University Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governing Body Judiciary, the Student-Faculty Judiciary, and the University Student Appeals Board shall be con firmed by the All-University Undergraduate Student Gover ning Body. The appointment of student members to the University Academic Integrity Review Board shall be con firmed by the Student Council. 4.6.1.3 Terms of Office: a. Student members of the student judiciaries shall serve for one calendar year with opportunity for reappoint ment. b. Student members of the Student-Faculty Judiciary shall serve for two years with the opportunity for reappointment. (Initially, two undergraduates shall be appointed for one year, and two undergraduates and one graduate shall be appointed for two years.) c. Student members of the University Student Appeals Board shall be appointed for two years with the opportunity for reappointment. d. Student members of the University Academic Integ rity Review Board shall be appointed for two years with an opportunity for reappointment. e. All terms of office shall begin with the fall academic term, except that some members may be appointed to serve the preceding summer on an interim basis. f. Removal of a student member shall require: 1. Initiation of removal proceedings by a two-thirds {2/3) vote of the membership of the body in which the member serves . 2. A two-thirds {2/3) vote of the governing body which confirmed the appointment to withdraw the appointment. 4.6.2 Faculty members: The faculty members of the Student-Faculty Judiciary, the University Student Appeals Board , and the University Academic Integrity Review Board shall be appointed by the President of the Univer sity for terms of three years. a. Student-Faculty Judiciary: Initially, two faculty members shall be appointed for two years and two for three years. b. University Student Appeals Board: Initially, two faculty members shall be appointed for two years and two for three years. c. University Academic Integrity Review Board: Initially, two faculty members shall be appointed for two years and two for three years. d. Selection, appointment, and reappointment shall be in accordance with the Bylaws for Academic Govern ance. 4.6.3 Chairpersons: At the beginning of the academic year, each judicial body {the University Student Appeals Board, the University Academic Integrity Review Board, the Student-Faculty Judiciary, and the Student Judiciaries) shall select from among its voting members a chairperson and vice chairperson who shall serve for one year and who shall have voting privileges. 4.6.4 Members of Student Judiciaries: The constitutions of the respective groups shall provide for the manner in which members will be selected, appointed, reappointed, and, if necessary, removed. 4. 7 Traffic Appeals· Board 4.7.1 There shall be a Traffic Appeals Board. 4.7.1.1 Composition: The members of the Traffic Ap peals Board shall be selected in accordance with the pro cedures established by the undergraduate and graduate student governing bodies. 4.7.1.2 Jurisdiction: The Traffic Appeals Board shall hear appeals arising from summonses issued for violation of the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations established by the MSU Board of Trustees and applicable to all registered students. 4.7.1.3 Procedures: The Traffic Appeals Board shall establish a code of operations to govern its internal pro cedures which shall ensure fairness in the review of appeals received. 67 4.7.1.4 Decisions: Decisions of the Traffic Appeals Board shall be consistent with the provisions for violations and penalties in the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations . In ad dition, the Traffic Appeals Board may refer students to the Student-Faculty Judiciary for alleged violation of general student regulations . 4. 7.1.5 Appeals: Decisions of the Traffic Appeals Board may be appealed to the University Student Appeals Board only on the basis of improper procedure . 5.3 Student Group Regulations 5.3.1 Student group regulations shall be those regulations established within the University community to govern the conduct of the constituent members of a governing body or a governing group and the activities of living groups and registered student organizations under a governing body or governing group's jurisdiction. Such regulations shall apply only to the students, groups, and organizations specified by the regulations. ARTICLE 5 Regulations, Policies, and Rulings 5.1 The University community's expectations for student and group conduct which hold the potential for disciplinary action shall be promulgated as General Student Regula tions, Student Group Regulations, Living Group Regula tions, and All-University Policies as defined herein. Ad ministrative decisions which mediate the flow of services and privileges in the operation of the University are ad ministrative rulings. 5.2 General Student Regulations 5.2.1 General student regulations shall be those regula tions established within the University community to secure the safety of members of the University community and University facilities, maintain order, and ensure the suc cessful operation of the institution. Such regulations shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation as well as to all governing bodies, governing groups, living groups, and registered stu dent organizations. 5.2.2 Any governing body, governing group, living group, or registered student organization or any individual student, faculty, or staff member may initiate and propose amend ments to the General Student Regulations by submitting such proposals to the University Committee on Student Affairs . Proposals may also originate within the University Committee on Student Affairs . 5.2.3 Proposals submitted to the University Committee on Student Affairs may be approved or rejected. If rejected, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward a written explanation to the initiator. The written explana tion may include suggestions for modification of the pro posal. If approved, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward the proposal to the Academic Coun cil. 5.2.4 The Academic Council may approve or reject the proposal. If the Academic Council rejects the proposal, a written explanation of the rejection shall be forwarded to the University Committee on Student Affairs. The written explanation may inelude suggestions for modification of the proposal. If the proposal is approved , the Academic Council shall forward the proposal to the President and the regulation shall become operative upon his or her ap proval. 68 5.3.2 Any constituent member of a governing body or governing group or any living group or registered student organization under its jurisdiction may initiate and propose amendments to the Student Group Regulations by sub mitting such proposals to the governing body or group with the appropriate legislative authority. Proposals may also be initiated by the governing body or group. to 5.3.3 Proposals submitted the appropriate All University Student Governing Body may be approved or rejected . If rejected, the All-University Student Govern ing Body shall forward a written explanation to the initiator. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the All University Student Governing Body shall forward the pro posal to the University Committee on Student Affairs. 5.3.4 The University Committee on Student Affairs may approve or reject the proposal. If rejected, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward a written explanation to the appropriate All-University Student Governing Body . The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the proposal shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and the proposal shall become operative upon his or her approval. 5.4 Living Group Regulations 5.4.1 Living Group Regulations shall be those regulations established within the University community to govern the conduct of residents and other students who are visitors and guests while within the building or buildings defining the living group. Such regulations shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation. 5.4.2 Any constituent member of a living group may initiate and propose amendments to their own living group regulations by submitting such proposals to the living group with appropriate legislative authority. Proposals may also initiate with the living group. 5.4.3 Proposals submitted to the living group may be approved or rejected . If rejected, the living group shall for ward to the initiator a written explanation. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved , the living group shall forward the proposal to the appropriate All-University Student Governing Body . The All-University Student Governing Body may approve or reject the proposal. If rejected, the All-University Student Governing Body shall forward to the initiator a written explanation. If approveq, the All University Student Governing Body shall forward the pro posal to the University Committee on Student Affairs, which may approve or reject the proposal. Written ex planation of a rejection, together with any suggested modifications, shall be provided to the living group. If ap proved, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward the proposal to the Vice President for Student Af fairs and Services, and the regulation shall become operative upon his or her approval. 5.6.3.2 The administrator shall assess the situation and • • • implement any non-punitive action appropriate to the circumstances: e .g. restrict service, require restitution . ~~~ However, disciplinary sanctions may only be imposed through the judicial process described in Article 4 . 9Tlr&:.:;;.m 5.6.3.3 The student shall be entitled to written notifica- ..... _.._ tion of: a. Any non-disciplinary action of the administrator, and 4 the rationale. b. The right to appeal the administrator's decision to the University Student Appeals Board , under 4.5 .3 .2d. of this document. 5.6.4 In common with regulations, Administrative Rulings applicable to students shall comply with Sections 1.5.1 through 1.5. 7 and Section 1.5. 11 of this document. 5.5 All-University Policies ARTICLE 6 5.5.1 All-University Policies shall be those policies established within the University community to define and prescribe broad areas of institutional concern. Such policies shall apply to those individuals, groups, and organizations specified by the policies. 5.5.2 All-University Policies are established by the Board of Trustees, often following University-wide discussion and endorsement or as the result of a recommendation by an administrative unit or committee. Such policies may also be initiated and enacted by the Board itself. 5.6 Administrative Rulings 5.6.1 Administrative Rulings shall be those policies, pro cedures, and practices established within the University community to implement the functions of the institution's various and several administrative units. Such rulings shall apply to those individuals, groups, and organizations specified by the rulings. The various administrative units are delegated authority, by the Board of Trustees through the President, to establish Administrative Rulings. 5.6.2 The process by which Administrative Rulings are developed shall be consistent with the legislative and advisory duties and prerogatives of those bodies involved in academic governance . The process shall reflect concern for student input when the substance of a ruling affects students. 5.6.3 When a student is alleged to be noncompliant with an Administrative Ruling, a unit administrator shall con front the student and allow the student to clarify the situa tion. 5.6.3.1 The administrator shall determine whether the alleged acts may violate a General Student, Student Group , or Living Group Regulation, or an All-University Policy . If so, the student shall be referred for action under Article 4. Independent and University-Supported Student Publications 6.1 "Independent student publications" are those that are prepared and distributed, at least in part, by students and that are not funded by the administrative units of the Uni versity . Independent student publications are typically : a. Publications of student living units and governing groups. b. Publications of Mich!gan State University registered student organizations and Michigan State University student groups . 6.1.1 Students and student groups shall have maximum freedom to express opinions and communicate ideas by preparing and distributing independent student publica tions. 6.1.2 The University shall neither authorize nor prohibit the solicitation of advertising by an independent student publication . 6.2. "University-supported student publications" are those that receive funding from administrative units of the Univer sity . 6.2.1 Administrative units may provide advice and counsel, but all University-supported student publications • shall be guaranteed freedom of content and editorial policy. 6.2.2 The withdrawal of financial support as a means of censorship over those University-supported student publications which are in substance a forum for free speech is recognized to be inappropriate. 6.3 The following guidelines governing independent and University-supported student publicati.ons are established . 69 l ) 6.3.1 Every publication shall identify the agency, group, or organization responsible for its preparation and distribu tion . 7.1.1 The Ombudsman shall establish simple, orderly pro cedures for receiving requests, complaints, and grievances of students. 6.4 The following guidelines are established to govern the distribution of independent and University-supported student publications, whether free or for sale . 6.4.1 Regulations governing distribution of publications shall apply equally to all publications. 6.4.2 No door-to-door solicitations for sale shall be per mitted in organized living units on the campus without per mission from the proper gcwerning authority of the living unit. Permission must be granted in accordance with pro vision 6.4.1 above. 7 .1.2 The Ombudsman shall assist students in ac complishing the expeditious settlement of their problems and may advise a student that the student's request, com plaint, or grievance lacks merit, or that the student should seek a remedy before another duly-constituted body or officer of the University; or the Ombudsman may deem it appropriate to assist the student in obtaining an infor mal settlement of the student's problem. 7.1.3 The Ombudsman shall have broad investigatory powers and direct and ready access to all University officials from the President down. 6.4.3 In accordance with provision 6.4.1 above, each on campus living unit shall decide what policies shall be formulated for distribution of publications within that liv ing unit. 7.1.4 When necessary, the Ombudsman shall report directly to the President valid complaints for which no remedy has been found. The Ombudsman shall also report any recommendations regarding such complaints. 6.4.4 For buildings other than organized living units, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and the all-University student governing bodies, after consultation with the administrative, faculty , and student occupants of the building, shall determine, in accordance with provision 6.4.1 above, the designated places of distribution of publications. 6.4.5 Distribution in living units, classroom and office buildings shall be limited to those places established in 6 .4.2, 6 .4.3, and 6.4.4 above . Hand-to-hand distribution shall be permitted in all campus buildings, subject only to such limitations as are necessary to prevent interference with scheduled University activities. 6.4.6 Distribution shall be permitted outside campus buildings, subject only to such limitations as are necessary to prevent interference with the use of streets, sidewalks, and building entrances. 6.4. 7 The offices of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and the All-University Undergraduate Governing Body shall keep available for inspection an up-to-date list of places of distribution within campus buildings. 6.5 Any regulations necessary to implement these guide lines shall be developed in accordance with Article 5. ARTICLE 7 Office of the Ombudsman 7 .1 The Office of the Ombudsman: The President shall appoint a senior faculty member with the title of Ombudsman. The Ombudsman shall respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the position and the privacy of all persons soliciting assistance from the Office of the Ombudsman, thereby protecting them against retribution. The Ombudsman's functions shall include the following charges : 70 7.1.5 The Ombudsman shall make periodic reports to the President regarding the operation of the Office of the Om budsman. ARTICLE 8 Definitions 8.1 Various terms appearing in other articles of this docu ment are defined below. 8.1.1 Administrators: Persons employed, either regular or temporary, full or part time, who manage budgets, direct work units, or formulate, evaluate, and/or administer University policy. 8.1.2 Academic Dishonesty: Refer to General Student Regulation 4 .00, Scholarship and Grades. 8.1.3 All-University Student Governing Bodies: Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) and Council of Graduate Students (COGS). 8.1.3.1 All-University Graduate Student Governing Body: Council of Graduate Students (COGS). 8.1.3.2 All-University Undergraduate Student Govern ing Body: Associated Students of Michigan State Univer sity (ASMSU). 8.1.4 Class Day: A day on which classes are held, including days of Final Exam Week. 8.1.5 Complainant: A member of the University com munity who initiates judicial proceedings. 8.1.6 Counsel: A member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University chosen by either the complainant or the respondent to assist in the preparation or presenta tion of a case. No member of the University's legal depart ment shall serve as a counsel under these provisions. 8.1.7 Disciplinary Case: A case brought against a stu dent respondent accused of violating a regulation, academic professional standard, or all-University policy. Such a case is heard under Section 4.3 or Section 2.4.7; if the allegations are upheld , the respondent is subject to disciplinary sanctions as defined in Section 4.2 .4b herein . 8.1.8 Faculty: All persons appointed by the University, either regular or temporary, either under the rules of tenure or not, holding the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, 'br instructor, persons appointed as librarians, or other persons with approved titles in the academic personnel system whose duties involve instruc tional activities . 8.1.9 Falsification of Admission or Academic Records: Refer to General Student Regulation 5.00, Records and Identification as it applies to records that are created and/ or effectively maintained by the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, or academic units, (e .g. colleges, departments, and schools) . 8.1.10 Graduate Student: A student enrolled with a Registrar's Classification of 6 or 7 (graduate degree). Those students who are enrolled in graduate non-degree pro grams shall be deemed graduate students. 8.1.11 Graduate-Professional Student: A student enroll ed with a Registrar's classification of 8 or 9 (medical degree) . Those students who are enrolled in graduate professional non-degree programs shall be deemed graduate-professional students . 8.1.12 Living Group: Any unit of University-owned hous ing including on-campus residence hall , floor, apartment, or residence complex or off-campus housing including sorority or fraternity house; scholarship; cooperative; or religious living unit. 8.1.13 Hearing Body: A duly constituted judiciary as outlined in 4 .5 above or a representative from the Office of Student Affairs authorized to hear judicial complaints, as outlined in 4.3.1.1 above. 8.1.14 Non-disciplinary Case: A case brought by a student under Section 2.4.2 or Section 4.4 herein. Disciplinary sanctions discussed in Section 4 .2.4b are not imposed in non-disciplinary cases; rather, the student bringing such a case seeks relief. 8.1.15 Penalty Grade: A grade assigned by an instruc tor who believes a student to have committed academic dishonesty. If no disciplinary case is instituted against the student, the penalty grade may be appealed under Sec tion 2.4.9 above. If a disciplinary case is instituted and the charge is held not to be supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the penalty grade may be appealed under Section 2.4.8 above . In either such appeal of a penalty grade, the proceedings are non-disciplinary. 8.1.16 Preponderance of the Evidence: That which is • • • more convincing, more credible, and of a greater weight. ~~:I In disciplinary cases, a preponderance of e\lidence must overcome an appropriate presumption of innocence. 8.1.17 Professional Standards: Any codes of expected professional conduct must be approved by the academic ·~-­ units, the dean , and, in the case of college statements, the Office of the Provost. The procedure for the approval by the academic units should include student participation in accordance with 1.5.3. The dean and the Office of the Provost shall consult with appropriate governance groups before taking action . These codes are to be provided to students at the time of their admission to the program or to a course in the unit. 8.1.18 Respondent: An individual, formal and informal groups, recognized and unrecognized groups , or unit from the University community alleged to be responsible for a situation or conflict or for violation of a regulation or policy. 8.1.19 Staff: Employees of the University other than those specifically defined in this article. 8.1.20 Student: An individual is considered a student from the time of admission to Michigan State University until graduation, recess, dismissal, suspension, or withdrawal from the University, or non-registration for more than one consecutive term. 8.1.21 Student Organization: A group of students who have complied with formal requirements for becoming an organization and have registered with the appropriate all University student governing body . 8.1.22 Undergraduate: A student enrolled with a Registrar's classification of 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , or 5. Those students enrolled in undergraduate non-degree programs shall be deemed undergraduates. 8.1.23 University Community: All persons who are students, trustees, administrators, faculty, or staff. ARTICLE 9 Procedures for Amending and Revising This Document 9.1 This document may be amended and revised accord ing to the following procedures . 9.1.1 Any member of the University community, or any constituent body thereof, may propose amendments and revisions and forward them to the University Committee on Student Affairs. 9.1.2 Any and all other amendments or revisions shall be reviewed by the University Committee on Student Affairs which shall approve, reject, or amend the proposal. 71 9.1.3 If the University Committee on Student Affairs approves the amendment or revision , then it shall forward the proposal to the appropriate All-University Student Governing Body(ies). The All-University Student Govern ing Body(ies) shall review the proposal and approve or re ject it. 9.1.4 If any of the All-University Student Governing Body(ies) reject the proposal, a written explanation of the rejection shall be forwarded to the University Committee on Student Affairs. This explanation may include sugges tions for alteration of the proposal. 9.1.5 If the All-University ·Student Governing Body(ies) approve the proposal, it shall be returned to the Chair person of the University Committee on Student Affairs for presentation to the Academic Council. 9.1.5.1 Student Council must approve all revisions or amendments before presented to Academic Council. 9.1.6 The Academic Council shall review all amendments and revisions and either approve or reject them in accord ance with the Bylaws for Academic Governance. If rejected, the Academic Council shall return the proposal to the University Committee on Student Affairs and the appropriate All-University Student Governing Body(ies) along with a written explanation for the rejection. This ex planation may include suggestions for alteration of the pro posal. If approved, the Academic Council shall forward the proposal to the President who shall present it to the Board of Trustees according to existing practices of Academic Council for such transmittal. 9 .1. 7 The Board of Trustees shall review all amendments and revisions and may approve the proposal, at which time it shall become operative, or reject the proposal and return it to the Academic Council with an explanation. 9.1.8 The University community shall be promptly in formed of all action taken on proposed amendments and revisions. HISTORY OF APPROVAL Original Document Academic Council Academic Senate Board of Trustees January 10, 1967 February 28, 1967 March 16, 1967 72 Amendments ARTICLE 2 Section 2.1.4 University Committee on Student Affairs (UCSA) Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective Section 2.3 UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective ARTICLE 4 Section 4.3.2. Student Board of ASMSU UCSA Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective ARTICLE 5 Total revision April 11, 1977 April 19, 1977 May 31, 1977 June 24, 1977 June 24, 1977 March 31, 1970 April 1, 1970 May 12, 1970 June 18, 1971 June 18, 1971 February 1, 1977 February 28, 1977 May 31, 1977 June 24, 1977 June 24, 1977 UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective March 31, 1970 April 1, 1970 May 12, 1970 June 18, 1971 June 18, 1971 ARTICLE 6 Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective AJ?ril 8, 1970 April 17, 1970 May 12, 1970 February 19, 1971 July 1, 1971 ARTICLE 7 Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective February 8, 1971 February 9, 1971 March 2, 1971 April 16, 1971 April 16, 1971 Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council · Board of Trustees Amendment effective March 10, 1983 March 8, 1983 May 31, 1983 June 24, 1983 June 24, 1983 Complete Revision UCSA ASMSU Student Board UCSA Elected Student Council Academic Council Board of Trustees Revision effective February 28, 1983 March 8, 1983 March 10, 1983 April 12, 1983 January 17, 1984 July 27, 1984 July 27, 1984 ARTICLE 1: Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities ARTICLE 2: Academic Rights and Responsibilities for Graduate Students ARTICLE 3: Student Records at Michigan State ARTICLE 4: Graduate Student Support ARTICLE 5: Adjudication of Cases Involving Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities ARTICLE 6: Academic Governance ARTICLE 7: Procedure for Amending and Revising This Document ARTICLE 8: Definitions HISTORY OF APPROVAL Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities 73 GRADUATE STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Foreword The foreword is not part of the document that follows . It supplies, however, a necessary perspective for interpreting the document. Graduate student rights and responsibilities at Michigan State University are part of the social and historical background of the University itself. When, more than a century ago, the people of Michigan established this institution on the land-grant principle, they framed a new conception of the role of the university in American life. A land-grant university is a trusteeship of intellect in the service of society . It gathers society's creative and intellec tual powers and uses them to advance the common good and to solve fundamental problems. That is the special character that has caused the land-grant university to become one of the great transforming agencies of the American scene. When it honors its commission, it acts not for the sake of the academic community, but for the sake of society. All members of the academic community-students, staff, faculty, administrators, and trustees-enact a trust of which society beyond the univer sity is the proper beneficiary. This document is significant not merely because it establishes that graduate students have certain rights and responsibilities, but particularly because it affirms that they are a party to the social trust shared by all in the university community who are charged with preserving and advanc ing the genius of scholarship and the conditions of inquiry which society has entrusted to our care. Preface This report, the Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, and the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities document, contain guidelines to the rights and duties of graduate students in matters of con duct, academic pursuits, keeping of records , and employ ment. This report describes structures and procedures for formulating regulations governing graduate student con duct, for interpreting and amending the guidelines, for adjudicating graduate student disciplinary cases, and for channeling student complaints, grievances, or concerns to faculty, staff, and administrators for appropriate action. For the most part these provisions simply make explicit what has been long understood and practiced at Michigan State University. This report identifies rights and duties of graduate students and provides for graduate students a carefully prescribed system of due process. Rather than expounding a generalized abstract definition of academic freedom, this report provides an operational definition with concrete application of the concept of academic freedom for graduate students. 74 ARTICLE 1 Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities at Michigan State University 1.1 Michigan State University is a community of scholars whose members include its faculty, staff, students, and ad ministrators. The basic purposes of the University are the advancement, dissemination and application of knowl edge . The most basic condition for the achievement of these purposes is freedom of expression and communica tion . Without this freedom, effective sifting and testing of ideas cease, and research, teaching, and learning are stifled . Knowledge is as broad and diverse as life itself, and the need for freedom is equally broad . Yet absolute free dom in all aspects of life means anarchy, just as absolute order means tyranny. Both anarchy and tyranny are anti thetical to the purposes and necessities of the University. Therefore , the University always must strive to strike that balance between maximum freedom and necessary order which best promotes its basic purposes by providing the environment most conducive to the many faceted activities of instruction , research, and service. 1.2 Each right of an individual places a reciprocal duty upon others: the duty to permit the individual to exercise the right. The graduate student, as a member of the academic community, has both rights and duties. Within that community, the graduate student's most essential right is the right to learn . The University has a duty to provide for the graduate student those privileges, opportunities and protections which best promote the learning process in all its aspects. The graduate student also has duties to other members of the academic community, the most important of which is to refrain from interference with those rights of others which are equally essential to the purposes and processes of the University . 1.3 The University cherishes many values, modes of thought and standards of behavior that are better taught by example, persuasion , social pressure, and rewards than by the threat of penalties. Regulations governing the activities and conduct of graduate students individually or collectively should not be comprehensive codes of desirable conduct; rather , they should be limited to the prescription of procedures for meeting the practical, routine necessities of a complex community and to the prohibition or limita tions of acts which cannot be tolerated because they seriously interfere with the basic purposes and processes of the academic community, or with rights essential to other members of the community. 1.4 The graduate student is not only a member of the academic community, but a citizen of the larger society, who retains those rights, protections and guarantees of fair treatment held by all citizens, and which the University may not deny. The enforcement of the graduate student's duties to the larger society is, however, the responsibility of the legal and jucidial authorities duly establishes for that purpose . Guidelines 1.5 To protect graduate student rights and to facilitate the definition of graduate student.responsibilities at Michigan State University, the following guidelines shall apply to those stipulations and conditions by which graduate con duct is regulated , broadly referred to as "regulations" in the remainder of this Article . 1.5.1 All regulations shall seek the best possible recon ciliation of the principles of maximum freedom and necessary order. 1.5.2 There shall be no regulation unless there is a demonstrable need which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University as stipulated herein. 1.5.3 To the maximum extent feasible, graduate students shall participate in formulating and revising regulations governing graduate student conduct. 1.5.4 All regulations governing graduate student conduct shall be made public in an appropriate manner. 1.5.5 Every regulation shall be as brief, clear and specific as possible . 1.5.6 Wherever rights conflict, regulations shall, to the maximum extent feasible, permit reasonable scope for each conflicting right by defining the circumstances of time , place and means appropriate to its exercise . 1. 5. 7 Regulations shall respect the free expression of ideas and shall encourage competition of ideas from diverse perspectives. 1.5.8 Procedures and penalties for the violation of regula tions shall be designed for guidance or correction of behavior only. 1.5.9 Penalties shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense . Repeated violations may justify increasingly severe penalties . 1.5.10 There shall be clearly defined channels and pro cedures for the appeal and review of: a. The finding of guilt in an alleged violation of a regulation . b. The reasonableness, under the circumstances, of the penalty imposed for a specific violation . c. The substance of a regulation or administrative deci sion which is alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines in this document. d. The lack of adherence to the applicable procedures in the adjudication. 1.5.11 Every regulation shall specify to whom it applies and whether responsibility for compliance lies with graduate students either individually or collectively. 1.6 Handbook of Regulations and Structures: A hand book of the University's current regulations and structures relating to student rights and responsibilities shall be made available to every member of the academic community. ARTICLE 2 Academic Rights and Responsibilities for Graduate Students 2.1 Preamble 2.1.1 The freedom and effectiveness of the educational process depend upon the provision of appropriate condi tions and opportunities for learning in an environment that is supportive of diversity among ideas, cultures, and student characteristics. The responsibility to secure, respect and protect such opportunities and conditions is shared by all members of the academic community . The primacy of the faculty's role and its unquestionable centrality in the educational process must be recognized and preserved . its The primary intellectual purpose of the University - intellectual content and integrity - is the responsibility of the faculty . 2.1.2 The establishment and maintenance of the proper relationship between .instructor and student are funda mental to the University's function, and require both in structor and student to recognize the rights and respon sibilities which derive from it. The relationship between instructor and student as individuals should be founded on mutual respect and understanding together with shared dedication to the educational process. 2.2 Role of the Faculty in the Instructional Process 2.2.1 No provision for the rights of graduate students can be valid which suspends the rights of the faculty. The grad uate student's right t<;> competent instruction must be recon ciled with the rights of the faculty, consistent with the principle that the competency of a professional can be rightly judged only by professionals. It is therefore acknowl edged and mandated that competence of instruction shall be judged by the faculty. 2.2.2 Teaching units shall provide appropriate and clearly defined channels for the receipt and consideration of graduate student complaints concerning instruction . In no instance shall the competence of instruction form the basis of an adversarial proceeding before any of the judicial bodies established in this document. 2.2.3 Faculty shall have authority and responsibility fo r academic policy and practices in areas such as degree eligibility and requirements , course content and grading , classroom procedure , and standards of professional behavior in accordance with the Bylaws for Academic Governance, the Code of Teaching Responsibility , and other documents on faculty rights and responsibilities . 75 2.2.4 No hearing board established under this document shall direct a change in the evaluation of a graduate student which represents a course instructor's or guidance com mittee's good faith judgment of the graduate student's per fo rmance. In the event that an evaluation is determined to be based on inappropriate or irrelevant factors , the dean of the college shall cause the student's performance to be reassessed and good faith evaluation established. (See also Sections 2 .3.10, 2.4 .8, and Article 5 .) 2.3 Rights and Responsibilities of the Graduate Student 2.3.1 The graduate student has a right to be governed by educationally justifiable academic regulations and pro fessional standards . 2.3.2 In all areas of graduate education pertaining to academic rights and responsibilities, there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color , creed, gender, national origin , political persuasion , sexual preference , marital status, handicap, or age . 2.3.3 The graduate student has a right to accurate, timely, and clearly stated information concerning general academic requirements for establishing and maintaining an accept able academic standing, the graduate student's academic relationship with the University and the details of any special conditions which may apply. Requirements for the student's academic program shall be made known by the administering unit at the time of the student's first enroll ment. Graduate students are responsible for informing themselves of University, college , department, and school requirements as stated in unit publications and in the University catalog. In planning to meet such requirements, students are responsible for consulting with their academic advisers and guidance committees . 2.3.4 The graduate student, regardless of degree pro gram, has a right to the best advice the unit can provide concerning program planning, research, professional ex pectations, selection of courses and professors, and general degree requirements. 2.3.5 Units shall maintain records for their graduate students, specifying and/ or containing degree require ments, course waivers and substitutions, program changes, and other stipulations directly affecting their degree pro grams. Graduate students shall be provided access to and/ or a copy of these records upon request. 2.3.6 The graduate student shall be free to take reasoned exception to information and views offered in the classroom , and to reserve judgment about matters of opi nion , without fear of penalty. 2.3. 7 Graduate students and faculty have a responsibili ty to maintain at all times the kind of classroom decorum and collegial atmosphere which insures that the process of teaching and learning can take place . 76 2.3.8 The graduate student shares with the faculty the responsibility for maintaining the integrity of scholarship , grades, and professional standards . 2.3.9 The graduate student is responsible for learning the content of a course of study according to standards of per for mance established by the faculty and for adhering to standards of professional behavior established by the facul ty . 2.3.10 The graduate student has a right to academic evaluations which represent good faith judgments of per formance by course instructors and guidance committees . Course grades shall represent the instructor's professional and objective evaluation of the graduate student's academic performance . The graduate student shall have the right to know all course requirements, including grading criteria , and procedures at the beginning of the course . Pro cedural guidelines are included in The Code of Teaching Responsibility. 2.3.11 The graduate student has a right to protection against improper disclosure of information concerning academic performance and personal characteristics such as values, beliefs, organizational affiliations, and health . (See also Article 3 .) 2.3.12 The graduate student has a right to scholarly rela tionships with faculty based on mutual trust and civility . 2.3.13 The graduate student has a right to be protected from personal exploitation and to receive recognition for scholarly assistance to faculty . 2.4 Academic Programming. 2.4.1 The department/ school is responsible for inform ing all incoming master's candidates of program re quirements and procedures . 2.4.2 Guidance Committee. It shall be the responsibility of each graduate student admitted to a doctoral program , to a Diploma for Advanced Graduate Study program , or to a master's program that requires a guidance commit tee, to form a guidance committee with the concurrence of the unit chairperson / director or designated represen tative . Composition of the guidance committee will be in accord with University , college, and department/ school guidelines. In the event that a student is unable to form a guidance committee , it shall be the responsibility of the unit chairperson / director to intervene with the faculty of the unit in order to resolve the problem . 2.4.2.1 For graduate students in doctoral programs and Diploma for Advanced Graduate Study programs, the guidance committee shall be formed within the first three terms of doctoral study, or within three terms beyond the master's degree or its equivalent. Within one term after the committee is formed, the chairperson of the guidance committee shall file a guidance committee report with the dean of the college, listing all degree requirements. A copy of this guidance committee report shall also be given to the graduate student. This guidance committee report, as changed or amended in full consultation between the graduate student and the committee, and approved by the appropriate department chairperson or school director and the dean of the college, shall be regarded as the statement of program requirements . The program will not be con sidered binding unless signed by the student. 2.4.2.2 Once designated, the guidance committee has the responsibility to meet periodically to oversee the graduate student's progress as long as the graduate student con tinues in good standing. Any desired or required changes in the membership of the guidance committee may be made by the graduate student with the concurrence of the unit chairperson/ director or designated representative or by the unit with the concurrence of the graduate student in accordance with University, college, and unit policy. The guidance committee, with the concurrence of the graduate student, may form a dissertation committee to supersede or supplement the guidance committee. Committee or dissertation chairpersons on leave shall provide for the necessary guidance of their advisees during their absence. 2.4.3 Residency. Academic residency requirements and residency fee policies shall be made known to the graduate student at the time of admission. 2.4.4 Time Limits. The time limitations for candidates seeking advanced degrees shall be made known to the graduate student at the time of first enrollment. Applica tion for extension shall be submitted to the depart ment/school and transmitted for approval by the dean of the college. 2.4.5 Program Changes. Each department/school shall establish procedures for altering individual graduate pro grams that have been approved in accord with the provi sions of Section 2.4.2.1. Graduate students shall be involved in developing such procedures . (See also Sec tion 6.1.1) 2.4.6 Dissertation and Thesis. The nature and scope of the doctoral dissertation and master's thesis (or its equivalent) shall be defined by the department/ school or college and the guidance or dissertation committee accord ing to the professional and scholarly research standards of the discipline. The department/school or college shall specify in advance the acceptable style and form of the dissertation or thesis in accordance with The Graduate School Guide to the Preparation of Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 2.4.6.1 Standards for typing , duplication or reproduction and binding of dissertations and theses , as. well as the stipulations covering abstracts, number of copies, dates and deadlines for acceptance , and regulations for microfilm ing and publication shall be established and published by The Graduate School. 2.4. 7 Code of Professional Standards. Each depart ment/ school and college shall communicate to graduate students, at the time of their first enrollment in a degree program or in a course in the unit , any specific codes of professional and academic standards covering the conduct expected of them . 2.4.8 Evaluation. Graduate students have a right to~=-­ periodic evaluation as a measure of their academic pro gress, performance, and professional potential. Evaluation of graduate students shall be made only by persons who are qualified to make that evaluation . Written descriptions of unit/program methods of evaluation and the general rationale employed shall be provided to graduate students and the faculty. Written evaluations shall be communicated to the graduate student at least once a year, and a copy of such evaluations shall be placed in the graduate student's file . (See also Section 2 .5 .2 .4) 2.4.8.1 When determination is made that a graduate student's progress or performance is unsatisfactory, the stu dent shall be notified. 2.4.8.2 If a graduate student's status in a program is in jeopardy, the graduate student shall be informed in writing, and a copy of the notice shall be placed in the student's file. 2.4.9 Terminations and Withdrawals. Each depart ment/ school and college shall establish criteria for the termination or withdrawal of graduate students enrolled in its graduate programs. Such criteria shall be published and made available to graduate students at the time they first begin their graduate programs . Should a decision to terminate a graduate student be made, the affected graduate student shall be notified in writing. All informaton regarding the decision is to be held in strict confidence bet ween the student and faculty with responsibility for the stu dent; release may be only with the written consent of the graduate student involved unless the decision becomes the substance for a grievance procedure, in which case such information shall be released to the grievance committee. The same privacy is to be accorded the reasons for a graduate student's temporary or permanent withdrawal from the University . Should a decision to terminate be held in abeyance, pend ing completion of the stipulated conditions, these condi tions must be communicated in writing to the student. 77 2.5 Educational Training of Graduate Students in Teaching Roles 2.5.1 Units are responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all graduate students in teaching roles. Such programs shall include an introduc tion to course goals, grading criteria and practice, and class room procedures as well as periodic classroom visitation. The graduate student in a teaching role is held responsi ble for full and active participation in all such programs . 2.5.2 Graduate students who are involved in teaching roles are expected to fulfill effectively their assigned respon sibilities at a high level of p-erformance . To gain feedback for monitoring and increasing their teaching effectiveness, such graduate students shall use , where applicable, con fidential instructional rating reports in each course that they teach . These reports shall be submitted to the unit in accordance with the stated policy of the Academic Council. 2.5.2.1 The coordinator of each course staffed by graduate students in teaching roles shall submit each term to the unit administrator or to the appropriate unit com mittee a formal written evaluation of each of the graduate students in teaching roles. After notifying the graduate student, appropriate members of the department/school should visit and observe the student's teaching in the instructional setting, and information from these visits and observations should be used in the evaluation . 2.5.2.2 The graduate student instructional rating reports (or summaries there of) , formal written evaluations, and any supplementary information shall be placed in a con fidential file for use by the student and by faculty members . in accordance with 2 .5 .2 .3 . This material shall remain on active file until the graduate student's teaching role is ter minated , after which a copy of the file becomes the graduate student's personal property upon request. 2.5 .2.3 Evaluation material described in 2.5.2.2 may be used in overall evaluations and in determining such matters as renewal of assistantships, teaching assignments, recom mendations, and the need for further training. 2.5.2.4 An evaluation of teaching shall be given to the graduate student who has a teaching role at least once each year. (See also 2 .4 .8 .) 3.2 All policies and practices governing access , maintenance, and release of graduate student records shall conform to the University's published guidelines . 3.2.1 No record shall be made, duplicated or retained unless there is a demonstrable need for it which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University. 3.2.2 The University shall not make, duplicate, or retain records of a graduate student's religious or political beliefs without the graduate student's knowledge and consent. 3.2.3 A graduate student shall have the right to inspect the official transcript of his or her own academic record and shall also have the right to inspect reports and evalua tions of his or her conduct. 3.2.4 All policies and practices dealing with the acquisi tion of information for records shall be formulated with due regard for the graduate student's right of privacy. 3.2.5 Every record containing information about a graduate, student's character shall state when the informa tion was acquired and the name and position of the person who gave it. 3.2.6 All persons who handle confidential records shall be instructed concerning the confidential nature of such information and their responsibilities regarding it. 3.2. 7 No one outside the faculty or administrative staff of Michigan State University, except as specified by law, may have access to the record of a graduate student's of fenses against University regulations without the written permission of the student. 3.2.8 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 sub ject to judicial review as provided in Article 5. ARTICLE 3 ARTICLE 4 Student Records at Michigan State University 3.1 Achieving educational goals, providing direction to graduate students, and extending service to society demand that the University keep records . All policies and practices concerning records shall be based on respect for the privacy of the individual graduate student. Because of the professional and legal responsibilities involved, record keeping must be delegated only to responsible persons. 78 Graduate Student Support 4.1 Classes of Support 4.1.1 Students receiving support through the University fall primarily into three classes: (a) graduate assistants (b) University employees (c) fellowship, s~holarships and grant recipien.ts 4.2 Graduate Assistants 4.2.1 Graduate assistants are graduate students currently enrolled in degree programs who are appointed through established University procedures and according to Univer sity policy governing graduate assistantships. Duties assigned to graduate assistants may include (but not be limited to) classroom instruction, student advising, writing supervision, reading of papers and examinations, and research. The responsibilities delegated to a graduate assis tant must be performed under the supervision of an ap propriate faculty member or administrator. 4.2.2 With the participation of graduate student repre sentatives, each unit appointing graduate assistants shall develop policies and make available current information covering, but not limited to, the following: (a) criteria for selecting new graduate assistants (b) criteria for renewing and/ or continuing graduate assistantships (c) stipends (see 4.2.4) (cl) stipend advancement and promotion (e) tax status of stipends (according to IRS policy) (f) procedures for evaluating performance (see also (g) 2.5.2-2.5.2.4) length of term of appointment, including contin uance and renewal of graduate assistantships (h) work load, duties, and vacation schedules (i) grievance procedures 4.2.3 By March 31st of each calendar year, units shall advise each graduate assistant in writing of one (or more) of the following: (a) that the assistantship will be renewed for the following academic year; (b) that the assistantship will be renewed provided the assistant is able to meet cer tain specified conditions; (c) that the assistantship will be renewed provided the unit is able to meet certain specified conditions; (d) that the assistantship will not be renewed for the following academic year. If the assistantship is not renewed, the reasons shall be indicated. Evaluative judg ments about students should be communicated in accord ance with guidelines in 2 .4.8. (See all Sections 2.5.2- 2.5.2.4.) 4.2.4 The Office of the Provost shall establish a campus wide policy for graduate assistant stipends, taking into ac count (a) the amount of stipend adequate in relation to the current cost of living, (b) the need to be competitive with other universities, and (c) the availability of resources for graduate assistant stipends. (The Office of the Provost shall consult with the Dean of The Graduate School and the University Graduate Council on graduate assistant sti pend levels .) 4.2.5 Graduate assistants are entitled to all benefits nor mally accorded to full-time graduate students, except as specified under policies established in accordance with 4.2 .7. 4.2.6 All graduate assistants are entitled to such clerical secretarial help and supplies as are commensurate with their assigned responsibilities and the resources of the unit. 4.2. 7 The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Operations, in consultation with the Dean of The Graduate School and the University Graduate Council and other appropriate, duly authorized authorities, shall review and publish policies for graduate assistants relating to (a) sick leave, (b) parking privileges, (c) bus privileges, (cl) travel off campus, (e) insurance, and (f) health care. 4.2.8 Within the constraints of their training , experience and responsibilities, graduate assistants have a right to the same professional respect as that accorded to regular faculty. 4.3 University-Employed Graduate Students 4.3.1 The following articles are intended to cover all graduate students who are not formally designated as graduate assistants but are employed by the University . 4.3.2 The University's student employment office shall publish annually minimum and maximum salaries and hourly wages for University-employed graduate students. This office shall have the authority to approve unit requests for all payments above the established maximums . 4.3.3 The University shall not deny a regular employee's fringe benefits soley because the person is also registered as a student. 4.3.4 Working hours shall not be adjusted in such a way as to deprive graduate student employees of fringe benefits they would otherwise be entitled to without the consent of the graduate student(s) involved. 4.3.5 University employees who are pursuing graduate study are bound by collective bargaining agreements or other applicable University personnel policies and agreements. 4.3.6 Employment-related grievances of graduate students employed in non-academic positions should be filed with the employing units under their respective pro cedures. 4.4 Fellowship, Scholarship and Grant Recipients 4.4.1 A graduate student supported by a fellowhsip , scholarship, or grant shall have a right to such informa tion as (a) the responsibilities and performance required for retention of support, (b) the privileges and status associated with support, and (c) grievance procedures . 4.5 University Policies Relating to Graduate Student Support Recipients 4.5.1 Michigan State University and all of its units are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers . Therefore, (a) discrimination on the basis of race , color, creed, gender, national origin, political persuasion , sex ual preference, marital status, handicap or age is express ly prohibited; (b) employment appointment policies shall be consistent with anti-discrimination policies of Michigan State University. 79 4.5.2 Graduate students shall be informed of all employ ment policies when a position is tendered. 4.5.3 The University retains the right to demote, suspend, terminate or otherwise discipline graduate students receiv ing support through the University for cause and for failure to meet their responsibilities. The University also retains the right to terminate a graduate student's participation in an academic program, which in turn may terminate the graduate student's assistantship or other support. Graduate students who believe they have a grievance under this article may utilize the judicial procedures outlined in Arti cle 5. 4.5.3.1 In cases where the graduate student contends that the action of the University may cause irreparable harm, the graduate student may appeal to the appropriate judiciary for an expedited hearing. ARTICLE 5 Adjudication of Cases Involving Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities 5.1 Judicial Structure 5.1.1 To promote effective functioning of the system of graduate student rights and responsibilities, an appropriate judicial structure and process shall be established for hear ing and adjudicating all cases brought by and against graduate students in the following areas: (a) Academic Rights and Responsibilities (b) Professional Rights and Duties of Graduate Assistants (c) Professional Rights and Duties of other Graduate Students 5.1.2 Department/School Level. Adjudication necessitated on the department/ school level may be handl ed informally or, at the request of a party or parties, for mally through a department/school hearing board. The hearing board shall be composed of the unit administrator or designee and equal numbers of faculty and graduate students selected by their respective groups in accordance with the department/school bylaws. If the unit admin istrator is involved in the case, neither the unit administrator ~or the designee may serve on the hearing board. 5.1.3 College Graduate Hearing Board. Each college shall establish a judiciary composed of the chair of the college graduate committee or designee and equal numbers of faculty and graduate students selected by their respective groups in accordance with college bylaws. 5.1.4 University Graduate Judiciary. A judiciary shall be established at the University level composed of the Dean of The Graduate School or designee, who shall serve as chairperson, three elected faculty members of the Univer sity Graduate Council, and three graduate students chosen by the all-University Graduate Student Governing Body. 80 5.1.5 Each hearing board or judiciary shall be chaired by a member who has faculty rank and shall provide a suitable number of alternate members chosen in accordance with the procedures established above . 5.1.6 Term of Office. Hearing board or judiciary members at all levels shall be selected in the fall of the year and shall serve one year. The one-year term shall not preclude reappointment of any member the following year. 5.1. 7 Members of a judiciary involved or possessing other conflicts of interest in a case at issue shall be disqualified from sitting on the judiciary for that specific case. 5.2 Jurisdiction of Alleged Violations (other than grievances). 5.2.1 Except as specified in this document (particularly in Section 5 .1), alleged violations of student group regula tions, general student regulations or All-University policies as they apply to all students (undergraduate, graduate, graduate-professional) will be referred to the appropriate judiciary as outlined in the Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. 5.3 Redress of Grievances 5.3.1 With respect to allegations of violation(s) by or against a graduate student in the areas cited in Section 5.1, where possible, a grievant is encouraged to seek resolu tion and redress the appropriate individual(s). informally with 5.3.2 If problems arise in the relationship between instruc tor and student, both should attempt to resolve them in informal, direct discussions. If the problem remains unresolved, then the unit administrator and/or the Ombudsman should be consulted. If still aggrieved, a stu dent may then submit a formal , written grievance for con sideration by an appropriate hearing board. The formal grievance alleging violations of academic rights must in clude a proposed remedy which could be implemented by a responsible administrator. 5.3.3 The University undertakes, within the limits of its resources and the limits imposed by due respect for the professional rights of the faculty, to supply an appropriate remedy for legitimate student grievances. (The limits of the University's resources proceed from factors that, while sub ject to its influence, are not always subject to its control.) 5.3.4 To overcome the presumption of good faith in course instructors' and graduate committees' judgments of performance, grievances concerning academic evaluations must demonstrate that an evaluation was based entirely or in part upon factors that are inappropriate or irrelevant to academic performance and applicable professional stan dards. (See Sections 2.2 as well as 2.3 .11 and 2.4.8.) 5.3.5 Any member of the academic comm unity of Michigan State University may initiate a grieva nce involv ing the rights and responsibilities of graduate students. Grievances alleging violation of the academic rights of an undergraduate student by a graduate student shall be heard by the unit level judiciaries outlined in the Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. 5.4.5 A hearing board or judiciary is empowered to act on a request to direct an individual or unit to discontinue or postpone an administrative decision or action that threatens immediate and irreparable damage to any of the parties involved pending final disposition of the case . The hearing board or judiciary shall expedite the hearing and final disposition of this urgent case . 5.3.6 In submitting a formal grievance to an appropriate hearing board (see Section 5.3 .6.2) alleging violation(s) by or against a graduate student in the areas cited in Sec tion 5 .1, a grievant must submit a written, signed state ment that specifies in sufficient particularity to justify pro ceedings the point(s) forming the basis of the grievance , the person(s) and / or unit(s) against whom/which the grievance is filed, and the redress that is sought. 5.3.6.1 Grievances must normally be initiated no later than mid-term of the quarter following the one wherein the alleged violation occurred (exclusive of summer term) . If the involved instructor or student is absent from the University during that quarter , or if other appropriate reasons exist, an exception to this provision may be granted by the appropriate Hearing Board. If, before the formal grievance procedures are completed, the involved instruc tor is no longer employed by the University, the grievance process may nevertheless proceed. 5.3.6.2 Student grievances alleging violation of academic and professional rights must be initiated at the lowest administrative level feasible; normally, the department/ school. With the approval of the college dean , depart ments/schools may waive jurisdiction and refer grievances to the college hearing board. 5.4 Judicial Procedures 5.4.1 Hearing boards shall establish their own procedures in a manner consistent with this document. A copy of pro cedures adopted by each unit shall be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman and with the office of the Dean of The Graduate School. 5.4.2 Procedures for the adjudication of grievances must proceed in a timely manner. 5.4 .3 Upon receipt of a formal grievance, the chairper son of the hearing board shall transmit a copy of the grievance within ten (10) class days to the hearing board members and to the person or persons party to the matter. 5.4.6 A department/school or college hearing board shall review each hearing request for jurisdiction and judicial merit and may then forward a copy of the request to the appropriate individual(s) and invite a written response. After considering all submitted information, the board may: a . Accept the request, in full or in part, and proceed to schedule a hearing . b. Reject the request and provide an appropriate ex planation . c . Invite all parties to meet with the board for an infor mal discussion of the issues. Such a discussion shall not preclude a later hearing. 5.4. 7 Notice of Hearing. At least three (3) class days prior to a formal hearing, both the respondent and the com plainant shall be entitled to a written notification of hear ing from the appropriate hearing body. This notice of hear ing shall state : a . The nature of the issues, charges and/ or conflicts to be heard with sufficient particularity to enable both the respondent and the complainant to prepare their respective cases. b. The time and place of the hearing . c. The body adjudicating the case . d. The names of the respondent and complainant. e . The name(s) of any potential witnesses . 5.4.8 Either the complainant or the respondent may re quest, with cause, a postponement prior to the scheduled time of a hearing. The hearing board may grant or deny such a request. 5.4.9 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be expected to appear at the hearing and present their cases to the judiciary. a. Should the complainant fail to appear , the judiciary may either postpone the hearing or dismiss the case. b. Should the respondent fail to appear , the judiciary may either postpone the hearing or, only in unusual circumstances, hear the case in his or her absen ce. 5.4.4 In urgent cases in which it is alleged that a regula tion, administrative decision or action threatens immediate and irreparable damage to any of the parties involved , the hearing board or judiciary shall expedite the hearing and final disposition of the case . c. The judiciary may accept written statements from a party to the hearing in lieu of a personal appearance, but only in unusual circumstances. Such written statements must be submitted to the judiciary at least one (1) day prior to the scheduled hearing. 81 5.4.10 Hearing boards shall ensure that a collegial at mosphere prevails in grievance hearings. Involvement of counsel should normally not be required . When present, counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body , faculty, or staff of the University. 5.4.10.1 During the hearing, parties to a grievance shall have an opportunity to state their cases, present evidence, designate witnesses, ask questions, and present a rebut tal. 5.4.11 The hearing board shall prepare a written report of findings and rationale for. the decision and shall forward copies to the parties involved, to the responsible ad ministrator(s), to the Ombudsman, and to the Dean of The Graduate School. The report shall indicate the major elements of evidence, or lack thereof, which support the hearing board's decision. All recipients are expected to respect the confidentiality of this report. When a hearing board finds that a violation of academic rights has occur red and that redress is possible, it shall direct the responsi ble administrator to provide redress. The administrator, in consultation with the hearing board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. 5.4.12 Appeals. The decision of the original hearing board may be appealed by either party to a grievance on ly to the next level hearing board. If the original hearing was by a department/school hearing board, the appeal shall be made to the college hearing board . If the original hearing was by a college hearing board, the appeal should be made to the University Graduate Judiciary. 5.4.12.1 Appeals must allege either that applicable pro cedures for adjudicating the case were not followed in the previous hearing or that the findings of the hearing board were not supported by the preponderance of the evidence. (Presentation of new evidence will normally be inap propriate at an appeal hearing.) 5.4.12.2 All appeals must be written and signed and must specify the alleged defects in the previous adjudication (s) in sufficient particularity to justify further proceedings. The appeal must also specify the redress that is sought. 5.4.12.3 Appeals must be filed within ten (10) class days following a notice of a decision. The original decision shall be held in abeyance while under appeal. 5'.4.12.4 An appellate board (i.e., a college hearing board or the University Graduate Judiciary) shall review each appeal request and may then forward a copy of the re quest to the appropriate individual(s) and invite a written response . After considering all submitted information , the appellate board may a. decide that sufficient reasons for an appeal do not exist and that the decision of the lower hearing body shall stand; c. decide that sufficient reasons exist for an appeal and accept the request, in full or in part, and proceed to schedule an appeal hearing. 5.4.12.4.1 Following an appeal hearing, an appellate board may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the lower hearing body. 5.4.13 Reconsideration. Each judiciary or hearing board shall make provision to allow the parties to a grievance to request reconsideration of a case within sixty (60) days if it is determined that new evidence has arisen. An ex ception to the time provision may be granted by the appro priate judiciary or hearing board. 5.5 Academic Dismissal and Academic Disciplinary Cases 5.5.1 When sanctions other than or in addition to a penalty grade are involved, the college hearing board has original jurisdiction, and the University Graduate Judiciary has appellate jurisdiction over academic dismissals and disciplinary cases against graduate students relating to academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, or falsification of admission or academic records. 5.5.2 A student who receives a penalty grade oased upon a charge of academic dishonesty and who is not referred for judicial action may seek a hearing from a depart ment/school hearing board . In such a hearing, the burden of proof shall rest upon the instructor whose prior assign ment of the penalty grade will constitute a charge of academic dishonesty. The college hearing board shall pro ceed in compliance with applicable University and/ or unit academic legislation on the integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards; and the procedural and appeal provisions of this document shall apply. 5.5.2.1 After hearing a case involving academic dismissal, dishonesty, professional standards, or falsification of ad mission or academic records, the college hearing board shall decide whether action is supported by the preponder ance of evidence. If the finding is that disciplinary action is not warranted, the graduate student may challenge a penalty grade received in the case through the depart ment/school and college hearing boards. If disciplinary ac tion in addition to any penalty grade which has been assessed is supported by the preponderance of evidence, the hearing board may select from the following sanctions: a. Sanctions in academic disciplinary cases: b. direct the lower hearing body to rehear the case or (1) Warning. An official written statement express to reconsider or clarify its decision; or ing disapproval of acts committed. 82 (2) Warning Probation. A probation indicating that further violations of regulations will result in more severe disciplinary action. This probation will be imposed for a specific period of time ; and pro vided no further violations have occurred , the graduate student shall be automatically removed from probation when the imposed period ex pires. This probation may be accompanied by a requirement that restitution be made for University property damages or losses resulting from acts committed , or other requirements or special conditions as deemed appropriate. (3) Disciplinary Probation. A period of time speci fied for observing and evaluating a graduate stu dent's conduct, with or without special condi including a written reprimand, and tions, indicating that (a) further violations while on pro bation may result in more severe disciplinary action including suspension , or (b) further viola tion while on probation of regulations of similar or greater severity will result in suspension. This probation will be imposed for a specific period of time; and, provided no further violations have occurred, the graduate student shall automat ically be removed from probation when the im posed period expires. (4) Suspension. A suspension from the University may be for a specified period of time, in which case the graduate student is eligible to apply for readmission at the end of the stated period of time; or it may be a conditional suspension, in which case the graduate student must demon strate that he/she has fulfilled stated conditions prior to applying for readmission. A recommen dation of suspension must be reviewed by the Dean of The Graduate School and the Provost who may affirm the decision or direct other ap propriate redress in consultation with the hear ing body. (5) Other: Other action deemed appropriate to a specific case. b. Sanctions in academic dismissal cases: (1) Academic dismissal does not imply future read mission, nor does it mean that the person is forever barred from enrollment at Michigan State University. After a period of at least a year, and usually a minimum of two years , a student dismissed for academic reasons may apply for readmission . The applicarJmust be prepared to submit evidence indicative of capacity to perform graduate level work. Declarations of good inten tions are not sufficient. Each application will be considered on its merits. If the student has at tended another institution while on dismissal, an official transcript must be submitted. 5.6 The University Graduate Judiciary is the final hear ing body within the judicial structure related to graduate academic rights and responsibilities . 5.6.1 The University Graduate Judiciary shall have available to it the full range of decisions provided to hear ing boards through this document. In addition, the Univer sity Graduate Judiciary may make whatever recommenda tions it may consider appropriate to specific cases. When the Judiciary finds that a violation of academic rights has occurred and that redress is possible, the Judiciary shall direct the responsible administrator to provide redress. The administrator, in consultation with the University Graduate Judiciary, shall implement an appropriate remedy. ARTICLE 6 Academic Governance 6.1 Graduate students shall participate in academic gover nance at the department, school, college, and University levels. 6.1.1 At the department/school level, graduate student participation in the policy-making process shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: Graduate curriculum and degree requirements. Graduate financial aids and awards . Graduate admissions criteria. 6.1.1.1 Graduate student representatives shall participate as voting members on departmental/ school committees relating to the policy_-making process. 6.1.2 At the college level, graduate student participation shall include voting membership on those committees directly concerned with graduate student affairs . 6.1.2.1 The dean's advisory committee, or its equivalent, in consultation with graduate student representatives of the various departments/schools, shall determine which col lege level committees are directly concerned with graduate student affairs . 6.1.3 At the University level, graduate students shall be selected and shall have voting membership on the Univer sity Graduate Council, Academic Council and other such committees as specified by the Bylaws for Academic Governance. 83 ARTICLE 7 Procedure for Amending and Revising This Document 7 .6 The University community shall be promptly inform ed of all action taken on proposed amendments and revisions. 7.1 Any member of the Michigan State University com munity may initiate a proposal to amend or revise this document. ARTICLE 8 Definitions 7.1.1 A graduate student shall submit a proposal to the all-University graduate student governing body for approval. The all-University graduate student governing body may approve the proposal by a majority vote of the members present. If approved, the proposal, with recom mendation for its adoption, shall be submitted to the University Graduate Council through the all-University graduate student governing body's regular representatives. 7.1.2 A faculty member shall submit a proposal to the college's Graduate Committee for its approval. The college Graduate Committee may approve the proposal by a ma jority vote of the members present. If approved, the pro posal, with a recommendation for its adoption, shall be submitted to the University Graduate Council through the college's regular representative(s). 7 .1.3 Any other member of the Michigan State Univer sity community (not a graduate student or a regular facul ty member) may submit a proposal to The Graduate School for transmission to the University Graduate Coun cil. 7 .2 All proposals to amend or revise this document must be approved by both the all-University graduate student governing body and the University Graduate Council by a majority vote of the members present. 7 .3 If approved by the University Graduate Council and by the all-University graduate student governing body, the proposal, with recommendations for its approval, shall be submitted to the Academic Council. 7 .4 The Academic Council shall review all amendments and revisions and either approve or reject them in accor dance with the Bylaws for Academic Governance. A pro posed amendment or revision that is rejected by the Academic Council shall be returned to the University Graduate Council and to the all-University graduate stu dent governing body along with a written explanation for the rejection. This explanation may include suggestions for alteration of the proposal. A proposed amendment or revi sion that is approved by the Academic Council shall be forwarded to the President who shall present it to the Board of Trustees according to existing practices of Academic Council for such transmittal. 7 .5 The Board of Trustees shall review all amendments and revisions and may approve the proposal, at which time it shall become operative, or reject the proposal and return it to the Academic Council with an explanation. 84 8.1 Various terms appearing in other articles of this docu ment are defined below. 8.1.1 Academic Disciplinary Case: A case brought against a graduate student accused of academic dis honesty, violation(s) of professional standards, or falsifica tion of admission or academic records (involving sanctions other than or in addition to a penalty grade) . 8.1.2 Academic Dishonesty: Refer to General Student Regulation 4.00, Scholarship and Grades. 8.1.3 Administrators: Persons employed, either regular or temporary, full or part time, who manage budgets, direct work units or formulate, evaluate , and/ or administer University policy. 8.1.4 All-University Graduate Student Governing Body: Council of Graduate Students (COGS) 8.1.5 Class Day: A day on which classes are held, including a day during Final Exam Week . 8.1.6 Complainant: A member of the University com munity who initiates judicial proceedings. 8.1.7 Counsel: A member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University chosen by either the complainant or the respondent to assist in the preparation or presenta tion of a case. 8.1.8 Faculty: All persons appointed by the University, either regular or temporary, either under the rules of tenure or not, holding the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, or instructor, persons appointed as librarians, or other persons with approved titles in the academic personnel system whose duties involve instruc tional activities. 8.1.8.1 Regular Faculty: All persons appointed under the rules of tenure and holding the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, or instructor, and persons appointed as librarians. In addition , the principal administrative officer of each major educational and research unit of the University shall be a member of the "regular faculty ." 8.1.9 Falsification of Admission or Academic Records: Refer to General Student Regulation 5 .00, Records and Identification , as it applies to records that are created and / or effectively maintained by the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, or academic units, (e.g . colleges, departments, and schools) . 8.1.10 Graduate Student: A graduate student enrolled with a Registrar's classification of 6 or 7 (graduate degree) . Those students who are enrolled in graduate non-degree programs shall be deemed graduate students . 8.1.11 Graduate-Professional (Medical) Student: A graduate student enrolled with a Registrar's classification of 8 or 9 (medical degree) . Those students who are en rolled in graduate-professional non-degree programs shall be deemed graduate-professional students. 8.1.12 Hearing Body: A duly constituted judiciary as outlined in Section 5 above . 8.1.13 Non-Academic Disciplinary Case: A case brought against a student respondent accused of violating a regulation or all-University policy . Such a case is heard under Section 4.3 of the Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University document. If the allegations are upheld, the respondent is subject to disciplinary sanc tions as defined in Section 4.2 .4b of that document. 8.1.14 Penalty Grade: A grade assigned by an instructor who believes a student has been academically dishonest. If no disciplinary case is instituted against the graduate stu dent, the student may request a hearing under Section 5.5.2 above . 8.1.15 Preponderance of the Evidence: That which is more convincing, more credible , and of greater weight. In disciplinary cases, a preponderance of evidence must overcome an appropriate presumption of innocence. 8.1.16 Professional Standards: Any codes of expected professional conduct must be approved by the academic units, the dean, and, in the case of college statements, the Office of the Provost. The procedure for the approval by the academic units should include student participation in accordance with Article 6. The dean and the Office of the Provost shall consult with appropriate governance groups before taking action . These codes are to be provided to students at the time of their enrollment in the program or in a course in the unit. 8.1.17 Respondent: An individual, formal and informal groups, recognized and unrecognized groups, or unit from the University community alleged to be responsible for a situation or conflict or for violation of a regulation or policy. 8.1.18 Staff: Employees of the University other than those specifically defined in this article . 8.1.19 Student: An individual is considered a student from the time of admission to Michigan State University until graduation , recess , dismissal, suspension , or withdrawal from the University, or non-registration for more than one consecutive term. 8.1.20 Undergraduate: A student enrolled with a Registrar's classification of 1, 2 , 3 , 4, or 5 . Those students enrolled in undergraduate non-degree programs shall be deemed undergraduate students . 8.1.21 University Community: All persons who are students, trustees , administrators, faculty, or ·staff. HISTORY OF APPROVAL Original Document Academic Council Board of Trustees May 19, 1971 June 18, 1971 Complete Revision University Graduate Council/COGS Academic Council Board of Trustees Revision effective January 16, 1984 February 28, 1984 July 27, 1984 July 27, 1984 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities The Medical Student Rights and Responsi bilities, was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on June 6, 1986. This document applies to medical students enrolled in the College of Human Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the College of Veterinary Medicine. The MSRR closely parallels the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, but contains provisions de signed for the special circumstances of medical students. Copies of the MSRR are available in the of fices of the Deans of the Medical Colleges, the Graduate School, the Office of the Pro vost, the Office of the Ombudsman, and in 162 Student Services. The document is also printed in the Graduate Student Hand book published by the Council of Graduate Students. 85 86 REGULATIONS General Student Regulations Residence Hall Bill of Rights Residence Hall Regulations Undergraduate Residence Hall Regulations Graduate University Apartments Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Alphabetical listing of other Regulations and Policies TYPES OF RULES The University has established several types of rules which govern the conduct of students and organized student groups, and which are described below. In general, all-University policies and administrative rul ings apply only to those individuals registered as students. Some, however, also apply to University employees. Where such is the case, mention is made of tbe fact imme diately before the text of the policy or ruling. University Ordinances: Additional Regulations The governing bodies of living units recognized by the Uni versity (specifically residence halls, sorority houses, frater nity houses and cooperative living units) have authority to regulate the conduct of residents. No such regulations are included in this book. Students are, however, responsible for compliance with any such existing regulations. The texts of all regulations in (orce in a given living unit are available either from its governing body or its staff advisor. Students are, of course, expected to live in accordance with local, state, and national laws. The enforcement of such laws is the responsibility of the legal and judicial authorities duly established for that purpose. Conduct alleged to have violated both law and University regulations may be han dled concurrently through the courts and University disci plinary proceedings. The complainant may choose whether to file criminal charges and/or an internal judicial com plaint. The regulations which follow are arranged so as to list the General Student Regulations, Residence Hall Regulations and University Apartments Regulations first. All other reg ulations follow, arranged alphabetically by title. Each regu lation includes, besides the text, an identification of type; a citation of approving agencies and date of final approval or most recent amendment; and a cross reference to other reg ulations on the same topic where applicable. a. Apply to all individuals-students, employees, visitors on campus. b. Final approval by the Board of Trustees. c. Enforced by the Department of Public Safety with the support of students, faculty, and administrative person nel. d. Adjudicated through criminal court proceedings in the same manner as in city ordinances or state laws. (Although this book contains only selected ordinances, ev eryone is expected to comply with all University ordi nances, which are available for reference in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 450 Administration Building, and in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Ser vices Building.) · General Student Regulations: a. Apply to the conduct of all registered students and or ganizations. b. Final approval by the University president. c. Enforced by all students, faculty, and administrative personnel, with support of the Department of Public Safety. d. Adjudicated through University judicial procedures. Student Group Regulations: a. Apply to those students specified in the regulation. b. Final approval by the Vice President for Student Af fairs and Services. c. Enforced by students, faculty, arid administrative per sonnel. d. Adjudicated through University judicial procedures. Administrative Rulings: a. Apply to those specified in the ruling. b. Adopted by various offices of the University for imple menting delegated administrative responsibility, usu ally after consultation with student-faculty advisory committees. c. Enforced by administrative personnel in the respective offices, supported by students and faculty. d. Adjudicated through administrative action. All-University Policies: a. Apply to those specified in the policy. b. Final approval by the Board of Trustees for carrying out major'lJniversity responsibilities. c. Enforced by students, faculty, and administrative per sonnel. d. Adjudicated through administrative action, Ul}iversity judicial procedures, or as provided in the policy. 88 GENERAL STUDENT REGULATIONS Introduction General student regulations shall be those regulations estab lished within the University community (students, trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff) to secure the safety of members of the University community and University facil ities, maintain order, and ensure the successful operation of the institution. Such regulations shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affilia tion as well as to all governing bodies, governing groups, living groups, and registered student organizations (5.2.1 Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State Univer sity). The regulations apply to students and student groups while on the land governed by the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University or when students or student groups are en gaged in University-sponsored or student group-sponsored (student governing groups and registered student organiza tions) activities off campus. The regulations relating to scholarship and grades, University functions and services, and University property, however, apply without reference to where the activity occurs. Because technology is con stantly changing teaching, learning, and administrative pro cesses, it is understood that the general principles which govern these regulations should be extended to apply to new and unanticipated situations. Any member of the University community may file a com plaint involving the alleged violation of these regulations by a student or student group. The University through its inter nal judicial system shall maintain jurisdiction over these regulat!ons and conduct hearings in accordance with estab lished University procedures. In the application of the regu lations, it is intended that one be held accountable for conduct which fails to meet the standard of what a reason able and prudent person would or would not have done under similar circumstances. 1.00 PROTECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADES The principles of truth and honesty are fundamental to the educational process and the academic integrity of the Uni versity; therefore, no student shall: 1.01 claim or submit the academic work of another as one's own. 1.02 procure, provide, accept or use any materials con taining questions or answers to any examination or assignment without proper authorization. 1.03 complete or attempt to complete any assignment or examination for another individual without proper authorization. 1.04 allow any examination or assignment to be com pleted for oneself, in part or in total, by another without proper authorization. 1.05 alter, tamper with, appropriate, destroy or.otherwise interfere with the research, resources, or other aca demic work of another person. 1.06 fabricate or falsify data or results. (See also: Integrity of Scholarship and Grades.) 2.00 PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS Physical security and an environment free of harassment are necessary for individuals if they are to successfully pursue their educational endeavors and fulfill responsibilities; therefore, no student shall: 2.01 2.02 cause or threaten physical harm to another, or en danger the physical safety of another. continuously or persistently intimidate another indi vidual so as to coerce that individual into some ac tion or avoidance of action. 2.03 possess or use any firearms, explosive materials, in cendiary device or other dangerous objects or sub stance without proper University authorization. 2.04 obstruct or disrupt the activities or functions of an- other individual as protected by law, ordinance, reg ulation, or policy. ~ 2.05 enter or remain in another individual's place of resi dence or work without permission of that individual or without proper authorization. 2.06 possess, use, manufacture, produce, sell, exchange or otherwise distribute any drug prohibited by fed eral or state laws. 2.07 possess, consume, furnish, manufacture, sell, ex change or otherwise distribute any alcoholic bever . ages except as permitted by state law and University ordinance. (See also: Alcoholic Beverages; Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures; Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct; Distribution of Literature; Facilities and Services; Residence Hall Regulations I .0, 2.0 and 3.0; Residence Hall Room Entry Policy; and Safety.) 3.00 PROTECTION OF STUDENT GROUPS The functions of student groups serve to extend and provide support for the learning environment; therefore, no student shall: 3.01 obstruct or disrupt the activities or functions of a group as protected by law, ordinance, regulation, or policy. 3.02 continuously or persistently intimidate a group so as to coerce that group into some action or avoidance of action. 3.03 provide false information to a group for the purpose of gaining membership, service, or privilege. 89 3.04 represent a group falsely or use the resources of a group without proper authorization. (See also: All-University Events and Activities; Anti- Discrimina tion Policy and Procedures; Campaigning, Canvassing and Peti tion Drives; Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct; Distribution of Literature; Facilities and Services; Non-Disciplinary Judicial Process; Residence Hall Regulations 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0; and Safety.) 4.00 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY It is important that the property of individuals, student groups, and the University be protected if the University and the members of the academic community are to engage in their activities and to effectively discharge their responsi bilities; therefore, no student shall: 4.01 damage, deface, or destroy the property of another person or the University. tamper with or misuse University fire or safety equipment, including, but not necessarily limited to, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and alarm systems. copy, appropriate or use the property of another without proper authorization. 4.02 4.03 4.04 ing services, registration, housing and food services, governance meetings and . judicial hearings) such that the function or service is obstructed or dis rupted. 5.03 alter or forge any University document and/or re cord, including identification materials, issued or used by the University. 5.04 allow any University document and/or record, in cluding identification materials, issued by the Uni versity for one's own use to be used by another. 5.05 use any University document and/or record for other than its authorized purpose, including identification materials issued to another. 5.06 5.07 act as an agent of the University unless authorized to do so. fail to present correct identification issued by the University for the student's use when requested to do so by an authorized University agent acting in the performance of designated job responsibilities or who has reason to believe that the student may be involved in the violation of a regulation. remove property or goods from their assigned place without proper authorization or accept or convey property or goods which have been procured without proper authorization. 5.08 without proper authorization, sell or make contracts for purchase or delivery of any commercial mer chandise or services for personal profit or gain, or solicit voluntary contributions for organizations. 4.05 use any University facility, equipment, or materials except for their authorized purposes. 4.06 procure, alter, damage, remove, manufacture, or use, any University key card, lock, password, or other se curity device without proper authorization. 4.07 without proper authorization enter or remain in any University building or designated area which is of ficially closed according to hours posted or which is restricted for designated purposes or to designated individuals. 4.08 place posters, signs, or handbills except on one's own personal property or in areas authorized by the University. (See also: Bicycles-Illegal Taking; Closing Hours; Distribution of Literature; Facilities and Services; Picknicing; Plant Materials; Residence Regulations 4 .0, 6.0 and 7.0; Residence Hall Room Entry; Signs; Sorority/Fraternity Regulations; 5.00 PROTECTION OF UNIVERSITY FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES Functions, services, and processes of the University must be protected if the institution is to be effective in discharging its responsibilities; therefore, no student shall: 5.01 provide false information for the purpose of gaining benefit for oneself or others to any office, agency, or individual acting on behalf of the University. 5.02 interfere with the functions and services of the= Uni versity (for example, including, but not limited to, classes, social, cultural, and athletic events, comput- 90 (See also: Campus Bus Policy, Disorderly Assemblages or Con duct; Distribution of Literature; Facilities and Services; Housing Policy; Non-Disciplinary Judicial Process; Records; Residence Hall Regulation 6.0; and Student Identification Cards.) -University Committee on Student Affairs, February 19, 1988 -Academic Council, January 17, 1989 -President, to become effective September 1, 1989 {fa~t f~~f~~· - ~tMIPhiii~d$f~r~Q:-:-=-=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·=·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:-:.:-:.=·=·=·:·=·=·=·=·:·=···:·=-:==:=========:=:::::::::::=:;:;:;~;~;~;~;~r;~;~~~;=;:;~;;;;:;:~;; RESIDENCE HALL BILL OF RIGHTS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE HALLS . (Student Group Regulation) Each person, as a resident of Michigan State University res idence halls, possesses certain individual rights and respon sibilities which must be held in high regard. This document is intended to define minimal expectations of rights and re sponsibilities of hall residents, in actualizing their freedoms, without placing constraints upon such rights of other resi dents. Each individual has the right to engage in those phys ical, 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 indi vidual to insure those same rights for other residents. 1. Primary rights of the individual include: a. The right to read and study free from undue inter ference in one's room: One of the basic purposes of the University is the dissemination and applica tion of knowledge. Unreasonable noise and other distractions inhibit the exercise of this right. b. The right to sleep, the right to one's personal be longings, 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 condi tions 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, phys ical and/or emotional harm, and without the impo sition of sanctions apart from due process. 2. Subordinate rights of the individual are those which should be protected, but which should not infringe upon the reasonable exercise of the primary rights de fined above. These subordinate rights include: a. The right to personal privacy: All persons should have freedom from interference with their personal activities, and should be able to maintain privacy for other than academic reasons. b. The right to host visitors: All persons should have the opportunity to maintain personal contacts and friendships with other persons to fulfill their needs for socialization. Visitors are to respect the above stated rights of hall residents and to adhere to all regulations. Any abuse of these rights is subject to review and action ac cording to the procedures given in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. However, processes of mediation, involving students and hall staff, ·should also be considered as means for resolving conflicts. Nothing in the Residence Hall Bill of Rights and/or its im plementation 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. I I I I I i RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS UNDERGRADUATE HALLS (Student Group Regulation) The following regulations are established to govern the con duct of individuals living and visiting in residence halls. They shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation when they are in or ' around any residence hall. 1.0 Individual Responsibilities and Community Rights The Residence Hall Bill of Rights provides a clear state ment of each individual's rights within the residence hall community. These rights are best secured through clear statements of each individual's responsibilities. 1.1 No person shall cause or otherwise contribute to un reasonable noise in residence halls or areas immedi ately surrounding residence halls. (Unreasonable noise is that which interferes with, or has the poten tial for interfering with the legitimate rights of oth ers.) 1.2 No person shall interfere with attempts of others to study. 1.3 No person shall interfere with attempts of others to sleep during reasonable and/or posted consideration hours. 1.4 No person shall interfere with the free access of an other to and from his/her own room, suite, apart ment, work area, or office in a residence hall. 1.5 No person shall play any athletic games in a com mon area of a residence hall without proper authori zation. 1.6 No person shall interfere with the safe or clean envi ronment of others. 1.7 No person shall allow an animal, bird, or other pet to enter a residence hall. (Fish and guide dogs are ex ceptions.) 1.8 No person shall fail to make an effort to discourage another person from violating a regulation and/or to report a violation of which one has knowledge. (See also: General StudenJ Regulation 2 .00 and 3 .00.) 91 2.0 Safety of the Individual and Community 4.0 Personal and Community Property Fundamental to the protection of the individual is the main tenance of an environment that is physically safe and pre dictable. As members of a group, each individual has a special responsibility to ensure that safety hazards are elim inated, fire equipment is maintained, and fire procedures es tablished and followed. 2.1 No person shall create, or help to create, a safety hazard. 2.2 No person shall throw or drop anything out of a resi dence hall window. 2.3 No person shall possess or use firecrackers, fire works, firearms, or other dangerous weapons or ex plosives. (NOIB: Legal weapons must be stored at the Department of Public Safety.) 2.4 No person shall possess or use in a residence hall, without proper authorization, any chemical or other dangerous substance, compound, or container of such substances, which may injure, molest, or cause damage. 2.5 2.6 2.7 No person shall set a fire in residence halls or areas immediately associated with residence halls. No person shall falsely report a fire, nor interfere in any way with emergency services or procedures, nor fail to conform to established safety regulations. No. person shall tamper with fire equipment, nor use such equipment for other than the prevention or con trol of fire. (Fire equipment shall include, but not be limited to thermal detectors, fire alarms, fire extin guishers, fire extinguisher boxes, fire hoses, and any other fire-fighting devices.) (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3 .00 and 4.00.) 3.0 Harassment and Intimidation To succeed personally and academically, an individual must be able to live free from unnecessary emotional stress caused by others. Physical or emotional harassment will not be tolerated in a residence hall community. 3.1 No person shall harass or abuse any other person. (This shall include, but not be limited to, harassment or abuse based on race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political persuasion, sexual orientation, or hand icap.) 3.2 No person shall exhibit behavior which harms or threatens to harm another person or another person's property. 3.3 No person shall abuse, threaten, or harass any resi dence ~l employee. 3.4 No person shall abuse, threaten, harass, or exhibit behavior that intimidates any complainant, r{'."')pon dent, counsel, witness, or judiciary member prior to, during, and after a judicial hearing. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3 .00.) 92 The protection of personal property is important to the well being of the individual. Protection of community property protects the investment all residents make through the pay ment of their room and board. 4.1 4.2 4.3 No person shall tamper with or borrow without per mission the personal property of others. No person shall, without proper authorization, re move any property from its assigned place in a resi dence hall. No person shall damage, deface, or destroy any property. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00.) 5.0 Alcohol The residence hall community is part of a larger commu nity, and as such, is not only governed by its own regula tions, but by University policies and state law. The State of Michigan establishes the age at which alcohol consumption is legal. Furthermore, alcohol may not be consumed on state land, except by special exception of the body govern ing the land, which in this case is the MSU Board of Trust ees. Because the majority of hall residents are under age, the privilege of drinking alcohol is extended only to those of legal age in their private rooms, suites, or apartments. 5.1 No person shall possess open alcoholic beverages within a residence hall, except within the confi nes of student rooms, suites, or apartments or at social events approved by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. 5.2 No person shall organize or participate in a student group event where alcohol is consumed but not ap proved for consumption (e.g., floor party). 5.3 No person shall allow the presence of more than five times the normal occupancy (excludes over or under assignment) in a student room, suite, or apartment where alcohol is being consumed. 5.4 No person shall possess or use a common source of alcohol (e.g., keg, trash can, etc.), nor shall any per son participate in an event where a common source is present. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00.) 6.0 Identification of Individuals Certain privileges are extended to individuals by virtue of their membership in the residence hall community. In order to protect the community's welfare, the integrity of this ide1ttification must be maintained. 6.1 No person shall permit others to use his or her Uni versity identification, including a meal card or room key, for the purpose of improperly gaining access to a residence hall, a residence hall dining room, an RHA or hall sponsored event, or use of RHA or hall equipment. 6.2 No person shall use the University identification of another, including a meal card or room key, for the purpose of improperly gaining access to a residence hall, a residence hall dining room, or an RHA or hall sponsored event or use of RHA or hall equipment. 6.3 No person shall refuse to provide his or her name and show appropriate identification to a staff mem ber performing his or her duty, upon request. (See also: General Student Regulation 3 .00, 4.00 and 5.00.) 7.0 Food Service Meal times should be an opportunity for residents and their visitors to dine in a sociable manner without the fear of in appropriate distractions or interference. The misuse of meal I.D.'s or removal of food from the dining room increases the cost of food service for all residents. 7 .1 No person shall initiate or otherwise engage in throwing of food, utensils, or other objects in any residence hall dining room or housing facility. RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS - OWEN GRADUATE CENTER (Student Group Regulation) The following regulations are established to govern the con duct of individuals living and visiting in Owen Graduate Center. They shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence or group affiliation when they are in or around Owen Graduate Center. 1.0 Individual Responsibilities and Community Rights The Owen Graduate Center Bill of Rights provides a clear statement of each individual's rights within the hall com munity. These rights are best secured through clear state ments of each individual's responsibilities. 1.1 No person shall cause or otherwise contribute to un reasonable noise in Owen Graduate Center or areas immediately surrounding the hall. (Unreasonable noise is that which interferes with, or has the poten tial for interfering with the legitimate rights of oth-: ers.) 7.2 No person shall, without authorization, remove any 1.2 No person shall interfere with attempts of others to food or utensils from a residence hall dining room. study. 7.3 No person shall enter a residence hall dining room without proper authorization. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 4.00 and 5.00.) 8.0 Visitors All me.mbers of the residence hall community have some responsibility to help secure the community's welfare by communicating to visitors the expectations established through these regulations. 8.1 No person shall permit a non-resident visitor to re main in or use the facilities of a residence hall, in cluding one's residence hall room, for more than three continuous days during any given week. 8.2 No person shall fail to take responsibility for his or her visitor. 8.3 No person, if a non-resident, shall be a visitor in any residence hall between the official closing and open ing hours without a resident escort. 8.4 No person shall interfere with the entertaining of a visitor by another, unless the visitor is infringing upon his or her rights. -Residence Halls Association -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Approved on an interim basis by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -July 13, 1981 -Amended July 18, 1984 -Amended August 8, 1988 1.3 No person shall interfere with attempts of others to sleep during reasonable and/or posted consideration hours. 1.4 No person shall interfere with the free access of an other to and from his/her room, suite, apartment, work area or office in Owen Graduate Center. l.S No person shall play any athletic games in a com mon area of Owen Graduate Center without proper authorization. 1.6 No person shall interfere with the safe or clean envi ronment of others. 1.7 No person shall allow an animal, bird or other pet to enter Owen Graduate Center. (Non-carnivorous fish and guide dogs are exceptions.) 1.8 No person shall fail to make an effort to discourage another person from violating a regulation and/or re port a violation of which one has knowledge. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00.) 2.0 Safety of the Individual and Community Fundamental to the protection of the individual is the main tenance of an environment that is physically safe and pre dictable. As members of a group, each individual has a special responsibility to insure that safety hazards are elimi nated, fire equipment is maintained, and frre procedures are established and followed. 2.1 No person shall create, or help to create, a safety hazard. 93 - 2.2 No person shall throw or drop anything from a hall window or balcony. 2.3 No person shall possess or use firecrackers, fire works, firearms or other dangerous weapons or ex - plosives. (NOIB: Legal weapons must be stored at the Department of Public Safety.) 2.4 No person shall possess or use in Owen Graduate Center, without proper authorization, any chemical or other dangerous substance, compound or con tainer of such substances, which may injure, molest or cause damage. 2.5 No person shall set a fire in Owen Graduate Center or areas immediately associated with the hall. 2.6 No person shall falsely report a fire, nor interfere in any way with emergency services or procedures, nor fail to conform to established safety regulations. 2.7 No person shall tamper with fire equipment, nor use such equipment for other than the prevention or con trol of fire. (Fire equipment shall include, but not be limited to, thermal detectors, fire alarms, fire extin guishers, fire extinguisher boxes, fire hoses and any other fire-fighting devices.) 2.8 No person shall use unauthorized cooking appli ances in his or her room, suite, floor study room or other unauthorized hall facilities. (Unauthorized cooking appliances include hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, rice cookers, woks, crock pots and other electrical devices intended for the preparation, heating or cooking of substantial food items.) (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00.) 3.0 Harassment and Intimidation To succeed personally and academically, an individual must be able to live free from unnecessary emotional stress caused by others. Physical or emotional harassment will not be tolerated in Owen Graduate Center. 3.1 No person shall harass or abuse any other person. (This shall include, but not be limited to, harassment or abuse based on race, creed, ethnic or national ori gin/citizenship, sex, age, political.persuasion, sexual orientation, or handicap.) 3.2 No person shall exhibit behavior which harms or threatens to harm another person or another person's property. 3.3 No person shall abuse, threaten or harass any hall employee. 3.4 No perstm shall abuse, threaten, harass or exhibit be havior that intimidates any complainant, respondent, counsel, witness or judiciary member priOr to; dur ing or after a judicial hearing. (See also: General Student Regulation 2 .00 and 3.00.) 94 4.0 Personal and Community Property The protection of personal property is important to the well being of the individual. Protection of community property protects the investment all residents make through the pay ment of their room and board. 4.1 No person shall tamper with or borrow without per mission the personal property of others. 4.2 No person shall, without proper authorization, re move any property from its assigned place in Owen Graduate Center. 4.3 No person shall damage, deface or destroy any prop erty. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00.) 5.0 Alcohol* Owen Graduate Center is part of a larger community, and as such, is not only governed by its own regulations, but by University policies and state law. The State of Michigan es tablishes the age at which alcohol consumption is legal. Furthermore, alcohol may not be consumed on state land, except by special exception of the body governing the land, which in this case is the MSU Board of Trustees. 5.1 No person shall possess open alcoholic beverages within areas of Owen Graduate Center that are pub licly accessible (e.g., lobby, cafeteria, serving area, hallways). 5.2 No person shall organize or participate in an unap proved student group event where alcohol is con sumed without obtaining an Owen Graduate Center Alcohol Permit. 5.3 No person shall allow the presence of more than five times the normal occupancy (excludes over and under assignment) in a student room or suite where alcohol is being consumed. *This section of the bill of rights should be viewed in light of the administrative ruling on use of alcohol, p. 97. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00. 6.0 Identification of Individuals Certain privileges are extended to individuals by virtue of their residency in Owen Graduate Center. In order to pro tect the residents' welfare, the integrity of this identification must be maintained. 6.1 No person shall permit others to use his or her Uni versity identification, including a meal card or room key, for the purpose of improperly gaining access to Owen Graduate Center facilities, equipment or events. 6.2 No person shall use the University identification of another, including a meal card or room key, for the purpose of improperly gaining access to Owen Graduate Center facilities, equipment or events. 6.3 No person shall, upon request, refuse to provide his or her name and show appropriate identification to a staff member performing his or her duty. (See also: General Student Regulation 3 .00, 4 .00 and 5 .00.) 1. All residents living in University Apartments shall enjoy the right to study and live in an environment free from unreasonable noise and other distractions. (Unrea sonable noise is that which interferes with the legiti mate rights of others.) 7.0 Food Service Meal times should be an opportunity for residents and their visitors to dine in a sociable manner without the fear of in appropriate distractions or interference. 7 .1 No person shall initiate or otherwise engage in throwing food, utensils or other objects in Owen Graduate Center Cafeteria or hall facilities. 7.2 No person shall, without authorization, remove any utensils, equipment or condiments from Owen Cafe teria. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 4.00 and 5.00.) 8.0 Visitors All residents of Owen Graduate Center have some responsi bility to help secure the residents' welfare by communicat ing to visitors the expectations established through these regulations. 8.1 No person shall permit a non-resident visitor to re main in or use the facilities of Owen Graduate Cen ter, including one's room, for more than three continuous days during any given week. 8.2 No person shall fail to take responsibility for his or her visitor. 8.3 No person shall interfere with the entertaining of a visitor by another, unless the visitor is infringing upon his or her rights. - Owen Graduate Student Association - Associated Students of Michigan State University - Council of Graduate Students - Vice President for Student Affairs and Services - June 6, 1986 UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS COMMUNITY BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Student Group Regulation) These rights and responsibilities are established to govern the conduct of all residents and visitors in University Apart ments. The student/resident may be held responsible for the actions of his or her spouse, children or visitors, through the Michigan State University judicial system. The community, through its representative body, the Uni versity Apartments Residents Council (UARC), establishes this document. 2. All residents shall enjoy the right to live in a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities of each resident to insure this right shall include, but are not limited to, the following: a. A void creating or helping to create a safety hazard. (This includes blocking safety tunnels, sidewalks, or entrances with bikes, motorcycles, toys, clothes lines, etc.) b. Avoid possessing or using fireworks on University Apartments property. c. Avoid discharging a firearm on University Apart ment property. d. Park his or her motor vehicles only in the lined parking spaces provided. e. Keep the area immediately in front of his or her apartment clean, orderly and free from safety haz ards. 3. All residents shall enjoy the right to their personal property, and equal access to all property provided by University Apartments for residents. Responsibilities of each resident to insure this right shall include, but are not limited to the following: a. Avoid tampering with, or borrowing without per mission, the personal property of another. b. Avoid vandalizing or defacing any University Apartments property. includes bulletin boards, flower beds, recreational or playground equipment, etc.) (This 4. All University Apartments residents shall enjoy the right to live free from harassment, intimidation or as sault. {This shall include, but not be limited to, written harassment, physical attack, peeping Toms, harassment by telephone, verbal harassment, etc.) 5. The student/resident shall be held responsible for using all reasonable efforts to monitor the actions of his or her spouse, children, or visitors. 6. Suggestions for modification of this document may be presented to the University Apartments Residents Council, U.A.R.C .. at any time. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3 .00 and 4.00.) 95 STUDENT GROUP REGULATIONS, ADM IN IS TR AT IVE RULINGS., ALL-UNIVERSITY POLICIES, AND SELECTED ORDINANCES ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS All-University academic requirements and policies that apply to both undergraduate and graduate study are stated in the Academic Programs. Students are encouraged to con sult their academic advisers concerning academic require ments. ADDRESS CHANGE (Administrative Ruling) The Housing Requirements and Procedures state the fol lowing: "Every student is required to report his or her cor rect local address at the time of registration and to report any change of address thereafter. Failure to register the ac tual 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 Admin istration Building. Change of on-campus address is made in the office of the living-unit manager.)" -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -January 26, 1984 96 ADDRESS WITHHOLDING POLICY (Administrative Ruling) Students may, upon request, withhold their name and ad dress information from publication in the Student Directory. Such students should turn in a signed written request at 150 Administration Building during the first five days of classes fall term. -Office of the Registrar -June 1972 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 1. MSU Ordinance 22.00 . .. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, subject to state law, is hereby permitted in housing facilities (Rooms, suites, and apartments) assigned by Michigan State University. ... The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is expressly prohibited in classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, the li braries, the chapel and within building or arenas where ath letic events, lectures, and concerts are held. ... The use of alcoholic beverages is expressly prohibited in all public areas of campus buildings except as indicated in the sections below. ... The use of alcoholic beverages at non-student soci;tl events, subject to state law, is permitted in areas designated by, and with the approval of, the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. ... The use of alcoholic beverages at student social events, subject to state law, is permitted in areas designated by, and with the approval of, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. 2. State Law Michigan Law prohibits, among other things, possession, purchase, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by per sons under 21 years of age. It also prohibits the sale and fur nishing of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age. There is a potential for legal responsibility when an individ ual, even if unlicensed, furnishes alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age. If a minor to whom the bev erage was furnished subsequently has an accident attribut able to the beverage, then the unlicensed furnisher may be found to be legally liable. Also un'der state law, open or unsealed containers of alco holiC beverages may not be transported in the passenger compartment of motor vehicles. Students are encouraged to become familiar with their re sponsibilities under the State Liquor Control Act, which may be found in the MSU Library. 3. East Lansing Ordinances b. Registered Student Organizations East Lansing ordinances prohibit the possession of any al coholic beverage in an open container or a container with a broken seal in any public place or private area open to the public, except a licensed liquor establishment or elsewhere as provided by ordinance. Partying and tailgating on public property with alcoholic beverages is prohibited within the city's jurisdiction. City ordinance also prohibits the use of any type of false identification to enter a bar or to purchase liquor from a carry-out store and requires liquor establishments to confis cate suspected false identification and turn it over to the Po lice Department. Students are encouraged to become familiar with their re sponsibilities under East Lansing Ordinances, which may be obtained at East Lansing City Hall. Social events held in non-housing areas of the campus and where alcoholic beverages will be possessed or consumed may be scheduled if it is clearly demon strated that everyone in attendance will be 21 years of age or older. Approval for such events must come from the Assistant. Vice President for Student Affairs and Services upon the recommendation of the Assistant Di rector of Student Life (Student Activities), 101 Student Services Building. -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -July 31, 1981 (See also: General Studenl Regulation 2.00.) 4. Administrative Ruling (Use of Alcohol) a. · University Housing 1) Students must be 21 years of age in order to pos sess or consume alcoholic beverages in their living quarters. 2) No kegs will be allowed in and around University residence halls for any purpose. Included in this expectation is the elimination of all other common sources of alcohol (e.g., trash cans). 3) Students are responsible for insuring compliance with State Law and this administrative ruling in volving alcohol consumption in their rooms or apartments. 4) Student group events involving alcohol may be registered in designated areas, so long as the spon sors can insure that all those attending the event will be 21 years of age or older. Approval for such events must come from the Director of University Housing Programs. 5) Students who choose to violate the administrative ruling governing the use of alcohol should be aware that appropriate administrative personnel within the Division of Student Affairs and Ser vices may adjudicate violations of this ruling and sanctions may include removal from the residence hall system. Additionally, violations may be adju dicated through the judicial process as outlined in the Academic Freedom Report. NOTE: Residence Halls-additional regulations concerning the use of alcohol are found in the "Residence Hall Regula tions." ALL-UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES (Student Group Regulation) All-University events and activities sponsored on the cam pus by registered student organizations, living unit organi zations, and major governing groups must be calendared through the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services Building. 97 ANIMALS (Ordinance 25.00) ... No person owning or having under his control any animal shall permit such animal to be brought upon the property of Michigan State University without having a leash suitably attached to the animal and with the leash held by the person responsible. ... No person shall bring any animal into any University building. ... No person shall bring any animal into a University bus. ... No person shall bring any animal into any University area such as the Beal Botanical Garden or the Horticulture Gardens when such areas are posted to prohibit the presence of animals. ... Exceptions to the above provisions shall include: a. Animals used by blind persons for "seeing-eye" pur poses. b. Animals brought for treatment to the Veterinary Medi cine facilities or for University sponsored research. c. Animals being transported and which remain inside a vehicle such as a car, truck, or trailer. d. Animals brought to events sponsored by University de partments. e. Animals brought to events sponsored by registered stu dent organizations which have received prior authori zation from the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. f. Other exceptions as authorized by the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. (See also: Residence Hall Regulation 1.0.) ::!!!f !~~!!!~~!!iii~!~~~~~.:::~~~~~: ~~=::~~~~~ :origin; sex, age, _pplitlcfil persuaslOn, sexual orien·+' ) talion, or handicap, is prohibited at MSU, Discrimh : ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES (All-University Policy) (Applicable to University employees as wen as students.) Article 1. Purpose The Board of Trustees of Michigan State University reaf firms its commitment1 to a policy of no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin or sex and establishes the following procedures to prevent such discrimination in accordance with due process within the University commu nity. In doing so, the Board recognizes that it is not enough to proclaim a policy of non-discrimination. The University must also strive actively to build a community in which op portunity is equalized and to use its facilities and human re sources to develop the skills and opportunities through which members of all groups may play responsible and pro ductive roles in society. This policy is relevant to all aspects of the University including the choice of contractors and suppliers of goods and services. In carrying out this policy, the University also.is bound by applicable Federal laws, orders and regulations. Among these are Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 (affirmative action), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex discrimination). While such laws and orders provide avenues for remedy of complaints of racial, sex, or other prohibited discrimination, the Board also believes that the University must have its own internal machinery for the receipt, consideration and resolution of such complaints. The Board therefore directs the establishment of the Anti Discrimination Judicial Board to carry out this policy in the manner outlined herein. The Board also directs all units of the University to take appropriate action immediately to im plement this policy and procedures. Article 2. Discrimination A. Kinds of discrimination prohibited: 1. Disparity of treatment in employment, job place ment, promotion or other economic benefits on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, politi cal persuasion, sexual preference, or handicap. 2. Limitation of access to residence, or to participa tion in educational, athletic, social, cultural or other activities of the University because of race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political persuasion, sexual preference, or handicap. ::::: :·:·:·:·:···:-:-:·:-:·:·:·:·:···:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:-:·:·:·"=·:·:-:···:·:·:·:·>:·:·:·:·:·:·":·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·····:···· Article VIII, Bylaws of the Board of Trustees. "It shall be the policy of the Board to provide equal education opportunity to all qualified students from the State of Michigan and, insofar as facilities, faculty, and accommodations permit. a reasonable number from other states and other countries. There shall be no discriminati()n based on race, color, sex, or creed. No discrimination shall be allowed in University housing or in the University-supervised off-campus housing. No fraternity, sorority, student organization or club may exist on any campus of Michigan State University if it operates under a constitution that discriminates against potential members on the basis ofrace, color, national origin or ancestry." . 98 3. Harassment based on race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political persuasion, sexual preference, or handicap. shall elect from among their number a chairperson, who shall serve in that capacity for one year. C. Jurisdiction of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial B. These policies and procedures shall apply to: Board. 1. All educational, cultural, and social activities oc curring on the Michigan State University campus. 2. University-sponsored programs occurring off-cam pus, including but not limited to cooperative ex regularly tension, adult education and any scheduled classes. 3. Housing supplied or regulated by the University for students and staff, including fraternities and so rorities. 4. Employment relations between the University and its employees. Article 3. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board A. An Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board shall be es tablished. B. Composition and selection of Anti-Discrimination Ju dicial Board. 1. Three students appointed by the Student Board of ASMSU, from nominees submitted by the All University Student Judiciary. All those appointed shall be juniors and shall serve for two years (un less appointed to fill an unexpir~d term). At least one member shall be a minority and one female. One graduate student shall be selected by the Council of Graduate Students for a two-year term. Three faculty members shall be selected by the University Committee on Academic Governance for three-year terms. At least one shall be a minor ity and one female. One member of the Board shall be selected by the Administrative Profes sional Association to serve for three years. Two members shall be selected by the MSU Employees Association for terms of three years. AFSCME Union Local 1585 shall select one member of the Board to serve for three years. Members of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board shall not serve concurrently on any other committee or council es tablished by the Department of Human Relations. Provision may be made for alternate members of the Board. 2. The Department of Human Relations shall provide staff services for the Board including an Executive Secretary who shall serve ex officio with no vote on the Board. 3. At the first meeting of the academic year, the vot ing members of the Anti-Discrimination Board 1. The Board shall have jurisdiction over complaints involving alleged violations of the University pol icy against prohibited discrimination as defined in Article II.A. of the policy. Such claims, to be enti tled to consideration, (a) shall specify the time, the place, and the exact nature of the alleged discrimi nation, (b) shall identify in specific terms the indi vidual, group, organization, or office believed by the complainant to be responsible for the alleged discrimination, (c) shall specify the remedy being sought by the complainant and ( d) shall be filed with the Board within 30 working days from the date of occurrence of the alleged discrimination. 2. Upon complaint or on its own initiative, the Board may conduct reviews or investigations of the oper ations of the several units of the University to identify policies or practices that may reflect pat terns of discrimination. Upon majority vote of the Board, and after appropriate notification of the President, any unit of the University shall provide access to such records or personnel as may be nec essary to carry out the review or investigation. The principle of privileged communication shall be re spected to the extent possible consistent with the purposes of this procedure. After identifying any policies, practices or patterns of behavior that may reflect prohibited discrimination, the Board shall report its findings to the responsible officials of the unit and to the President, together with recommen dations of such corrective action as may be appro priate. 3. The Board shall not have jurisdiction to consider any claim: (a) for which another procedure for final and binding adjudication is provided within the University by contract, unless both the com plaining party and the party against whom the complaint is directed agree to submit the case to this Board or (b) which, based upon the same set of facts, has been submitted for adjudication under the rules of another University grievance proce dure, provided, however, that when a complaint has been adjudicated under another University procedure, the Board reserves the right to review such findings, upon the request of the complainant, to assure itself that any charges relating to prohib ited discrimination were satisfactorily addressed. If, in its judgment, such charges were not ade quately addressed, it may accept the complaint for consideration on the basis of the allegations of dis crimination. 2 "Minority" is defined by the Federal Inter-agency Committee on Education as one who is a member of one of the following groups: a. American Indian or Alaskan Native; b. Asian or Pacific Islander; c. Black; and d. Hispanic. 99 D. Procedures of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board. 1. Upon receipt of a claim by an individual as de scribed in C.1. above, the executive secretary to the Board shall conduct an informal investigation and seek to achieve resolution of the matter through mediation. 2. If no resolution is reached under D.1. within 20 working days, the executive secretary shall report immediately in writing to the chairperson of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board who shall ap point a fact-finding committee of three (one fac ulty, one student, and one other employee) voting members of the Board to investigate the claim. Utilizing the office of the executive secretary, these members shall initiate their investigation within seven working days of the notification of their assignment. They shall, without undue delay, render a decision in the claim and report their deci sion to the chairperson of the Board and to both parties to the dispute. The fact-finding committee may conclude: a) that a claim lacks merit in which case it shall dismiss the claim for lack of probable cause to credit the allegation, b) that there was in sufficient evidence to substantiate the claim in which case it shall dismiss the claim on that basis, c) that the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board has no jurisdiction in which case it shall dismiss the claim for lack of jurisdiction, d) that a conciliation has been effected in which case it shall order the case closed as adjusted, or, e) that there is probable cause to credit the allegation in which case the committee's decision shall state the findings that support the conclusion and shall specify the action or actions that must be taken to remedy the viola tion of the University policy against discrimina tion. Unless appealed, the decision shall become binding on both parties, provided, however, that any recommendation for the payment of money shall be referred by the President to the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University as an item of appropriation. Members of the fact-finding committee shall not participate further in any hear ing by the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board in the event the decision is appealed. 3. Either party may appeal the decision of the fact finding committee by filing a written request with the chairperson of the Board for a hearing before the other eight members of the Board. Such appeal to be considered must be filed within 14 working days following notification of the decision and state the reasons for the appeal request. 4. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board shall, within 14 working days, hold a formal hearing to consider the appeal. At this appeal hearing both parti~s may present evidence and may be accom panied by counsel of their choice. Both parties shall have the same rights of due process that are guaranteed to students by Article IV (:;ections 4.43 through 4.48) of the Academic Freedom for Students document and to faculty by Article IV 100 (Sections 4.2 through 4.8) of the Interim Faculty Grievance Procedure. Such appeal hearings shall be closed unless both parties consent to an open hearing. 5. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board shall promptly render a Decision following the conclu sion of the appeal hearing. Its Decision shall spec ify the action or actions recommended to be taken to remedy the violation of the University policy against discrimination. In the case of a tie vote by the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board, the deci sion of the fact-finding committee shall stand. Any recommendation for the payment of money shall be referred by the President to the Board of Trust ees of Michigan State University for its consider ation as an item of appropriation. 6. The Board, through its executive secretary, shall make regular reports to the President of the Uni versity, who shall in turn share these with the Board of Trustees. Article 4. Final Resolution A. Decisions issued by the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board or its fact-finding committees shall be forwarded to the President of the University promptly. B. For Stated cause the President may return the Decision to the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board for reconsid eration. C. Within 30 working days, the President shall either con cur with the Decision and direct appropriate action to implement the Decision when indicated or the Presi dent shall overrule the Decision. When decision is overruled, written reasons shall be given by the Presi dent to the parties in the case and to the Anti-.Discrimi nation Judicial Board. Article S. Other Provisions A. Time Limits All time limits set forth in various sections above shall be suspended: 1) during regularly scheduled vacations or term breaks in the University's academic year, or 2) if a fact-finding committee cannot be ap pointed by tbe chairperson of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial :Soard because there are no student members enrolled during the summer session (unless both par ties in the case of an individual complaint agree to having the claim investigated and decided by a com mittee without a student member.) Approved by the Board of Trustees February 28, 1970 Amended February 19, 1971 Amended April 21, 1972 Amended February 25, 1977 Amended March 31, 1978 (See also: General Student Regulation 2 .00 and 3.00 and Resi dence Hall Regulation 3 .0.) BAD CHECK AND RETURNED CREDIT CARD CHARGE COLLECTION (Administrative Ruling) General Policy: Each individual is sent written notifica tion that his or her check or bank charge has been returned, requesting redemption, either by cash, money order, or cer tified check, within a period of ten days. A personal check may be used to redeem a returned bank charge. 1. Checks or bank charges negotiated for the purpose of registering, including payment of holds, tuition, board and room: Written notification is sent to each student indicating that a check or charge was returned and requesting the student to redeem the check or charge or contact the Cashier's Office within ten (10) days. The notice also indicates that the student's registration may be can celled if the check or charge is not redeemed by the due date on the notice. A student whose registration has been cancelled may be allowed to re-register dur ing the term subject to class availability, department approval, and the payment of all outstanding obliga tions with certifiable funds. A returned item service charge of $40 is assessed unless the student presents a letter from his or her bank stating that the bank made ari error. 2. Checks or bank charges negotiated for reasons other than registration: Written notification is sen.t to a person indicating that his or her check or charge has been returned. This no tice requests redemption of the check or charge within a period of ten (10) days by cash, money order, or cer tified check plus a $15 service charge. A personal check may be used to redeem a returned bank charge. a. Non-Student Checks or Bank Charges-If there is no response to the notice, a follow-up letter will be mailed allowing fifteen days in which to pay. If unpaid by the due date allowed, the check or charge is charged back to the department con cerned. If the check or charge amount and service charge is $25 or more it is sent to Delinquent Re ceivables to be referred to a collection agency. b. Student Checks or Bank Charges-If the student does not make restitution on the bad check or charge by the deadline, the student's name is placed on the next registration hold list. If still un paid after registration the account may be turned over to Delinquent Receivables for collection. 3. Checks negotiated when it appears that the individ ual has full knowledge that funds were not available or the person admits to securing money under false pre tenses: a. If the individual or student fails to make restitution as a result of normal follow-up procedures, and it appears that the individual has full knowledge that funds were not available, or the person admits· to securing money under false pretenses, the case will be reviewed for possible prosecution. b. Individuals wishing to make restitution on checks referred to the Department of Public Safety must make restitution at that office. 4. Bad Check Lists: a. A student, who has issued three (3) checks to the University that have been returned, will be sent written notification that his or her name is being placed on the bad check list. In addition, any stu dent who fails to make restitution on any check by the deadline on his or her original notification let ter will be sent a letter advising that his or her name may be placed on the bad check list if not paid within ten (10) days. Both letters also advise him or her that all future payments to the Univer sity must be by cash, money order, or certified check. A student whose registration has been can celled for nonpayment of a registration check or charge will be immediately placed on the bad check list. b. Placement on the bad check list may be cause for denying future short term loans. c. A student may request that his or her name be re moved from the bad check list one year from the date his or her last returned check was paid in full by writing a letter to the Cashier's Office. S. Floor limit on future charges: A student whose bank charge has been returned will be sent a letter advising him or her that all future charges will be limited to a maximum of $299.00. 6. Other Sanctions: In addition, the University reserves the right to take one or both of the following actions: a. Refer the student to the Office of Student Affairs and Services for disciplinary action. b. Refer past-due unpaid returned checks and charges to an external collection agency and report the bal ance to a credit bureau. c. Bring action against the individual for the amount of a check not redeemed within 30 days of the time he or she receives notice and, if the check is less than $500.00, damages for double the amount of the check, sue~ damages to be not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00. This action may be taken pursuant to Act No. 276 of the Public Acts of 1984. -Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer -January 1, 1975 (Amended 1981, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990) 101 BICYCLES The following statements summarize University ordinances pertaining to bicycles on the Michigan State University campus. Copies of this summary and a map of bike routes are available from the Department of Public Safety, located at the South end of Red Cedar Road. 1. Licensing. Every bicycle operated or possessed on the campus must be licensed either by the University for a fee of $2 for four years, or by the cities of Lansing, East Lansing, Lansing Township or Meridian Town ship. Licenses issued by the University are available in the Vehicle Office, in the Department of Public Safety Building. Licenses must be immediately attached to the bicycle. 2. Parking. Unattended bicycles must be placed in bicy cles racks and locked. When racks are full, the bicycle must be parked in the immediate vicinity of the racks. Under no circumstances shall bicycles be parked in shrubbery, cin sidewalks, near building exits and en trances, in vehicle parking areas, or next to poles, posts, trees, handicapper rails, etc. 3. Operation. The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code re quires that bicycles be operated as if they were motor vehicles. You are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks, obey all traffic con trol signs and devices, and keep as far to the right on the roadway as is possible. Riding on sidewalks or footpaths, riding more ·than two abreast, and riding against traffic is prohibited. 4. Equipment. Bicycles operated during dusk, darkness or dawn hours shall show a white light to the front and a red light or reflector to the rear. 5. 6. Impounding. Bicycles not properly parked, not li censed, or parked unlocked will be impounded and may be reclaimed at the Department of Public Safety upon proof of ownership and payment of the estab lished impounding fee. Illegal Taking. No person shall take or use a bicycle without the authority of the owner. No person shall willfully or knowingly assist or be a party to the unau thorized taking of a bicycle. 7. Annual Cleanup. All bicycles parked in hall or class building racks during the week between spring term and summer term will be impounded by the Depart ment of Public safety. Each year an area will be desig nated for the parking of bicycles during the break between terms and for summer storage. Those students using summer storage must remove their bicycles by midnight of the first day of classes fall term. 8. Enforcement and Administration. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the University Traffic Ordinance, the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, and the bicycle licens ing and control provisions thereof. -Board of Trustees (See also: General Student Regulations 2 .00 and 4 .00.) 102 CAMPAIGNING, CANVASSING, AND PETITION DRIVES Persons interested in conducting political activities on the University campus should contact the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services Building, for a copy of "Guidelines for Campaigning, Canvassing, and Petition Drives on the Michigan State University Campus." These guidelines con tain information regarding the means by which political ac tivities may be conducted on grounds governed by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. As referred to in the guidelines, "political activities" in clude: 1. Campaigning-for an issue or a candidate which ap pears or will appear on a duly constituted ballot for a University, local, state or national election. 2. Petition drives---to place an issue on a duly consti tuted ballot, to seek a recall, to have a referendum. 3. Canva~ing--direct personal contact with individual voters to solicit their political support or opinions. 4. Voter registration. The guidelines contain specific information regarding the following types of activities: Registration of candidates or speakers, supporting candidates and/or issues; posters and signs; leaflets and handbills; fund-raising; use of University facilities; outdoor events, including use of public address equipment and bullhorns, and parades; voter registration in University residence halls. Specific regulations and ordinances which apply and which are included by reference within the guidelines are listed below. All are printed in Part III of this book. Speakers Policy, Outside Signs (Ordinance 31) Distribution of Material in Residence Halls University Facilities and Services Residence Hall Space Use Policy Parades and Processions Public Address Equipment Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct (Ordinance 16) CAMPING (Ordinance 14.00) ... No person shall construct or otherwise erect, or abide in any lean-to, vehicle, trailer, tent, or other temporary shelter facility anywhere within the confines of land governed by the Board. CAMPUS BUS POLICY (Administrative Ruling) The Campus Bus System operates during fall, winter and spring terms to provide transportation between campus housing units, academic buildings, commuter parking areas, and other facilities. Persons wishing to use this service may do so by purchasing a bus pass or individual bus tickets. Bus passes may be purchased each term or for the entire year. a. Bus Passes. Regular bus passes entitle the holder to unlimited use on all routes of the Campus Bus System. Commuter bus passes are valid only on the commuter route. Services are published in bus schedules available on buses and wherever passes are sold. New passes are available each term or may be bought annually. Passes may be purchased at early registration, the MSU Union, the MSU Bookstore, all residence halls, and the University Apartments Office. Persons with specific questions regarding bus pass purchases may contact the Campus Bus System, 353-5280. b. Bus Tickets. Individual bus tickets are available for those who prefer to purchase rides one at a time. Tick ets may be used on any route, at any time. The bus transfer system allows change of busses without pay ment of an additional fare when more than one route is necessary to reach a desired destination. Tickets may be purchased at the International Center Bookstore, MSU Union Store, the University Apartments Office, MSU Library, and all residence halls. c. Conditions of Use. Bus passes are non-transferable and must be affixed directly to a picture identification card in order to be valid. Misuse of passes will result in (1) refusal of services; (2) confiscation of pass; (3) dis ciplinary action as outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University; or (4) a combi nation of all three. (1) Lost or Stolen Passes-Students are responsible for their passes, which, if lost or stolen, may be re placed by purchasing a new pass at the regular price. (After mid-term, passes may be replaced at a pro-rated reduced price upon showing proof of purchase of the original pass.) Problems or ques tions which arise concerning lost or stolen passes, damaged passes, pass refunds and exchanges, lost and found property, etc., should be directed to the Campus Bus System, 353-5280. (2) Forged Passes-Any allegedly forged pass will be confiscated and turned over to the Department of Public Safety for possible prosecution. -Automotive Services, after consultation with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -July 6, 1977 -RevisedJuly, 1983 (See also: General Studenl Regulation 5.00.) CAMPUS MAIL SERVICE (All-University Policy) 1. At its May, 1965 meeting, the Board of Trustees reaf firmed that MSU Mail Service is intended only for the distribution on Campus of official University commu nications and the collection and metering of mail for off-campus mailing. 2. Examples of communication that will be handled are: Notices of faculty meetings or other University depart ment sponsored affairs or programs, communications from one department of the University to another, and memorandums from one individual to another when pertaining to current University business. Those that cannot be distributed are requests for contributions (ex cept United Way), sales or collections by campus orga nizations or individuals, church announcements, club announcements, notices of political or organizational meetings except meeting of learned and professional societies. 3 (NOTE: Student organizations having questions regarding the use of the Campus Mail Services should contact the Stu dent Life center, 101 Student Services Building.) -Board of Trustees -May, 1965 CLOSING HOURS IN UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES (Student Group Regulation) Closing Hours: a. All residence halls and sororities will be closed at the following hours: Sunday - Thursday: 12 midnight - 6:00 a.m. Friday - Saturday: 1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Security Procedures: a. Residence Hall Management, Residence Halls As sociation, and Vice President for Student Affairs and Services personnel shall establish guidelines for security in residence halls in accordance with this policy. b. Each residence hall shall establish internal security procedures consistent with the guidelines of 2.a. above, which reflect unique differences in the needs and desires of the residents of each hall, and differences in the physical design and construction of each hall. -Residence Halls Associations -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -June 16, 1972 3 Private Express Statues (Vol. 39 Federal Register) pp. 33211-13. Sect. 310.3(b) does not permit the Campus ~ail S_er;ices to receive and/or carry letters (1) which do not relate to the current business of University, e.g., personal letters of the Umvers1ty s officers and employees, (2) exchanged between non-University agencies, or (3) exchanged between students. 103 Arrival and Absences a. Registration Week Students are required to sign in, in person, upon arriving at their designated residence hall during registration week. b. Absences All students are encouraged to inform their Resi dent Assistant of prolonged absences of more than 24 hours so they may be reached in case of an emergency. -Residence Halls Associations - Associated Students of Michigan State University -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -February 7, 1973 (See also: General Studenl Regulation 4 .00.) CODE OF TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY The teaching responsibilities of instructional staff members (herein referred to as instructors) are among those many areas of university life which have for generations been a part of the unwritten code of academicians. The provisions of such a code are so reasonable to learned and humane in dividuals that it may appear redundant or unnecessary to state them. However, the University conceives them to be so important that performance by instructors in meeting the provisions of this code shall be taken into consideration in determining salary increases, tenure, and promotion. 1. 2. Instructors are responsible for ensuring that the content of the courses they teach is consistent with the course descriptions approved by the University Committee on Curriculum and the Academic Council. Instructors are also responsible for stating clearly to students in their classes the instructional objectives of each course at the beginning of each term. It is expected that the class ac tivities will be directed toward the fulfillment of these objectives and that the bases upon which student per formance is evaluated will be consistent with these ob jectives. Instructors are responsible for informing students in their classes of the methods to be used in determining final course grades and of any special requirements of attendance which differ from the attendance policy of the University. Course grades will be determined by the instructor's assessment of each student's individual performance, judged by standards of academic achievement. 3. Examinations and other assignments submitted for grading during the term should be returned with suffi cient prdmptness to enhance the learning experience. Unclaimed final examination answers will be retained by the instructor for at least one term so tliat they may be reviewed by students who desire to do so. ~xamina­ tion questions are an integral part of course materials, and the decision whether to allow their retention by 104 students is the responsibility of the instructor. Term pa pers and other comparable projects are the property of students who prepare them. They should be returned to students who ask for them and those which are not re turned should be retained by the instructor for at least one term. Instructors who desire to retain a copy for their own files should state their intention to do so in order that students may prepare additional copies for themselves. 4. 5. 6. Instructors are expected to meet their classes regularly and at scheduled times. Instructors will notify their units if they are to be absent and if appropriate arrange ments have not been made so that suitable action may be taken by the unit if necessary. Instructors of courses in which assistants are authorized to perform teaching or grading functions shall be re sponsible for acquainting such individuals with the pro visions of this Code and for monitoring their compliance. Instructors are expected to schedule and keep a reason able number of office hours for student conferences. Office hours should be scheduled at times convenient to both students and instructors with the additional op tion of prearranged appointments for students when there are schedule conflicts. The minimum number of office hours is to be agreed upon by the teaching unit, and specific times should be a matter of common knowledge. 7. Instructors who are responsible for academic advising are expected to be in their offices at appropriate hours during pre-enrollment and enrollment periods. Ar rangements shall also be made for advising during reg istration. Hearing Procedures 1. Students may regarding an register complaints instructor's failure to comply with the provisions of the Code of Teaching Responsibility directly with that in structor. 2. Students may also take complaints directly to teaching units' chief administrators or their designates.* If those persons are unable to resolve matters to the student's satisfaction, they are obligated to transmit written com ptaints to unit committees charged with hearing such complaints. A copy of any complaint transmitted shall be sent to the instructor. A written report of the action or recommendation of such groups will be forwarded to the student and to the instructor, normally within ten working days of the receipt of the complaint. 3. Complaints coming to the University Ombudsman* will be reported, in writing, to chief administrators of the teaching units involved when in the Ombudsman's opinion a hearing appears necessary. It will be the re sponsibility of chief administrators or their designates to inform the instructor and to refer such unresolved complaints to the unit committees charged with hearing such complaints. A written report of the action or rec ommendatio~ pf such groups will be forwarded to the University Ombudsman, to the student, and to the in structor, normally within ten working days of the re ceipt of the complaint. 4. Students wishing to appeal a teaching unit action or recommendation may do so as outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Graduate Student Rights and Responsib4lities docu ment, or Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities document. *Such complaints must normally be initiated no later than mid term of the quarter following the one wherein alleged violations occurred. Exceptions shall be made in cases where the involved instructor or student is absent from the University during the quar ter following the one wherein alleged violations occurred. Reprinted from Academic Programs 1989-91 CONTRACTS, HOUSING 1. For those students residing in Michigan State Univer sity residence halls, the Residence Hall Contract is a requirement of the Board of Trustees. The contract in dicates the services provided by the Department of Residence Halls and states the conditions by which the resident agrees to abide in order to maintain good standing as a hall resident. Once the student moves into a residence hall, the contract becomes effective and re mains in effect for the balance of the academic year. Students should consult the hall manager for informa tion and policies regarding the housing contract. 2. A student living in an off-campus living unit should fully understand the terms and duration of a lease or housing contract. Guidelines to leasing are available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services Building and from the Housing Resource Center, 300 Bailey Street, East Lansing, 337-9795 . DISORDERLY ASSEMBLAGES OR CONDUCT (Ordinance 16.00) ... No person or persons shall, without authorization, assem ble together anywhere on the campus for the purpose of cre ating any noise or disturbance, riot, raid or other improper diversion, or assemble in a manner which obstructs the free movement of persons about the campus or the free and nor- ma! use of University buildings and facilities, or prevents or obstructs the normal operations of the University. ... No person or persons shall disrupt the normal operation of any properly authorized class, laboratory, seminar, exami nation, field trip or other educ~tional activity of the Univer sity. ... No person or person:; shall disrupt the normal use of any campus building or area which has been assigned or sched uled through appropriate channels for educational or extra curricular activities. Included within, but not limited to the foregoing, is the use of appropriate buildings or areas for dramatic or musical presentations, lectures, athletic events, military exercises, orientation meetings, registration, com mencement ceremonies, and1pJacement activities. ... No person or persons shall use public address equipment, bullhorns, or other methods of sound amplification any where upon the campus except through written approval in advance by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. ... No person or persons shall disrupt the normal activity or molest the property of any person, firm or agency while that person, firm or agency is carrying out the provisions of a contract or agreement with the University. ... No unauthorized person or persons shall enter upon the playing area of any athletic contest or exhibition while said contest or exhibition is in progress. ... No person or persons shall project or drop any object which could cause injury, damage or interference in ,the spectator or playing area where any athletic contest or exhi bition is conducted. ... No person shall enter or attempt to enter into any dance or social, athletic, theatrical or other public event without a ticket.of admission to such event when such tickets are re quired, or enter or attempt to enter contrary to any estab lished rules or qualifications for eligibility for attendance at such events as provided by the sponsors. No person ineligi ble to attend such events shall loiter about the premises where such an event is being held. ... No person or persons shall enter any steam tunnel, me chanical room or boiler room unless required to do so in the proper performance of their assigned duties. DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE The right of students to express opinions and communicate ideas in writing is viewed by the University as fundamental, subject to regulation only with regard to the manner of dis tribution, and the identification of the author. For this rea son, student the over-riding principles governing publications are contained in the document codifying stu dent rights and responsibilities, Academic Freedom for Stu dents at Michigan State University, specifically in Article 6, ' entitled "Independent and University-supported Student Publications." 105 In addition to the stipulations in Article 6, there exists a reg ulation governing the distribution of materials (not exclu sively student publications) within campus residence halls. This regulation follows. DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL IN RESIDENCE HALLS (Student Group Regulation)· 1. Mailbox distribution Material may be placed in University residence hall mailboxes provided it qualifies as one of the following: . 4 U.S. mail. a. b. Campus mail with student's name and room num- ber. ' c. Material from hall directors, University Housing Programs, area directors, management, area man agers, hall government or Residence Halls Associ ation (RHA). d. Registered student organizations, living unit orga nizations, major governing groups and ASMSU, if the material carries the student's name and room number. RHA is excepted from this provision. e. Material presented to the desk receptionist if the material has the student's name and room number. (This is to be understood as communication be tween individuals, not mass distribution.) The above procedures are to protect all the occupants of the halls from mass distribution of material that is generally not of interest to the majority of the occupants; to protect the privacy of the individual; and to facilitate a method of cir culation which is feasible and effective. 2. Free-will, pick-up distribution Mass distribution of material, on a free-will, pick-up basis, may be accomplished in the University residence halls at the designated distribution center. Any Univei: sity or student group or organization may distribute at this center, provided the name of the individual or indi viduals responsible for the material appears on the item to be distributed. If the organization or group is regis tered or has obtained a charter, the name of the orgarii zation shall appear on the material. This material may be removed after three days of exposure. I Any petitioning or leafleting within the halls which re quires the use of hall space requires the permission of that hall government, manager, and hall director. Halls which have no organized, functioning government refer jurisdiction to RHA, the area manager, and the area director. 3. Door-to-door distribution There shall be no door-to-door distribution of any na ture. 4. Commercial distribution No advertising for commercial and/or non-University interests shall be permitted, other than regular United States mail fully addressed with the student's name and room number. S. Bulletin boards a. All notices and publicity for recognized and au thorized student organizations (registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups, and ASMSU) to be posted in residence halls shall be cleared through University Housing Programs, 338 Student Services Building. b. . All other notices or publicity shall .be cleared by the hall director. A blanket approval may be issued by the manager of residence halls or University Housing Programs. c. No advertising for commercial interests will be permitted. d: Size of notices and publicity shall not exceed 12 inches x 18 inches. e. Each individual residence hall shall have final au thority to make exceptions in regard to its policy of bulletin board maintenance. 6. Violation of this policy a. Any student in a University residence hall who does not comply with this policy will be referred to the student's hall director. The staff member may refer the student to the hall judiciary if deemed necessary. b. Any other student will be referred to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Ser vices. c. Any individual outside the University community who does not comply with this policy will be re ferred to the proper authorities. 4 U.S. postal regulations entitle incumbent U.S . senators and representatives to send first class mail to their constituents without full names and addresses. Accordingly, such mail delivered to residence halls will be distributed to residents'mail boxes. 106 7. Revisions Any revision of any part of this policy must be ap proved by Residence Halls Association, the Univer sity Housing Programs Office, the Department of Residence Hall Management, and the University Committee on Student Affairs. -Re5idence Halls Association -University Housing Programs -Dept. of University Housing -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May, 1965 -Revised February 27, 1973 -Revised July 22, 1983 (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and 5 .00.) FACILITIES AND SERVICES, UNIVERSITY 1. All-University Policy for Use of Michigan State University Facilities and Services, Ex clusive of Residence Halls, Food Stores and Kellogg Center, by Students; and for Revenue-Producing Projects of Students (Student Group Regulation) a. Use of Facilities and Services 1) All qualified registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups, Council of Graduate Students (COGS), and Associated Students of Michi gan State University (ASMSU) are to be al lowed to use University facilities and ~ervices. These activities and their time, place, and manner must be scheduled according to Uni versity policies and procedures. The activity for which a facility is requested cannot physi cally conflict with other previously scheduled events or interfere with basic ongoing facility requirements. 2) All events and meetings held on University property or in University facilities which are not "for members only" shall be deemed pub lic meetings open to the University commu nity and any member of that community shall be admitted without discrimination as to race, creed, ethnic origin, age, political persuasion, martial status, handicapper status, sex, or sex ual orientation. Meetings and events which are "for members only" must be so designated when facilities are requested. In addition, the organization must have a record of the individual members prior to requesting facilities and may invite only the pre-determined membership to the meeting or event. 3) Security measures for public meetings shall ·be routinely cleared through and appro.ved by the Department of Public Safety. Should security procedures, as determined by the Department . of Public Safety, result in more than routine security costs, the additional costs shall be as sumed by the group sponsoring the event. In the event that the sponsoring group contests the ruling of the Department of Public Safety as requiring excessive precautions, the group may appeal the ruling u'nder Article IV of Ac ademic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. b. Revenue-Producing Projects 1) For the purposes of this policy, all activities involving the collection of money by student groups are defined as revenue-producing pro jects. Revenue-producing projects include the selling of printed materials, political materi als, student-produced goods, student-provided services, the selling of tickets and/or charging admission to public activities or events, the soliciting of voluntary contributions, and the selling of other goods and services. 2) No revenue-producing event held on campus or in University facilities may directly benefit financially individual officers and/or members. Any exceptions to this must be ap proved through the Student Affairs and Ser vices Division. the 3) Only registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups, COGS, and ASMSU may conduct revenue producing pr0jects on campus. 4) Registered student organizations sponsoring revenue-producing events on the .campus or in University facilities · must have a University fi nancial account and all revenues and expendi tures of the revenue-producing event must go through this account unless the revenues are under $50 per day. The University, through the Student Affairs and Services Division, re serves the right to review and audit this ac count. 5) All .revenue-producing projects must be regis tered with the Student Affairs and Services Division except a) Revenue-producing projects in which only the membership of the sponsoring regis tered student organization or living unit or ganization is solicited. b) Sales of student and University publica tions. (This shall be in accordance with the guidelines established in Academic Free dom for Students at Michigan State Univer sity.) 107 6) The following guidelines are established and apply to all revenue-producing projects con ducted on campus: 2. Use of Space in_ Residence Hal.Is (Student Group Regulation) a) The date, location, and a brief description of the revenue-producing project must ac- -company the registration which must be signed by the sponsoring organization' s ad visor and presiding officer. These signa tures will sponsoring indicate organization's approval of said project. the b) The sponsoring organization assumes all responsibility . for conducting a revenue producing project in compliance with the ordinances, written policies, and regula tions of Michigan State University. c) The establishment 9f booths and/or door to-door solicitation for the purpose of sell ing literature, publications, goods and services, and tickets is prohibited in any classroom building. An exception to this shall be made for those events held in classroom buildings which require a ticket or admission charge for admittance or so licit a voluntary contribution. In these in stances, the sale of tickets or the collection of the admission charge, or the solicitation of the voluntary contribution may take place at the approximate time of the event and in the area of the classroom building designated for the event. d) The establishment of booths and/or tables fo.r selling literature, publications, permit- · ted goods and services, and tickets, and the solicitation of voluntary contributions is permitted in the main concourse of the MSlf Union and in the lobby of the Inter national Center. e) Revenue-producing projects conducted on campus, outside of campus buildings, may not interfere with the use of streets, side walks, and building entrances or classes, and other organized educational activities. f) Organizations may be required to pay a standard service charge only for any addi tional University services that might be re quired because of the revenue-producing project. There may also be a rental charge for the ~se of some facilities. The decision to assess such charges may not be based on the method of collection of revenues, the purpose of the revenue-producing project, or the nature and/or composition of the sponsoring group. -Associated Students of Michigan State University --Council of Graduate Students -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May 17, 1971, Revised June 6, 1986 Residence halls at Michigan State University have been designed to include multipurpose space for aca demic, social, cultural, governmental, and recreational programs. Residence hall space is primarily for the use and benefit of those students ·who reside in residence halls during a regular academic tenn (which is defined as the first day' of hall opening through hall closing for that term). For this reason, the recognized governing body of a hall or its authorized.representative, the man ager, and hall director are resp0nsible for the granting of permission to use space in that hall. (The manager and hall director will assume all responsibility if a stu dent government does not exist in a given hall.) These three groups should not become simply a booking agent, but should recognize that through their responsi bility for reserving hall space they can provide hall res idents with opportunities for an expanded 'range of experiences and involvement. This responsibility in cludes both educational and financial considerations which extend beyond the mechanics of booking rooms. Furthermore, this responsibility must include a concern for the safety and security of the residents and the hall. a. General Guidelines for Space Use 1) Initial contact for the approval and booking process for use of classrooms, kivas, lounges, conference· rooms, dining rooms, and similar space, outside of regularly scheduled day and evening classes within a particular hall is initi ated by contacting one of the three groups the hall director, the necessary for approval - hall manager, or the hall student government. In this initial contact the steps in the approval and booking process specific to the particular hall will be explained. 2) The hall student government, hall director, and hall manager shall develop and have available copies of its specific policy for use of space within that particular hall. It shall in clude: a) procedures for obtaining approval and reg istration for use of space. b) the means and procedures for covering the . labor, set-up and clean-up costs; method of financing; the collection of de- posits, if applicable; and the assessment of damage charges to the person and/or the group making the booking. ' o) a list of groups that have automatic ap proval to book specific facilities for meet ings through the manager's office for the purpose of making bOoking regularly scheduled meetings more expedient These groups could include academic groups lo- 108 cated within the hall, residential colleges within the hall, hall governments, advisory staff, management and possibly other groups as appropriate, d) a list of the facilities in .the hall which are available and any limitations on the use of each facility which are appropriate includ ing fire safety limitations. e) a list of the specific groups in a given hall that qualify fiS "within-hall groups" as de fined in Section 2.b. f) a statement about "other groups" as defined in Section 2.b. of this policy. This state ment will allow for an individual hall to re strict its space based on such considerations as the size of the group, alcohol use, and the nature of the activity; , end at hall closing - g) a statement which indicates the closing hours for events. All events or. activities held within the living area are expected to 12:00 midnight, Sun day through Thursday and 1:00 a.m., Satur day and Sunday mornings. However, halls may identify specific facilities outside the living area which could be used for events continuing past closing. Such events may be planned only by "within-hall groups." The facilities for such events must be in lo cations which result in no disturbance to residents in the living areas. If such facili ties can be identified in a given hall and agreed upon by hall government, the hall director, and the manager, a proposal for such an after-hours policy should be for warded for examination and approval by the Area Director and Area Manager. Such a proposal should also contain explicit ex pectations for the way in which the hall es cort policy will be maintained during such events without excessively overburdening the night receptionist. It would include, fur~ thermore, a stipulation that such events will end promptly at the agreed upon closing time at the initiative of the residents plan ning the event and without the need for in tervention by advisory staff. Subsequent to approval of such a policy, only the hall di rector, hall manager, and hall government will need to give approval for a given event. h) procedures to be taken against a group which violated agreements or policies gov erning the use of residence hall space. i) other, as may be appropriate to each indi vidual hall. 3) Carpeted dining rooms may be used for dances if a suitable floor covering is provided to protect the carpeting. If damages to carpet ing occur as a result of dances or any other ac tivity, the use of dining rooms for such purposes will be discontinued. 4) Food service, cleaning, set-up, and similar ser vices must be secured through the hall man ager. Listed below are general guidelines and exceptions to these guidelines may be made by the hall manager according to limitations of that particular hall or the requirements of a given event a) Events requiring food service need two weeks advance notification after approval is obtained and booking procedures com pleted. b) Events requiring special set-up or mainte nance need one week advance notification after approval is obtained and booking pro cedures completed. c) Events requiring no special set-up need three working days advance notification after approval is obtained and booking pro cedures completed. 5) Since approval for use of residence hall facili ties must ]?e made jointly by the hall govern ment, the hall director, and the hall manager, any one of the parties may veto the use of a hall facility by any group. Such an action should be based upon a sound rationale: for example, a group which failed to fulfill its ob ligations in the past might be disallowed any further use of space. Primary responsibility for such decisions exists at the hall level and any dissatisfaction with such a decision should be discussed, first, at the hall level. An appeal is possible, but not to be considered routine, if a group thinks it has been treated unjustly. An appeal board consisting of the area director, · area manager, and RHA designate can be con vened by contacting one member. 6) Any event involving the collection of funds shall comply with the All-University Policy for Use of Michigan State University Facili ties and Services, ·exclusive of Residence Halls, Food Stores, and Kellogg Center by Students; and for Revenue-Producing Projects of Students and with Ordinance 30.00 regard ing selling and advertising. Only those organi uttions specifically enumerated these policies shall be eligible to collect funds for any event. in a) All student revenue-producing events fall under the jurisdiction of ASMSU, RHA, 109 and the Student Life Department. Such events must be registered with the Student Life Department prior to seeking hall space. (Information on procedures for reg istration of revenue projects is available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Ser vices.) b) Granting permission to use hall space for such revenue producing events remains the responsibility of the hall government, hall director, and hall manager. 7) Any group requesting use of space in a hall for an event which irvolves the use of alco holic beverages must also secure registration and approval for the event under the guide lines of the Administration Ruling (Use of Al cohol) and the alcohol policy of that hall in which the event will be held. 8) Advertising for any event must follow estab lished procedures. (See policy for Distribution of Material in Residence Halls, Fundraising and ReveJ1ue-Producing Projects, and Signs.) 9) Any petitioning or leafleting within the halls which requires the use of hall space requires the permission of that hall government, man ager, and hall director. Halls which do not have an organized, functioni ng government defer jurisdiction to RHA. (See also: Distri bution of Material in Residence_ Halls and Guidelines for Campaigning, Canvassing, and Petition Drives on the Michigan State Univer sity Campus, in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) 10) Once space is approved for an all-University event/meeting to be held in residence hall fa cilities it shall be deemed a public meeting or event open to the entire University commu nity. Any member of that community shall be admitted without discrimination due to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation. Similarly, any activity, event, or · meeting approved for a house, hall, or com plex shall be open to their members of the specific community without discrimination. Exceptions to the above such as special meet ings or events which are "for members only" must be so designated when facilities are re quested and advertised as such'. In addition, the organization must have a record of indi vidual members prfor to requesting facilities and m~y invite only the pre-determined mem bership. 11) Formally scheduled classes should be con ducted in facilities scheduled for that purpose unless prior approval for change is obtained from the academic department, the Office of Space Utilization, the hall manager, the hall governing body, and the hall director. 12) Should the need for special academic services occur, (i.e., testing, tutoring, help sessions, or make-up classes) prime consideration should be given to making such space available. 13) Groups which fail to adhere to the responsibil ities outlined in this policy or specific hall 1>9licies may be denied future use of space. However, before disciplinary/ administrative .action can be taken against a group, the basic ,-tenets of due process must be followed. a) The group shall be informed in writing that they are accused of space use policy viola tions. The disciplinary/ administrative pro cess may be initiated by either the hall government, the manager or the advisory staff. · b) The group shall have the opportunity to de fend itself against the alleged accusations to a committee comprised of representa tives of the hall government, management and advisory staffs. If an allegation is not contested by the group, the decision of the hall government, management and advisory staff becomes effective. c) The group shall be informed, in writing, by the hall government, managemen~ and ad visory staff of any disciplinary/administra tive action being taken against it. Specific restrictions or sanctions should be detailed and included in the written notification. d) Final appeal may be addressed to a com mittee comprised of . the Area Director, Area Manager and RHA representative. e) RHA, University Housing Programs and the Department of Residence Halls will keep a li~t of groups not adhering to the re sponsibilities outlined in this policy and will make such information available, upon request, to the halls. b. Use of Space by Wit_hin-Hall Groups The following guidelines as well as the general guidelines shall apply to the use of space for stu dent groups within a particular hall. , 1) Within-hall groups qualify for the use of resi dence hall facilities. Such within-hall groups' and activities include three major categories: a) an event or activity planned by the hall, house, or hall gQvernment and, 1) attended solely by residents of that hall, or 2) at- \ 110 tended by residents of that hall and their in vited guests. or complex and an admission, collection, or donation is accepted from participants. b) an event or activity planned and attended by a hall group, which has been formally recognized by the hall government, and that group's invited guests. Hall groups which are so formally recognized are those which have received financial appropriations from the government, or have been formally ap proved and registered by the government (i.e., photography group, weightlifting group, Black Caucus, radio station). Such groups should be listed in the space use policy of each hall. · c) an event or activity planned and attended by resident members. of the residential col lege or academic unit housed within that hall and their invited guests. 2) Within-hall groups must assume responsibility for the meetings, events, or activities they plan. If a particular group does not have dem onstrated financial resources (i.e., a University account) a representative of that group must sign a statement agreeing to assume financial responsibility for any charges. 3) Within-hall groups may not sponsor activities of groups which fall under Section 2.c., "other groups," thus giving the event "within-hall group" status and thereby circumventing the specific provisions of Section 2.c. which per tain to "other groups." 4) Charges for within-hall groups or activities are under the following guidelines. These pro cedures differ from those for other groups out side the specific hall for two reasons: first, these residents have paid for the use of these facilities through their room and board; sec ond, these _groups have recognized financial resources available through the hall govern ment. a) Charges are not rental charges, but repre sent additional labor, supplies, material, or repair costs required to accommodate the event. The unit manager, in conjunction with advisors and student government rep resentatives, determines whether or not vol unteer help can be accepted to assist in set-up or clean-up. Care should be taken in planning events with respect to day, time, and location, so as to utilize all facilities to the best advantage with lowest possible labor costs. b) Charges for Set-up and clean-up are made if an event is presented for residents of a hall c) Charges are made for any event sponsored for all students in residence halls or all Uni versity students regardless of whether the event is free or by paid admission. d) Should an admission or donation be re quested solely for the purpose of covering costs (not to raise funds) no charges other than for damages will be assessed, provided tickets are used and a statement of income and expenses for the event is presented by the government to the hall manager. If a profit is realized, charges will be assessed. e) Charges will be made if additional labor is required to prepare the space for use the following morning. f) Charges are made for the use of hall dining rooms where major set-up or cleaning is re quired. However, the following halls are entitled to one such event each term at no charge so long as the event is non-profit. (This is due to the lack of multi-purpose space adequate to accommodate all resi dents at a given hall event.) Case Mason-Abbot McDonel Owen Snyder-Phillips · , West Circle Halls Wilson Wonders c. Use of Space in I!esidence Halls by Other Groups 1) Groups other than the within-hall groups out lined in Section 2.b. of this policy should be directed to use other facilities on campus un less their program, meeting, or event is of di rect interest and benefit to the residents of a given hall. 2) Only those non-residence hall organizations as stipulated in Section a. (1) of the All-Uni versity Policy for Use of Facilities and Ser vices are eligible to request permission. This section lists registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups and ASMSU. Guidelines in this sec tion as well as the 'general guidelines in Sec tion 2.a. pertain to these groups requesting space in a residence hall. 3) All events planned by groups under this sec tion must end by hall closing. 4) Hall government, hall director, and the man ager shall require the organization requesting to use space to handle the following: 111 a) Cash deposit (as necessary depending on the nature of the activity). . b) Payment as necessary for set-up, clean-up, and damage. c) Collection of funds. d) Staffing for supervision and enforcement of existing building and/or University regula tions, ordinances, and policies. e) Admission procedures. t) The signature of a group representative on a statement of liability and responsibllity. 5) All groups which fall under this section and which request the use of space in a residence hall shall be charged a deposit for the use of that space according to the hall'.s individual policy. Such a deposit will vary depending on the facility requested and the nature of the ac tivity or event. The deposit shall be returned to the organization when all charges for labor, set-up, 1,>hysical damage, or similar expenses are paid. A deposit shall not be retained for reasons other than paymen~ for services or physical damage. NOIB: Facilities cannot be rented. 6) Organizations receiving permission to use fa cilities will be held responsible by the hall government, hall director, and manager and will be charged for any costs to the hall or University (labor, supplies, materials, dam ages, etc.) incurred by their activity within the hall. A representative of the organization must sign an agreement. with the hall manager ac cepting financial responsibility. Failure by the group to pay any charges will result in a hold card against the group's representative based on his or her contractual agreement. In addi tion, judicial action may be undertaken, future requests from that group may be denied and/or a request may be made to ASMSU to revoke that group's status as a registered stu dent organization. -Residence Halls Association -University Housing Programs. -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May 26, 1976 3. Residence Halls Association Conference Housing Policy (Student Group Regulation) • a. Introduction Residence halls at Michigan State University are intended for the use of the students who live in them. Frequent housing of guests, therefore, be- 112 comes an imposition on the residents, and, because of this, housing for a conference during the aca demic school year is a distinct privilege which can be extended to only a few of the many worthwhile _groups. Residence Hall Management does not book con ferences. utilizing occupied student' rooms during the academic year. However, a variety of confer ences are held in halls during the summer months. They are generally placed in halls not occupied by students. Conferences held between terms (e.g., FFA Conference) utilize common areas only and/or empty rooms, and unoccupied student rooms'. The following Residence Halls Association (RHA) conference policy applies only to student confer ences held during the academic year. b. Procedures for Obtaining Permission to House Conference Delegates in Residence Halls: 1) Tentative approval for the conference must first be obtained from the Associated Students of Michigan State University (if the sponsoi:- ing group is a registered student organization), or from a department of the University. 2) Following tentative approval, the sponsoring group must complete the conference housing application. The application should be re- turned to Residence Halls Association at least six months (during which school is in session) prior to the planned conference. 3) The application must be approved by: a) Residence Halls Association b) University Housing Progr~s c) The department of Residence Hall Manage- ment d) All individual halls in which housing is de- sired 4) After RHA has approved the conference, a co- ordinator will be assigned from the central staff of RHA. The coordinator will assist in making all further arrangements for housing, feeding, and other facilities. 5) The group sponsoring the conference will be financially responsible . for all costs incurred, including meals, linen, keys, rental of meeting rooms, stolen articles, and damage to the fa- cilities used. 6) No later than 15 days prior to the conference, the sponsoring group must submit to the con- ference coordinator the exact number of dele gates • to be housed (with names and room numbers if possible). count. All other authorized expenditures will be processed, unless prohibited by law or applicable University regulations. -Residence Halls Association -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May5, 1972 h. If a registered student organization fails to re-reg ister by the end of the second week of the fall term, the organization's account will be closed au tomatically. (See also: General Student Regulation 2 .00, 3 .00, 4 .00 and 5.00.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS - STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (Student Group Regulation) 1. General Policy a. The University does not require student organiza tions to have their financial accounts with the Controller's Office. They are, however, encour aged to follow good accounting principles and ef fective financial control of their funds. b. Registered student organizations, on-campus liv ing unit organizations, major governing groups, Associated Students of Michigan State University, and Council of Graduate Students may request to have a financial account with the Controller's Of fice, and shall be given an account upon request. c. Registered student organizations sponsoririg reve nue- producing events on the campus or in Univer sity facilities must have a University financial account and all revenues and expenditures of the revenue-producing event must go through this ac count unless the revenues are under $50 per day. The University through the Student Affairs and Services Division reserves the right to reView and audit this account. d. Student organizations having the right to use Uni versity facilities and services have the option of paying for the use of University facilities and ser vices either by cash, or through their University account, if such an account exists. The University may require that cash payments be made in ad vance. e. A signature card designating the person and/or persons authorized to sign forms calling for the ex - penditure of funds from the organization's Univer sity account must be on file with the Controller's Office. Organizations are not required to designate an advisor as the authorized person. f. Student organizations and their officers are re sponsible for any financial obligations incurred by the.organization and for any overdraft in their Uni versity account. g. The University will not be obligated to process au thorized expenditures, if there are not sufficient funds in the student organization's University ac- · -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Council of Graduate Students -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Srudent Affairs and Services -June 20, 1969 -Revised June 6, 1986 2. Procedures (Administrative Ruling) Procedures related to financial transactions involving the use of a University account have been developed and ap proved by the Controller's Office. Copies of these proce the Controller's Office in dures may be obtained (Accounting Department, 360 Administration Building) or in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. (See also: General Student Regulation4.00 and5.00.) FIRES (Ordinance 20.00) ... It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to set a fire upon the lands governed by said Board except in approved stoves and grills in designated picnic areas or as required by University personnel in the dump area. FOOD, PUBLIC S4LE ON CAMPUS (Administrative Ruling - Applicable to University em ployees as well as students.) Food offered for public sale on the campus must. in general, be handled only through the facilities of the Division of Housing and Food Services. This policy does not affect de partments or colleges which have established cooperative coffee services that are offered only to their staff and guests. Such service, by agreement, is limited to donuts, rolls, coffee, and soft drinks. In order to accommodate University organizations, both student and staff, who want the option to offer limited food service to invited guests either as a service to these guests or as a money raising project (or both), and in order at the same time to protect the University a~d its public, tl,te Uni versity allows organizations to offer food for sale under the following guidelines or conditions. a. Sales shall be limited to special events or projects and not for general sale to the campus public, b. Location and/or time must be such that sales would not be in competition with an established food service. (When the University has a food op eration in a building, food will be sold only by that · unit.) 113 c. Location must meet health standards of the State of Michigan. These locations will be inspected by the Housing and Food Services Division with any needed help from the University sanitarian. FUNDING STUDENT-SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BY UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS, CRITERIA FOR d. Only packaged or prepared food may be. served, including but not necessarily limited to donuts, soft drinks, and packaged sriack items. ' e. No food requiring preparation by health certified personnel may be served. Food prepared by out side vendors is not approved. f. Food may be obtaine_d from the Concessions De partment and charged at cost plus handling. g. The sponsoring organization must be responsible for any loss of or damage to loaned equipment. h. This organization must also be responsible for cleanup of any academic or other facilities and ar rangements must be cleared with Physical Plant for any such needed service. An appropriate job request will be necessary for this. (N01E: Student organizations offering food for sale must register the event and/or activity according to Section b, "Revenue-producing Projects" of the All-University Policy on University Facilities and Services and have it reviewed by the Housing and Food Services Division.) . -Housing and Food Services Division -March 26, 1968 FUND-RAISING AND REVENUE-PRODUCINGI PROJECTS 1. Selling and Advertising (Ordinance 30.00) ... No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the busi ness of selling, hawking, or peddling any goods, wares, merchandise or services, or take orders or make contracts for the purchase or delivery thereof, either at the time or in the future, within the boundaries of Michigan State Univer sity. ... No person shall erect or otherwise display, except on his personal property, any sign or poster or distribute handbills upon property governed by the Board which advertises or othe,rwise calls attention to any commercial product, service or activity. 2. Exception An exception to the above ordinance for student organiza. tions is provided in Section b., "Revenue-producing Pro jects" of the All-University Policy for Use of University Facilities and Services. (See also: General StudenJ Regulation4.00 and 5.00.) 114 Freedom of expression and communication is recognized as essential to the basic purposes of the University. "The free dom and effectiveness of the educational process depends upon the provision of appropriate conditions and opportuni ties for learning in an environment that is supportive of di versity among ideas, cultures, and student characteristics." (Academic Freedom Report, Article 2.1.1, Spartan Life). Within this context, student organizations can further op portunities for learning through co-curricular programs which they sponsor. The Outside Speakers Policy specific ally encourages student groups to invite speakers to the campus in order to foster 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." (Spartan Life). Student groups may seek funding for the programs they choose to sponsor from a variety of sources. The All-University Policy on Student Fee Collection, (Spartan Life), provides for students to tax themselves in order to provide programs and services of particular interest to members of the student body. Further, the University has specific provisions, under the All-University Policy for the Use of Michigan State University Facilities and Services (Spartan Life), whereby student groups can utilize Univer sity facilities and services for revenue-producing projects. Under this policy student groups may sell tickets or charge admission to public activities or events, as well as solicit voluntary contributions or sell student-produced goods and student-provided services. In order to support their pro grams and activities, student groups are encouraged to look to revenue-producing projects and funding from those stu dent organizations that distribute student tax revenues . Beyond utilization of student tax dollars and revenue-pro ducing projects, student groups may solicit the support of other student groups on campus to co-sponsor programs of mutual interest. University funds may be ~rovided directly to student groups by administrative units for student-sponsored programs and activities if the following criteria are met. 1. The group must be either a registered student organiza tion or student governing body recognized by the Uni versity. 2. The funds allocated must be designated for defined programmatic purposes, e.g., conferences, speakers, exhibits. 3. Allocations of funds should, in the judgement of the unit(s), promote the educational, programmatic objec tives of the unit(s). 4. In the absence, of actual unit s~nsorship, allocations by an administrative unit must serve to supplement funding, not provide sole sµpport'for programs and ac tivities under the auspices of a student organi7.ation. 5. The amount of any allocations typically reflects factors such as the overall budget a student group believes is needed to meet its program objectives, the available sources of funding for student-sponsored programs and activities, the availability of funds within the unit for such purposes, and the unit's practice of funding sim ilar programs and activities. 6. Administrators shall advise student groups that any programs and activities funded by an administrative unit must meet pie requirements_set forth in University policies and Student Group Regulations, e.g., the Out~ side Speakers Policy, the All-University Policy for Use of Michigan State University Facilities and Services, and the Anti-Discrimination Policy. · 7. Administrators who allocate funds to student organiza tions are held accountable for these allocations and their programmati~ implications within the context of the University's usual procedures. The unit must main tain a record of funds directly allocated to student orga nizations. Further, for public events (e.g., outside speakers), the unit's contribµtion to the event should be visible on materials related to the program. I These criteria do not apply to activities for students spon sored by administrative units. Office of the Provost Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services June 7, 1990 HOLD CARD POLICY (Administrative Ruling) Authority for Hold Card Use 1. Financial Hold Cards Use of financial hold cards by any agency of the Uni versity draws its authority from Article IV of the By laws of the Board of Trustees, which states that the Vice President for Finance and Operations and Trea surer "shall be responsible for the collection, custody and accounting for all monies due the University." ,Stu- 1 dents are required to meet legitimate monetary oblig~­ tions to the University under the following regulations: (1) the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations, and (2) General Student Regulation 6.08, which states, "no stu dent shall knowingly refuse to meet, when due, a legiti mate financial obligation to the University." University _ judiciaries are authorized by Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University to adjudicate al leged violations of regulations, and are authorized by this policy to initiate use of a hold card against a stu dent who has been judged guilty under General Student Regulation 6.08. The Traffic Appeals Board is author ized under this policy to initiate use of the financial hold card against a student judged guilty of violating the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations. (NOTE: This section is currently under review in light of the revised General Student Regulations. Any revision made prior to the next publication of Spartan Life will be available in Student Affairs and Services, 153 Student Services.) 2. 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." The manner of discipline is specified in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, or Medi cal Student Rights and Responsibilities. Administrative of peers and judicial bodies are specifically authorized under this policy tt> initiate use of the judicial hold card to enforce a "suspension" decision against a student, and to contact a student to notify him or her of alleged violation of a regulation and pending judicial or admin istrative pr~eedings. 3. Condition-of-Enrollment Hold Cards Use of condition-of-enrollment hold cards by any agency of the University draws its authority from Arti cle 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 Univer sity." 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 noncompliance with a duly established "condi tion of enrollment." Criteria for Hold Card Use 1. Financial Hold Cards Criteria for use of the financial hold card shall be: a. Hold cards f!lay be employed to collect any obliga tions due to the University's operating funds· or to student loan funds. Examples of these obligations student tuition, residence hall room and are: traffic violations, board, deferred payments, · charges for damages to University property, Uni versity housing apartment rent, past due loans, li brary fines, bad checks or returned credit card charges cashed by students or presented in pay ment of student indebtedness, charges originating in various operating units (such as the Health Cen ter, Union, Veterinary Clinic, etc.), overdrafts in student organization acc~unts, etc. b. Hold cards may not be used for collection of debts owed to ·any non-University agency. For purposes of this policy, registered student organizations, stu dent government organizations and student news papers are defined as non-University agencies. (Exception: ASMSU Student Loan Fund.) 115 c. Except in the case of bad checks or returned credit card charges, 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. d. A current list of all University agencies authorized by the Vice President for Fmance and Operations and Treasurer to issue, hold cards shall be main tained by the Student Receivables Division, Controller's Office. e. Students are entitled to appeal the legitimacy of charges placed agajnst them through established due process procedures. Students are expected to exercise these rights at the time of original notifi cation of indebtedness. 2. Judicial Hold Cards Judicial bodies and administrative officers may make use of a judicial hold card in two cases: ' a. Hold cards may be issued against a student who has been suspended under the procedures outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Graduate Student Rights and Re sponsibilities, or Medical Student Rights and Re sponsibilities, student's re-enrollment. prevent the to b. Hold cards may be issued against a student in order to provide the student with a written state ment of alleged violation of regulations and im pending judicial or administrative proceedings when attempts to reach the student by certified mail and by telephone have proved unsuccessful. The Vice President for Student Affairs and Ser vices shall authorize each instance of hold card use, under the terms of this criterion. 3. Condition-of-Enrollment Hold Cards • Criteria for use of the Condition-of-Enrollment hold card shall be as follows: a. 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 Trustees. Examples of such conditions of enroll ment are: the Student Housing· Policy which re quires on-campus residence of designated categories of students; foreign student health insur ance; and English proficiency testing for foreign students. Within this category are those regulations with which a student must comply prior to enroll ment Hold cards may be issued to prevent a student's enrollment until the student has complied with the regulation. b. 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. 116 c. Prior to hold card use, an agency shall have autho rization from the Office of Student Affairs and Services for hold card use for the purpose in ques tion. The agency shall demonstrate to the satisfac tion of that office that the above criteria are met. A current list of all University agencies authorized by the Office of Student Affairs and Services to issue hold cards shall be maintained by the Office · of Student Affairs and Services. NOTE: Procedures followed in placing hold cards for mental health review may be obtained in 162 Student Services. Further General Stipulations 1. Agencies of the University shall make every effort to minimize hold card use, and shall ·employ alternative methods to accomplish their pwpose whenever feasi ble. 2. Procedures for financial hold card use shall be devel oped by the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Operations, and Treasurer. Procedures for judicial hold card use shall be developed by the Office of Stu dent Affairs and Services. Procedures for condition-of enrollment hold card use shall be developed by the Office of Student Affairs and Services. The above par ties shall cooperate with the Office of the Registrar. All procedures shall include provision for the following: a. Adequate prior notice to the student (including all pertinent details) of pending hold card use, prior to issuance of the hold card. b. Due process to the student, prior to hold card use. c. Nonissuance of a hold card against a student while he or she is in the process of appealing the case in question. d. Accurate and current hold card use. The offices re sponsible for developing procedures shall be re sponsible for insuring that those procedures are followed. Judicial Review This policy and all procedures and admini.strative decisions stemming therefrom, shall be subject to judicial review as provided in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. -University Business Affairs Committee -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May 17, 1971 -Amended, 1979 HOUSING POLICY, STUDENT (All-University Policy) Michigan State University, in its housing system, seeks to provide an educational environment which is maximally conducive to the learning process of students. Consistent with this philosophy, a variety of living options that are supported by student fees is made available in University housing. The University has requirements for on-campus residence to promote an optimum learning environment for students. Any undergraduate student enrolled in seven or more credits at Michigan State University for a term, summer term excluded, is subject to the University's housing regulations. Compliance with the University housing policy is a condition of enrollment Regulations to be developed by appropriate and procedures are administtative offices is implemented. this policy to ensure that -Board of Trustees -May 27, 1983 Housing Requirements and ,Procedures (Administtative Ruling) In accordance with the University Housing Policy, the following stipulations apply: 1. Freshmen and Sophomores-All freshman and soph omore students, including ttansfer students (0 - 84 credits accumulated), are required tb reside in Univer sity housing, with the following exceptions.:5 a. Married students b. Students who will be twenty years of age by the · last official day of registration fall term of the cur rent academic year (The current academic year is fall term through spring term.) c. Veterans with one or more years of active service d. Students living with parents or legal guardian e. Students taking 6 or less credits during the term in question. 2. Juniors and Seniors-Juniors and seniors are encour aged 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 housing unit. Enforcement Those studer:its 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 could result in termination of enrollment by the Division of Student Affairs and Services. Enforcement of the housing regulations ~is the responsibility of the Division of Student Affairs and Services. The housing requirement does not apply to students during a term in which they are enrolled for 6 or less credits or during the summer term. In any subsequent term during which the student carries 7 or more credits the requirement will again become applicable. 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 falsifica tion of University records. (Change of off-campus address is made in the Office of the Registrar. Change of on-cam pus address is made in the office of the living-unit man ager.) Housing Contrac~ University housing contracts are in effect for the period stated in terms of the contnict. Any student, regardless of class standing, is obligated to fulfill the duration of the housing contract unless an authorized release is obtained. (Note: Application for release may be made through the liv ing-unit resident director.) This regulation applies to all stu dents (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, special and graduate) who enter into a contract for on-campus housing. Assignment Only currently enrolled Michigan State University students who have received official housing assignments may live in University housing. Information on Special Permission Any student may apply for an exception to the housing requirements. the special permission procedure and criteria for exceptions can be obtained by contacting the Judicial Affairs Office, 101 Student Services Building. Applications will be considered by a committee appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. The committee will have one representative from each of the following offices: Department of Student Life, Department of Residence Halls, University Housing Programs, and Associated Students of Michigan State University. The committee in making its decision shall take into account any professional recommendations of the University staff qualified the category of exception. A student may appeal the decision of the committee to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. judge to Off-campus living units that were recognized by the Uni versity as "supervised" housing units in the Spring of 1983 will continue to be eligible to house students consistent with past practice. Specific conditions that will ensure this eligibility wili be developed by the Vice President for Stu dent Affairs and Services and in consultation with appropri ate off-campus living units. The residents of these units must be advised that the unit is neither supervised by nor under the jurisdiction of the University and that the Univer sity assumes no responsibility for the program, the facility, or persons associated with the unit. -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services - I anuary 26, 1984 5 The sophomore student (41 - 84 crepits accumulated) requirement may be waived by administrative action on a yearly basis. 117 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, alteration, or unauthorized transfer ence (loaning) of said identification cards or any other University records or documents may be a violation of General Student Regulation 5.00, Records and Identifi cation. In case of violation of any rule or regulation of the Uni versity 9r of any local, state, or federal ordinances or laws, students shall, upon demand, surrender said iden tification cards to the appropriate University authorities charged with the conduct of student affairs or to a member of the Department of Public Safety. 4. -;-Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (See also: General Student Regulation 5.07.) INSURANCE (Administrative Ruling) All foreign students are required by the University to pur chase an accident and health insurance policy during regis tration, unless such their insurance government or private sponsor. is provided by -Office of the President -September 4, 1962 INTEGRITY OF SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADES (All-University Policy) The following statement of University policy was approved by the Academic Council and the Academic Senate and serves as the definitive statement of principle and proc~dUre to be used in instances of academic dishonesty. 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 aca demic work will be done by the student to whom it is 118 assigned, without unauthorized aid of any kind. In structors, for their part, will exercise care in the plan ning and supervision of academic work, so that honest effort will be positively encouraged. 2. 3. If any instance of academic dishonesty is discovered by an instructor, it is his or her responsibility to take ap propriate action. Depending on his or her judgment of the particular case, he or she may give a failing grade to the student on the assignment or for the course. In instances where only a failing grade in a course is given for academic dishonesty, the instructor will no tify the student's academic dean in writing of the cir cumstances. 4. The student who receives a failing grade based on a charge of academic dishonesty may appeal a judgment made by a department, school, or a college to either the University Academic Integrity Review Board, Univer- , sity Graduate Judiciary, or University Graduate-Profes sional Judiciary, depending on student level. 5. When in the judgment of the academic dean, action other than, or in addition to, a failing grade is war ranted, the dean will refer the case for judicial review. 6. In instances of academic dishonesty where the instruc tor feels that action other than, or in addition to, a fail ing grade in the course is warranted, the instructor will report the case to his or her departmental or school chairperson and to the hearing board of the college within which the violation is alleged to have occurred, which shall have original jurisdiction. (For further information refer to: Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Article 4; Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, Article 5; or Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities, Article 5.) -Academic Council -Academic Senate -November 18, 1969 -Revised July, 1990 (See also: General Student Regulation 1.00.) LIBRARY POLICY (Administrative Ruling) Consult the section on "Academic Support Services" in Part I of this book for information on library services. Complete information on loan periods and fines for overdue materials is printed in the Academic Programs.. (See also: General Stuqent Regulafion4.00 and 5.00.) MOTOR VEHICLES (All-University Policy) 1. Motor vehicles are defined as all motor driven vehi cles, such as automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor bicycles, motor scooters, and mopeds. 2. The current Student Motor Vehicle Regulations, ap proved by the Board of Trustees, governs the posses sion and operation 'of motor vehicles on the Michigan State University campus. Copies of this regulation in its entirety are available at the Vehicle Office in the Department of Public Safety Building located at the South end of Red Cedar Road. Listed are several pro visions of this regulation, which affect all persons en rolled for "O" 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 possess ing or operating a motor vehicle on campus except as noted in the current Student Motor Vehicle Regulations. 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 without having first registered it and properly affixed the permit. c. A student registers a motor vehicle at class regis tration (fall term only) or at f.he Vehicle Office. When the Vehicle Office is closed the Department of Public Safety may issue an interim registration 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 b. Motor vehicle violations, penalties, and fine pay ments; 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 Traffic Appeal Board via the Vehicle Office. All appeals are considered by the Traf fic Appeals Board. Students may make an appointment for a hearing by contacting the Vehicle Office. 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 -September 1, 1973 -Amended July, 1981 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. Honorar ies and professional organizations may request that this re quirement be waived, so that Michigan State University faculty and staff may hold office in these organizations. Other than these provisions, the University does not stipu late any eligibility requirements for students holding an of fice. Each registered student organization and each living unit organization is encouraged to d~velop the eligibility re quirements for its officers. 1) Pay an annual registration fee at class registia tion or at the Vehicle Office. (Consult current Student Motor Vehicle Regulations for vehi cle registration fees.) OWEN GRADUATE CENTER BILL OF RIGHTS (See Residence Hall Bill of Rights) 2) Present a valid driver's license. 3) Submit proof of personal or immediate family ownership of the vehicle. · e. An interim registration permit, effective until 4:30 p.m. of the next business day, may be obtained by an eligible student at the Public Safety Building. This permit can be acquired for any motor vehicle, regardless of ownership, at no cost and is valid only in the appropriate student storage lot. f. The student registering a vehicle shall be responsi ble for its operation. 3. The current Student Motor Vehicle Regulation (copies available at the Vehicle Office) should be referred to for information pertaining to: a. Driving permits and regulations; OWEN GRADUATE CENTER REGULATIONS (See Residence Hall Regulations Owen Graduate Center) PARADES AND PROCESSIONS 1. 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 mili tary 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 forf:h herein which may apply. No sound truck or other veh1- 119 cle equipped with amplifier or loudspeaker may be used unless written authorization is obtained from the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. (NOTE: See Public Address Equipment for information regarding ·this au thorization.) 2. Permits to conduct parades or processions are obtained by individual registered students and registered student organizations according to the following all-University policy: a. Permission to conduct parades· and processions must be secured in the following order: 1) presi dent of ASMSU; 2) Student Life Department; 3) Department of Public Safety. (Forms for this per mission can be obtained in the Student Life Cen ter, 101 Student Services.) b. If any portion of the route involves travel on an East Lansing street, permission must also be se cured 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 those persons participating in the event. d. There shall be no more than 12 vehicles in the pro cession and they shall not stop along the route ex cept as necessary to comply with traffic laws. Drivers of the vehicles will be held responsible for compliance with the current motor vehicle regula tions and traffic ordinances. e. Noise-making equipment shall be operated only when the parade or procession is moving. PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT 1. Mobile Sound Units - Sound Trucks As stated in Ordinance 40.14, written authorization from the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trust ees, 450 Administration Building, must be obtained be fore a sound truck or other vehicle equipped with amplifier or loudspeaker may be used on the Michigan State University campus. An Activity Planning Form should be obtained from the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, before contacting the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees for written authori zation. 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, ex ceptions to this time limit may be recommended by the Student Life Department.) b: Permission ·must be obtained from the East Lan sing authorities if the equipment is used in East Lansing proper. 2. Public Address Equipment University ordinance 16.04 states the following: ... No person or persons shall use public address equip ment, bullhorns, or other.methods of sound ·amplifica tion anywhere upon the campus except through written approval in advance by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. f. Parades and processions may be held on weekdays only between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The following guidelines govern the implementation of this ordinance. PICNICKING (Ordinance 2~.00) , ... No person shall picnic on Michigan State University property in areas nbt designated and posted as picnic areas. Non-University groups of 25 or more must have written ap- proval to use the facilities from the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. - PLANT MATERIALS (Ordinance 27 .00) .. .It shall be unlawful for any person to break or cut branches or flowers or fruit, or otherwise mutilate, any tree, shrub or herbaceous plant or remove therefrom any identifi cation sign or tag. (Sec also: General S1udenl Regulalion 4.00.) 120 Guidelines for Use of Public Address Equipment (Administrative Ruling - Applicable to University employees as well as students) a. Students 1) Under Ordinance 16, the use and location of public address equipment, including bullhorns or other methods of sound amplification, at outdoor events must be approved by the Of fice of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. · An Activity Planning Form, available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, must be completed and signed by the Student Life Department prior to seeking approval. 2) In general, approval for the use of public ad dress 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 ~quipment for · rallies and outdoor ·speakers is limited to the vicinity of Beaumont Tower. Any one event is limited to 4 hours within the fol lowing hours: Monday - Thursday - 8 a.m. '- 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday - 8 a.m. - midnight ~ p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday - The use of public address equipment for concerts in the vicinity of Beaumont 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 students, advisory staff, and area di rector within the residential location re quested. Any one event is limited to 4 hours within the foUowing hours: Friday - Saturday - Sunday - 6 p.m. - 12 midnight 12 noon - 12 midnight 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. c) The use of public address equipment for rallies, speakers, and concerts in other cam pus locations is permitted if the use and event does not conflict with a prior sched uled event or on-going functions of the University. 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 Of fice of the Vice President for Student Af fairs and Services and be approved by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. 3) For information on the use of sound trucks and other mobile units see Public Address Equipment and 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 ad dress systems within University buildings for concerts, dances, rallies, demonstrations, and student meetings must be approved by those responsible for the scheduling or management 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 re sponsibility of the residence hall government, the advisory staff, and residence hall manage ment b. Non-Students 1) Faculty, staff, and others should contact the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trust ees, 450 Administration Building, concerning their request for public address equipment. A form will be available for those requesting au thorization to use public address equipment. 2) In general, approval for the use of public ad dress equipment at outdoor events will be granted if it would not be disruptive to ongo ing functions of the University, such as fac ulty and administrative offices, research and laboratory libraries, classroom teaching, and other scheduled · University events. Locations for use of equipment will be assigned or approved accordingly. facilities, -Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -Office of Secretary of the Board of Trustees - April 26, 1972 RECORDS 1. Guidelines Governing Privacy and Release of Stu dent Records These guidelines are printed in Academic Programs. 2. Student Personnel Records--Graduate and Under graduate (Administrative ruling) . The comprehensive policy governing the keeping and use of Student Personnel Records is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and SerVices. General principles governing student records are enumerated in Article 3 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. (See also: General Student Regulation 5.00.) REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (Student Group Regulation) A. Introduction An MSU registered student organization is a volunteer group comprised of enrolled students organized to obtain certain goals and objectives. The goals and objectives of these organizations are met through educational, social, cul tural, religious, or philanthropic activities. These activities should enhance and support MSU students, the University, and the community. Membership in organizations benefits students' growth and education while attending the Univer sity. The University acknowledges the importance registered student organizations have on campus. As such, these orga nizations have the use of University facilities and services to assist them in meeting their goals and objectives. 121 It is the responsibility of each registered student organiza tion to adhere to the mission of this University and its sup porting bylaws and statutes. An organization's goals, objectives, and activities are not to deviate from established University policies or regulations. Due to the cyclical nature in the goals and objectives of these organizations, the Vice President of Student Affairs and Services, or his/her designee, shall review this docu ment every five years (starting in 1991) with ASMSU, COGS, and other appropriate student groups. B. Registration Requirements 1. In order to exercise the privileges accorded regis tered student organizations, a student group which is not a living-unit organization must register with the Student Affairs and Services Division. 2. Registration shall be valid from the date of regis tration until the end of the second week of the suc ceeding fall term. Student Organizations Must Register Each Year. Registration for an academic year can begin as early as June 1 of the previous academic year. 3. Registered Student Organizations must have an advisor(s). a. For undergraduate organizations, an advisor must be an MSU faculty member, staff mem ber, or graduate student. For graduate student organizations, the advisor must be an MSU faculty or staff member. b. Advisors must sign an agreement form ac knowledging their understanding of advisor responsibilities. 4. A constitution must be the organization's file. A written constitution must provide: included in a. A statement of purpose. b. Eligibility of voting membership including that only students registered with Michigan State University are eligible to be officers and/or voting members. c. Necessary operating procedures such as com mittees, rules of order, etc. d. That no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political persua sion, sexual orientation, handicapper status, or marital status shall exist within the organiza tion. e. Procedures for amending the constitution. · 122 5. To be registered, a student organization must also file the following information with the Student Af fairs and Services Division: a. The name of the organization. b. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and student numbers of four members including the organization's officers and their titles. c. The purpose of the o~ganization. a. The name(s) of the advisor(s). (NOTE: Sample constitutions and registration forms will be available through the Division of Student Affairs and Services.) 6. The Student Affairs and Services Division and the organization's advisor must be notified of any change made in the original required information. The information must be presented within four weeks after an organization has instituted the change. 7. If the required information is not submitted, a group will be denied registration. 8. Registered student organizations may also submit (if available) to the Student Affairs and Serviees Division the following information: a. Notification of national affiliations. b. Notification of dates, times, and locations of regularly scheduled meetings. c. Notification of dates, times, and locations of regular and special activities for the following year. 9. No organization may have its registration denied or suspended on the grounds of its beliefs or its at titude except that an organization's goals, objec tives, and activities are not to deviate from established University policies or regulations. 10. A student organization may have its registration suspended if: a. The organization is found to be in violation of submitting falsified required information by the Student Affairs and Services Division. b. The organization is found to be in violation of an ordinance or written policy or regulation of Michigan State University by the Student Af fairs and Services Division. 11. Any or all parts of a decision by Student Affairs and Services Division personnel to suspend the registration of a ,student organization may be ap pealed to the All-University Student Judiciary. The student organization can continue to operate within University guidelines, procedures, and reg ulations until the appeals process is exhausted. 12. Upon request, a student organization will be pro vided with a list of University facilities and ser . vices available to qualifying registered student organizations. ' -Associated Students of Michigan State University --Council of Graduate Students -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -September 1, 1968, Amended, June 1980, -Revised, June 6, 1986 , RESIDENCE HALL ROOM ENTRY POLICY (Administrative Ruling) The University is respectful of, and committed to the pro tection of the student's right to privacy. The University also has responsibility to insure that the welfare of people on campus, the educational and service functions of the Uni versity, and the property of the University receive adequate attention and protection. To these ends the Room Entry Pol icy is established. 1.0 Room Entry 1.1 Residence Hall staff shall not enter a resident's room without permission of the student, unless under con ditions of immediate and serious threat to the safety or well being of persons or property or for reasons stated in this Policy. Under such conditions a staff member may enter a student's room whether the resi dents are present or not. If it is believed such danger is connected with fire, chemicals,· explosives, weap . ODS, or other items that would cause serious personal problems or injury, the staff member should, if possi ble, contact the Dep~ent of Public Safety for as sistance. The same procedure is prescribed if the danger involves assault or other acts constituting pos sible jeopardy to persons or property. Others (staffor students) may be asked to assist in an emergency sit uation requiring room entry which threatens immedi ate harm to the safety of the individuals. 1.2 Staff may also enter into a student's room if the stu dent is not present, to eliminate disruptive noise from electrical sound equipment which may violate an individual's right to sleep, study, read, etc., as de fined in Section 1 of the Residence Hall Bill of Rights. 1.3 Entry of police officers into a student's room for pur poses of investigation is governed by state and fed eral law. This includes, but is not necessarily limited . to, officers in possession of a valid search/arrest war rant, hot pursuit, a safety emergency, or when a po lice officer has probable cause to believe a felony is being or has been committed by the individual therein. 1.4 Residence Hall staff shall not, except as noted in 1. 1, 1.2 and 1.3, admit a third party to a student's room without a resident's permission. 2.0 Search 2 .. 1 Staff are not to physically search a room under any circumstances. 2.2 A search of a student's room by the police for inves tigative purposes is governed by state mid federal law. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, a search with a search warrant, a search where the stu dent has waived his/her rights, thereby permitting po lice search, or a search of the immediate area of an arrested subject incident to that arrest. 3.0 Seizure 3.1 If upon entering a room through the permission of a resident, a staff member observes the substance of a violation which constitutes an immediate threat to health, safety and welfare (e.g., firearms, combusti bles, or explosives), the staff member should direct the disposition of the object or substance under the adviee of the Department of Public Safety. Subse quently, the student may be referred for judicial . and/or legal action. 4.0 Physical Maintenance 4.1 For purposes of safety, sanitation, and general up keep, the University reserves the right to enter a student's room at any time during the working day for the above purposes, whether a resident is present or not. In cases of emergency, rooms may be entered in the presence or absence of the room's occupants, at times other than regular working hours .. 4.2 Between terms, residence hall rooms are exclusively under the control of the Department of Residence Halls, 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 right to inspect, maintain, and make repairs in the res idence hall rooms. Further, the University reserves the right to replace damaged'or obsolete furniture and to remove from the room without the owner's per mission any objects or materials which constitute a safety or sanitation hazard, or are property of the University at any time. 4.3 Between terms when maintenance staff is inspecting, cleaning and repairing rooms, the University shall ex ercise reasonable care with respect to protecting against the loss or theft of personal equipment be longing to the student. Beyond exercising reasonable care, however, the University cannot assume respon sibility for items of a personal nature that are dam aged, lost or stolen. -Residence Halls Association -University Housing Programs -University Housing -Vice President of Student Affairs Approved, May 1977, Revised April 1979 123 SAFETY (All-University Policy) (Applicable to University employees as well as students.) It is the desire of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University to conserve the human resources of the Univer sity by prevention of accidents to University personnel, stu dents, and visitors which may cause property damage, injury, or loss of life. Humanitarian motives impel the enunciation of the University policy on accident prevention. It is the policy of Michigan State University to prevent acci dents in work, class, and other activities which the Univer sity supervises, is responsible for, or sponsors. Each person, regardless of official or unofficial status, who as sumes or is assigned responsibility for the work or activities of others is administratively responsible for their safety dur ing such work or activities. Investigation of accidents to University personnel and students during work, class, or sponsored activities is the responsibility of the person whose job it is to supervise the person injured. It is the intf'ntion of the University that there shall be com pliance with safe practice standards which are a matter of professional knowledge and with official codes and regula tions. 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 -June 15, 1961 . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::::::=:-:··-·:·:··-·.·.. 1•11&1111111 (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00.) SIGNS (Ordinance 31.00) ... No person shall erect or otherwise display, except on bul letin boards erectf(d by Michigan State University, any sign or poster advertising or otherwise calling attention to any person or activity of the students or staff of Michigan S~te University. (Student organizations should contact the Stu dent Life Center regarding exceptions to this provision.) 124 ... No person shall efface, alter, tamper ~ith, destroy or re move any sign or inscription of 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. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00.) NONSMOKING GUIDELINES, UNIVERSITY In an effort to consider the needs and concerns of smokers nnd nonsmokers alike and to provide a healthy, comfort able, and productive environment for employees, students and visitors, Michigan State University has established these guidelines on nonsmoking to be effective January 1, 1987. All employees, students and visitors are expected to adhere to the nonsmoking regulations detailed in these guidelines. ' These guidelines are in compliance with the requirements of the Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act, Public Act 368 of 1978 as aIJlended. Amendments to these guidelines are ef fective immediately. These guidelines are minimum standards which must be followed. Administrators are not precluded from adopting more stringent standards for work areas under their control, including designating the entire work area as "smoke free." Smoking Prohibited Areas Smoking will be absolutely prohibited in the following areas: 1. Any areain which a fire or safety hazard exists. 2. Common areas, including, but not limited to: Auditoriums(fheatres Ciassrooms/Laboratories Museums Clinic Service Areas Computer/\\' ord Processor Areas Copier Rooms Elevators Mail Rooms Qpen Office Areas R:eception Areas Storerooms Hallways/Stairways/Lobbies Other Areas and Considerations 1. Private offices (occupied by one individual and en closed by floor-to-ceiling wall) may be designated "smoking permitted" or "no smoking" by the occupant. However, the occupant should refrain from smoking in his or her office at the request of nonsmoking employ ees, students or other visitors. 2. Restrooms are generally nonsmoking areas except in buildings in which both smoking and nonsmoking restrooms are available. Signs will be posted in those areas where smoking is permitted. 3. Residence Hall living space and University Apartments are considered private living space where smoking de cisions are made by the occupants. 4. Where smoking is permitted in conference rooms, lounges or break rooms, smoking and nonsmoking areas must be designated. Seating should be arranged to provide, as nearly as possible, a smoke-free area; ex isting physical barriers and ventilation systems shall be used to minimize the smoke in both smoking and adja cent nonsmoking areas; nonsmokers must be located closest to the source of fresh air. In those rooms which are shared by smokers and nonsmokers, at least one half of the entire room shall be reserved for nonsmok ers. 5. Individuals will refrain from smoking when in Univer sity vehicles with nonsmokers. 6. Food Service operations are required to designate smoking and nonsmoking areas. 7. Special consideration is to be given to individuals with a hypersensitivity to tobacco smoke. An employee who is hypersensitive to tobacco smoke and requires ac commodation should make his/her needs known to his/her immediate supervisor so that necessary mea sures may be taken to accommodate them. A student should make his/her needs known to the Director of Student Life or, if the student lives in a residence hall, s/he should make his/her needs known to his/her resi dence hall manager. In recognition of the fact that each individual's needs are different, the method of accom modation will be based on the circumstances involved. General Information 1. Copies of this amended statement will be distributed to all employees and students by way of publication in ' University handbooks or other printed materials. 2. All areas in which smoking is permitted will be identi fied by a sign stating "DESIGN A IBD SMOKING AREA." Signs reading "SMOKING PROHIBIIBD EXCEPT IN DESIGNAIBD AREAS" will be posted at all building entrances. 3. Ashtrays shall be removed from all nonsmoking areas. Complaints and Investigations The success of this policy depends upon the thoughtfulness, consideration and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. Supervisors should attempt to protect nonsmokers from ex posure to smoke. Whenever the rights of smokers.and non smokers conflict, some reasonable accommodation should be attempted. When this is not possible, the rights of the nonsmoker should prevail. Supervisors should set the tone on nonsmoking and enforce location guidelines. In classrooms, laboratories and other instructional settings, faculty or other instructional staff members should set the nonsmoking tone and enforce loca tion guidelines. Where conflicts arise and attempts to compromise prove unsuccessful: Faculty and staff members should make a complaint to their immediate supervisor (e.g., supervisor, dean, director or department chairperson). That individual will be the investigator. The investigator shall investigate the complaint by reviewing relevant factual information. An appeal of the investigator's determination may be made to his/her supervisor for a final determination. Students may file a complaint with the administrator, fac ulty, or staff member who has responsibility for the activity taking place in the location where the alleged violation oc curred. If the alleged violation occurred in a common area of the building, a complaint may be filed with the unit or building manager. The individual receiving the complaint ' will become the investigator. S/he shall investigate the complaint by reviewing relevant factual information. An appeal rriay be made to the investigator's immediate super visor. If the investigator or, if an appeal is made, the investigator's supervisor deems that the guidelines have been violated, a referral will be made into the appropriate student judicial system. Enforcement Faculty, staff and students who violate these guidelines will be considered in violation of University policy and will be subject to discipline in accordance with applicable disci plinary and dismissal policies. -Amended July 23, 1990 SORORITY/FRATERNITY REGULATIONS (Student Group Regulation) , a. Guests in Sorority Houses Allowing guests in sorority chapter houses ·between the . closing hour and the official opening provides an opportu nity for students to experience a more equitable living situa tion without jeopardizing house security. However, with this policy comes added responsibility. The responsibility of maintaining personal conduct in a manner which is in ac cordance with the policies and ordinances of Michigan State University falls to the individual residents of the so rority house. An added responsibility falls to those electing to have guests. They must act with consideration and re spect in regard to roommates and other concerned parties. It also is not the intent of this policy to condone premarital sexual intercourse or cohabitation. Violations of these re- 125 sponsibilities 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 sorority chapter houses between the official closing and opening hours shall be agreed upon by the chapter members, their alumnae ad viser, and the Panhellenic Council adviser. These procedures shall be set, and on file, in the Student Life Department and the Panhellenic Council Of fice. 2) A proposed open house shall be initiated and planned by the governing council of an individual living unit consistent with the established proce dures. It is recommended that living unit govern ing councils investigate and adopt procedures 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 regulations of the major governing groups. -Associated Students of Michigan State University -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -November 1969 2) Guests must have a specific escort between the of c. Visiting Hours ficial closing and opening hours. 3) A proposed guest policy shall be initiated by the governing council of an individual living unit con sistent with the established procedures for policy making. It is recommended that the living-unit governing councils investigate and establish proce dures and policies for the protection of roommate privacy. 4) The governing council shall be responsible for complying with the closing hours regulation. · -Associated Students of Michigan State University -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -June 6, 1974 b. Open House Policy· 1) Designated public areas of sororities and fraterni ties are open to both sexes at any time provided: a) The areas designated shall be agreed upon by the student governirig group and the adviser. b) An individual living unit may set time limits if it desires. c) The student governing body shall assume· rea sonable responsibility for behavior of students in these areas. -Panhellenic Council -Associated Students of Michigan State University -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -April 27, 1970 An open house is an event by which a living unit can create a more desirable living experience for the residents, and greater if1terpersonal relationships can be developed among students of both sexes. It is for these reasons that this policy exists; but with its existence, so must there exist an accep tance of responsibility on the part of the students. The re sponsibility 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 Michi gan State University. Further, it is not the intent of this pol intercourse or icy cohabitation. Violations of these respdnsibilities shall be subject to judicial action, and repeated and consistent disre gard and misuse of this policy may be grounds for this policy's review and possible amendment. condone premarital sexual to Policy Implementation and Rules 1) Procedures and policies for open house shall be agreed upon by the governing council, adviser and the advisers in the Student Life Department. These procedures shall be set, and on file; with: the respective governing body and the Student Life Department. 126 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 ex pressed are stated openly and, therefore, are subject to criti cal evaluation. Restraints on free inquiry should be held to that minimum which is consistent with preserving an organ ized society in which peaceful, democratic means for change are available. Therefore, registered student organi zations are encouraged to invite speakers to the campus · subject only to the foUowing 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. Advo cating or ,urging the modification of the government of the United States or of the State of Michigan by vio lence or sabotage is specifically prohibited. It is the re sponsibility of the student organization to i~form speakers of these prohibitions. 2. Sponsorship must be by a student organization which has been registered under the general regulations ap proved by the appropriate University authorities. STUDENT FEE COLLECTION (Student Taxation) (All-University Policy) 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) tnake all arrange ments for reservation of space with the appropriate University officials, and (b) complete a form to be fur nished 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 form to be certified by the signature of the appropriate officer of the organization. All rules for ad ministration of requests from registered student organi zations must conform to the provisions stated above. It shall be the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Student Life (Student Activities) to .certify that all ap propriate steps have been taken before the event is of ficially scheduled. (N01E: The registration forms and information regard ing the Outside Speakers Policy are available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) University Implementing Policy 4. Any student organization violating the provisions of this bylaw is subject only to the procedures and penal ties applicable to students and student organizations that violate other University rules. 5. Public announcements concerning the speaker shall contain statements that clearly and accurately id_entify him or her. 6. At meetings dealing with controversial issues, ample time shall be allowed for questions and free discussion of the ideas presented. 7. The Assistant Director of Student Life (Student Activi ties) is responsible for establishing programs whereby organizations shall be informed about the University's policy on speakers. 8. The Assistant Director of Student Life (Student Activi ties), 101 Student Services Building, shall receive the speaker registration forms. -Board of Trustees -December 14, 1962 STUDENT EVENTS-SOCIAL Social events (e.g., dances, mixers) that occur on the Michi gan State University campus and to which persons beyond the sponsoring organization's membership are invited must be in compliance with the procedures for scheduling such events. These procedures may be obtained at the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. The scheduling process must begin at least 28 calendar days prior to the desired date for the event. Michigan State University will have a student tax system that will allow students to assess themselves taxes for the purpose of supporting student sponsored programs and ser vices. The all-University student governing bodies (Coun cil of Graduate Students and the Associated Students of Michigan State University) and the on-campus residence unit governing groups (Residence Halls Association, Uni versity Apartments Residents Council, and Owen Graduate Association) are authorized to collect refundable and man datory student taxes from their constituent groups subject to initial student referendum and renewal referendum every three years. Additional criteria, procedures, and account ability measures for the use of University collection proce dures by the above mentioned groups are to be developed by appropriate administrative offices. Until further action by the Board, an exception will exist for The State News, Inc .•. which will continue to collect student tax assessments urider the same procedures that have been in effect since The State News, Inc., became a separately incorporated organization. -Board of Trustees -December 2, 1983 Student Fee Collection Criteria and Procedures (Administrative Ruling) I. All-University Student Governing Bodies and On Campus Residence Governing Groups University policy provides that Michigan State Univer sity will collect mandatory and refundable fees for all University student governing bodies (Associated Students of Michigan State University and Council of Graduate Students) and on-campus residence govern ing groups (Residence Halls Association, University Apartments Residents C6uncil, and Owen Graduate Association). The criteria and procedures follow: A. All-University student governing bodies and on campus residence governing groups shall meet the following provisions before the University will collect fees from constituents of the all-University student governing bodies or the on-campus resi dence governing groups: the on-campus I. The all-University student governing bodies residence governing and groups shall have constitutions duly ratified by their student constituencies and recognized by the University. 127 2. The power to assess fees of student constitu ents must be granted in their constitutions. These all-University governing bodies and the on-campus residence governing groups have the right to assess fees on their student constit uencies. 3. The Student Affairs and Services Division and the Business 'and Finance Division will estab lish the procedures for collection of manda tory and refundable fees in consultation with the all-University student governing bodies and on-campus residence governing groups. the on-campus 4. The all-University student governing bodies residence governing and groups will establish procedures to refund col lected fees to students making the request within the first 10 class days of each academic term .. the on-campus 5. The all-University student governing bodies and residence governing groups will make available a yearly financial report to the student population and to the Di vision of Student Affairs and Services format ted by the executive committee of each all-University student governing body or on campus residence governing group. If an all Universi~y , student goveming body · or on-campus residence governing group has subdivided its total fee assessment by major governing groups, organizations, or programs (see J.B.), the yearly financial report of the parent all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group must contain information from these constituent major governing groups, organizations, or programs. The availability of this report shall be publicized by November 1 in a publication that is distributed campus-wide to their con stituent students. B. <;onstituent major governing groups, organiza bons, and programs of the all-University student governing bodies and on-campus residence gov erning groups may petition or request from their parent governing body or group monies to fund their activities. The all-University student governing bodies and on-campus residence governing groups may, how ever, allow their student constituencies to autho rize through referendum process the collection of a fee assessment for a specific major governing group, organization or program (see Section III). If such a fee collection is authorized through the ref erendum process, the parent all-University student governing body or on-campus residence ggveming group may develop requirements and procedlires that govern the use of the fees collected by the specific major governing group, organization, or program. C. Th~ m~datory and refundable fe_e collected by the Umvers1ty on behalf of these all-University stu dent governing bodies or on-campus residence governing groups shall be subject to renewal by referendum of the affected student constituency every three years. 1. If an. all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group has subdivided its total fee assessment by major governing groups, organizations, or programs, the renewal referendum will be conducted on each major governing group, organization, or program every three years. 2. Re~e~al of the fee requires an approval by a maJonty of the students voting. II. Incorporated Student Organizations University colleetion procedures may not be used by an all-University student governing body, major student governing group, or student organization which is sep arately incorporated. III. Referendum for Establishment, Modification, or Removal An additional referendum for either establishment modification, or removal of an all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group will be held if the following conditions have been met A. A student, major governing group, organization, or program has obtained, by written petition, the writ ten support of at least thirty percent of the affected student constituency for such a referendum. The petition must fairly represent the action that is being reques~ed. Petitions may be circulated from the first day of early registration to the last day of the fifth week of the term in which the early regis tratio? appli~. The petitions will be validated by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services at the expense of the student, major governing group, organization, or program. 1. Upori validation of the petitions, a referendum shall be held as part of the registration proce dure during the next entire registration proce dure except summer term. A majority (fifty percent plus one) of the affected student con s.tituency must vote, and the referendum must be approved by a majority of those voting. Renewal procedures are outlined in Section IV. 128 2. The costs of all initial and renewal referenda authorized by the procedure outlined in the · section of the , administrative ruling (Ill.A.) will be borne by the requesting student, major governing group, organization, or program. B. An all-University student governing body or .on campus residence governing group may request a referendum to establish a mandatory fee assess ment of a new and different student constituency or they may request a referendum to authorize the collection of fees for a specific major governing group, organization, or program. This referendum shall be held during ·the next entire registration procedure except summer term. The referendum will be open only to the proposed student constitu ency. A majority of that constituency (fifty per cent plus one) must vote on the referendum, and approval for the referendum must be by a majoritY of those voting. that group governing 1. At the time of renewal for fees authorized by the procedure outlined in this section of the administrative ruling (111.B.), the all-Univer sity student governing body or on-campus res idence initially requested the referendum for the specific major governing group, organization, or pro gram must 9ecide if it wishes to continue to support the specific major governing group, organization, or program. Renewal referen dum procedures are outlined in Section IV. If the all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group with draws its support, the renewal referendum will not be held and the collection of taxes will cease after the spring term of the third year that the taxes have been collected for the spe cific major governing group, organization or program. 2. The costs of all initial and renewal referenda authorized by the procedure outlined in this section of the administrative ruling (III.B.) will be borne by the requesting major govern ing group, organization, or program (or all University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group if a new and different student constituency is being taxed). C. An all-University student governing body or on campus residence governing group may request a referendum for modification or removal of any previously established fee under. its jurisdiction. A specific major governing group, organization, or program may also request a referendum for modi fication or removal of any fee it is receiving. These referenda shall be held during the next en tire registration procedure except summer term. The referenda must be approved by a majority of students voting. D: When a .student fee is established or modified through a referendum, the new fee will take effect two registration periods after the registration pe riod in which the referendum was conducted (e.g., a referendum conducted winter term registration, new fee takes effect summer registration; a refer endum conducted spring term registration, new fee takes effect at fall registration). IV. Referendum for Renewal A. Renewal referenda on the taxes collected for the all-University' student governing bodies and on campus residence governing groups shall be con ducted on a rotating basis during spring term registration. Not more than two renewal issues shall be on the ballot during the same period. Re newal of the fees requires an approval by a major ity of the students voting. B. If the referendum is not approved, fees will not be collected commencing with the following fall term. An all-University student governing body or · an on-campus residence group may request a new referendum to re-establish the fee. This referen dum may be conducted at any regis.tration period except summer term. Re-establishment of the fee requires that a majority (fifty percent plus one) of the affected student constituency must vote in the referendum. The referendum must then be ap, proved by a majority of those voting. V. University Authorization for Tax Collection The Vice President for Student Affairs and Services shall be the University official empowered to authorize tax collections and/or referenda if the all-University governing bodies or on-campus residence governing groups have met the appropriate provisions of this Ad ministrative Ruling. VI. Violation of Regulations and Procedures If it is alleged that any all-University student governing body, on-campus residence governing group, major governing group, organization or program is violating the regulations and procedures in this Administrative Ruling, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Ser vices or. his/her designee shall conduct a hearing on this matter. If it is the judgment of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services that violation of. proce dures is evident, the affected group(s) may be sus pended from collection privileges. VII. Petition, Referendum, and Collection Costs The costs associate9 with validating i}etitions, conduct ing referenda, and collecting fees will be borne by the requesting group(s) or student(s). -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -June, 1984 UNIVERSITY TRADEMARKS The trademarks of Michigan State University are the exclu sive property of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, in accordance with the trademark and service mark registrations filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Michigan Secretary _of State. The University reserves ownership of any trademark, service mark, logo, insignia, seal, design, or other symbol or device associated with or referring to Michigan State University. To protect its reputation both aesthetically and financially, Michigan State has established the Office of University Li censing Programs. Persons and businesses wishing to use these marks commercially are required to enter into a li cense agreement and submit royalties to the University. Registered student organizations and individual students using these names, marks, and symbols are directed to the Office of University Licensing Programs, 216 MSU Union, 355-3434, where approval must be obtained and specific in structions secured, prior to use. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES (Administrative Ruling) Voluntary During the Term. A student may voluntarily withdraw from the University prior to the end of the eighth week of a regular term, or prior to the end of the fourth week of the· five-week summer term. After the end of the eighth week of a regular term or the fourth week of the five week summer term voluntary withdrawal is not permitted. The withdrawal procedure begins in the Office of With drawals, (Student Life Center), Room 101, Student Services Building. Upon official voluntary withdrawal from the University grades are assigned according to the effective date of the ·withdrawal as follows: I. If before the middle of the tenn as given in the Sched ule of Courses, withdrawal will be without grades. 2. If withdrawal is after the middle of the term as given in the Schedule of Courses and prior to the end of the eighth week or prior to the end of the fourth week of the five-week summer term, symbols will be assigned to coursts in which the student was. enrolled as follows: the W (no grade) symbol will be assigned if the in structor has indicated passing or no basis for grade re gardless of the grading system under which the student is enrolled. If the instructor has indicated failing, N wilt be assigned in a course authorized for P-N grading; otherwise a grade of 0.0 will be assigned. In case of official withdrawal from the University, tenn fees are subject to refund according to the refund policy given in a preceding section. 130 A student living in a residence hall should consult the man ager regarding the policy on the refund of room and board fees. , A student living in an off-campus organized living unit should consult the individual unit for policies regarding room and board refunds. If one or more co"1plete terms of school are missed, exclud ing summer term, the student must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar, Administration Build ing. Voluntary at the Close of a Term. There is no fonnal pro cedure for withdrawal at the end of a term; however, a stu dent living in University housing should notify the manager of the appropriate unit. · Unauthorized. A student who leaves the University during a term without obtaining an official withdrawal will be re ported as having failed all courses. The withdrawal procedure will not take place automatically for the student who leaves campus because of illness, of ei ther one's self or family member, but must be initiated by the student. If this cannot be done in person, withdrawal . may be initiated by writing the Office of Withdrawals, Room 101, Student Services Building, Michigan State Uni versity, East Lansing, Michigan 48824. A student who leaves the University without withdrawing formally forfeits any fees or deposits paid to the University. Involuntary. A student who is called into the Armed Forces during the term should present orders for induction at the Office of Withdrawals, Room 101, Student Services Building, for appropriate action. Disciplinary. If a student is dismissed for disciplinary rea sons during a term, grades are assigned as described in the paragraph Voluntary During the Term. See the calendar on page 6 of this book regarding deadlines for receiving refunds. OTHER ORDINANCES In addition to the selected University ordinances printed here, ther~ are ordinances covering the topics listed below. All are published in, Michigan State University Ordinances, 1979, ~available for reference in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 450 Administration Building and in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. The book let includes information on enforcement powers, duties of public safety officers, and penalties. A 'Academic Advising Academic Advisers Academic Calendar Academic Council .. Standing Committees Academic Dishonesty . . . . . . .. . . Academic Freedom for Students at MSU Amendment Procedure History of Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Governance-Student Participation Academic Integrity Review Board Academic Policies .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Programs Academic Record (Transcript) . .. . . . . . . . . . Academic R,egulations Academic Rights and Responsibilities All Students (See AFR, Art, 2) . . . . Graduate Students (See GSRR, Art . 2) Medical Students (referral only) Faculty (?ee AFR, Art. 2) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Standing of Undergraduate Students . . . . . . ·. . . Acaclemic Support Resources Academic Year . . . . . . Activities, Student (Also see Recreation ) . . . . Activity Registration (See All-Un iversity Events) . . . . . . . . . . Add a Course Address Change . . . . . . . . Address Withholding Policy . 1 Administrative Rulings: Definition . . . . . . . . . Adult Students Advertising . . . . . . . . . . Adviser . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . Affirmative Action (See Anti-Discrimination) Alcohol Education Programs, Health and Alcoholic Beverages . . . . . . . . . General Student Regu lation 2.07 MSU Ordinance . . . . Owen Graduate Center Residence Halls State Law . . . . . Student Organizations . . . . . . . All-University Events and Activities All-University Policies: Definition . . . All-University Student Judiciary (AUSJ ) All-University Traffic Committee American Indian Students . . . . . . . Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board . . . . Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures Art Museum, Kresge . . . . . . . . . . . Arts, The . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . Asian Pacific American Students . . . . . . Assistant Deans-Student Acad emic Affairs . . 7,9 . . 9 6,9 . 31 . . 31 88,89, 118 . 56-72 . . . 71 . . . 72 .. 9-13 . 31, 83 . 5 1, 59 .. 96 . 9, 37 . 13 . . 50 . 57-59 75-78 . 85 . . 57 . . . 9 . . 8-9 . .. 9 14-16 97 .. . 9 . . 96 . 96 . . 69, 88 . . . 45 90, 114 . . .. 9 . 98-100 18, 33 96-97 . . . 89 .. . 96 . . 94 . 92, 97 . . 96 . . . 97 . . . 97 . 69, 88 . 51, 64 . . . 47 .. . 45 . .. 98 . 53, 99 . 98-100 . 14 . 14 . 45 . . 7 . . 18-19 . 28-29 . . . 14 . : . 28 . 51, 64 . . . 47 Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Associated Students of Michigan State University . .. . .. . (ASMSU) .. .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Events·(Tickets) .. .. . . . . . . Audio Visual Council-ASMSU . . . . . . . AUSJ (See All-University Student Judiciary) Automobiles (See also: Cars) · . . . . . . . . B Bad Check a'!d Returned Credit Card Charge Collection 101 41, 47, 102 Bicycles . . 29, 45 Black Student Alliance . . . . . . . . . . 38 Book Stores 37, 106 Bulletin Boards . . . . . . . 102 Bus Pass Policy, Campus . . . 48 Bus Service . .. 48 48, 102 . 46, 48 . . . 48 . 31, 37 . . . . . . CATA (City) . . . . . . . . Campus Handicapper . . . . . . Inter-City . . . . . . . . . . . . By-laws for Academic Governance c . . . . . . .. . Cable TV Information (MSU) Cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calendar, University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campaigning, Canvassing and Petition Drives Camping . . . . . . . . . Campus Affairs-ASMSU . . . Campus Bus Policy Campus Mail Service . . Campus Life Orientation Campus Police Canoe Shelter . . . . . . . . . Canvassing (See Campaigning) Career Development . . Career Development and Placement Se rvices · . Cars: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Car Pools . . . Motor Vehicles Parking Registration Repairs Traffic Appeals Board . . . . .. , . . . . . .. . CATA Bus Information . . . . . Catalog, MSU (See : Academic Programs) Cheating (See Integrity of Scholarsh ip and Grades) Chicano Student Council (CHISPA) . .. . Child Care (See Parents) . CHISPA (See Hispanic Students) Class Card Arena ("The Pit") . . . . Class Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinical Center, MSU . . . . . . . . Closing Hours: University Residence Clubs (See Student Organizations) . . 37 . 27 .. 6 102 102 . 28 102 103 . 18 . 40 . 43 102 . 17 . 20, 22 . . . 48 47, 119 47, 119 47, 119 . . 47 . 51, 67 . . . 48 .. 9, 37 . 88 , 89, 118 . . . 46 . 46 . . . 29, 46 .. 9 . .9 . 33 103 . 14 131 Clubs, Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coalition of Progressive Students (ASMSU) Code of Teaching Responsibility . . . COGS (Council of Graduate Students) Copy Service . . . . . . . . Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Service Community Affairs-ASMSU . . Comptroller's Office-ASMSU Computers for Student Use Concert Council-ASMSU Concerts . . . . . . . . . Conference Housing Policy Consumer Protection Contracts, Housing Cooperative Living Units Copy Service . . . . . ASMSU . . . . . . . . COGS . . . . . . . . . MSU Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Counseling 0enter . . . . . MECCA . . . . . . . . . . Sexual Assault Crisis Line Testing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credit by Examination Credit-No Credit (CR-NC) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA) Curriculum Cycles (See Motor Vehicles) .. . . . . D Dairy Store, MSU . . . . Day Care (See Parents) Deferred Grade (OF) Deferred Payment . . . . . Department of Public Safety (DPS) . . . . . . Descriptions of Courses . . . . . · . . . . . . . . Dial-A-Ride Disciplinary Process . . . . . . . . Discipline (Also See Judicial System) Discrimination (See Anti-Discrimination) Dismissal . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct Distribution of Literature . . . . . . Drinking (See Alcoholic Beverages) Driver's License . . . . . . . Driving (See Motor Vehicles) Drop a Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drug Education Drug-Free Workplace Policy Drug Emergency - Dual Enrollment Due Process E Early Enrollment Early Registration Elected Student Council . . . . . . Employment Employment Grievances Employment Verification Enrollment by College . . . . . Escort Service (See Dial-A-Ride) Evening College • . . . . . . . . F Facilities and Services Faculty: Instructional Role Faculty and Staff Directory Falsification of University Records Farms, MSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover . . . . 132 . 42 . 29 104 . 30 . . . 30 . 26,30 .. 30 . . 28 . . 29 . . . 8 14,29 . 14 112 . 39 105 . 34 . 29 . 30 . 16 . 30 . 20, 33 . 21, 33 . 21 . 20 10 . 10 . 10 . 10 119 . 27 . 46 . 10 . 10 . 40 10,37 . 41 . . 52, 61 . 50, 60 . 98 . . 10 .. 105 . . . . . . . 105 89, 92, 94, 96-97 . . . 47 47, 119 . , . 10 .. 33 .. 24 . . . 10 61-64 .. 10 .. 10 .. 31 22-24 .. 53 23-24 . 41 .. 41 .. 10 ·9o;to1 . . 57 . •. 37 .. 90 .. 15 FAX Machine . . . . . Field Experience Film CounciJ-.....:"ASMSU Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Accounts: Student Organizations Financial Aid . . . . Financial Aid Office Fines: Parking . . . . Fire Safety . . . . . Fires (Ordinance) . Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Sale on Campus (Policy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreign Students (See International Students) Fraternities . . . . . . . . . . Fraternity/Sorority Regulations Fund Raising . . . . . . Funding Board (ASMSU) G Gardens, MSU Gay Students General Education Requirement General Student Regulations Good Standing, Academic . Governance . . . . . . . . . Governing Groups . . . . . . Grade Point Average (GPA) Graduate Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Catalog Graduate Housing (Owen Hall) Graduate Judicial Process Graduate-Professional Student . . . . Graduate Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . Amendment Process History of Approval . . . . .. .. . Graduate Student Employees . . . . . Graduate Students, Council of . . . . . Great lssues-ASMSU Speakers Council Greek Living Units . . . . Green Light Telephones Grievance . . . . . . . . Also See Ombudsman . , · Grills, Snackshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Status Guests in Sorority Houses . . Guidance Committee, Graduate H Hallway, The Handicapper Students' Council Handicapper Transportation Handicappers Services Programs Handicappers, Use of IM Facilities .. Harassment Health and Alcohol Education Programs . . . . . . Health Education Health Question Line . . . . Health Service, MSU Student . . . . . . . Health Services . Hearing and Speecn Clinic Hispanic Students . . . . . . Hold Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . Homecomipg (See Special Projects) Honoraries . . . . . . . . . Hotline', RHA Movie . . . . Hotlines/lnformation Lines Housing . . . . . . . . . . Housing Contracts Housing Policy, Student . . . . . . Housing Programs Office, University . 16 . 10 . 29 . 15 .. 113 . 25-26 . . . 21 47, 119 . 90 .. 113 . .. 27 .. 113 . . . 46 . 30, 34 . .. 125 .107, 114 . 29 . 15 . 29, 41; 46 . . . 10 . 89-90 . . . 11 . 28-31 . 30 . 11 . 11 . 37 . 21 . 80 . . 11 74-85 . 84 . . 85 ..79 . 30 . 29 . 34 . 40 . 58, 80 . . 9 . 27 . 11 125 . 76 . 34, 38 . 29, 46 . " 46, 48 . . . . 46 .. ~ . 42 . 89, 92, 94, 98 . 18, 33 . . . 32 . . . 32 . . . 32 . 32-33 . . . 33 . . . 46 11, 115 . 29 . . . 13 . . . 36 . . . 36 . 34-35 105 . . 117 . .. 21 Housing Resource Center . . . Human Relations, Department of . 34 . 45 . . . . . Ice Arena, Munn . . , . . . . . . . IDC (Interdisciplinary Courses) Identification (ID) Cards Immunization Clinic, MSU Incomplete, Grade (I) Independent Study . . . . . . . . . Information Channel-MSU (Cable TV) Information Services . . . . . . . . Insurance, Health . . . . . . . . .. Integrity of Scholarship and Grades lntercooperative Council (ICC) Interdisciplinary Courses (IDC) . . . lnterfraternity Council . . . . . . •. . . . . . . . . . International Students Internationalizing Student Life Program Intimidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intramural Facilities : . . . . . . . . . . Intramural Publication . . . . . . . . . . Intramural Sports and Recreative Services J . . . . . . . . . Jobs (See Employment) Judicial Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . Judicial Bodies (Also see Judicial System) . 43 . 11 39, 118 . 33 . . . 11 . . . 11 . . . 37 . 36-38 29, 118 88, 118 . 30 . . 11 . . . . 30 . 46 .. . . . . . . . . 18 . 89, 92, 94, 98 . . . 42 . . . 38 . 21, 42 . 22 . 19 . . . . . . . Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board Employment Hearing and Grievance Procedures Graduate Judicial Structure . . . . Medical Student Judicial Structure . . . . . . . . . . ·. Judicial System Academic Integrity Review Board Diagram of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Judicial Structure and Process . . . . . . . . . . Living Unit Judiciaries Student Judiciaries . . . . . . . . . . . . Student-Faculty Judiciary (SFJ) . . . . . Traffic Appeals Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . Um:lergraduate Judicial Structure and Process University Student Appeals Board . . . . . . . . 53 . 53 . 53 . . . . 53 31, 50-53 . . . 66 .. · . 51 . 53, 80 .. 64 .. 64 .. 65 .. 67 60-67 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 K Kresge ~rt Museum L Late Registration . . . . . . . . . . . Leadership and Student Development Learning Resource Center (LRC) Legal Services-ASMSU . . Legislative Affairs......:.ASMSU . Legislative Process . . . . . Lesbian Students . . . . . . Libraries (MSU) . . . . . . . Libraries (Community) . . . . . . Library Information/Reference Desk License Plates Liquor (See Alcoholic Beverages) Living Group Regulations: Definition . Inside front cover Listening Ear, The - Loans (See Financial Aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 19 .. 7 . 39 . 28 . 50 . 29, 41, 46 . . . 8, 118 . . . . . 38 . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . · . 4 . , 89, 92, 94, 96-97 . . 68 ASMSU/COGS . . . . . . . . . COGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lost and Found (See MSU Union) Lower Division (See UUD) M Mail Service, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . Major (See Curriculum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Governing Groups Married Housing (See University Apartments) . 25-26 . 26 . 26 . 16 . 11 103 . 10 . .30 . 21 ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 33 MECCA (Multi-Ethnic Counse ling Cente r Alliance) . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Medical Access Centre Medical Care and Services (See Health) . 32-33 . . . . . Medical Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29, 118 . 85 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities (MSRR) Mental Health Care . 33 Microcomputers for Student Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Minority Aide Program Minority Programs/Minority Advisory Cou ncil . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 45 Minority Student Affairs Office . 120 Mobile Sound Units (See Public Address Equipment) .107, 114 Money-Raising Activities (See Fund Raising) 47, 119 Motor Vehicles 47, 119 Motorcycles (See Motor Vehicles) . . 15 Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 37 MSU Catalog (See Academic Programs) . . 33 MSU Clinical Center . . . . . . 27 . . . . . MSU Dairy Store .. 37 MSU Facts in Brief . . . . . 37 MSU Information Channels 37, 50, 130 MSU Ordinances . . . . . . 16, 27 MSU Union . . . . 21, 33 Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA) . . 43 Munn Ice Arena 14-15 Museums Music . 14 N NAISO (North American Indian Student Organization) National PanHellenic Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . Native American Indian Students . . . . . . . . . . . Natural Science, Pre-Professional Advisement Center Nature Center (See Parks) . '. . . . . . . . N-Grade . : . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . Noise (Also see Public Address Equ ipment) Non-disciplinary Judicial Process .. . . . . Nonsmoking Guidelines, University .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; Non-traditional Student . . . . . . . . . . . . No-Preference Major North American Indian Student Organization Notary Public (See MSU Union) . . . . . . 0 Off-Campus Council (OCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off-Campus Housing Off-Campus Housing and Com muter Programs Officer Eligibility - Student Organizations Older Adult Students Olin Health Center Ombudsman On-Campus Housing . . Open House Policy (Sorority-Fraternity Regulations) Ordinances, MSU Organizations, Student . . . . . . . Overseas Study . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Graduate Association Owen Graduate Center Bill of Rights Owen Graduate Center Regulations p Panhellenic Council (Panhel) Parents of Young Children . Parades and Processions . . Parking-Driving Regulations . 30 . 34 . 19 119 . 45 . . 32 .9, 70 . . 34 . 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 50, 130 . . 14 . . 11 . . 30 . . 91 93-95 . 45 . 30 . 45 .. 9 . 16 . 11 91,93, 120 . 52, 63 124 . 45 . 11 . 45 . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . 46 119 (See Motor Vehicles) . . . . . . . Parking Tickets Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass (P) Grade . . . . . . . . . . Pass-No Grade (See Credit-No Credit) Passport . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts Company (PAC) Performing Arts Council . . . . . 119' 119 . 15 . 12 . 12 . 48 . 14 . 14, 29 , I 13~ 1 Personal Security . . . . . . . . . Petition Drives (See Campaigning) Pets (See Animals, Ordinance) P-Grades (Pass) .. . .. . · Picnicking (Ordinance) .. . . . . . . Placement Manual Placement Services Placement Services Bulletin Placement Tests . . . . . . Plagiarism . . . ·. . . . . . . Planetarium, Abrams . . . Plant Materials (Ordinance) PN (Pass-No Grade) . . . . Police - Inside front cover University . . . . . . . . . . . Popular Entertainment-ASMSU Post Office (MSU Union) . . . . . . Pre-Professional Advisement Center Professional (Graduate) Student · . Professional Standards, Code of Programming Board-ASMSU Project for Personal Safety Psychological Clinic Public Address Equipment Public Service Council . . Publications . . . . . . . . R Radio Stations (Campus) . . . . . . . Readm ission (See also Withdrawals) Recess, Academic Records Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Personnel Recreation (Also see Activities) Re-entry (Adu lt) Students . . . . Referral Directory . . . . . . . . Regional Exchanges . . . . . . Reg istered Student Organizations Registrar's Office . . . . . . . . . Registration of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . Registration Withholds (See Hold Card Policy) Regulations . . . . . . . . . . Amendment and Initiation Definition . . . . . . . . . . General Student Regulations Address Change . . . . . . Address Withholding Policy . . . . . . . . Alcoholic Beverages All-U niversity Events and Activities Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures . Bad Check and Returned Credit Card Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . Bicycles . . , . . . . . . . . . . Campaign ing, Canvassing, and Petition Drives Camping . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Campus Bus Policy . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . Clos ing Hours in University Residences · Code of Teaching Responsibility . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contracts, Housing Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct . . Distribution of Literature . . . . . . . . . Distribution of ~aterial in Residence Halls . . . . Facilities and Services, University Use of Space in Residence Halls . . . . Residence Halls Association Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . Falsification of University Records . . . . Housing Policy Collect ion . . . . . · . . 134 40-41 102 . 98 . . 12 . 120 . . 38 20, 22-23 . . . . 38 . . . . 12 88,89, 118 . 15 120 . 12 . 40 . 29 . 16 .. 9 . 11 . . 77 14,28 .. 41 . . 33 . 120 . . . 29 . 37, 69 . . . . . 36 . . . . . 12 .. . .. 12 60, 78, 121 . 121 .. 42-44 . . . . 45 . . . . 37 . . . . 12 . 121-122 . . . 12 47, 119 . . 115 . 88-130 . 68, 88 . 66, 88 89-90 .. 96 .. 96 96-97 .. 97 . . 98 . . 98-100 101 102 102 103 103 103 103 104 105 105 105 106 107 ;108 • 112 . 90 Financial Accounts - Student Organizations . . Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food, Public Sale on Campus . . . . . . . . . Fund-Raising and Revenue-Producing Projects Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Activities 113 113 113 .107, 114 by University Administrative Units, Criteria for . . . . .. . . . . i Hold Card Policy . . . . . . Housing Policy, Student . . . . . . Identification Cards . Insurance . .. · .. . . . . Integrity of Scholarship and Grades Library Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motor Vehicles Officer Eligibility - Student Organizations Owen Graduate Center Bill of Rights Parades and Processions . . . . . . . . . . Picnicking . . . . . . Plant Materials Public Address Equipment Records . . . . . . . .. . .. . Registered Student·Organizations Residence Hall Bill of Rights - 114 115 117 118 118 118 118 119 119 . 91 119 120 120 120 . 121 . ·121 . 91 . 91 . 92 . 93 123 107 124 124 124 127 125 126 127 127 . 95 130 130 130 . 15 . 15 . 34 . 12 Undergraduate and Graduate Halls . . . . . . . Residence Hall Regulations - Undergraduate Halls Use of Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residence Hall Regulations - Owen Gradllate Center Residence Hall Room Entry Policy Revenue-Producing Projects Safety 1 Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smoking Guidelines, University Social Events, Student . . . . Sorority/Fraternity Regulations Speakers Policy, Outside Student Events, Social Student Fee Collection . . . . . . . . University Apartments Community Bill of Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . and Responsibilities University Trademarks Withdrawal Procedures and Policies . . . . . . Other Ordinances Religious Activities . . . . . . . . . . Religious Advisor's Association . . . . Religious Living Units . . . . . .· . . . . . . . Remedial-Developmental-Preparatory Courses Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . Alcohol Policy Assignments Office . . . . . . . Association (RHA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill of Rights Canvassing (See Campaigning) Conference Housing Policy Contract . . . . . . . . . . Distribution of Material . . . . . . Housing Policy Movie Program and Hotline Options . . . . . . . . Programs Office (See University Housing Programs) Regulations Rooms, Policy on Entering Security Procedures (See Closing Hours) Solicitation (See Fund Raising) Space LJse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. Residence Requirements Resictent (for in-state tuition) Residential Programs Revenue-Producing Projects Policy Ride Board Ridesharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 94, 97 . 34 . 30 . 91 102 112 105 106 117 . 36 . 34 . 21 . . 91-93 . . . 123 . . . 103 . . . 114 . 108-113 . . . . 12 . . . . 12 . . . . 12 .107, 114 . '· . . . 48 . . . . ' . 48 s . . . . . . . . Inside front cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41, 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . 89 40-41 . . 41 .. 20 17, 19 . 41 . 41 . 17 124 . 13 . 39 124 . 27 127 . . 107 . 30, 34 . . 125 . . . 120 .107-112 Safety . . . . . . . . . Schedule of Courses . Scholarship and Grades (General Student Regulation) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-Defense Educatior;i . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self-Mana9ement Laboratory, Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service-Learning Center Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education . . . Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIGI (System of Interactive Guidance Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signs (Ordinance) SIRS (Student Instructional Rating Sy.stem) Small Claims Court Smoking Guidelines, University Snackshops and Grills . . . . . Social Events - Student . . . . . Solicitation (See Fund Raising) . Sororities Sorority/Fraternity Regulation~ . . . . . . . . . Sound Trucks (See Public Address Equipment) SpaceUse . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Spartan Connection - Spartan Life . . . . . . . . . Speech and Hearing Clinic . Speakers Council-ASMSU Speakers Policy, Outside .. . Special Groups, Services for Special Student . . . . . Sports (See Recreation) Sports Clubs Sports-lntramurals · Sports, Ticket Information State News, The Student Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . Student Activities Office (see Student Life) Student Affairs and Services, Division of Student Appeals Board, University . . . . . Student Board-ASMSU Student Council, Elected . . . . Student Directory . . . . . . . . Student Employment Office Student-Faculty Judiciary (SFJ) . . . Student Events - Social . . . . . Student Fee Collection (Student Taxation) . . . Student Government ASMSU . . . . . . . . . COGS . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . Judicial Student Group Regulations Amendment . . . . . . . Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 .. 33 .. 29 . 126 45-47 . . 13 42-44 .. 42 . 21, 42 . . 14 . . 36 . .. 7 18-19 18-21 . 65 . 28 ' . 31 . . 37 . . 22 51,65 127 . 127 . . 28 . . 28 . . 30 . 31, 50 . 68, 88 . .. 68 . 68, 88 . . . 13 . . . 19 . . 18 47, 119 14, 121 . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Student Instructional Rating System (SIRS) Student and Leadership Development . . . . Student Life, Department of Student Motor Vehicle Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Organizations Student Organizations Handbook . . . . Student Organizations, Relevant Policies . Alcohol-related Events Discrimination Prohibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disorderly Conduct Distribution of Literature . . . . .. . Financial Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Activities . . 97 . 98 105 105 113 by University Administrative Units Fund-Raising . . . . . . . Officer Eligibility . . . . . . Parades and Processions Registration ·of Events " 114 . 107, 114 119 119 97 Public Address Equipment Registration Policy (Student Organizations) Speakers Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Fee Collection . . . . . . . . Use of University Facilities . . . . . . . . . Student Personnel Records (See Records) Student Publications, Guidelines for .. Student Records and Withdrawals Office Student Rights and Responsibilities Student Union Programming Council Supportive Services, Office of T Taxation, Student . . . . .. . Teaching Assistants, Graduate . Teaching Responsibility, Code of Telephone Information Sources . Tenants Resources . . . . . . . . . . Testing Center (See Counseling Center) Tests (Placement) . . . . . Theaters (entertainment) . Thematic Studies Programs Tickets, Athletic . . . . . -. . . . . . . Tickets, Wharton Center Traffic Appeals (See Motor Vehicles) Traffic Appeals Board Traffic Committee, All-University Transcripts . . . . . , . . . . . Transfer Credits . . . . . .. . . Transportation . . . . · . . . . . . Travel Council-ASMSU . . . . . . . . Tuition Regulations: Out-of-State (See Resident) TV Information Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Station (Campus) .. . . . . . . . 120 121 126 . . . 127 . 107-112 . 121 . . 69 .. 19 56-85 . 29 . 8 . 127 . 79 104 . 36 . 34 . 20 . 12 . 14 .· 13 . 14 . 14 119 . 67 . 47 . 13 .. 13 . 47-48 . 29, 48 . 12 . 37 . 36 Undergraduate University Division (UUD) Union Building (See: MSU Union) University Academic Integrity Review Board University ~partments . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Residence Council (UARC) . . . Programs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . University Housing Programs . . . . . . . University Student Appeals Board Upper Division . . . . . . . . . . 1. • UUD (University Undergraduate Division) • • • . . 7 . 16 . 51, 59, 66 . 34 . 95 . 30 . 21 . 21 . 65 . 13 . . 7 119 Vehicle Registration (See Motor Vehicle) . 47, 119 Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Veterans Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vice President for Student Affairs and Services . . 126 Visiting Hours, Sororities/Fraternities . . . 11 Visitor Status Volunteer Programs (Now: Service-Learning Center) 17, 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u v w Western Union Payout Station (See: MSU Union) . . . . . . Wharton Center for Performing Arts . . . . Withdrawal Office Withdrawal Procedures . WKAR-Radio/Television . . . Women's Programs . Women's Self Defense Women's Thematic Study . . . . . . Work-Study Programs (See Financial Aid) . 16 . 14 . 19 130 . 36 . 46 . 41 . 13 . 26 135 MICIIlGAN STATE FIGHT SONG On the banks of the Red Cedar Is a school that's known to all Its specialty is winning And those Spartans play good ball Spartan teams are never beaten All thru the game they fight Fight for the only colors, Green and White Chorus: Go right thru for MSU Watch the points keep growing Spartan teams are bound to win, They're fightif!g with a vim, Rah, Rah, Rah, See their team is weakening We're going to win this game Fight! Fight! Rah! Team Fight! Victory for M. S. U. M.S.U. SHADOWS (Alma Mater) , M. S. U. we love thy shadows When twilight silence falls, Flushing deep and .softly paling O'er ivy covered halls; Beneath the pines we 'II gather To give our faith so true, Sing our love for Alma Mater And thy praises M. S. U. When from these scenes we wander And twilight shadows fade Our memory still will linger Where light and shadows played; In the evening oft we'll gather And pledge our faith anew, Sing our love for Alma Mater And thy praises M. S . .U. 136