EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Fire, Police, Ambulance Crisis Intervention MSU Safe Place (Relationship Violence) Council Against Domestic Assault 9-1-1 372-5572 372-5572 Listening Ear (24 hrs), 423 Albert, East Lansing MSU Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 hrs) 337-1717 372-6666 ONLINE WITH MSU Online information created especially for MSU students is constantly expanding. Students using the public microcomputer labs on campus, or having access to a personal computer which is connected to Ethernet or MSUnet, have a direct link to both campus and global information. Here are some of the information sources available to students. ~ Computer enrollment ~ Electronic mail ~ Stu-Info (lets students check their own academic and financial information) ~ Library catalog and databases ~ Gopher (host name: gopher.msu.edu) Provides extensive campus info and links to other campuses. Topics on gopher's main and sub menus include the following: AboutMSU Things to Do on Campus MSU Campus Events & Calendars News and Weather Phone Books and Other Directories Info for the MSU Community Info for Students Career Services & Placement Student Employment Office Career Development Center Service-Learning Center Placement Services Interviewing Job Vacancies Employment Research Workshops & Career Programs Career Fairs Alumni Services Directory of Referral Services FoJWard (info for freshmen and sophomores from UUD) Graduate School Info Academic Programs (MSU publication) Descriptions of Courses (MSU publication) Office of Programs for Handicapper Students Overseas Studies Spartan Life (text of this book) Spartan Connection message topics and code numbers (automatic phone info service) Student Organizations/Student Government Student Life Communicating with Your International TA Discipline Guide Student Organization Handbook Supplement to Schedule of Courses Health and Safety Policies and Procedures ~ Worldwide Web Individual colleges Libraries For more information contact the Computer Information Center (CIC), 305 Computer Center, 355-4500. Quick Reference Guide . . where to go and who to call . . . . . . . . . Letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services . . . . . . . Student Affairs and Services . . departments, directors, functions and services . . . . . . . . . . . . University Calendar, 1995-96 .. critical dates . . . . PART I INFORMATION AND SERVICES . . . Academic Affairs .. where to go for, advising and assistance, libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activities .. organizations, arts, gardens, museums, parks, MSU Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Career Development . . resources available for information, counseling, exploration, career fairs Employment . . getting a job now or after graduation Financial Aid .. services, resources, words a.pd definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food .. ·where to get it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Governance at MSU .. ASMSU, COGS, student involvement, opportunities, services Health Services . . on campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing . . on campus and off campus, resources available . . . . . Information . . resources for finding answers Legal Services . . where to go for assistance . . . . . . Personal Security . . personal and property protection . Recreation . . sports for fun and keeping fit, on campus Services for Special Groups . . adult students, children/families, handicappers, lesbians/bis/gays, ·. Transportation . . to, from, and around campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . students of color, veterans, women PART II RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Legislative and Judicial Systems . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Freedom for Students. at MSU . . basic rights and responsibilities 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, all-University policies, administrative rulings, and selected ordinances . · INDEX . . . . . . . . . . PROMOTION PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . Photos by Jennifer Bruno, senior in Journalism and photographer for The State News. The text of this publication is available on Gopher and accessible from any campus public microcomputer lab or from a personal computer connected to Ethernet or MSUnet. The address is: Gopher.msu.edu. At the Gopher main menu, select "Info for the MSU Community," then "Info for Students," then "Spartan Life." Published by Educational and Support Services, Division of Student Affiairs and Services, 162 Student Services, 353-6650. Michigan State University Edited by Joy M. Tubaugh. Assistance by Cheryl Gierman, Joyce Brennan and Laurie Bryant August 1995 2 4 5 6 8 11 14 15 18 . 20 . 21 . 25 . 27 . 28 30 31 33 35 37 . 40 . 45 . 63 . 75 . 79 . 81 . 85 . 86 122 127 Quick Reference Guide Topic Contact Topic Academic program planning, special credit Academic adviser or Undergraduate University Division (seep. 8) Course schedule book, distribution Academic record, enrollment schedule Academic skills development, tutoring Address change, off-campus Registrar, 150 Adm Bldg, 353-8741 Learning Resources Ctr, 209 Bessey, 355-2363 Writing Center 300 Bessey, 432-3610 Registrar, 150 Ad Bldg, 355-3300 Admissions, advanced placement, dual enrollment 250 Adm Bldg, 355-8332 AOP, ADS Admissions Offite, Adult/non-traditional students Adult Services, 51 Kellogg, 353-0791 Alcohol/drug education programs Counseling Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 353-5509 Counseling Center, 355-8270 Art Museum, Kresge 355-7631 Asian Pacific Am Students Office of Minority Student Affairs Bicycle/car registration Black students (African-American) Bookstore, MSU 338 Student Services, 353-7745 APASO, 328 MSU Union, 353-5255 Parking Office, 355-8440 Office of Minority Student Affairs 338 Student Services, 353-7745 BSA, 327 MSU Union, 353-5255 International Center, 355-3450 Bus service, campus 353-5280 Bus service, Lansing area CATA, 394-1000 Car registration Parking Office, 355-8440 Career Counseling Career advising, information Check cashing Child Care & Family Resources Program Counseling Center, 207 Student Services, 355-8270 Career Services and Placement, 113 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 380 Career Development Ctr, 6 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 335 Academic adviser Cashier, 110 Adm Bldg, 355-5023 432-3745, ext. 146 Complaints about academic/adminstrative matters Instructor, dept head or dean Ombudsman, 129 N. Kedzie, 353-8830 Computer enrollment 355-3300 Computer resources for students, consulting, sales Computing Info Ctr, 305 Computer Ctr, 353-1800 (seep. 9) Copy services ASMSU, 307 Student Services, 353-0659 COGS, 316 Student Services, 353-9189 MSU Union, 337-8343 Counseling services (career, personal-social, substance abuse) Counseling Center 207 Student Services, 355-8270 and 335 Olin, 355-2310 2 Dial-A-Ride Discipline/judicial matters Discrimination Domestic Shelter Drop/add courses Employment after graduation Employment while a student, summers FAX machine Financial aid Fraternity Rush Gay-Bi-Lesbian concerns Handicapper concerns Contact Registrar's Office, 150 Adm Bldg I-45-1212 (Beeper) Judicial Affairs, 339 Student Services , 432-2471 Office of Minority Student Affairs, 338 Student Services , 353-7745 VP, Student Affairs and Services, 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Judicial Affairs Office, 339 Student Services, 432-2471 Coordinator, Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board, 524 S. Kedzie, 353-3929 See Safe Place Dept or school offering course Career Services and Placement, 113 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 380 Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 480 Copy Center, MSU Union, 337-8343 Financial Aid Office, 252 Student Services, 353-5940 ASMSU/COGS Loans, 307 Student Services, 353-0659 Interfraternity Council (IFC), 326 Student Services, 355-8250 Nat'! PanHellenic Council (NPHC), 325 Student Services, 355-8266 Alliance for L-B-G Students, 442 MSU Union, 353-9795 Lesbian/Bi/Gay Coordinator 101 Student Services, 355-8286 Prog for Handicapper Students, 120 Bessey Hall, 353-9642 ASMSU Handicapper Council, 327 MSU Union, 353 -5255 Handicapper transportation On campus, 353-9642 or 353-5280 Harassment Health Education Office Health Question Line Health Services Hispanic students Honors courses/college eligibility Housing, Cooperatives Housing-off-campus rentals 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 I Office of Minority Student Affairs 338 Student Services , 353-7745 I ,CRU, 328 MSU Union, 353-5255 1 Honors College, 103 Eustace Hall, 355-2326 , Intercooperative Council, 317 Student Services, 355-8313 Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8303 Topic Contact Topic Contact Libraries, on campus Main Library, 432-3533 (seep. 9) Student government Housing, landlord-tenant matters Housing Resource Ctr, 300 Bailey St., E.L., 337-9795 Housing---on campus, assignments, facilities -families Housing---on campus, residence life ID - replacements IM-Circle IM-East IM-West Res Hall Assignments Office, 1205 S. Harrison, 355-7460 Hall manager Univ Apartments Office, 1205 S. Harrison, 355-9550 Dept of Residence Life, G-64 Wilson, 353-3780 Univ Apts Residence Life, G-64 Wilson, 353-9499 110 Adm Bldg, 355-5023 Info, 355-4710; Reserv, 355-4711 Info, 353-3136; Reserv, 353-3223 Info, 355-5250; Reserv, 355-5044 IM Sports Clubs 231IM-West,353-5108 Income tax assistance Insurance, student health International Students Leadership development, opportunities Service-Learning Ctr, 27 Student Services, 353-4400 Staff Benefits, 353-4434 International Education Exchange- International Students and Scholars 103 International Ctr., 353-1720 Student Life Ctr, 101 Student Services, 353-3860 Legal Services, student 329 Student Services, 353-3716 Lesbian-Bi-Gay concerns See Gay-Bi-Lesbian concerns Lost and found Minority students (Racial-ethnic) Movies schedule, RHA MSU Union Museum,MSU MSU Union Post Office, 355-3497 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 Native American students Office of Minority Student Affairs Notary Public Ombudsman 338 Student Services, 353-7745 NAISO, 327 MSU Union, 353-5255 MSU Union Post Office, 355-3497 129 N. Kedzie, 353-8830 Orientation, academic 250 Adm Bldg, 353-5030 Orientation to campus life, MSyoU Preview 101 Student Services, 353-3860 Overseas Study Office 108 International Ctr, 353-8920 Passports Payments Post Office Radio, student Readmission Lansing Post Office, 337-8713 Cashier, 110 Adm Bldg, 355-5023 Short term loans, 355-3340 Fees, 355-5050 Student Receivables, 355-3343 MSU Union, 355-3497 WDBM-FM (Impact) and WFIX · Cable. FM, 353-4414, 310 Aud. (Fall '95: 4 Holden Hall) Registrar's Office, 50 Adm Bldg, A-K, 353-0828; L-Z, 353-5226 Rides - on campus at night Dial-A-Ride, 145-1211 (beeper) Safe Place, MSU Ri;lationship Violence Nite-Rider Bus , 353-5280 Crisis assistance, 372-5572 Program info, 355-1100 Safety, security matters Police and Public Safety, 355-2221 Schedule of Courses, distribution Registrar's· Office, 150 Adm Bldg Service-Learning Ctr 27 Student $ervices, 353-4400 Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Sexual harassment Social Security Card replacement Sorority Rush StateWalk Counseling Center, 207 Student Services, 355-8270 24-hr crisis line, 372-6666 Women's Resource Center, 332 MSU Union, 353 -1635 Ombudsman, 129 N. Kedzie, 353-8830 VP, Student Affairs and Services 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services, 355-9520, ext. 480 Panhellenic Council (Panhel), 325 Student Services, 353-2965 Nat'l PanHellenic Council (NPHC), 325 Student Services, 355-8266 General Office, 355-5271 Library dispatch, 355-5548 Emmons Hall, 432-3456 McDonel Hall, 432-3499 ASMSU, 334 Student Services 355-8266 COGS, 316 Student Services, 353-9189 RHA, G29 Holden, 355-8285 Residents Council, U Apts, 311 Student Services, 353-9499 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, Campus Jenison Fieldhouse, 355-1610 432-1440 Fairchild,355-0148 432-2000 Parking Office, 355-8440 Student Alumni Fdn, 355-4458 Transcripts/diplomas Registrar, 50 Adm Bldg, 355-5150 Veteran's Certification 190 Adm Bldg, 355-5032 Veteran's Affairs, Ingham County Volunteer programs 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing, 887-4331 Service-Learning Ctr, 27 Student Services, 353-4400 Western Union MSU Union Post Office, 355-3497 Withdrawal from the University Women's issues Your College Student Affairs Office or UUD or 355-3300 Women's Resource Center, 332MSU Union, 353-1635 ASMSU Women's Council, 329 MSU Union, 353-5255 Writing Center 300 Bessey, 432-3610 -Spartan Life, 1995 3 August 1, 1995 Dear MSU Student, You are urged to become familiar with the many programs and services that can en rich your experience as a student at Michigan State University. As you pursue your academic studies in the classroom, you will also have many out-of-class opportunities to learn from people of different cultural backgrounds, to examine new philosophies, to develop new interests and skills, and to prepare for active participation in a rapidly changing global society. It is important that you take the initiative to expand your ho rizons and to take advantage of the programs and service~ that are available to help in sure your success. Persons in the Division of Student Affairs and Services stand ready to assist you in this endeavor. As an academic community, it is necessary to set standards that will promote an envi ronment conducive to learning. Thus, policies, regulations and guidelines have been developed to provide an atmosphere that furthers opportunities for intellectual and personal development while protecting individual freedoms. As a student you are en couraged to exercise your rights and you are expected to meet your responsibility to adhere to the standards set. The second part of this guide serves to infonn you of the rules, regulations, rights and responsibilities that have been established in the interest of all members of the University community. We are proud of the students, faculty, and staff who have contributed in lnany ways to the important activities, programs and services of the University. It is our hope that each of you will actively pursue the many opportunities available for an exciting and rewarding student experience. Sincerely, ~ 1l q""°--- Lee N. June Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Services LJ/cg ' DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES Dr. Lee June, Interim Vice President 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Ms. Penny Wali, Budget and Personnel Administrator 153 Student Services, 355-7535 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT (vacant) STUDENT LIFE Ms. Marie Hansen, Acting Director 153 Student Services, 355-7535 Campus Life Orientation Health and Alcohol Education Internationalizing Student Life Judicial Affairs Off-Campus Housing & Commuter Programs Student Affairs Records Student Government Advising Student Organization Advising and Consulting Student and Student Leadership Development I ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND EDUCATIONAL AND SuPPORT SERVICES Dr. Patricia Enos, Acting Ass't V.P. 162 Student Services, 353-6650 Communication/Publications Data Resources /Research Graduate Practicum (EAD 876A) Library/Resource Center Office Automation/Computer Technology Staff Development Student Leadership Course (EAD 315) MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Rodney Patterson, Coordinator and Special Ass't to the V.P. 153 Student Services, 353-1966 Racial/Ethnic Awareness Training Lesbian-Bi-Gay Issues & Support Multicultural Awareness Program (MAP) Culture Through the Arts Program CAREER SERVICES AND PLACEMENT Ms. Vernicka Tyson, Director 113 Student Services, 355-9510, Ext 333 Career Development Center Student-Employer Interviews Alumni Credentials and Referrals Minority Programs Student Employment Office Collegiate Employment Research Institute International Placement Program Service-Learning Center COUNSELING CENTER Dr. Mary Clearing-Sky, Director 207 Student Services, 355-8270 Counseling Offices: Student Services/MECCA Olin Counseling Therapy(personal/social) Consultation, Outreach, Preventive Education Career Counseling Minority Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling Self-Management Lab Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Testing Training INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND RECREATIVE SERVICES Dr. Larry Sierra, Director 201 IM Sports-West, 355-5250 Competitive Sports Exercise/Fitness Informal Drop-In Recreation Sports Clubs Special Populations Programs RESIDENCE LIFE Ms. Mary N. Haas, Director G-64 Wilson, 353-3780 Residence Life Operations for Residence Halls and University Apartments Environmental Management Student Group Advising Educational and Social Programs Development and Management Summer Conference Coordination Neighborhood Mediation Services Personnel and Recruitment Divisional Graduate Assistant Recruitment Departmental Recruitment, Selection and Training 5 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 1995-96 FALL 1995 August 20 24 Su ...... . Tb ...... . 28 M ...... . September Residence balls open, 8 a.m. Late Registration and Loan Disbursement begins at IM West Classes begin Late enrollment fees begin 4 21 F ....... . M ...... . Tb ... . .. . Last day to drop/add or change to/from Credit/No Credit or Visitor options University closed for Labor Day End of 100% refund period. No refund after this date. October 17 Tu. . . . . . . Middle of the semester ......... Last day for withdrawal or dropping courses with no grade reported . . . . . . . . . Final date to report completion of work for I-Incomplete grade from previous Spring or Summer semester to the Office of the Registrar F . . . . . . . . Final date for degree candidates to 27 submit applications for graduation for Fall semester in the Office of the Registrar in order that their names might appear in the commencement program November 17 F . . . . . . . . Final date to initiate withdrawal from 23-26 Tb-Su .... Thanksgiving recess the University F . . . . . . . . Classes end .F-Sa ..... Commencements December , 8 8-9 11-15 M-F ..... Final exams 15 25 26 F ...... .. Residence balls close, 8 p.m. M ..... .. Holiday, University closed Tu ....... Holiday, University closed SPRING 1996 January 1 2 · 7 9 M ....... Holiday, University closed Tu. . . . . . . Holiday, University closed Su ....... Residence balls open, 12 noon Tu. . . . . . . Late Registration and Loan Disbursement begins at IM West 10 16 W . . . . . . . Classes begin ......... Late Enrollment fee begins Tu ....... Last day to drop/add or change to/from Credit/No credit or Visitor status February 2 12 F ... ... . M ..... . 28 w ..... . End of 100% refund period Schedule of Courses for Summer 96 available Middle of the semester Last day for withdrawal or dropping courses with no grade reported Final date to report completion of work for I-Incomplete grade from previous Summer or Fall semester to the Office of the Registrar March 4-8 11 11-25 M-F ..... M .... .. ........ Spring break Schedule of Courses for Fall 96 available Computer/Telephone enrollment period for Summer 96 April 5 26 29 May 3 3 3-4 F ....... F ...... .. M ...... Final dat.e to initiate withdrawal from the University Last day of classes Final exams begin w ...... F .... . . . . F ....... F-Sa ... . Minimum tuition and fee payment clue for Summer 96 Final exams encl Residence balls close, 8 p.m. Commencements SUMMER 1996 May 8 13 27 June 5 27 July 1 4 24 W . . .... Residence halls open, 8 a.m. Classes begin for .fust session M M ...... Holiday, University closed w ...... Middle of the first session Tb ...... Fin3.I exams, first session M ······ Classes begin for second session Th ...... Holiday, University closed w ...... Middle of second session August 15 Th . . . . . . Final exams for second session A more detailed calendar appears in the Schedule of Courses. 6 INFORMATION and SERVICES Academic Affairs Activities, Career Planning Employment Financial Aid Food Governance at MSU Health Services Housing Inf orrn a ti on Legal Services Personal Security Recreation Services for Special Groups Transportation .·.·.·=·=·=·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·: ::::;:;:;:;:;:;:; ;:;:;:::::: •.•. ::=:::::t:( ft:·===· . ::::========· ·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:.·:·. = ... :.::.:;::·.·:.::: ... · :::·. ;.·:·: ........ . ;:; .::::::: . . . . . . . ·=·\::::: · ... ;· •.. ;·.:.;·.:.=.·.=.'.~·'.~.::· .. =.:.=.: ·.·:;. r ·'.·'.~.=~ .. ==.:·.=.!.' .i.:,=.=.=.:.=.:,: ..=· .=· .• =· .=· .. =·.=· .. =·.=· .. =·:· .. =·:: •. ,:::.,: ·'.='·' .=' ·'.=::'.=··=.· .. =,·,·,·,·,·.=,=.:,:,=,:,~,1,~.i.·.~.,1:~:1:~:~:~·j:~:1:~:~ -:-:-:-:-:;::: =:-::::;:;:;.·:· ;:;:;:;:::::::::: ::::::;::::::::::·:-:-.·:=:-.-::: STUDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS College Offices 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, academic advisement, and withdrawal and readmission procedures. Not all of the offices 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 ... 355-0236 355-0366 332 Business College Complex 355-7605 Communication Arts and Sciences ... 181 Communication Arts Education ... 134 Erickson Hall Engineering ... 355-1794 353-9680 103 Engineering Building 355-5120 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 ... C-103 E. Fee Hall Social Science ... 201 Berkey Last name A-K L-Z Veterinary Medicine ... A-136 E. Fee Hall 8 355-2326 355-7690 353-7140 353-6754 355-4470 355-6523 353-7741 355-6678 355-6679 355-6510 The Undergraduate University Division 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 56 credi ts 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 (No-Preference students), are advised by the staff of UUD. Freshmen and sophomores with major preferences are advised by the departments and colleges they plan to enter as juniors; they are welcome to seek additional assistance from UUD's offices. UUD provides services through its Student Academic Affairs Offices and the Learning Resources Center. UUD has advisers to assist you if you need help in overcoming academic problems. Student Academic Affairs (SAA) Offices: UUD has four Student Academic Affairs Offices which are open from 8 a.m. to Noon and l to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary, but can be arranged. 229 East Akers: Students residing on East Campus (Akers, Holmes, Hubbard, McDonel). Ph. 353-6387 170 Bessey: Students residing in main campus halls · and off campus. Ph. 355-3515 109 Bredy: 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 in Learning Resources Center: A unique learning service in a non-traditional environment providing self-instructional programs and resources for many courses. The center offers improvement programs reading, study skills, and test-taking skills. The staff is there to help you in 209 Bessey Hall. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Faculty may be seen by appointment, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. Call 355-2365. The Learning Lab, 204 Bessey, is open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday. Free tutoring is also provided in Wilson Hall. Call 355-2363 for information. Supportive Services The Supportive Services office provides assistance to stu dents who may require additional academic support. Serv ices include personal and academic counselin~ , tutori~ assistance and skill-building workshops, and assistance rn planning to fulfill realistic goals. The development of basic academic skills is combined with coping and self-manage ment procedures to help students succeed at MSU. All entering College Achievement Admission Program (CAAP) students, and any others who qualify for the of fice's services, are assigned an academic guidance coun selor. Students are urged to use the services regularly until they have established satisfactory academic progress. For information, call 353-5210 or visit 209 Bessey Hall. Pre-Professional Advising The College of Natural Science has several advisors who specialize in assisting students interested in careers in Den tistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry ~r Optometry. Students may visit the College of Natural Sci ence Dean ' s Office, 103 Natural Science Building or call 355-4470 for their pre-professional advisor assignments. The Writing Center The Writing Center has consultants available to talk with writers at all levels of proficiency at all stages of the com posing process. Call for an appointment or stop by and be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 6 p .m. Located in 300 Bessey, 432-3610. LIBRARIES 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. Break and holiday hours vary. For information on hours, call 355-8981. Self-guided tours of the Main Library are available at the Information Desk, 1st floor, East Wing. For info~mation and other services, call 432-3533 . Library policies are printed in the Academic Programs and are on Gopher. Other . Libraries are open to all students. For hours and lending policies of a particular library, call the listed number. African a 3rd West, Main Library, 355-2366 Agricultural Economics 29 Agriculture Hall, 355-6650 Animal Industries Closed for renovation Contact Science Reference Audio-Visual - Fourth Floor, West Wing Main Library, 353-1753 Business Eppley Center, 355-3380 Chemistry 426 Chemistry Bldg., 355-9715, ext. 363 Clinical Center Al37 Clinical Center, 353-3037 Conrad Hall Library, 353-1738 Engineering AIOI Engineering Bldg., 355-8536 Fine Arts (Art & Music) Fourth Floor, West Wing, Main Library, 353-4593 Geology 5 Natural Science Bldg., 353-7988 Government Documents Ground Floor, Main Library, 353-8707 Information Referral Center - First Floor, East Wing Main Library, 353-8700 Labor & Industrial Relations Ground Floor, West Wing, Main Library, 355-4647 Maps Third Floor, West Wing, Main Library 353-4737 Mathematics DlOl Wells Hall, 353-8852 Periodical Reading Room/Microforms First Floor, East Wing, Main Library 353-9765 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 Reforence Ground Floor, West Wing, Main Library, 353-8818 Veterinary Veterinary Medical Center, 353-5099 COMPUTERS laboratories, Public microcomputer equipped with PC-Compatible, Macintosh, NeXT, or Sun computers, are available for all students to use for computer enrollment; classroom assignments; programming; electronic mail; Gopher, Worldwide Web (WWW), and Internet access; and other tasks. Stu-Info, a service of special interest to students, is available in the public labs. Stu-Info lets students check their own academic and financial ·information, including financial aid, grades, class schedules, and more. to Access the Library catalog and databases, word processing, student PILOT e-mail, computer enrollment, Stu-Info, and other network resources is available in all public microcomputer labs. In addition, many labs .are equipped with page layout, spreadsheet, programrrung language software, graphics, statistical packagys, and other applications. All public lab systems are connected to MSUnet, the campus network, and provide access to the University's mainframe computers, Gopher, and .the Internet. 9 scribed courses of study. The result is increased depth in the major field, along with enriched breadth outside it. .International Studies and Programs (ISP) offers many study options, language programs, services, and grants through its centers for African, Asian, European and Rus sian, Latin American and Caribbean, and Canadian studies. Additional thematic study units offer programming related to International Agriculture, Health, Development, Busi ness, Education, and Women and International Develop ment. Call 355-2350 or visit 207 International Center. Overseas Study ... The Office of International Education Exchange-Overseas Study facilitates MSU study programs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Financial Aid and scholarships are available to qualified students. The office provides information on other programs sponsored by American and foreign institu tions. The office also sells Youth Hostel and International Student Identity Cards as well as Eurail and BritRail passes. Located in 108 International Center, 35J-8920. MSU Regional Offices provide Michigan residents with close-to-home credit courses, degree programs, and a vari ety of MSU information and services. Offices are located in Birmingham, Kalamazoo, Midland, Novi, Grand Rapids, Marquette, and Traverse City. During the summer, under graduates from Grand Rapids and the Detroit area may en roll in MSU courses near their homes. On campus, information on the regional offices and instructional pro grams can be obtained from the Office of the Vice Provost for University Outreach, 60 Kellogg Center, 353-1771, or the Office of Adult Services, 51 Kellogg Center, 353-0791. Service-Learning is the term for experience gained through volunteer work in a career or course-related field that s.up plements or complements course work. (See the Career De velopment section of this book.) RECORDS The Registrar's Office keeps your academic records. Call Current Records, 353-8748. GRIEVANCES Ombudsman's Office: The Ombudsman is an official, chosen from among the senior faculty, to whom students at all levels may appeal for assistance and redress of grit'.v ances involving faculty and administration. This person as sesses the validity of each complaint, advises 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 re cords. Located in 129 North Kedzie, 353-8830. Public labs are located in the Main Library, the MSU Union, the Computer Center, and in numerous classroom buildings and residence halls. A list of public labs and available software is available on MSU Gopher. For more information visit the Computing Information Center, 305 Computer Center, 355-4500. Many colleges and departments also have labs. Contact your college or department for information. Information Center The Computing (CIC), 305 Computer Center (355-4500) distributes refe~ence materials and provides information and support services r~lated to academic computing services for MSU. The CIC mcludes: the Computing Resource Center (355-4500) with various training materials and rnference and self-instructional demonstration software; a computer loaner pool; a consulting service for general mainframe, networking, and software usage questions; and the MSU Computer Store, described below. You are encouraged to take advantage of all services regardless of your level of computer knowledge and experience. The MSU Computer Store (355-4500) offers personal microcomputer systems and software to full-time students, faculty and staff at discounted prices. Certain restrictions apply. Store consultants can help prospective buyers evaluate their needs and make an appropriate selection. range Training and Educational Offerings are provided by the Computer Laboratory the Computing and through Technology Training Program (CTTP). Courses on use of popular hardware and software are fr~ or discounted .for from mamframe operatmg students. Offerings systems and applications to microcomputer hardware and software applications. Course options include introductory classes for a Macintosh, NeXT, or PC-Compatible system; word processing (Microsoft Word and WordPerfect); spreadsheets; electronic mail and networks; Pagemaker, SAS, and more. Course levels encompass introductory, intermediate, and advanced topics. For information about CTTP courses, call 353-4420, ext 311 or 355-4500. The acceptable use of computing systems, software, and the University digital network is detailed in the document, "MSU Acceptable Use Policy." This document is available in the CIC (305 Computer Center) and from ftp.msu.edu; Gopher.msu.edu; or the MSU Worldwide Web homepage http://web.msu.edu. The MSU Computer Laboratory, including all of the above units, is part of Computing & Technology. NATIONAL TESTS National group tests such as the Graduate Record Exam, Medical College Admissions Test, and Law School Admis sions Test are administered by the Testing Office, part of - the Counseling Center. Applications are available in 207 Student Services, 355-8385. SPECIAL LEARNING OPTIONS The Honors College provides opportunities for exception ally talented students, working closely with specially cho sen faculty Honors advisers in their major fields, to plan individualized programs instead of following tightly pre- 10 / STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS There are over 500 student organizations on campus includ ing honoraries; professional organizations and professional fraternities and sororities; recreational and athletic groups; international, racial/ethnic, religious, academic interest area, political, social service, volunteer, and printed media or ganizations. Each organization has its own membership cri teria and requirements. Meetings, programs, and activities such as speakers, symposia, films, and cultural, recreational, and entertainment events sponsored by these organizations are widely publicized. A list of these organizations is avail able on Gopher, or visit the Student Life Center, 101 Stu dent Services, 355-8286. All-University Programming: The ASMSU Programming Board (see Governance) programs on the all-University level in a wide range of areas encompassing: travel; films; concerts; speakers; racial/ethnic, international and cross cultural programs; audio-visual; MSU Union activities; and theater. Watch for announcements of coming events. Wharton Center for Performing Arts: Wharton Center offers a full schedule of world-famous soloists, symphony orchestras, dance troupes, and broadway shows, as well as performances by the MSU Department of Theatre and School of Music, Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra, · and Opera Company of Mid-Michigan. Special prices admit students to the 2500-seat Great Hall and the more intimate 600-seat Festival Stage. For information, call 432-2000. Tickets may be purchased at the box office on the first floor. Handicappers call for special arrangements. Breslin Student Events Center: The Center hosts a variety of concerts, in addition to being the home of Spartan basket ball. The facility is fully accessible for handicappers. Pur chase tickets for special events at the box office on the main floor, 432-1440. (MSU basketball tickets are sold through the Athletic Ticket Office in Jenison.) Opera: The Opera Company of Mid-Michigan presents performances on campus each year. Student participation is welcomed in the activities which comprise and support the productions. Call 482-1431 for information. THE ARTS Concerts: The ASMSU Programming Board has four stu dent-run concert/activity departments (see Student Govern ance). These departments produce and promote rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, urban contemporary, and other forms of popular music, as well as comedians. The Residence Halls Association (RHA) Special Events produce a variety of mu sical activities and other entertainment. Theater: The Department of Theatre, through its Perform ing Arts Company, sponsors three or four major dramatic productions each year. Performances are generally in Fairchild Theatre or on the Wharton Center Festival Stage. Call the box office at 355-0148. The Council for Performing Arts (part of the ASMSU Programming Board) also presents experimental theater produced and sponsored by students. An undergraduate playwriting contest is held annually and the winning play is produced by undergraduates each spring. Call 353-5255 for information. jazz combos; three concert bands; Music: Both undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of major, have the opportunity to hear and participate in a variety of musical organizations. These include: The Spartan Marching Band; Spartan Brass; three jazz bands; three orchestras; and seven choirs, including the Choral Union, a University specific information call the Band Office, 355-7654; Orchestra Office, 355-7670; Choir Office, 355-7667; or Jazz Office, 353-6485. Additional instruction in music is available through the Community Music School, 355-7661. For current concert information, call the 24-hour School of Music Events Line, 355-3345. community ensemble. For and The Kresge Art Museum: Located on Physics Road in the Kresge Art Center, the museum houses MSU's permanent art collection. This collection covers prehistoric to 20th cen tury art as well as African, Asian and pre-Columbian art. In addition, the Museum regularly mounts special exhibitions. Hours are: weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Thurs day; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; weekends, l to 4 p.m. Closed on holiday weekends. June - July hours are: week days, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; weekends, l to 4 p.m. Free. Call 355-7631 for information. 11 ATHLETIC EVENTS As a Big Ten school, MSU competes in 14 men's varsity sports and 11 women's varsity sports. Events are publi cized. The Athletic Ticket Office in Jenison Fieldhouse handles all advance ticket sales. Call 355-1610 for informa tion. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES The many churches, synagogues and religious centers in the Greater Lansing Area serve students in a variety of faiths by providing opportunities for formal worship and informal fellowship activities. For a list of those available in the community, consult the Yellow Pages of the Lansing tele phone directory. (Look under "churches," "synagogues," and "religious organizations.") In addition, members of the Religious Advisors' Association are listed in the front of both the Student Directory and the Faculty-Staff Directory. Many religiously oriented registered student organizations are active on the campus. To find out what groups exist, consult Gopher ("Student Organizations") or contact the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8286. The interfaith Alumni Memorial Chapel, located just east of Kresge Art Center, is available to MSU-affiliated indi viduals and groups for religious-passage ceremonies. It is especially popular for weddings. It is also available to indi viduals wishing to enter the sanctuary for private medita tion. Hours are posted at the chapel entrance. Call 355-3464 for Chapel scheduling information. GARDENS Beal Botanical Garden: Located between the Library and the IM-Circle, it has over 5,000 species and varieties of plants and functions as an outdoor laboratory for the study and appreciation of plants. The garden is always open. All plants have descriptive labels. A Conservatory with houses for arid, temperate, and tropi cal plants (including a large orchid collection) and a butter fly house, is Yocated in the greenhouses at the west side of the North Campus Commons (behind the Old Horticulture, Student Services, and Natural Science buildings). This teaching facility is open to visitors on weekdays and Sun day afternoons. It offers a quiet break between classes. Hidden Lake Gardens, a 670-acre arboretum, features a conservatory displaying plants from arid, tropical, and tem perate climates; a lake and picnic area; and hiking trails. Lo cated near Tipton the Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, 5 miles west of M52 on M50. Open 365 days, 8 a.m. to dusk from April 1 to October 31 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November 1 to March 31. Summer entry fee is $1 per person on weekdays; $3 on weekends and holidays. Winter fee is $1 everyday. For information call 517-431-2060. in The Horticulture Demonstration Gardens: Six beautiful theme gardens, including a children's garden, fountain and 12 pool, are located on 7.5 acres behind the Plant and Soil Sci ence Building on Bogue Street. FILMS Classic Films, part of ASMSU Programming Board (353- 5255), offers foreign and other films when classes are in session. Other groups offer a variety of films throughout the year. Information about existing film groups is available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8286. The Residence Halls Association (RHA) Movie Program offers an array of recent films on a weekly basis. Admission is free for residents who have paid their RHA tax. Others pay $3. RHA also maintains three video offices where stu dents who have paid their tax may borrow movies. University Housing Channel 12 shows 60 popular movies a semester, sponsored by RHA for on-campus residents. Se lections include new releases, classics, and films from the A TL/IAH film series. Information and show times are found in the monthly newsletter, Cable Connections, dis tributed through residents' mailboxes. The World Travel Series offers feature-length color films narrated in person by globe-trotting explorer-photographers. Showings are on Saturday evenings in the University Audi torium. Season tickets are available at the Wharton Center Box Office at a special student price. OTHER SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS The MSU Museum offers anthropological, biological, geo logical, and historical displays. Located across from the Li brary on East Circle Drive, it is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week; until 9 p.m. on Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sun day. Closed on holidays. Call 355-2370 for information. Planetarium programs are offered in the Sky Theater on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Ad mission is $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for s~udents and senior citizens, and $2.00 for those 12 or under. A free exhibit hall is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on week days. Located between Shaw Hall and the Chemistry Build ing. For show information call 355-4672. For current information on the night sky, call 332-STAR. PARKS AND OUTDOOR AREAS MSU Farms welcome visitors to the fa.rm animals. Located at the south side of campus between Mt. Hope and Jolly roads, they are within easy cycling distance. MSU barns are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Group tours may be arranged through the Student Alumni Founda tion, 355-4458. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is part of the Kellogg Biological Station, MSU's teaching and research complex located northeast of Kalamazoo on Gull Lake. The sanctuary pro vides a park-like setting with picnic space. Native water fowl are featured with some exotic species on exhibit. Open 365 days, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November to April. Admission is $2 for adults and $.50 for children 4 through 12. For information call 199-2510 (from on campus) or 1-616-671-2510 (from off campus). COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES For things to see and do in the Greater Lansing Area, con sult the "Community Profile" pages in the front of the Lansing telephone directory. They contain information on the arts, museums, parks and other attractions, along with a list of annual events and maps of the local area. THE MSU UNION MSU Union, the Everything Place, serves as the center of University life. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests gather here for cultural, social and recreational activities. The MSU Union brings you the following services. Union Central and Spartan Spirit stores ... carry school and miscellaneous supplies, MSU, apparel, convenience food items, greeting cards, gifts, magazines, and more. MSU Union Financial Center ... consists of two privately contracted automated teller machines accessing Magic Line, Cirrus, Network I, Quantum, Plus, Honor, Pulse, Tyme, and Shazam. Service includes withdrawals, deposits, transfers and inquiries. One Union Square ... features four privately contracted res taurants offering burgers, pizza, oriental, subs, soups, sal ads, and ice cream. All share a common dining room. Copy Center ... offers full- and self-service copying, bind ing, FAX, and laser printing by a privately contracted agency. Spartan Lanes Bowling Center ... features 16 modern lanes in air conditioned comfort for open play, classes, leagues and parties. Group rates available. Microcomputer Center ... makes available at no cost to stu dents, faculty and staff more than 70 microcomputers, 20 printers, and an extensive software library. U Cue Billiards/Games Emporium ... houses eight regula tion pocket billiard tables, plus the latest video, pinball and amusement games. Union Station Cafe ... offers a good variety of great food, at reasonable prices. Located on the lower level. Open for lunch Monday - Friday, l l :30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. Catering ... offers co·mplete food service for all group needs including refreshments, luncheons, dinners, seminars, ban- quets, receptions, dances, and theme functions. The exclu sive caterer for on-campus deliveries to your locations. Meeting and Program Facilities ... elegant, spacious second floor rooms are available for major events such as dances, socials, carnivals, films , banquets and conferences. The Ballroom offers complete light and sound capabilities and will accommodate up to 500 people. The "Big Ten" Meet ing Rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors are provided free to all registered student organizations for regularly scheduled meetings and events. Spartan Square .. .is a relaxing, shaded outdoor dining patio (between the building and Grand River). Other services provided are: Distribution of printed Post Office, including: Notary Public Western Union Station Campus Lost & Found information for community and University Lounges Barber/Hairstyling Shop Cap & Gown Rental & Sales Barter & Ride Boards Building Hours: Monday -Thursday 7 a.m. - 12 midnight Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 12 midnight For information call 355-3460. RECREATION For information on sports and other recreational activities, see the section of this book titled "Recreation." 13 CAREER ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION CAREER EXPLORATION The Service-Learning Center provides undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to gain experience and to explore careers through voluntary community service. Pro grams are available in the Lansing area in: business, com munications, corrections, education, government, law, health, personnel, nutrition, recreation, science, social work, special education, and veterinary medicine. Students sched ule from four to six hours per week for their placement. Employers agree that career exposure and community serv ice work are valuable additions to a student's academic pro gram. Information and applications are available in 27 Student Services, 12 noon to 5 p.m. weekdays. COMPUTERIZED ASSISTANCE Interactive computer-based guidance systems provide individµal assistance in making informed career decisions and plans. They help you gather information, explore options, and develop a strategy for decision making. For information on the computer-based guidance systems available on campus and assistance in determining which may best suit your needs, contact the Career Development Center, 6 Student Services. COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS Your college or department may have special resources re lated to your field of study. Inquire at your departmental of fice or the office of the assistant dean for your college. Career Services and Placement in Room 113 Student Services offers individual advising on career planning and job search strategies. Call 355-9510, ext. 380, for an ap pointment. The Career Development Center (CDC), a part of Career · Services and Placement, is located in 6 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 335. The CDC offers: MSU curriculum in formation, occupational materials, guides to graduate and professional schools, career exploration resources, em ployer literature, resume and interviewing materials, and video presentations on many topics. The media center pro vides career exploration and job search video and software resources, including Internet and World Wide Web access. Career Fairs and other special information programs are held throughout the year. The Minority Careers Program and the Government Career Fair, sponsored by Career Serv ices and Placement, and the Career Expo sponsored by the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management are examples. A list of career fairs and workshops is avail able in Rooms 113 and 6 Student Services. A Career Planning Guide, with things to do and think about as you progress through your college years is available in the Career Development Center. The guide focuses on four areas: academic preparation, personal awareness, social development, and career planning and placement. Themes for each stage are: Freshman- Assess Yourself and Broaden Your Horizons Sophomore- Explore Options and Establish Your Junior- Senior- Initial Goals Pursue Contacts that Support Your Academic/Career Plans Take Action and Launch Your Career Career counselors can be helpful when making complex decisions about career directions. They assist in dealing with factors such as family pressures, issues of adequacy, motivation, uncertainty concerning aptitudes or interests, or in decision making. Visit a generalized problems Counseling Center office, 8 a.m. to noon and l to 5 p.m.: 207 Student Services (including MECCA), 355-8270 335 Olin Health Center, 355-2310 14 PLACEMENT SERVICES Career Services and Placement, provides the following services to assist students and ajumni as they plan careers and seek jobs in business, industry, government, social services, and education. Services are provided through: 113 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 380 Career Development Center, 6 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 335 Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services, 355-9510, ext. 480 Gopher provides computer access to information and job listings. Individual advising sessions may be scheduled with staff members who are specialists in specific interest areas. Resumes and employment correspondence may be critiqued. Summer jobs, paid internships and part-time employ ment, poth on and off campus, are listed in the Student Em ployment Office. (See below.) Vacancy listings of current local and national job openings are maintained in 113 Student Services. Every two weeks vacancies are published in the Vacancy Bulletin. In addi tion, numerous periodicals which contain job listings are available for reference in the Career Development Center. The Career Services and Placement Interviewing and Ca~ reer Events Bulletin announces campus interviewing op portunities with visiting employers. The Bulletin is available each Thursday after l p.m. in 113 Student Serv ices Building or computer access is available through Go pher. Campus interviews are limited to currently enrolled MSU students. Workshops on resume construction, conducting a job campaign, interviewing, and related topics are scheduled by staff for students and alumni. Written materials on resume writing, interviewing and many occupational fields are available from the Career Development Center. Salary data and reports on the job market, employment trends, and new career fields are available in the Career De velopment Center. Employer information on approximately 3,000 employers in business, industry, human services, government, and edu cation is maintained in the Career Development Center. Credential Referral Services. Credential files are main taine? for students actively seeking employment. Alumni Placement. Placement Services annually works with alumni who are seeking employment. Handicapper Assistance. Students needing assistance or accomodation to participate in any program or service should contact the office in advance so arrangements can be made. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Located in 110 Student Services, the Student Employment Office helps students find part-time work, summer jobs, and paid internships. In addition, the office develops policies and procedures for student employees, processes all on campus student employment applications, handles griev ances, and maintains student employment records. All jobs are posted on large bulletin boards inside the of fice. Students may also access the job postings through computers at the computer laboratories on campus. Instruc tions to do this are available at the Student Employment Of fice. Examples of on-campus in residence halls, academic departments, labs, and the library. Popular off-campus employment includes restaurant posi tions, clerical jobs, and sales positions. New jobs are listed daily. include those jobs Work-study positions are obtained through the Student Employment Office. Work-study is a form of federal finan cial assistance and students must qualify by applying through the Office of Financial Aid. 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. Instructional Media Center has positions open every se mester except summer. You must be willing to work at least one full semester plus go through a 12-15 hour training pro gram. Most of the jobs involve handling audio-visual equip- 15 ment. For further information, contact the Distribution and Facility Services Office, IMC Room 26. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES Intramural Officiating Positions are available each se mester. There are training sessions during the first week of classes. Contact the Intramural Office, Room 205, IM West, for further 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. Residence Halls have a variety of student jobs available, including cafeteria work (cooking as well as cleaning), maintenance and desk receptionist. Contact the hall man ager's office for job openings. MSU Union has a variety of student employment opportu nities in the Cafeteria, Grill, Catering, Bowling, Billiards, Store(s), Post Office, and Maintenance Departments. For further information contact the department heads or the Manager's Office. Swnmer Employment Summer employment opportunities are listed for camps, parks and resorts nationwide. Positions range from house keeping and waiting tables to managing the waterfront. A referral program exists for students seeking paid intern ships in business, industry and government nationwide. In terested students should inquire in 110 Student Services. Students should also review the weekly yellow Career De velopment and Placement Services Interviewing Bulletin. Companies · and organizations interviewing potential interns and summer employees on campus will be listed there. :::::::: : ::::::::::: : [::::[~[~:~~~~:~:::::::: : ::::::::::: ::: :: ·:···:·:·····:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:::;:::::::;:; : ::::::;:::::::::::::;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:·::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:~: lillllf ~l~illlllt 11~~11 llJI tl~li•li•J&1\i1;11 I 16 Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Effective June 1, 1987, the Immigration Reform and Con trol Act of 1986 requires that all individuals who are hired must be verified for identity and employment eligibility or the employer will be subject to both civil and criminal fines, penalties, and injunctions. ' Therefore, all student employees must complete an INS Form I-9 and a W-4 form and present document(s) for em ployment verification. It is recommended that you apply immediately for the ap propriate document(s) you do not have and would like to use for employment verification. Documents must be pre sented after accepting employment either on or off campus. Those who do not possess the proper document(s) must pre sent a receipt on or before the first day of employment and must present the required document(s) within 21 calendar days of the employment date. Questions may be directed to the Student Employment Of fice at 355-9520, ext. 480. DISABILITIES, REHABILITATION, HANDICAPPERS Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of The Re habilitation Act of 1973 and The Michigan Handicap pers' Civil Rights Act Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504), and the Michigan Han dicappers' Civil Rights Act (MHCRA), qualified applicants and employees with handicaps are protected from discrimi nation in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, benefits and other aspects of employment. These laws pro vide that qualified individuals with a handicap must be pro vided with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. an requires request The MHCRA accommodation within 182 days the employee discovered or should have discovered the need for accommodation. Failure to notify the employer of this need within 182 days releases the employer from its employee from the date to released to accommodate under from the MHCRA. The obligation employ~r is not to its obligation accommodate under ADA and Section 504; however, complaints alleging discrimination prohibited by the ADA and 504 must be filed within time limits set forth in the statutes and implementing regulations. The ADA, Section 504 and the MHCRA also provide that each University program, service and activity, when viewed its entirety, must be handicapper accessible unless in assuring accessibility would the program, service or activity. fundamentally alter Questions should be directed to the Student Employment Office at 355-9520, ext. 480. MICHIGAN RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW The Michigan Right-to-Know Law requires that all employ ees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals receive chemical safety awareness training. Student employees who are known to be, or who could potentially be, exposed to hazardous chemicals must be informed of their rights under the law and of specific safety procedures necessary to work with these materials. Student employees who are not work ing with hazardous chemicals or who have a low probability of exposure must also be informed that they may request the same training concerning their rights under the law. This may be accomplished in the same manner used for other employees-written communications, video presentations, and in-house training. The Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety should be contacted at 355-0153 for additional information and assistance regarding video pres entations and training. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993 · The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides eligi ble student employees with up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. To be eligible, a student employee must have been employed by MSU for at least 12 months and have at least 1,250 hours of service in a twelve-month pe riod. Leave is granted to care for the employee's child fol lowing birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; to care for an employee' s spouse, son, daughter, or parent, who has a serious health condition; or for a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee's job. Upon return from FMLA leave, student employees will be returned to their original or an equivalent position. Questions may be directed to the Student Employ ment Office at 355-9520, ext. 480. RULES GOVERNING PERSONAL CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES Rules of personal conduct for employees (including student employees) are intended to promote the orderly and effi cient operation of the University,. as well as to protect the rights of all employees. The Rules Governing Personal Conduct of Employees may be viewed in the Student Em ployment Office, 110 Student Services Building. Students having questions or concerns regarding employee conduct should contact the Student Employment Office at 355-9520 ext. 480. , .·.·.·.·.·•·•·.· ·.·.·.·.· .. · .. ·.·.· ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. ·.·.·. ·.·.· ·.·. ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·-:~ ······. . llllll'llJ•B \11!,ll i1~1111111111I11 1t~¢itlmt+B \¥§tl~ll 1~~r~?~~ li; ~ Prn~tf~~ ~PBRW wm £9U9Pi,A~ hf:~ / :·:·:·:·:·:·:·:-:-:-:-:·:·:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:·:·'.·:·::.;::·:-:-·.·.··· ··i 'M'm~ : m~I~Hfilfflt .~m~~~~2H&r< .. . > .... · .. ·.··· Who Works for You at MSU? During 1994-95, MSU had a total of 12,316 faculty and staff employees. Total student employees numbered 19,527, with an average of about 9,500 per pay period. Faculty & academic staff . . . . . . . . . 3,996 (This includes 2,629 ranked faculty and 62 executive management employees.) Graduate assistants . . . . . approximately 3,300 Administrative-Professional . Confidential A-Ps Clerieal-Technical . Confidential C-Ts Nurses . . . . . . Resident advisors Stage hands . . . 1,828 . 33 1,926 . 3 99 23 . 5 Fraternal Order of Police (police officers) 37 Labor Custodial (Local 1585) . . . . . . Skilled Trades (Local 999 . . . . . Power plant operators (Local 547) . 816 . 209 . 41 Student employees . . . . . . . . . . . 9,500 at any given time (This is 24% of students enrolled.) -MSU Facts in Brief, 1994-95 17 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 Aid distributes more than 139 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." LONG-TERM FINANCING If long-term financing is your concern, the Office of Finan cial Aid administers state, federal and institutional funds. Typically, financial aid applications for an academic year must be submitted early in the preceding spring se mester. Some aid programs have limited funds. If funds have been committed or spent, long-term student loans, Pell Grants and work opportunities may be your best alterna tives. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more informa tion. 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. American College Testing (ACT) ... the agency which processes your financial needs analysis form. Federal Pell Grant...is a federal grant. When you apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Stu dent Aid (FAFSA), you are automatically considered for the Federal Pell Grant. You must be an undergraduate working on a first degree, and enrolled in a degree-granting program. The U.S. Department of Education will send you a Student Aid Report stating whether or not you qualify for a Federal Pell Grant. ' SHORT-TERM LOANS If you need money temporarily (waiting for th~ next pay check, student loan in process, etc.), short-term loans are available in the Office of Financial Aid. Depending on stu dent demand, as well as good credit with the University, these loans are available in a relatively short time. DISTRIBUTION AND SOURCE OF FINANCIAL AID 1993-94 Program Grants Scholarships Loans Work-Study Number of Awards Federal State M.S.U. Private Total 28,536 12,439 43,402 3,051 10,121,617 87,098,160 2,845,895 462,701 4,561,504 621,116 689,940 13,087,460 7,154,256 6,372,332 5,159,392 1,072,227 23,671,778 16,875,152 95,163,835 3,535,835 ' 100,065,672 6,335,261 ( 26,614,048 6,231,619 139,246,600 *Some figures have been combined and adjusted for reporting in this format. 18 Federal Perkins Loan .. .is a federal loan which may only be obtained through general financial aid application. The interest rate is five percent. Student Aid Grant (SAG) .. .is a grant provided by Michi gan State University to in-state residents. You inust fill out the FAFSA to be considered. Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan .. .is a federal loan ob tained through the general financial aid application. There is a subsidized and an unsubsidized version. Depending upon eligibility, a student might receive either or both types of loan. Financial Aid Transcript (FA T) .. .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. Student Aid Report (SAR) .. .is a form you receive from the U.S. Department of Education as a result of completing the FAFSA. The SAR can be used to make corrections to infor mation originally reported on the FAFSA. Verification ... as required by the federal government, is the process of "spot checking" the information provided by stu dents and parents in applying for aid. If a student is selected for verification, the Offic~ of Financial Aid cannot allow payment of aid until all supporting documentation has been submitted by student and parents and accuracy of the infor mation has been confirmed. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F AFSA) .. .is the general application form on which you and your family indicate financial information. The analysis of this informa tion determines your financial need and is called a "needs analysis." Grant...is aid usually based on need. It is an outright gift and does not have to be repaid. "Independent Studenf' ... Even if you are not receiving support from home, you must meet certain federally estab lished criteri4 to be considered "independent" for aid pur poses. If you do not meet these criteria, you will have to IS§t l~¢ '~~~+~~ ~id. P~fil (~ti¢144iti~ §9~@~tm ~,,,~~~~ ~~~g~ ~n m~e~9~~"' ~~~~!n~ J~ 9n! i~ ~I ~i ~i~~~~~ liiffl~~~ ~~; ~llii I I If,;, t?nMD w~m~ P.t m~ ~9411; ~ v~t~t@in 9f m~ ~rmw.J t m9m~~~ ~m ~~~ ~~~~' .~~i?~nq~r~~ ejb~tm~n ~ §P94§~RQt r····· l~1~~l~lf !~,~~~ ~t ~~~~~~~I ~t~i~l~I! §~ ltf i provide parental information on the financial aid applica tion. Work-Study .. .is a federal- or state-sponsored program whereby student employees on campus, and in some off campus jobs, have a portion of their salary paid by the gov ernment. 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. ASMSU/COGS LOAN PROGRAM This program provides a maximum loan of $75 for up to four weeks. It is available to registered undergraduate and graduate students who have paid their ASMSU or COGS tax. The ASMSU/COGS Loan Office is in 307 Student Services, 353-0659. A valid MSU picture ID must be pre sented. COGS LOAN PROGRAM This loan fund, administered by the Office of Financial Aid, allows graduate and medical students to receive interest-free loans of $250 for 60 days. BUDGETING Budgeting for the entire year is essential. If you are receiv ing financial aid, the Financial Aid staff will assist you in planning and may provide you with a brief budgeting guide. Loan ... an award of money which must be repaid. Every loan program has its own repayment requirements. Make sure you w1derstand the requirements fully. A three-credit course in personal finance is offered by Fam ily and Child Ecology (FCE 238) and is carried over cam pus/community cable television. Michigan 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 financial need. Scholarship .. .is financial aid based on scholarly require ments and occasionally on financial need. Scholarships do not hav.e to be repaid. 19 PUBLIC EATERIES SNACKS AND QUICK MEALS Crossroads Food Court, International Center Weekdays, hours to be announced Union Station Cafe Located on the lower level of the MSU Union. Monday - Friday 11 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. Kellogg Center Cafeteria Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Hot food service ends at 2 p.m.) Owen Graduate Center Cafeteria Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 11 :30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Most residence halls have convenience stores. Hours vary from hall to hall. Food courts with a variety of offerings are located in Wilson and Akers. "Take Five" snackshops offer prepared sandwiches, snack items and beverages in several campus locations: Administration Building Clinical Center Fee Hall Plant & Soil Sciences Building Veterinary Clinic Forest Akers Golf Course 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. RESIDENCE HALL CAFETERIAS Campus residence halls (except Williams Hall) have cafete rias for hall residents and their invited visitors who have purchased guest meal tickets. Off-campus students also may purchase meal contracts for · an entire semester or, if an occasional meal is desired, may purchase books of discounted meal tickets. Check at a hall manager's office for further information. Residents may eat in any hall with their MSU ID. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Monday through Saturday, and two meals (no evening meal) on Sunday. Residents may contract for 13, 15, or 20 meals per week. Meals covered by the contract run from Monday breakfast of Check-In Week through lunch on the last day of final ex aminations fall semester and Monday breakfast when the halls re-open through lunch on the last day of finals spring semester. No meals are served starting Wednesday dinner through Sunday during the Thanksgiving recess. If you have classes through "normal" lunch hours, all cafe terias are open until 2 p.m. weekdays. FULL-SERVICE DINING Kellogg Center State Room, 353-4499 Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 11 :30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 11 :30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 11 :30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lafayette Square at Brody Hall, 353-6696 Friday - Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. MSU DAIRY STORE Ice cream continues to be served in the temporary quarters of the MSU Dairy Store in Farrell Hall (Ag Engineering) on Farm Lane. (No cheese will be sold during 1995-96.) Call 355-8466 for information. Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m. 20 fff~jff{/=:=::::::::;:;:::;:::::::::· :·=··:·:·:···:·:·:·:·:·::. ···:: .::=:·:·:·:= 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 state-wide ballot, whose powers are delegated through the Constitution of the State of Michigan. Faculty and stu dents, along with administrators, have been delegated spe cific the governance process. Undergraduates are governed by the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). Graduates are gov erned by the Council of Graduate Students (COGS). roles play to in The Academic Assembly on academically related issues, provides a forum to discuss to Academic these issues, and approves appointments Governance Standing Committees. Contact: 333 and 312 Student Services, ,355-8266. represents students ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MSU (ASMSU) . ASMSU has a two-part mission: to represent and to serve the undergraduate student population at Michigan State University. All activities and programs are funded through a student tax collected at registration. Representation Representation is accomplished through a bicameral system of government made up by the Academic Assembly and the Student Assembly. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC ASSEMBLY STUDENT ASSEMBLY The Academic Assembly is the group of elected under graduate representatives to the Academic Governance sys tem. It is comprised of two representatives from each college and one representative from each of the Minority and Progressive student groups: Black Student Alliance, Cultural de las Razas Unidas, North American Indian Stu dent Association, Asian Pacific American Student Associa tion, Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay Students, Women ' s Council, and Handicapper Council. Council, from from each of The Student Assembly is composed of proportional each college and one representation elected following: representative elected the Intercooperative Council, Interfraternity Panhellenic Council, National Panhellenic Council, Off-Campus Council, Residence Halls Association, University Apartments Residence Council, Black Student Alliance, Cultural de las Razas Unidas, North American Indian Student Association, Asian Pacific American Student Association, Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay Students, Women's Council, and Handicapper Council. The Student Assembly Chairperson acts as the official spokesperson of the Student Assembly to the University administration and other outside bodies. The Student Assembly represents students on student life related issues, provides a forum for discussion for these issues and approves appointments of undergraduates to various University Committees. Contact: 333 and 335 Student Services, 355-8266. The Executive Staff, directed by the External Vice Chairperson, handles issues dealing with three areas. Staff may be contacted in 308 Student Services, 355-8266. Campus Affairs does research on issues facing students on the University campus level and represents ASMSU on various University committees. Community Affairs does· research on issues facing students liaison in relationship the City of East Lansing, and coordinates community service activities within ASMSU. the community, provides a to Legislative Affairs does research on issues facing students on the legislative front and provides for student lobbying to the state legislature. 21 The ASMSU Funding Board provides funding to Regis tered Student Organizations, Major Governing Groups and Organized Living Units. These groups can apply for fund ing for a wide variety of programming including speakers, entertainment, educational programming, newspapers, pam phlets and other special projects. Applications are available in 332 Student Services and must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Contact: 332 Student Services, 355-8266. Health Insurance ... for all registered students is sponsored by ASMSU and COGS. Information is available in Staff Benefits, 353-4435, ext. 170. (Student office located in 308 Student Services, 432-2376.) Market Media ... assists all ASMSU departments and stu dent organizations with their Advertising and public rela tions needs. Located in 31 lB Student Services, 355-4610. Freshman Class Council...serves as the voice of the fresh man class to ASMSU and the University as a whole. Lo cated in 323 Student Services, 355-8266. Senior Class Council...provides such services and pro grams as: the career conference; senior receptions; out standing senior, faculty and staff awards; and the class gift. Located in 323 Student Services, 355-8286. Legal Services ... are available free for undergraduate stu dents (see Legal Services section). Located in 329 Student Services, 353-3716. Red Cedar Annual...the University yearbook, is produced, marketed and sold by students. Officed in 31 lA Student Services, 355-8263. The ASMSU Business Office, supervised by the ASMSU Comptroller, is located in 307 Student Services, 353-0659. It provides the following services: Loan Program ... provides up to $75, interest free, 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, weekdays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Copy Services ... are available to registered students and registered student organizations. A minimum fee is charged. Call 353-0659, 307 Student Services. The Executive Cabinet, supervised by the Chief of Staff, oversees the internal operations of ASMSU. The Executive Cabinet is made up of the directors for the following areas. Contact: 333 and 336 Student Services, 355-8266. Human Resources is responsible for the promotion of and selection for all ASMSU staff and personnel and for recruitment and retention for ASMSU. Public Relations is responsible for relations with the media and publicity of ASMSU programs and functions. Minority and Progressive Student Affairs provides a the liaison relationship between ASMSU and minority and progressive student groups, develops recruitment programs for minority and progressive students and implements the ASMSU Affirmative Action Plan. The Steering Committee is made up of the Chairperson, Internal Vice Chairperson and External Vice Chairperson of each Assembly and the ASMSU Chief of Staff. This com mittee decides which issues each assembly will handle. Services ASMSU serves through the following departments: the undergraduate student population The ASMSU Programming Board provides students with educational and diverse entertainment and programming. Programming following twenty-one departments, all of whom may be reached through the Programming Board Business Office, 319 MSU Union, 353-5255. is accomplished through the Arab Student Organization (ASO) ASMSU Travel Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO)* Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay Students (ALBGS)* Black Student Alliance (BSA)* Black Notes Minority Video Productions (BNMVP) Council of Performing Arts Cross Cultural Committee Classic Films Cultural de las Razas Unidas (CRU)* Ebony Productions Great Issues Handicapper Council* Mariah Productions MSU Telecasters North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO)* Pop Entertainment Student Union Programming (SUP) Showcase Jazz Women' s Council* *These organizations also have representation on Academic ,and Student Assemblies. 22 COUNCIL OF GRADUATE STUDENTS (COGS) COGS 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. COGS' 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 two-sided copying, enlargement/reduction, automatic document feeder and collator. includes COGS Loan Programs ... Loans of $250 for 60 days are administered through the Office of Financial Aids, 259 Student Services. Loans of $75 for 4 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 ... COGS provides for ASMSU/COGS Legal Services in 328 Student Services. legal aid through Student Health Insurance ... COGS endorses a student health insurance plan. Policies are available in room 316 Student Services. COGS-NIZANCE ... COGS quarterly newsletter for graduate students keeping them informed of current issues that affect their educational experience atMSU. publishes a COGS Funding Requests ... Graduate groups and organizations are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications and guidelines are available in 316 Student Services. Annual COGS Party ... Held every fall 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. Interfraternity Council (IFC) governs and coordinates ac tivities among IFC fraternities at MSU. The IFC officers and assembly representatives assist member chapters and promote the growth and development of the Greek system at MSU. Fraternities rush every semester. If interested, con tact the IFC office, 326 Student Services, 355-8250. Intercooperative Council (ICC) governs the cooperative living units. Co-ops are student owned and maiiaged houses that contribute social benefits and economic savings to the members. Located in 317 Student Services, 355-8313. National PanHellenic Council, MSU Chapter (NPHC), governs three 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. Elected officers and representatives meet weekly and address hall and resident concerns, as well as plan and finance hall activities. Contact the Complex Director's Of fice, 355-4210 for information. Panhellenic Council (PANHEL), the major governing group for sororities, serves individuals, chapters, and the to tal Greek system. The executive board and council of dele through gates promote growth of sorority women scholarship development, programming, social service pro jects, leadership experience, and interpersonal and group in teraction. PANHEL holds formal rush only in the fall. Individual chapters conduct rush during the rest of the year. Located in 325 Student Services, 353-2965. 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, recommend and maintain hall policies and regulations, and promote services and activities on campus. Services in clude: a weekly movie program; a movie series carried on Housing Ch 12; video checkout locations in Akers, Brody and Holden; and StateWalk, the nighttime walking service. The RHA assembly is composed 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. The Residents Council for University Apartments serves undergraduate, graduate, faculty and staff residents of Cherry Lane, University Village, and Spartan Village. It has an executive board composed of a president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer. Meetings are held monthly for ex ecutive officers, eight elected representatives, guests, and interested residents. Town meetings are held each semester and ~erve as a forum for all residents to make suggestions, voice concerns, and become informed. Elected executive of ficers receive a small stipend. The Council sponsors many activities and serves as an advocate for residents with com munity agencies and University offices. The Council works to make University Apartments a better place to live. For in formation call the Residents Council Office in 311 Student Services, 353-9499. 23 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. Students also serve on the following committees. Current memberships are listed in the section titled "Organization of Michigan State University" at the front of the Faculty-Staff Directory. Contact: Secretary for Academic Governance, 308 Olds Hall, 355-2337. 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, administra tors and students, is the highest body to consider issues con the cerning academic programs and procedures of University. It also approves general student regulations and general statements on student rights and responsibilities. The student and faculty members also meet separately as the ASMSU Academic Assembly and the Faculty Council. All operations are guided by the Bylaws for Academic Gov ernance. 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 Committees Academic Council Standing Committees have student members appointed by the ASMSU Academic Assembly. (See Article 4, Bylaws for Academic Governance.) The judicial system provides for fairness in student discipli nary matters and for settling disputes within the University community. For more information see "The Judicial Sys tem" in Part II of this book, or contact the Judicial Affairs Office, 339 Student Services, 432-2471. Campus judiciaries include: Residence Hall Area Judiciaries All-University Student Judiciary/Student Traffic Appeals Board Student-Faculty Judiciary University Student Appeals Board College and department hearing bodies University Academic Integrity Review Board University Graduate Judiciary University Graduate-Professional Judiciary Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board I 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 committees; for Academic 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. 24 OLIN HEAL TH CENTER Olin Health Center is an outpatient health care facility pro viding medical, dental, optical and health education services to the students of MSU. It is on East Circle Drive between Berkey and Morrill Halls. Olin Health Center is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and is staffed with board certi fied physicians and other certified health care professionals. Students carrying seven or more credits, doctoral students carrying six or more credits, graduate assistants and those who have purchased a special Health Service card are eligi ble for unlimited office visits with Olin Health Center phy sicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at no charge; and limited psychiatric visits at no charge. Part-time students, unenrolled students (for one semester), and spouses of students who do not purchase a Health Serv ice card may be treated, however, they will be charged for office visits. Since laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental, op tometry and radiology services are on a fee-for-service ba sis, medical insurance is highly recommended. Olin Health Center Services include: Appointment Clinic and Walk-In Clinic Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. These clinics provide management of both short-term and long-term medical problems within the scope of general medical care. Additional specialty clinics include gynecology, dentistry, optometry, immunization, sports medicine, and orthopedics, with support services of laboratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology. Limited psychiatric care is also available. are encouraged Patients appointment (353-4660); however, the Walk-In Clinic is available to those not having an appointment. to make an · Urgent Care Clinic Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon (Summer hours may vary.) An Urgent Care Clinic is available for minor trauma and ill nesses that do not require the full facilities of a hospital emergency room, but do require immediate care that cannot wait for either the appointment or walk-in services, such as lacerations, bone fractures or food poisoning. Medical prob lems requiring hospitalization or the facilities and personnel of a hospital emergency department are referred as appro priate. Health Education/Public Health Services Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Health Education Services offer individual/group 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, sports nutrition, and weight management. The Lifestyle In ventory and Fitness Evaluation and Prescription (L.I.F.E.: Rx) Program provides exercise testing and lifestyle assess ment services for students. The Health Education Resource Center provides students access to consumer health infor mation, brochures, books and videotapes. The Olin Health Advocate Program offers students the opportunity to work in the health education/health promotion field for academic credit. Health Education/Public Health Services also provides for students, faculty and staff an HIV (AIDS) Education, Cow1- seling and Testing Program; pre-marital certification classes; and group presentations, videotapes and printed materials to further awareness of HIV (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. For more information regarding Health Education Services, please call 353-07 l 8 or stop by the offices on the third floor of Olin Health Center. Phone Information Line: 353-5558 This telephone service provides answers to general or spe cific health-related questions. The phone is answered by a nurse from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 353-5558. . 25 MSU FACULTY GROUP PRACTICE CLINICAL CENTER SITE 138 Service Road, 353-3000 The MSU Faculty Group Practice serves the public with more than 180 physicians, 30 nurses and 100 allied health professionals, such as nutritionists and therapists. It is a uni versity group practice offering primary and specialty serv ices by allopathic physicians (M.D.), osteopathic physicians (D.0.) and nurses. Patients have access to the latest research and medical ad vancements because all providers are faculty members in the Michigan State University Colleges of Human Medicine (M.D.), Nursing or Osteopathic Medicine (D.0.). Providers teach students and other providers, and see patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. One of the missions of the Faculty Group Practice is to pro vide health care education. Under the guidance of staff phy sicians and nurses, students often participate in patient care programs. These may include graduate physicians in resi dency training, and medical or nursing students. Providers are located at many sites throughout the Lansing area. The Clinical Center, located at 138 Service Road, just west of Hagadorn Road, is the largest service site of the MSU Faculty Group Practice. It offers numerous services and clinics, conveniently located in one building. Support services, including a laboratory, radiology (x-ray and MRI),_ and a pharmacy are all available in the building. Some of the specialties include cardiology, hematology/oncology, internal medicine, neuro-ophthalmology, obstetrics and gy necology, pediatrics, primary care and rehabilitation medi cine. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Payment is due at the time services are rendered. If a patient is unable to pay at time of service, the Patient Accounts De partment will set up a payment arrangement. Many types of insurance are accepted. The Clinical Center is accessible by bus and has convenient parking. For information, call 353-3000. 1 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 in conjunction with the Ingham County Health Department. A physician is present at each clinic. The clinic is on the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 :45 a.m. For information, call 353-7806. MSU COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center provides developmental and psy chological counseling to students, including assistance in decision-making on immediate issues and long-range plans. Career and substance abuse counseling are also provided. Special group counseling services are available and may be discussed during the initial meeting with the counselor. A Self-Management Program provides resources for students considering self-directed behavorial changes. Two offices, each providing a range of services, are open weekdays, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 207 Student Services, 355-8270 335 Olin Health Center, 355-2310 The Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA), for racial/ethnic and international students who wish to work with counselors who are multi-culturally competent, is located in the Student Services office. A Testing Office, also in Student Services, provides com plete testing services for students working with counselors in the assessment of their personal attributes. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG EDUCATION Staff of the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program provide information to students in the area of substance abuse. A resource center with written and video information is open to students, staff and faculty, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Staff advise or support sev eral student organizations concerned about alcohol and other drugs. These include the PROJECT IMPACT groups led by the Student Action Team Roundtable. Individual as sistance and referral is available by calling 353-5509 or by visiting 101 Student Services. OTHER ON-CAMPUS SERVICES 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. Clinic will be closed from July 1 through August 26, 1995. Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic: This clinic pro vides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services for speech, language, or hearing disorders. The Clinic is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 353-8780. TDD (Telecommuni cations Device for the Deaf) is available at 355-8780. The Clinic is located in the Herbert J. Oyer Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, Wilson Road. 26 / ON CAMPUS Residence halls accommodate 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 may choose apartments in Akers and Van Hoosen, or rooms without a food plan in Williams. Three University apartment villages are available to mar ried students, single parent families, single graduate stu dents, and some single undergraduate students. Recreational and adult enrichment programs are offered for students and families. For information on housing options refer to: Academic Pro grams, or call the Residence Halls Assignment Office, 355- 7460 and the University Apartments Office, 355-9550, both at 1205 S. Harrison, East Lansing. Residence Life staff foster living environments that support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students. Staff members provide educational programs, advise stu dent groups, mediate interpersonal disputes, enforce com munity standards, and serve as liaisons and referral agents for stUdents seeking additional campus or community re sources. OFF CAMPUS The University has no formal relationship with individual off-campus living units. Greek Living Units. The Interfraternity Council fraternities and the Panhellenic Council sororities offer the small-group Greek living units various social, athletic, and scholastic ac tivities. Contact the IFC Office at 355-8250; or the Panhel lenic Office at 353-2965. Cooperative Living Units. Co-ops are student owned and managed houses offering social and economic benefits for 12 to 55 members. Each house is run democratically. Co ops are listed in the front of the Student Directory. Contact the Inter-Cooperative Council, 317 Student Services, 355- 8313, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Religious Living UnitS. Religious living units are listed in the front of the Student Directory, or contact the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8303. Apartments, Houses, and Rooms. A computerized listing of available rental units is provided in the Student Life Cen ter, 101 Student Services. Rental units are listed by type and include: distance from campus, cost, lease required, and pets allowed. Listings are updated twice a week and may be used in the office or purchased. The three types are: (1) Entire Accommodations to Rent - ments that are unoccupied; houses and apart (2) Accommodations to Share - roommate situations; and, (3) Rooms - operatives, fraternities, sororities, or boarding houses. shared or private rooms in private homes, co The office provides a telephone for local calls and informa tion on leasing, transportation, legal services and other housing-related matters. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays). Telephone: 355-8303. Assistance for Renters 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 on matters such as leasing, security deposits, maintenance, eviction, and discrimination. Located at 300 Bailey Street, East Lansing, 337-9795. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The Lansing office provides counseling on housing con cerns, and: 1) An Emergency Shelter Hotline provides re ferral to obtain emergency housing; 2) Emergency Shelter Grants are available to cover one month's back rent to avoid eviction; 3) Listings provide information on available rental housing; and 4) the Security Deposit Guarantee Pro gram helps a client make a security deposit through monthly installment payments to a new landlord. Located at 300 N. Washington Square, Suite 103, 487-6051. ASMSU Legal Services, 329 Student Services (353-3716), provides assistance with tenant-landlord disputes. 27 TELEPHONE SOURCES COMPUTER SOURCES The University Operator provides directory assistance. From a campus phone, dial "O''; off-campus, dial 355-1855. Call the Library Information-Referral Center, 353-8700, during regular library hours with questions concerning serv ices and events at MSU. Department of Police and Public Safety is available around the clock for questions regarding police or other safety matters. Call 355-2221. For emergencies only, call 9-1-1. Spartan Connection is an automatic telephone information service for students. See page 126. - Health Information 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. For general or specific questions. An increasing array of information is accessible to students using the campus public micro labs or having modem connections to MSU net, the campus network. Stu-Info lets students check their own current academic and financial information 24 hours a day. Gopher provides electronic access to many essential University publications. See listing on the opposite page and inside the front cover. A variety of campus and national/international bulletin boards are also available. MAGIC gives access to MSU's catalog of library resources from a micro lab or from home with a modem. For more information see "Computers" on page 9. RADIO AND TV MSU Student Radio WDBM, "Impact," comes to you at 89 FM, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with alternative music, news, sports and licensed, non-commercial station can be heard at distances of 50 miles or more. ("Impact" is also carried over the MSU cable system at 89.3 FM.) issues. The FCC talk on campus WFIX, "The FIX," is found at 91.S FM over the MSU cable system. WFIX carries specialty programming not found on WDBM, including commercial-free Retro hits during the day and Rap, Hip Hop and House music at night. WFIX operates on the academic calendar. The goals of Student Radio are diversity in programming, professionalism in presentation, and education. Both sta tions are supported by a fee collected from all students each semester. Students may apply for paid positions or to work as volunteers. Offices and studios will move from 310 Auditorium to handicapper accessible facilities in Room 4 of Holden Hall during Fall 1995. For information call 353- 4414. University Radio and TV University station WKAR is affiliated with the Public Broadcasting System. Service is provided through: WKAR-AM (870 khz) WKAR-FM (90.5 mhz) WKAR-TV (Ch. 23) In addition to PBS programs, the stations broadcast local NEWSPAPERS The State News provides campus, local, state, and national news. It is available at many campus locations. (A fee for the paper is paid at registration.) Main offices are in 345 Student Services Building, 355-8252. "Happenings," a daily column in The State News, lists meeting times and places for student organizations, as well as other campus activities. 28 programs, including MSU sports and cultural events. Pro gram guides are sent to those who contribute to the opera tional costs of the stations. Student rates apply. For information call 355-6540 (radio) or 355-2300 (TV). MSU Information Channels MSU classes and information are · broadcast over campus closed circuit TV and over cable TV throughout Greater Lansing. Announcements regarding campus events are aired when classes are not being carried. Consult your cable guide for the channel in your area. University Housing Cable Channel 12 University Housing Channel 12 is part of a multi-channel cable system for students living in campus residence halls. It's purpose is to enhance student life through information, entertainment, and education by drawing on campus re sources and the local cable system. A 24-hour bulletin ·board lists everything from daily menus to safety tips to promotion of campus events. RHA-sponsored movies and selected teleconferences are features of Channel 12. The bulletin board service is also presented off campus on a TCI ·cable channel. For more information call 432-2191. PUBLICATIONS Basic References Academic Programs and Descriptions of Courses is MSU's two-volume "University catalog" for undergraduate and graduate students. Volume one includes academic pro grams, graduation requirements and academic policies and procedures. Volume two gives a brief description of each course offered by MSU. The two books are available for reference in most University offices and may be accessed by computer through Gopher. For sale at the MSU Book store for $3.00 per volume. Schedule of Courses, published twice annually by the Of fice of the Registrar, contains class times and locations, fee and registration information, and final exam schedules. Dis tributed in March for the next academic year and in Febru ary for the summer sessions. Available from the Registrar's · Office, 150 Administration Building. Spartan Life (what you are reading) is published by the Di vision of Student Affairs and Services as a resource guide for students. It is distributed to on-campus residences, off campus organized living units and University offices. Available in 162 Student Services, 353-6650. On Gopher. Student Directory lists the local and home addresses and the local telephone numbers of students. It is provided to residence hall rooms. For sale at the MSU Bookstore. On Gopher. Faculty & Staff Directory. Part I shows the organization of the University. Part II lists office and home-addresses and telephone numbers for all MSU employees. Part III lists faculty and staff by department and office. For sale at the MSU Bookstore. On Gopher. Bylaws for Academic Governance contains the operating rules and procedures for the Academic Governance System (see Governance). Available through the Secretary for Aca demic 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 Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 450 Admi~istration Building; the Information Desk of the Main Library; and the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. Specialized References Student Organizations Directory lists registered student or ganizations and contact persons, organized living units, and student government groups. Available at the end of fall se mester in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. On Gopher. Student Organization Handbook is a resource for student leaders and advisors. It contains information on: how' to reg ister a student organization and schedule activities on the campus; facilities and services student organizations can utilize; relevant University policies and procedures; the role of the organization advisor; and how to be an effective or ganization leader. On Gopher. Religious Advisors Association--Programs and Re sources is provided to students by member organizations of . the Religious Advisors Association. Available in the resi dence halls and Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. Service-Learning Center general information brochure explains the types of community service-learning place ments available to students interested in volunteer work or in gaining work experience and skills. Contact the Service Learning Center, 27 Student Services, 353-4400. Intramural Calendar and Handbook provides information about recreational sports activities on campus. Available at all IM buildings. On Gopher. Placement Manua~ published by Career Services and Placement (see Employment), is a must for students begin ning a job search or considering career alternatives. Copies are available in the Career Development Center, Suite 6 Student Services. (See next listing also.) Career Services and Placement Interviewing and Career Events Bulletin, published weekly during the academic year, announces opportunities to interview with visiting em ployers. It is available on Gopher and copies are distributed at 113 Student Services each Thursday after l p.m. 29 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/COGS LEGAL SERVICES ASMSU/COGS Legal Services provide for student partici pation in a prepaid legal services plan. This entitles cur rently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students to receive legal counsel from staff attorneys on most legal concerns. Students may be able to receive representation in court or be counseled for landlord-tenant problems, criminal misdemeanors, drunk driving and other traffic offenses, debtor-creditor problems and other civil concerns. Through the Student Defender program, the office also pro vides advice and counsel for students involved in any Uni versity or departmental judiciary action. Student defenders are trained to act as counsel for residence hall problems, academic dishonesty, non-disciplinary challenges, and other intra-university concerns. The legal services staff is also available to present educa tional programs 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 p.m. OTHER SERVICES American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ... concerns itself with citizens who believe that constitutional liberties and civil rights as a citizen have been violated. The Lansing ACLU chapter maybe contacted at484-3176. Consumer Complaints 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, TDD 373-1111. Lawyer Referral Service is provided by the Ingham County Bar Association. Offices are located in the Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan, 482-8816. A half-hour consultation costs $20. 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 $1750. In East Lansing, the court is located at 101 Linden. Call 351-1730. In Lansing, contact the District Court Office, 483-4426. There is a small filing fee. Wage Hour Division ... of the Depart.ment of Labor enforces the Minimum Wage Law and the Payment of Wages Act. Located at 7150 Harris Dr., Lansing, 322-1825. 30 MSU DEPARTMENT OF POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 3. Do not leave notes on your door announcing you are not at home. 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 three divisions. Police Services ... performs the duties of a similarly sized municipal department, plus many non-police oriented services. The telephone number for non-emergencies is 355-2221. For emergencies only, call 9-1-1. Safety & Public Health .. .includes specialists trained in the areas of public health and safety, occupational health and safety, integrated pest management, and emergency planning. Division efforts are directed toward controlling and eliminating safety, health, fire and other hazards an'd to preserving and improving environmental factors which contribute to improved health and safety protection. For information, call 353-5360. fire safety, Parking and Special Events ... provides planning for traffic, security and parking associated with large events such as football and basketball games and concerts. This division is also responsible for enforcement of University parking regulations and ordinances. (Approximately ninety-five per cent of all parking tickets are issued by student employees.) The division issues licenses for bicycles and parking per mits for motor vehicles operated on campus. It also acts as a communications link between the community and the All University Traffic Committee and the Student Traffic Ap peals Court. For information call 355-8440. SECURITY WHERE YOU LIVE Whether you live in a residence hall, an apartment, or a house, be cautious about protecting your property and your self within your living space. MSU police indicate that most offenses against students in the residence halls are "crimes of opportunity." Wherever you live, denial of opportunity for crime is key to your personal security. l. Always lock your door, even if you leave for "just am inute." This is the single best deterrent to intruders. 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. 4. Do not open your door to strangers. 5. Close your curtains at night. 6. Do not take in overnight guests that you do not know. 7. Do not carry a key chain with your name, address, or car license number on it. 8. Do not let strangers into the building after closing. 9. Do not prop exterior doors open after closing. 10. Work out an agreement with neighbors to watch for suspicious activity or persons. Report anything suspi cious to the police. PERSONAL SAFETY ' We all like to think of the campus as a safe place-BUT don't walk alone at night! Go with a friend, use the Nite Rider bus service, call State Walk, or call Dial-A-Ride. the Residence Halls Association StateWalk is an on-campus nighttime walking service in sponsored by cooperation with the Department of Police and Public Safety. Pairs of trained student volunteers walk with individuals from certain locations to their cars, residence halls, or other campus destinations. Hours are dusk to 1 a.m., Sunday through Thursday (except during breaks and summer semester). The service is offered from: the Main Library, Room W-122 (near the Red Cedar exit),355-5548; Emmons Hall, 432-3456; and McDonel Hall, 432-3499. 31 The Nite-Rider bus service and Dial-A-Ride are offered by the Campus Bus Service. Nite-Rider has a fixed route and schedule, while Dial-A-Ride responds to special re quests. For hours and instructions, see: "Campus Bus Serv ices" in the Transportation section of this book. PERSONAL PROPERTY Personal property, such as radios, stereos, cameras and calculators, should be marked for identification. 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 Police and Public Safety. Do not take valuables into the intramural buildings as their security cannot be guaranteed. Lockers are available for your use; bring your own lock or rent one for a quarter. Don't take a chance by leaving valuables "on the sidelines." BICYCLE SECURITY The Department of Police and Public Safety has published a pamphlet on bicycle security. Copies are available in the Parking Office. Following are tips recommended by the MSU police. theft prevention l. Register your bicycle with the Department of Police and 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. SELF DEFENSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION Workshops on self-defense and sexual assault awareness are offered throughout the year by: The Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Program (located in the Counseling Center), 207 Student Services, 355-8270; the Women's Resource Center, 353-1635; or the Self-Defense for Women Program at IM-Sports West, 355-5250. A one-credit course in women's self-defense (PES 106L) is offered regularly. To Prevent Sexual Assault In general • Learn self-defense. It's easier than you may think. • Be assertive. If you have a feeling something is wrong, be safe, NOT polite. • Be discreet about your personal plans. +._ Be aware; rapists are often not strangers. 32 While walking • Keep alert. • Don't take shortcuts through deserted areas. • If followed, head for lights and people. • Use shriek alarms or whistles to draw attention; chemical devices are of limited use. • On campus, use green light telephones or residence hall front entrance phones to summon help. In your car • Check the back seat for intruders. • Lock the doors when driving or parked. • Lean on horn if you feel threatened. • If followed, drive to a busy area or police station. At a party • You are very vulnerable when you've been drinking or are high. Don't leave a party or go to a secluded room with a casual acquaintance under these circumstances. • A buddy system is useful. Prior to the party, discuss with friends what you do or don;t want to happen and arrange a signal or phrase that means "help me out." For Men • Men are victims, too. Follow guidelines for safety of fered above. • Consent by both parties to any sexual contact is what discriminates sexual assault from legal sexual activity. A sober~ to anything from a kiss to intercourse is your best protection against being accused of assaulting some one. Be cautious about accepting rides-anytime, anywhere. 24-HOUR RAPE CRISIS LINE: 372-6666 SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. For an explanation of acts prohibited and a list of sources for assistance, please refer to the "Sexual Harassment Policy" in Part III of this book. (See also: Anti-Discrimination Policy, General Student Regulation 2.00, and Residence Hall Regulation 3.00.) MSU SAFE PLACE free The MSU Safe Place program reflects the University's commitment from to provide an environment relationship violence (emotional, physical and sexual abuse) for students, staff, faculty, retirees and their partners. This program works in conjunction with the Council Against . Domestic Assault (CADA) to provide many programs. For preventive educational programs, support, an advocate, counseling or other business matters, call 355-1100. For immediate 24-hour crisi!~ support and shelter (at CADA or MSU Safe Place), call 372-5572. table tennis swimming ice hockey innertube waterpolo floor hockey track wallyball sand volleyball table tennis weightlifting badminton track ]~ii:.:::::: IAlflITfaw"'~ JU :·:::::::::;:::;: :·:·:·:·:·:·: =====:====~== tt~r ::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:: ;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::: INTRAMURAL SPORTS Available Sports for Organized Competition 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. There are three indoor swimming pools and one outdoor pool, one fitness trail, and indoor and outdoor tracks and tennis courts, as well as numerous other courts. Many of the outdoor courts and playing fields are lighted. Teams: touch football badminton team tennis soccer softball golf indoor soccer volleyball 3-on-3 basketball basketball Individual: wrestling tennis swimming golf Sports Clubs Facilities are available everyday and may be used by any student, faculty or staff member upon presentation of MSU and photo identification. Spouses and children are also wel come during designated hours and within certain guidelines. . Since use is very high, reservations are required for most fa cilities. The reservation numbers are 355-5044 for IM West, 355-4711 for IM-Circle and 353-3223 for IM-East. Towel and locker services are available for a small fee and a variety of equipment can be checked out simply by present ing valid University identification. to to respond Special Population Program Intramural Sports and Recreative Services celebrates the di versity inherent in our large international institution. In or der recreative needs of this diverse community, special programs such as Self-Defense for Wo:men, Family Rec, Friendship Games for International students, Handicapper Services, and special Health and Fit ness activities are offered. In addition, the department offers a variety of student employment opportunities in all pro gram areas. Students are encouraged to call the IM Sports West office at 355-5250 for more information regarding any of these pro grams. 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, join one of the 40 Sports Clubs, or participate on a team in one of the four leagues-residence hall, fraternity sorority, co-rec, or independent. An Intramural Schedule of Events is distributed each semester to living units or may be picked up at any IM office. Sports clubs', organized through the IM program, provide instruction and competition. Clubs vary in size, from less than 50 to over 300 ifi the Ski Club. Many clubs plan trips and can provide information about places off campus to engage in their activities. The Sports Club Office is in 205 IM Sports-West, 355-5250. New clubs may be organized each year according to student interests. Current Sports Clubs include: Aikido Y oshinki Alpine Ski Team Archery Badminton Bowling Creative KendoMSU Kung-Fu & Tai Chi Lacrosse (men and women) Anachronism Crew (men and women) Cricket Frisbee (men and women) Green Splash Ice Hockey Judo Mountaineering MSU Karate MSU Motion MSU Rollerhockey Orchesis Outing Rugby (men) Rugby (women) Sailing 33 Scuba Shorin Ryu Karate Skydiving Spartan Ski Club Tae Kwon Do Karate Volleyball (men and women) Water Polo (men and women) Water Ski Weightlifting Yoga OTHER ON-CAMPUS 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. For locations of community facilities, see the Yellow Pages or the "Community Profile" pages of the Lansing telephone directory. Aerobics. Classes are held Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in IM-Circle and IM-East and at noon in IM-West. Step and water aerobics programs are also available. Basketball. Courts can be reserved in the three IM build ings. Many outdoor courts are available throughout campus. Bowling. The MSU Union has 16 lanes for open play, classes, leagues, and tournaments. Canoeing. The Red Cedar Yacht Club, 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 12 noon to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sun day. Rental fees are $3.00 per hour. No reservations are necessary. Call 355-3397 for further information. Downhill Skiing. Michigan has about 50 fully developed ski areas. The Spartan Ski Club provides ski trips for stu dents or can help you choose your slopes. Call 355-5250 for information. Exercise-Fitness. Exercise/Fitness Rooms in IM-Circle and IM-East and a Weightlifting Room in IM West are available daily for individual workouts. Nautilus, bikes and other equipment are provided. Beginner orientation clinics are held regularly. A daily user fee is charged and term passes are available. For information, call 355-4710 (IM-Circle) or 353-3136 (IM-East). Individual fitness assessments are available at Olin Health Center, 353-4660. 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, fac ulty, staff, and the public. Students pay the lowest rate. Call 355-1635 for information and reservations. 34 Hiking/Walking. In addition to trails on campus- along the Red Cedar, through the gardens, the Sanford Natural Area or the Baker Woodlot-a five-mile River Walk fol lows the Red Cedar to downtown Lansing. The Outing Club, 355-5250, has suggestions and information on club trips. 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. Beware of skating on the Red Cedar. River ice may be very uneven. 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. Races are common in the spring and fall. Watch The State News for announcements. Racketball/Handball/Paddleball/Squash. Courts are lo cated in IM-East, and IM-West. Wallyball is also available in the IM-East and IM-West courts. For reservations call 355-5044 (IM-West) or 353-3223 (IM-East). 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. Sailing. The MSU Sailing Club has its home on the south shore of Lake Lansing. Call 355-5250. 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. Water aerobics and learn-to-swim classes are available. Tennis. Thirty 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, faculty/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. Team, individual and co-rec tournaments are offered by the IM Department. Weightlifting. Weight rooms and fitness rooms are located in all IM buildings. Some residence halls have weight rooms for resident use. Check with your RA or at the recep tion desk. OTHER ACTIVITIES For information regarding other kinds of activities and en tertainment, see the section of this book titled "Activities." AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Office for Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring 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 office is located in 303 Administration Building, 353- 3922. DIVERSITY AND MUL Tl-CULTURAL PROGRAMS The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Finance and Operations, and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services share for providing pluralism, diversity, and responsibility multi-cultural programs. The University's holistic approach includes such themes as gender, racial-ethnic minority, handicapper, and sexual orientation. A Multi-Cultural Council serves in an advisory and advocacy capacity. The Coordinator for Multicultural Development in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services gives special attention to the development of multicultural competencies for both students and staff. The coordinator plans and conducts training programs and works with a variety of multicultural issues and projects. The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA), a department within the Office of the Provost initiates, coordinates and implements a range of services and programs that attempt to positively impact the quality of life for racial/ethnic minority students. The office serves as a support and advocacy network through which racial/ethnic students are provided effective assistance during their academic tenure. The office also assists in the formation of policies and procedures that impact students at Michigan State University. Typical programs include: annual Minority Student Orienta tion and Welcome Receptions; Cultural Programs, which provide forums to enhance intellectual, social and personal development for students; and the Minority Aide Program, which consists of 57 undergraduate students assigned to the residence halls to act as resource agents for students and staff. OMSA maintains a liaison relationship with the four racial/ethnic be low-APASO, BSA, CRU and NAISO. The office is lo cated in 338 Student Services, 353-7745. organizations described student 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 Vice Provost for University Outreach, facilitates a variety of services for re-entry adults: referral, computerized career guidance, registration on the Lifelong Education Option, and non-credit personal growth courses: Call 353-0791 for an appointment, or visit office 51 Kellogg Center. American Indian Students are represented by the North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO). (See AS MSU.) NAISO sponsors cultural and social programs and promotes campus-wide awareness of current issues affect ing American Indian students. NAISO also provides a so cial support system for students through linkage with the extended Indian community in the Lansing area. The An nual Pow Wow is open to the public and attracts partici pants from several states. NAISO offices are located in the 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 in stu dent government by 'the Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO). (See ASMSU.) APASO provides opportunities for students to meet socially and culturally, and serves as a support system for students to discuss issues and concerns relevant to Asian Pacific American Students. The offices are located in the APA Heritage Room, G-13 Holden Hall, 353-3141, and in 328 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relationship with Office of Minority Student Af fairs, 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 communication linkage of the Black student community and addresses the academic, po litical, and social needs of Black students. Programs in clude: the Black Student Welcome Reception, Co-Sponsor of the Annual Black Student Retention Conference, and co ordination of Black History Month events. (See ASMSU.) The BSA office is located in 327 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relationship with Office of Minority Student Af fairs, 353-7745.) 35 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. Latino/Hispanic Students (Mexican-American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and other Hispanics/.Latinos) are rep resented in student government by the Culturas de las Razas Unidas (CRU). (See ASMSU.) CRU provides cultural and social programs and workshops on academic skills. The group also monitors and responds to University programs and issues on behalf of Hispanic students. The CRU office is located in 328 MSU Union, 353-5255. (Liaison relation ship with Office of Minority Student Affairs, 353-7745.) International Students (and their families) receive special assistance through the Office of International Education Ex change (OIEX), 103 Center for International Programs, 353-1720. OIEX provides advising and support on aca demic, personal, immigration, health insurance, and finan cial matters, and develops cultural educational programs and orientations for international students. It also houses SAIL, a cross-cultural education program utilizing the tal ents of international and internationally experienced U.S. students to help MSU students and faculty learn about other countries and cultures; the Sponsored Student Program which provides special assistance to sponsored students and their sponsors; and the Community Volunteers for Interna tional Programs (CVIP) who provide valuable support serv ices to families of international students and scholars · through the invaluable work of volunteers. requirements. Alternative receive assistance and Handicapper Students may information from the Office of Programs for Handicapper Students (OPHS), 120 Bessey Hall, 353-9642 (Voice or TTY). OPHS coordinates sign language interpreters for academic program reading resource rooms and a variety of alternative format the OPHS office. Learning equipment are located in strategies tutoring for altewative learners is available through a learning specialist. Tower Guard Honorary and Service-Learning volunteers help OPHS provide readers, scribes, and other assistance to handicapper students. A variety of student resource groups meet regularly and provide opportunities for advocacy and support. OPHS helps MSU implement its commitment toward accessible and usable University facilities and programs. Staff members facilitate the assessment of student needs to match the assignment of housing units which accommodate wheelchair users and other handicappers. Transportation services are available to students for whom on-line or routed bus service is not accessible. 353-9642 Call regarding further identification of handicapper status and/or for more specific information on any of these services. information for Handicapper Council represents handicappers in student government and provides programs and activities for handi capper students as well as to educate the general student population about handicappers. Located in 327 MSU Un ion, 353-5255. 36 Lesbian/Bi/Gay Students are served through a staff office and a student organization. A Lesbian/Bi/Gay Coordinator ·works within the Multicultural Development unit in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. The coordinator provides assistance and support to individual students, consults with lesbian/bi/gay student groups and organizations, and works with other staff to enhance the environment for lesbian/bi/gay students. The office is located in 101 Student Services, 355-8286. The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay Students (ALBGS) provides representation in student government and seeks to educate the public on lesbian, bi-sexual, and gay issues. ALBGS provides support groups, speakers/discussions, and social activities. Volunteers staff an office in 442 MSU Union, 353-9795. resources information, The Child and Family Care Resources Program (CFCR) and University coordinates initiatives to assist student-parents and students managing the care of dependent elders. Students may contact the CFCR coordinator at 432-3745, ext. 146 for information about programs and services, including the following: • a resource and referral service contracted with the Office for Young Children, to help student-parents find child care; • a temporary well-child care service contracted with Spar tan Kid Care, Inc. and offered at Spartan Child Develop ment Center. The service offers three days of child care per year, at no charge to parents, to meet short-term and emergency child care needs; • financial assistance which may be available through such · sources as local scholarship programs, the MSU Office of Financial Aid, and federal and state government pro grams; • support groups for student-parents; • child care offered at Spartan Child Development Center located in the Spartan Village apartment complex. The center attempts to meet the special child care needs of student-parents with a sliding pay scale and varied scheduling options. Full-day, half-day and drop-in care is offered for children aged two weeks to six years; and • assistance with elder care issues. the Veterans may be certified for benefits Veterans' Certification Office, 190 Administration, 355-5032. Educational/vocational counseling for veterans and eligible dependents is through the Ingham County Veteran's Affairs Office, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing, 887-4331. through A Women's Resource Center (WRC) serves the interests of women students, faculty and staff with information, consultation, programs and a monthly newsletter, "Wisdom, Words, and Women." Located in 332 MSU Union, 353-1635; e-mail: wrc02@msu.edu. student government and The ASMSU Women's Council represents women students within sponsors programs throughout the year. Located in 329 MSU Union, 353-5255. Women students also comprise the Women's Advisory Committee to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and serve on the Women's Advisory Committee to the Provost. MSU Safe Place works with relationship violence and is described in the section on "personii.l security." VEHICLES If you drive a vehicle (including a moped) on campus, you are subject to the,Student Motor Vehicle regulations. Please refer to "Motor Vehicles" in Part III of this book for infor mation regarding registration requirements and fees. The complete Student Motor Vehicle Regulations, including a map of campus parking areas, is available from the Parking Office~ The regulations should be read carefully as they are strictly enforced. Tickets cost as much as $35 and retrieving your vehicle after it has been towed costs $35, not to men tion the inconvenience. Requirements and fees for registration, hours that stu dents may drive on campus, and the fine schedule are sub ject to change. For assistance or clarification, visit the Parking Office in the Police and Public Safety Building at the south end of Red Cedar Road, or call 355-8440. \ All-University Traffic Committee (AUTC): This commit tee recommends motor vehicle regulations for students and employees; recommends changes in the University Traffic Ordinances; establishes reserved parking spaces for indi viduals and departments; reviews plans and designs for traf fic ways and parking facihties and recommends changes if deemed necessary; and acts upon appeals for parking and/or driving privileges not granted by the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations. The committee is composed of four under graduate students, two graduate students, three faculty members, three staff members, and four ex officio members representing the offices of Police and Public Safety, Cam pus Park and Planning, Housing and Food Services, and Automotive Services. To contact AUTC, call the Parking Office, 355-8440. 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.") License Plates: If your car needs them, you should visit a Secretary of State's branch office. Those listed below under "driver's license" have staff to help you. Driver's Licenses: If you have to renew a license, go to the nearest Secretary of State's branch office: 400 Albert, East Lansing . . . . . . . . . . 334-8305 5015 S. Cedar, Lansing ........... 334-8305 221 W. Washtenaw, Lansing ....... 334-8305 325 S. Waverly, Lansing .......... 334-8305 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing ...... 322-8305 807 Kerns, Mason . ......... . .... 676-3013 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. BICYCLES All bicycles ridden on campus must be registered. Please re fer to "Bicycles" in Part III of this book for a summary of University Ordinances pertaining to bicycles on the campus. Also see the section on "Personal Security" for tips on pre venting bicycle theft. A map of campus bicycle routes is available from the Department of Public Safety. · If you need a bike, the MSU Salvage Yard regularly sells bicycles that have been abandoned, stolen and not claimed, or otherwise separated from their owners. Bikes are indi vidually priced and are available on a first-come, first served basis. Call the Salvage Yard, 355-0364 to find out whether there are any for sale. I PLEASE GET A GOOD LOCK AND CHAIN. I CARPOOLING Ride Board: Going somewhere in North America? A bulle tin board, located on the lower level of the MSU Union out side 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 free service is coordinated by the Capi tol Area Transportation Authority. Participants the Lansing area are "computer-matched" on the basis of loca tion and schedule so they can carpool. Call 393-7433. in 37 If you have questions concerning qualifications for these services, please contact Automotive Services at 353-5280 or the Office of Programs for Handicapper Students at 353- 9642. For further information, see "Campus Bus Policy" in Part III of this book or call Automotive Services, 353-5280. Lansing Bus Service CATA, the Greater Lansing Area bus service, serves MSU, East Lansing, Lansing, Haslett, and Okemos, including the Lansing Mall, Meridian Mall and Frandor. Express routes which service Holt, Mason, Webberville, Williamston, downtown Lansing and the Meridian Mall are offered on weekdays. Hours are: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend hours on selected routes are: 8 a.m. to l l p.m. on Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Handicappers: All buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts. CA TA also has a service called "Spec-Tran" which meets specialized needs. Spec-Tran runs on a reserved-ride schedule and uses lift-equipped buses. For more informa tion, call 394-6230. Schedule maps are available at: MSU Library, IOl Student Services, MSU Union, the International Center, Kellogg Center, the Amtrak station, Student Book Store, Meridian Mall and on all CATA buses. Fares: Cash, 85¢ weekdays, 75¢ weekends; CATACOINs (bus tokens), 80¢; CATACARD (monthly bus pass), $25 for students. CATACARDs may be purchased at the MSU Union, Student Book Store, Meridian Mall, Manufacturers Bank of Lansing and Michigan National Banks. CATA COIN vending machines are located at Frandor (outside Rite Aid Pharmacy), Student Book Store, and the Meridian Mall (outside East 4 theaters). For additional information call 394-1000. TRAVEL Travel Help: ASMSU provides a travel service headquar tered in 318 MSU Union. The phone number is 353-5255, ext. 55. Passports: For information call the Main Post Office, 4800 Collins Road (south of Akers Golf Course), 337-8713. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Campus Bus Service Passes & Tickets: Passes and tickets for regular campus transit bus service may be purchased at the MSU Book Store, the Union Store, University Apartments Office, at all Residence Hall Reception Desks, and the Automotive Serv ices office. Prices and schedules are also available at these places. Bus service is free during registration periods before the beginning of each semester to allow people to become acquainted with the system. 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 also available and may be used on any route at any time. A bus transfer system allows passen gers to change buses without an additional fare when more than one route is necessary to reach a destination. MSU/CATA Link: CATA (city buses) white transfers are accepted by all MSU buses at any MSU bus stop. MSU red transfers are accepted at any CATA bus stop along routes #1 (East Lansing/Meridian Mall) from Frandor Mall east to the Meridian Mall; #17 (Towar Gardens), #19 (North Harri son), #20 (South Harrison), and #21 (Burcham Hagadorn). Transfers are marked with the current date and time and must be used within the time limit. Nite-Rider is a fixed route bus service providing regularly scheduled on-campus transportation to all residence halls, the Union Building, the Library and many other academic buildings during late evening hours. Nite-Rider buses oper ate during fall and spring semesters, excluding school breaks, holidays, and holiday weekends, from IO p.m. until 2:30 a.m., Sunday through Saturday. Dial-A-Ride supplements Nite-Rider and is a telephone re quested service providing on-campus transportation to buildings and areas not served by the Nite-Rider bus (most generally University Village, Spartan Village and Com muter Lots). Service is available for up to three persons traveling to the same destination. Dial-A-Ride operates dur ing fall and spring semesters, excluding school breaks, holi days and holiday weekends, from IO p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Call 145-1212 (a beeper). Handicapper Transportation is provided for those indi viduals who have permanent or temporary mobility charac teristics preventing them from using regularly scheduled bus routes. Fees are comparable to those charged for other campus bus services. Handicapper transportation is avail able from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., Monday through Friday and IO a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Nite-Rider and Dial-A-Ride are also handicapper accessible. TTY service is available on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis by telephon ing 355-2374. 38 RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES 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 available in the following sources: 40 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 c'omposition, jurisdiction, and decisions available at the different levels. Also shown are routes of appeal. Relationship of the Judicial System to Campus Governance Legislation 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: L____ l l 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 PROV_OST I 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 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 APPEAL APPEAL NO APPEAL COLLEGE HEARING BOARDS Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction: Conflicts arising between ~ groups, governing bodies, liv ing units , and/ or registered student organizations . 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 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 Regulations . May also the Student to refer Faculty Judiciary. .j::. ..... 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 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 registered student organiza tions. DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL HEARING BOARDS COMP0SITION: 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 • • • Brody Area East Area North Area South Area Univ Apts (UARC) ASMSU/COGS (AUSJ) *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 i:nember 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 m'ay: 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. 42 C. Upon the stud~nt' 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 The judiciary considers the matter in closed ses- sion and makes a ruling. I 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. E. F. 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 (ADJB) is composed of: three undergraduates and one gradu ate student; four faculty and specialists; four repre sentatives from the recognized bargaining units and the non-unionized support employees; and two rep resentatives appointed by the President. An ADJB Coordinator reports to the President. ADJB has ju risdiction over violations of the MSU Anti-Discrim- ination Policy. It may hear complaints filed by students, factllty members, or employees. Parties in in . anti-discrimination proceedings may volved choose an advisor (counsel) from the faculty, staff or student body of the University. The ADJB may specify the actions that must be taken by the charged individual or organization to remedy a vio lation. Intent is to remove the effects of discrimina tion rather than to punish violators. Decisions of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board are reviewed by the President of the University. (Consult the Anti Discrimination Policy or the ADJB Coordinator.) 8. 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 Regulati,ons , student group regulations , living group regulations, oi: all-University policies which apply to all students, may be referred to the ap propriate judiciary as outlined in . Academic 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.) 43 44 I Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University 45 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 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 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 Students 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 46 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. ARTICL'.E 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, tci 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 r.eceipt 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. 47 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. 2.3.8 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 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 th~mselves 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 . 48 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 ~hould be consulted. If still aggrieved, a ~tudent 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.l 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. 1 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 falsificac 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 A1s 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 avail~ble 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 plemeot 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 admini~trator, 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 possibie, 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. · 49 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 practices 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 approJ?riately 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, may 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 50 4.2.3 Open and Closed Hearings: An open 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: 1. 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 p~sion 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 of a student 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. 51 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 been violated together with charges of sufficient particularity to enable the respondent to prepare a case . I 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 he~ring . 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 Jof guilt and must be noted without prejudice. 52 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 fo r 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, jf 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 an.Y . 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 . 53 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 decision. the 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 a9judicating 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 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 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 have 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: 54 Original Jurisdiction (Disciplinary): a. Alleged violations of general student, student group, or living group regulations or all-University policies with the exception of alleg~d 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 liarm 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-F acuity 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 pro'cedural 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 Appe.als 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: 55 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 Provost 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. 56 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 $tudent 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 Gove.rn 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. r 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. 57 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 t¥ 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 include 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. 58 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 approved, 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 . 5.6.3.3 The student shall be entitled to written notifica tion of: a . Any non-disciplinary action of the administrator, and 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 Michigan 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 publications are established. 59 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 governing 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 : 60 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, acade mic 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, or instructor, persons appointed as librarians, or other persons with approved titles in the academic personnel system whose duties involve instruc tional activities. 8.1.9 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. In disciplinary cases, a preponderance of evidence 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 , r'ecess, 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 ofl, 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 th.e 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. 61 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 shallbe 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 62 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 Hoard 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 Aprill, 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 April8, 1970 Aprill7, 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: Pro_cedure for Amending and Revising This Document ARTICLE 8: Definitions HISTORY OF APPROVAL Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities 63 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. 64 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 jor 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. The primary intellectual purpose of the University - its 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 In~tructional 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 to 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 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. 65 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 formance . 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 oil 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 . 66 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 formance 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 . I 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 amen°ded 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 . 1 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 typi~g, duplication or reproduction and binding of dissertations and theses, as 'i.vell 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 . 67 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 ole 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 performance . 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 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. 68 ARTICLE 4 Graduate Student Support 4.1 Classes of Support 4.1.1 Students receiving support through the Univer~ity fall primarily into three classes: (a) graduate assistants (b) University employees (c) fellowship, scholarships and grant recipients 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) (d) 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, (d) trav~I 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. 69 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 nor 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. 70 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 fo.r 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 community of Michigan State University may initiate a grievance 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 absence . 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. 71 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, arid 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 ~ppeal 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 based 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 . 72 (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 p_eriod 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) Distiplinary 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 mqy 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 applicant must be prepared to submit evidence indicativ~ 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. 73 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) . · I 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. 74 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 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities The Medical Student Rights and filesponsi 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. 75 11 I 76 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 rulings those individuals registered as students. apply only to Some, however, also apply to University employees. Where such is the case, mention is made of the fact immedi ately before the text of the policy or ruling. University Ordinances: Additional Regulations 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. Arrangement of this section The regulations which follow are arranged so as to list the General Student Regulations, Residence Hall Regulations and University Apartments Regulations first. All other regulations follow, arranged alphabetically by title. Each regulation includes, besides the text, an identification of type; a citation of approving agencies and date of final ap proval or most recent amendment; and a cross reference to other regulations 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 Police and Public Safety with the support of students, faculty, and admin istrative personnel. d. Adjudicated through criminal court proceedings in the same manner as city ordinances or state laws: (Although this book contains only selected ordinances, eve ryone is expected to comply with all University ordinances, which are available for reference in the Office of the Secre tary of the Board of Trustees, 450 Administration Building; in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services Building; and at the Information Desk, Main Library.) 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 Police and 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, and 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 University responsibilities. c. Enforced by students, faculty, and administrative per sonnel. d. Adjudicated through administrative action, University judicial procedures, or as provided in the policy. 78 GENERAL STUDENT REGULATIONS Introduction ·General student regulations shall be those regulations estab lished within the University community (students, trustees, administrators, faculty, and staft) to secure the safet)' 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/or 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 regulations 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 qr other dangerous objects or sub stance without proper University authorization. 2.04 obstruct or disrupt the activities or functions of an- mn..-.. other individual as, protected by law, ordinance, reg- ~~:I 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, m'anufacture, 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 1.0, 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 foto some action or avoidance of action. 3.03 provide false information to a group for the purpose of gaining membership, service, or privilege. 79 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. 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. (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 J, 1989 :;.;::·:·:·:·:··::·:·:·:::·:·:·:·:·:·:=:·:·:··-·:;.;.;::·:·:·:··:;:·.:·:·:-;:;:;.·.·.::·.:·····:· ·:····=····:· .··,•,•.·.·.·.·.·.·.·:·.·.·:·:·:·:·:·.·:·.·:·.·.·:·.·.·.·:·:·:·:·.·.·:·.::::::::::;::::::=: :::::=:::·:::::::·:::-:::::::·:::;:: 1 .•. •. •.·.·. ·.•.e.·.· .. ·· ... •.·.·. s.•.·.·.·.··. •.·.1 ..•.•.···· ···.•.•.·.a .·.•.······•.·.e.·.·.· .. ·.·.t ... r·.·.·.••.· .. v.·•.· .. ·.•·.·•·····•.·.·.·••.• •.·.·.• ... 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(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. 4.02 4.03 4.04 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. 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. 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 ~ithout 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- 80 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 h~l residents, in actualizing their freedoms, without placing constraints upon such rights of other resi dents. Each individual has the right fo 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. 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. LS 1.6 No person shall play any athletic games in a com- mon area of a residence hall without proper authori- zation. 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. 1 1 (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00.) 81 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. (NOTE: 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 No person shall set a fire in residence halls or areas immediately associated with residence halls. 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.) (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 hall employee. 3.4 No person shall abuse, threaten, harass, or exhibit behavior that intimidates any complainant, respon dent, counsel, witness, or judiciary member prior to, during, and after a judicial hearing. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00.) 82 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 a resi dence hall. 4.3 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 confines 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 persbn 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 identification must be maintained. 6.1 No person shall permit others to use his or her Uni versity identificati·on, 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 6.3 No person shall use the University identification of another, including a meal card or room key, for the purpose ~f 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. 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 StudenJ 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 l.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 members 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 8.2 8.3 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. No person shall fail to take responsibility for his or · her visitor. 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. 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 No person shall play any athletic games in a com mon area of Owen Graduate Center without proper authorization. No person shall interfere with the safe or clean envi ronment of others. No person shall allow an animal, bird or other pet to enter Owen Graduate Center. (Non-carnivorous fish and guide dogs are exceptions.) 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 fire procedures are established and followed. 2.1 No person shall create, or help to create, a safety hazard. 83 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. (NOTE: 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.) 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. (See also: General S1udent 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. 3.2 No person shall exhibit behavior which harms or threatens to harm another person or another person's property. 6.1 3.3 No person shall abuse, threaten or harass any hall employee. 3.4 No person 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.) 84 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 heip 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. A void 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 the University Apartments Residents presented to Council, U.A.R.C., at any time. (See also: General Student Regulation 2 .00, 3 .00 and 4.00.) 85 STUDENT GROUP REGULATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS, ALL-UNIVERSITY POLICIES, AND SELECTED ORDINANCES ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS All-University academic requirements and policies that ap ply to both undergraduate and graduate study are stated in the Academic Programs. Students are encouraged to consult their academic > > > > > > > > > the chairperson, director, or dean of the relevant unit, supervisory support personnel, the Women's Resource Center, the Ombudsman, the Office of Minority Student Affairs , Student Life or Residence Halls staff, Sexual Assault Crisis & Safety Education, faculty or staff academic advisors, the MSU Counseling Center, and the Faculty Grievance Official. 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 (African-American); and d. Hispanic. 89 -~ Ill.I 2. Terms on the ADIB shall begin on August 15th. There after, the ADIB shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson for the entire year. Vacancies during terms shall be filled in accord with these procedures. The chairperson shall appoint members of hearing pan els, as provided herein. 3. The position of "ADIB Coordinator" shall be estab lished, reporting to the President of Michigan State University. The ADIB Coordinator shall ensure the provision of appropriate staff support services for the ADIB and generally facilitate the efficient operation of the group. In addition, at all hearings and appeals, the ADIB Coordinator shall: > preside without vote to ensure consistency and eq uity in procedure; > provide the legal advice needed by the ADIB; and > draft majority and minority opinions for finaliza tion and approval by the ADIB, at the request of the group's members. Procedural rulings made by the ADIB Coordinator while presiding over hearings and appeals may be appealed in writing to the President, upon completion of the ADIB pro ceedings. Article II. Jurisdiction 1. The ADIB shall have jurisdiction only over those com plaints filed by and pertaining to members of the Uni versity community which allege discrimination as defined in the All-University Policy entitled "MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy." 2. A complaint filed with the ADIB must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the alleged discrimination. Either the ADIB Coordinator or the full ADIB by ma jority vote may waive the 30-day time limit for good cause shown. A complaint must simply, concisely and directly specify the time, place, and nature of the al leged discrimination, as well as the individual(s), group, or entity alleged to be responsible for the dis crimination. The complaint must also contain a short and plain statement of the remedy sought. 3. The ADIB shall not proceed to consider any claim: (a) for which another procedure for final and binding adju dication is provided within the University by contract, unless both contracting parties agree to submit the mat ter to this ADIB or (b) which, based on the same set of facts, has been submitted for adjudication under the rules of another University procedure. However, when a complaint has been adjudicated under another Uni versity procedure, the ADIB may review such findings upon the written request of the complainant, to assure itself that any non-disciplinary matters relating to pro hibited discrimination were satisfactorily addressed. If, in its judgment, such non-disciplinary matters were not adequately addressed, it may accept the complaint for further consideration on the basis of the non-discipli nary charges of discrimination only. 4. The ADIB shall have no jurisdiction respecting disci plinary charges against individuals, and no disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed through the procedures set forth herein. Alternative disciplinary channels exist for the consideration of such charges against any member of the University community. (See Appendix A.) On the basis of its non-disciplinary proceedings, the ADIB may recommend that separate, de novo disciplinary proceedings be initiated by relevant administrators for alleged violations of the "MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy" when such actions were known, or reasonably should have been known, to be prohibited by that pol icy. 5. The ADIB shall address all jurisdictional questions by a majority vote of the full Board. Immediate presiden tial review of jurisdictional decisions may be requested under Article IV by either party to a dispute. Article III. Procedures 1. Initial Filing of a Complaint a. When an individual files a complaint with the ADIB, the ADIB Coordinator shall refer the mat ter in writing to the chairperson of the ADIB, who shall appoint five voting members of a Hearing Panel to be convened and presided over by the ADIB Coordinator. The ADIB Coordinator shall provide a copy of the complaint to the party or · parties against whom it is made. b. A contested matter shall be heard without undue delay. The hearing and its record shall be closed unless both parties consent to an open hearing. The ADIB Coordinator shall give the parties reason able notice of the hearing, which notice shall in clude: 1) A statement of the date, hour, place and nature of the hearing; (a hearing shall not be contin ued or adjourned except for good cause and in the discretion of the ADIB Coordinator); 2) A copy of this policy and the general rules of conduct for hearings. c. The complainant is required to establish the basis for and produce evidence in support of the com plaint. Complainants assume the burden of proof, which must be met by a preponderance of the evi dence1. d. After the complainant presents his/her case, the re spondent shall present his/her case. Respondent may elect to forego answering a complaint I.e., that which is more convincing, more credible, and of greater weight than contrary evidence. 90 e. Parties may be accompanied by an advisor of their choice, who may provide private counsel to the party during a hearing but shall have no official voice in the proceeding. Advisors must be mem bers of the faculty, staff, or student body of the University. Each party shall be responsible for the presentation of his/her own case. Each party shall have the opportunity to present witnesses, and to question witnesses presented by the other. f. The Hearing Panel shall render a decision in writ ing, without undue delay, and the ADIB Coordina tor shall transmit copies of it promptly to the ADIB chairperson and the parties. The Panel's de cision shall address all major questions raised. The recommended relief, if any, shall be tailored to remedy charges which have been substantiated. The decision shall state the name(s) of the prevail ing party/ies and the party/ies against whom any complaints have been substantiated. The Panel shall carefully and clearly state its factual findings and the reasoning supporting its deeision. 2. Appellate Procedures a. A party may appeal the decision of the Hearing Panel to the full ADIB by filing ,a written request with a short, written statement in support of the party's position on appeal with the ADIB Coordi nator. The appeal shall be filed within 14 calendar days of receipt of the Panel's decision, and a copy shall be provided to the opposing party. The op posing party shall have 14 calendar days from re ceipt of the request in which to submit a written statement in support of its position on appeal. b. Appeals shall be based on the record established at the initial hearing and shall be limited to the fol lowing two issues: 1) whether the evidence previously presented provides a reasonable basis for the resulting findings and recommended remedies (if any), and 2) whether specified procedural errors were so substantial as to effectively deny the appeal ing party fundamental fairness. c. The ADIB chairperson shall provide written notice to both parties of the scheduled bearing date. d. With the exception of the ADIB Coordinator, members of the initial Hearing Panel shall not par ticipate in the appellate bearing or deliberations. An appellate quorum shall be necessary to bear any appeal and shall consist of a majority of those ADIB members who did not serve on the original hearing Panel. e. Parties may be accompanied by an advisor of their choice, who may provide private counsel to the party during an appeal but shall have no voice in the proceeding. Advisors must be members of the faculty, staff, or student body of the University. Each party shall be responsible for the presentation of his/her own appeal. f. The ADIB shall give each party the opportunity to present an oral argument, based on the record es tablished at the initial hearing, in support of his/her position on appeal. g. The hearing shall be closed unless both parties consent to an open hearing. h. The ADIB's review on appeal shall be limited to the record established at the initial hearing, the Hearing Panel's decision, the written statements submitted by the parties, and the parties' oral argu ments. Findings of fact by the Hearing Panel may not be overturned unless clearly erroneous. The ADIB shall render a decision without undue delay. The ADIB may affirm or reverse the Hear ing Panel's decision in whole or in part and/or re mand the original Hearing Panel for reconsideration. Recommended relief, if any, shall be tailored to remedy those charges which have been substantiated. to it Article IV. Final Resolution 1. Decisions issued by the ADIB (including those of ju risdiction) and unappealed decisions of its Hearing Panels shall be forwarded to the President by the ADIB Coordinator in the form of a recommendation, without undue delay. 2. Within 30 calendar days, the President shall either con cur with the decision and direct appropriate action to implement it, or for stated cause, shall overrule or mod ify the decision. When the President overrules or modi fies a decision, he/she shall provide written reasons to the ADIB and to the parties. Article V. The ADJB's Advisory Function The ADIB shall meet with the ADIB Coordinator regularly (at least once annually and no more than monthly at the dis cretion of the Board) to review and consider any policies or practices brought to its attention, which may have contrib uted to allegations of unlawful discrimination or ·harass ment. The ADIB may meet with University administrators to obtain information regarding relevant policies and prac tices. Upon discussion and review, the ADIB may make such advisory operational recommendations to the Presi dent as it deems appropriate. Article VI. Other Provisions 1. Time Limits With the exception of the thirty-day filing deadline in Section II of Article II, all time limits set forth above shall be suspended during regularly scheduled vaca tions or semester breaks in the University's academic year. Summer semesters shall similarly be excluded from consideration when calculating time limits appli cable to complaints brought by students not then en rolled. ~ I I ,j I 2. Regular Reports The ADJB Coordinator shall make annual reports to the President, who shall share them with the Board of Trustees and University community. 3. Assistance with Complaints Individuals considering filing complaints with ADJB may obtain advice and procedural assistance through the ADJB coordinator and, as appropriate, the bodies listed in footnote #5 of Article III (footnote l, p. 89) of the MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy.. - -Approved by the Board of Trustees April 9, 1993 BAD CHECK COLLECTION (Administrative Ruling) General Policy: Each individual is sent written notification that his or her check has been returned, requesting redemp tion, either by cash, money order, or certified check, within a period of ten days. 1. Checks negotiated for the purpose of registering, in cluding payment of bolds, tuition, board and room: Written notification is sent to each student indicating that a check was returned and requesting the student to redeem the check or contact the Cashier's Office within ten (10) days. The notice also indicates that the studen t's registration may be cancelled if the check is not re deemed by the due date on the notice. A student whose registration has been cancelled may be allowed to re register during the semester subject to class availabil ity, department approval, and the payment of all outstanding obligations with certifiable funds. A re turned item service charge of $68 is assessed unless the student presents a letter from his or her bank stating that the bank made an error. placed against the student. If the check and service charge remain unpaid, 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 Police and 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 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. 2. Checks negotiated for reasons other than registra tion: 5. Other Sanctions: Written notification is sent to a person indicating that his or her check has been returned. This notice requests redemption of the check within a period of ten (10) days by cash, money order, or certified check plus a $18 service charge. a. Non-Student Checks-If there is no response to the notice, a follow-up letter will be mailed allow ing fifteen days in which to pay. If unpaid by the due date allowed, the check is charged back to the department concerned. If the check amount and service charge is $25 or more it is sent to Delin quent Receivables to be referred to a collection agency. b. Student Checks-Immediately upon receipt of the unpaid check by the University, a financial hold is 92 In addition, the University reserves the right to take one or more 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, such 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. their bicycles by midnight of the first day of classes fall semester. -Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer -January 1, 1975 (Ainended 1981, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994) 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 Police and 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 Parking Office, in the Department of Police and 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, on 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. 5. 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. Impounding. Bicycles not properly parked, not li censed, or parked unlocked will be impounded and may be reclaimed at the Department of Police and Pub lic Safety upon proof of ownership and payment of the established 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 un authorized taking of a bicycle. 6. 7. Annual Cleanup. All bicycles parked in hall or class building racks during the week between spring semes ter and summer term will be impounded by the Depart ment of Police and Public safety. Each year an area will be designated for the parking of bicycles during the break between semesters and for summer storage. Those students using summer storage must remove 8. Enforcement and Administration. The Department of Police and Public Safety is responsible for the enforce ment and administration of the University Traffic Ordi nance, the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, and the bicycle licensing and control provisions thereof. -Board of Trustees (See also: General Student Regulations 2.00 and 4.00.) 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. Canvassing-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 HI of this book. Speakers Policy, Outside Signs and Structures (Ordinance 28) Distribution of Material in Residence Halls University Facilities and Services Residence Hall Space Use Policy Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks Public Address Equipment Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct (Ordinance 15) ! I I 93 CAMPING (Ordinance 13.00) Except in connection with approved University activities which require overnight occupancy at the site of the activ ity, no person shall camp within the confines of land gov erned by the Board. "Camping" means the erecting of a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleep ing bag or other bedding material for use, parking of a mo tor vehicle, motor home, or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy. It shall be a violation of this ordi nance to camp without a permit. CAMPUS BUS POLICY (Administrative Ruling) The Campus Bus System operates during fall and spring se mesters 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. 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 semester (fall or spring) or may be pur chased annually in the fall. Passes may be purchased at the MSU Union, the MSU Bookstore, all residence halls, the University Apartments Office, and the Auto motive Services 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 buses 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 MSU Bookstore (International Center), MSU Union Store, the University Apartments Office, MSU Library, all residence halls, and the Auto motive Services Office. c. Conditions of Use. Bus passes are non-transferable and must be affixed directly to the front of a picture identification card in order to be valid. Misuse of passes will result in (1) refusal of services; (2) confis cation of pass; (3) disciplinary action as outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State Uni versity; or ( 4) a combination 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. Problems or questions which arise concerning lost or stolen passes, damaged passes, pass refunds and ex changes, 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 for disciplinary action up to and in cluding referral to the Department of Police and Public Safety for possible prosecution. -Automotive Services, after consultation with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -July 6, 1977 -Revised July, 1983; July, 1991; June, 1992; July, 1993 (See also: General Student 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 Community Charitable Campaign), sales or collec tions by campus organizations or individuals, church announcements, club announcements, notices of politi cal or organizational meetings except meeting of learned and professional societies. 1 (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 1 Private Express Statues (Vol. 39 Federal Register) pp. 33211-13. Sect. 310.3(b) does not permit the Campus Mail Services to receive and/or carry letters (1) which do not relate to the current business of University, e.g., personal letters of the University's officers and employees, (2) exchanged between non-University agencies, or (3) exchanged between students. 94 CLOSING HOURS IN UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES (Student Group Regulation) Cl~ing Hours: a. All residence halls and sororities will be closed at the following hours: Sunday - Thursday: 12 midnight - 6 a.m. Friday - Saturday: l a.m. - 6 a.m. Security Procedures: a. University Housing, Residence Halls Association, and Vice President for Student Affairs and Serv ices personnel shall establish guidelines for secu rity 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 Arrival and Absences a. Registration Week Students are required to sign in, in person, upon ar riving at their designated residence hall during reg istration 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 Student Regulation 4.00.) CODE OF TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY The teaching responsibilities of instructional staff members (herein referred to as instructors) are among those many ar eas 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 indi viduals that it may appear redundant or unnecessary to state them. However, the University conceives them to be so im portant that performance by instructors in meeting the pro visions of this code shall be taken into consideration in determining salary increases, tenure, and promotion. 1. 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 sq1dents in their classes the instructional objectives of each course at the beginning of each semester. It is expected that the class activities 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. 2. 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 per formance, judged by standards of academic achieve ment. 3. Examinations and other assignments submitted for grading during the semester should be returned with sufficient promptness to enhance the learning experi ence. Unclaimed final examination answers will be re tained by the instructor for at least one semester so that they may be reviewed by students who desire to do so. Examination questions are an integral part of course materials, and the decision whether to allow their reten tion by students is the r~sponsibility of the instructor. Term papers 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 returned should be retained by the instructor for at least one semester. 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 cop ies 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 their compliance. this Code and for monitoring 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 option 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 knowl edge. 7. Instructors who are responsible for academic advising are expected to be in their offices at appropriate hours during advising and enrollment periods. Arrangements shall also be made for advising during registration. 95 Hearing Procedures 1. Students may register complaints regarding an instruc tor's failure to comply with the provisions of the Code of Teaching Responsibility directly with that instructor. 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 plaints 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 ommendation of 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 Responsibilities, or Medi cal Student Rights and Responsibilities. *Such complaints must normally be initiated no later than the mid dle of the semester 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 se mester following the one wherein alleged violations occurred. - Reprinted from Academic Programs 1993 DISORDERLY ASSEMBLAGES OR CONDUCT (Ordinance 15.00) .01 No person shall, without authorization, assemble to gether anywhere on the campus for the purpose of creating any excessive noise or disturbance, riot, raid, or disruption, or assemble in a manner which obstructs the free movement of persons about the campus or the free and normal use of University buildings and facilities, or prevents or obstructs the normal operations of the University. .02 No person shall disrupt the normal operation of any properly authorized class, laboratory, sell).inar, examination, field trip or other educational activity of the University. .03 No person shall disrupt the normal use of any campus building or area which has been assigned or scheduled by appropriate means for educational or extracurricular activi ties. Included within, but not limited to the foregoing, is the 96 use of appropriate buildings or areas for dramatic or musi cal presentations, lectures, athletic events, military exer cises, orientation meetings, registration, commencement ceremonies, and placement activities. .04 No person shall use public address equipment, bull horns, or other methods of sound amplification anywhere upon the campus except through written permit by the Sec retary of the Board of Trustees. .05 No person shall disrupt the normal activity or molest the property of any person, firm or agency while that person, firm or agency is carrying out service, activity or agreement for or with the University. .06 No unauthorized person shall enter upon the playing area of any athletic contest or exhibition while said contest or exhibition is in progress. .07 No person shall project or drop any object which could cause injury, damage or illterference in the spectator or playing area during any athletic contest or exhibition. .08 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. .09 No person shall enter any steam tunnel, mechanical room or boiler room unless required to do so in the proper performance of assigned University duties. .10 No person shall make, or continue, cause or permit to be made, orally or by use of any device, any unnecessary noise disturbance. Noncommercial public speaking and public as sembly activities conducted on any public space or public right of way shall be exempt from this section, except as otherwise provided herein. The following acts, and the causing thereof, are hereby de clared to be violations of this section: Sound Production and Reproduction System. The playing, using or operating, or permitting the playing, using or operating, of any television or radio receiving set, musical instrument, or other machine or device for producing, reproducing or amplifying sound, in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance, or at any time with a louder volume than is reasonably necessary for convenient hearing for the person(s) present in the room, vehicle or other place in which such instrument, machine, set or device is operated and who are voluntary listeners thereto. The operation of any such television or radio re ceiving set, instrument, machine or device between 11 :00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of seventy-five feet from the building, structure, vehicle or other place in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. This subsection shall not apply to noncommercial speech. 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 distribution, and the identification of the author. For this reason, the over-riding principles governing student the document codifying publications are contained in student rights and responsibilities, Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, specifically in Article 6, entitled "Independent and University-supported Student Publications." In addition to the stipulations in Article 6, there exists a regulation governing the distribution of materials (not ex clusively 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: a . . U.S. mail. 1 b. Campus mail with student's name and room number. c. Material from hall directors, Department of Resi dence Life, area directors, management, area man agers, hall government or Residence Halls Association (RHA). d. Registered student organizations, living unit or ganizations, 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 ba sis, may be accomplished in the University residence halls at the designated distribution center. Any Univer 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 organiza tion shall appear on the material. This material may be removed after three days of exposure. 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 di rector. 3. Door-to-door distribution There shall be no door-to-door distribution of any nature. 4. Commercial distribution No advertising for commercial and/or non-University in terests shall be permitted, other than regular United States mail fully addressed with the student's name and room number. 5. Bulletin boards a. All notices and publicity for recognized and authorized student organizations (registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major gov erning groups, and ASMSU) to be posted in resi dence halls shall be cleared through the Department of Residence Life, G-64 Wilson Hall. 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 Department of Residence Life. 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 authority 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 nec essary. b. Any other student will be referred to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. c. Any individual outside the University community who does not comply with this policy will be re ferred to the proper authorities. 7. Revisions Any revision of any part of this policy must be approved by Residence Halls Association, the Department of Resi dence Life, the Department of University Housing, and the University Committee on Student Affairs. -Residence Halls Association -Department of Residence Life -Dept. of University Housing -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May, 1965; Revised February 27, 1973; July 22, 1983 (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and 5.00.) 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. 97 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, liv ing unit organizations, major governing groups, Council of Graduate Students (COGS), and Asso ciated Students of Michigan State University (AS MSU) are to be allowed to use University facilities and services. 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 physically conflict with other previously scheduled events or interfere with basic ongoing facility requirements. 2) All events and meetings held on University prop erty or in University facilities which are not "for members only" shall be deemed public meetings open to the University community and any mem ber of that community shall be admitted without discrimination as to race, creed, ethnic origin, age, political persuasion, martial status, handicapper status, sex, or sexual orientation. Meetings and events which are "for members only" must be so designated when facilities are re quested. In addition, the organization must have a record of the individual members prior to request ing facilities and may invite only the pre-deter mined membership to the meeting or event. 3) Security measures for public meetings shall be routinely cleared through and approved by the De partment of Police and Public Safety. Should secu rity procedures, as detennined by the Department of Police and Public Safety, result in more than routine security costs, the additional costs shall be assumed by the group sponsoring the event. In the event that the sponsoring group contests the ruling of the Department of Police and Public Safety as requiring excessive precautions, the group may ap peal the ruling under Article IV of Academic Free dom for Students at Michigan State University. b. Revenue-Producing Projects 1) For the purposes of this policy, all activities in volving the collection of money by student groups are defined as revenue-producing projects. Reve nue-producing projects include the selling , of printed materials, political materials, student-pro duced goods, student-provided services, the selling of tickets and/or charging admission to public ac tivities or events, the soliciting of voluntary contri butions, and the selling of other goods and services. 98 ' 2) No revenue-producing event held on campus or in University facilities may directly benefit fman cially the individual officers and/or members. Any exceptions to this must be approved through the Student Affairs and Services Division. 3) Only registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups, COGS, and ASMSU may conduct revenue-producing pro jects on campus. 4) Registered student organizations sponsoring reve nue-producing events on the campus or in Univer sity facilities must have a University fmancial 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. 5) All revenue-producing projects must be registered with the Student Affairs and Services Division ex cept a) Revenue-producing projects in which only the membership of the sponsoring registered stu dent organization or living unit organization is solicited. b) Sales of student and University publications. (This shall be in accordance with the guide lines established in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University.) 6) The following guidelines are established and apply to all revenue-producing projects conoucted on campus: a) The date, location, and a brief description of the revenue-producing project must accom pany the registration which must be signed by ~e. sponsoring organization's advisor and pre s1dmg officer. These signatures will indicate the sponsoring organization's approval of said project. b) The sponsoring organization assumes all re sponsibility for conducting a revenue-produc ing project in compliance with the ordinances, written policies, and regulations of Michigan State University. c) The establishment of booths and/or door-to door solicitation for the purpose of selling lit erature, publications, goods and services, and tickets is prohibited in any classroom build ing. An exception to this shall be made for those events held in classroom buildings which require a ticket or admission charge for admittance or solicit a voluntary contribution. In these instances, the sale of tickets or the collection of the admission charge, or the so- licitation of the voluntary contribution may take place at the approximate time of the event and in the area of the classroom build ing designated for the event. d) The establishment of booths and/or tables for selling literature, publications, permitted goods and services, and tickets, and the solici tation of voluntary contributions is permitted in the main concourse of the MSU Union and in the lobby of the International Center. e) Revenue-producing projects conducted on campus, outside of campus buildings, may not interfere with the use of streets, sidewalks, and building entrances or classes, and other organized educational activities. t) Organizations may be required to pay a stand ard service charge only for any additional University services that might be required be cause of the revenue-producing project. There may also be a rental charge for the use 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 2. Use of Space in Residence Halls (Student Group Regulation) Residence halls at Michigan State University have been de signed to include multipurpose space for academic, social, cultural, governmental, and recreational programs. Resi dence hall space is primarily for the use and benefit of those students who reside in residence balls during a regular aca demic semester (which is defined as the first day of ball opening through ball closing for that semester). For this rea son, the recognized governing body of a hall or its author ized representative, the manager, and ball director are responsible for, the granting of permission to use space in that hall. (The manager and ball director will assume all re sponsibility if a student government does not exist in a given ball.) These three groups should not become simply a booking agent, but should recognize that through their re sponsibility for reserving ball space they can provide ball residents with opportunities for an expanded range of expe riences and involvement. This responsibility includes both educational and financial considerations which extend be yond the mechanics of booking rooms. Furthermore, this re sponsibility must include a concern for the safety and security of the residents and the ball. a. General Guidelines for Space Use 1) Initial contact for the approval and booking proc ess for use of classrooms, kivas, lounges, confer ence rooms, dining rooms, and similar space, outside of regularly scheduled day and evening classes within a particular ball is initiated by con tacting one of the three groups necessary for ap proval - the ball director, the ball manager, or the hall student government. In this initial contact the steps in the approval and booking process specific to the particular ball will be explained. 2) The ball student government, ball director, and hall manager shall develop and have available cop ies of its specific policy for use of space within that particular hall. It shall include: a) procedures for obtaining approval and regis tration for use of space. b) the means and procedures for covering labor, set-up and clean-up costs; the method of fi nancing; the collection of deposits, if applica ble; and the assessment of damage charges to the person and/or the group making the book ing. · c) a list of groups that have automatic approval to book specific facilities for meetings through the manager's office for the purpose of making booking regularly scheduled meet ings more expedient. These groups could in clude academic groups located within the hall, residential colleges within the ball, ball gov ernments, advisory staff, management and possibly other groups as appropriate. d) a list of the facilities in the ball which are available and any limitations on the use of each facility which are appropriate including fire safety limitations. e) a list of the specific groups in a given hall that qualify as "within-ball groups" as defined in Section 2.b. t) a statement about "other groups" as defined in Section 2.b. of this policy. This statement will allow for an individual hall to restrict its space based on such considerations as the size of the group, alcohol use, and the nature of the activ ity. g) a statement which indicates the closing hours for events. All events or activities held within the living area are expected to end at hall clos ing-12:00 midnight, Sunday through Thurs day and 1:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday mornings. However, halls may identify spe cific facilities outside the living area which could be used for events continuing past clos ing. Such events may be planned only by . / 99 . I "within-hall groups." The facilities for such events must be in locations which result in no distutbance to residents in the living areas. If such facilities 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 forwarded for examination and approval by the Area Direc tor and Area Manager. Such a proposal should also contain explicit expectations for the way in which the hall escort policy will be main tained during such events without excessively overburdening the night receptionist. It would include, furthermore, a stipulation that such events will end promptly at the agreed upon closing time at the initiative of the residents planning the -event and without the need for intervention by advisory staff. Subsequent to approval of such a policy, only the hall direc tor, 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 governing the use of residence hall space. i) other, as may be appropriate to each individ ual hall. 3) Carpeted dining rooms may be used for dances if a suitable floor covering is provided to protect the carpeting. If damages to carpeting occur as a result of dances or any other activity, the use of dining rooms for such purposes will be discontinued. 4) Food service, cleaning, set-up, and similar services must be secured thr0ugh the hall manager. Listed below are general guidelines and exceptions to these guidelipes 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 completed. b) Events requiring special set-up or mainte nance need one week advance notification af is obtained and . booking ter approval procedures completed. c) Events requiring no special set-up need three working days advance notification after ap proval is obtained and booking procedures completed. 5) Since approval for use of residence hall facilities must be made jointly by the hall government, 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 obligations in the past might be disal- 100 lqwed any further use of space. Primary responsi bility 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 pos sible, but not to be considered routine, if a group thinks it has been treated unjustly. An appeal board consisting of the area director, area man ager, and RHA designate can be convened by con tacting one member. 6) Any event involving the collection of funds shall comply with the All-University Policy for Use of Michigan State University Facilities and Services, exclusive of Residence Halls, Food Stores, and Kellogg Center by Students; and for Revenue-Pro ducing Projects of Students and with Ordinance 30.00 regarding selling and advertising. Only those organizations specifically enumerated in these policies shall be eligible to collect funds for any event. a) All student revenue-producing events fall un der the jurisdiction of ASMSU, RHA, and the Student Life Department. Such events must be registered with the Student Life Department prior to seeking hall space. (Information on procedures for registration of revenue projects is available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) b) Granting permission to use hall space for such revenue producing events remains the respon sibility of the hall government, hall director, and hall manager. 7) Any group requesting use of space in a hall for an event which involves the use of alcoholic bever ages must also secure registration and approval for the event under the guidelines of the Administra tion Ruling (Use of Alcohol) and the alcohol pol icy of that hall in which the event will be held. 8) Advertising for any event must follow established procedures. (See policy for Distribution of Mate rial in Residence Halls, Fundraising and Revenue 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, manager, and hall director. Halls which do not have an organ ized, functioning government defer jurisdiction to RHA. (See also: Distribution of Material in Resi dence Halls and Guidelines for Campaigning, Canvassing, and Petition Drives on the Michigan State University Campus, in the Student Life Cen ter, 101 Student Services.) 10) Once space is approved for an all-University event/meeting to be held in residence hall facilities it shall be deemed a public meeting or event open to the entire University community. Any member of that community shall be admitted without dis- crimination due to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation. Similarly, any activity, event, or meeting approved for a house, hall, or complex shall be open to their members of the specific community without discrimination. Exceptions to the above such as special meetings or events which are "for members only" must be so designated when facilities are requested and ad vertised as such. In addition, the organization must have a record of individual members prior to re questing facilities and may invite only the pre-de termined membership. 11) Formally scheduled classes should be conducted 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 oc cur, (i.e., testing, tutoring, h~lp sessions, or make up classes) prime consideration should be given to making such space available. 13) Groups which fail to adhere to the responsibilities outlined in this policy or specific hall policies 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 tioµs. The disciplinary/ administrative process may be initiated by either the hall govern ment, the manager or the Residence Life staff. b) The group shall have the opportunity to de fend itself against the alleged accusations to a committee comprised of representatives of the hall government, management and Residence Life staffs. If an allegation is not contested by the group, the decision of the hall govern ment, management and Residence Life staff becomes effective. c) The group shall be informed, in writing, by the hall government, management and Resi dence Life staff of any disciplinary/adminis trative 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 committee comprised of the Area Director, Area Man ager and RHA representative. e) RHA, the Department of Residence Life and the Department of University Housing will keep a list of groups not adhering to the re sponsibilities outlined in this policy and will make such information available, upon re quest, to the halls. ·I b. Use of Space by Within-Hall Groups The following guidelines as well as the general guide lines shall apply to the use of space for student groups within a particular hall. 1) Within-hall groups qualify for the use of residence hall facilities. Such within-hall groups and activi ties include three major categories: a) an event or activity planned by the hall, house, or hall government and, 1) attended solely by residents of that hall, or 2) attended by resi dents of that hall ~d their invited guests. b) an event or activity planned and attended by a hall group, which has been formally recog nized by the hall government, and that group's invited guests. Hall groups which are so for mally recognized are those which have re ceived financial appropriations the 'government, or have been formally approved and registered by the government (i.e., pho tography group, weightlifting group, Black Caucus, radio station). Such groups should be listed in the space use policy of each hall. from c) an event or activity planned and attended by resident members of the residential college 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 demonstrated fman cial resources (i.e., a University account) a repre sentative 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 circilmventing the specific pro visions of Section 2.c. which pertain to "other groups." 4) Charges for within-hall groups or activities are un der the following guidelines. These procedures dif fer from those for other groups oµtside the specific hall for two reasons: first, these residents have paid for the use of these facilities through their room and board; second, these groups have recog nized financial resources available through the hall government a) Charges are not rental charges, but represent additional labor, supplies, material, or repair costs required to accommodate the event. The unit manager, in conjunction with Residence Life staff and student government repre- 101 ii I I 3) All events planned by groups under this section must end by hall closing. 4) Hall government, hall director, and the manager shall require the organization requesting to use space to handle the following: 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. O The signature of a group representative on a statement of liability and responsibility. 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 accord ing to the hall's individual policy. Such a deposit will vary depending on the facility requested and the nature of the activity or event The deposit shall be returned to the organization when all charges for labor, set-up, physical damage, or similar expenses are paid. A deposit shall not be retained for reasons other than payment for serv ices or physical damage. NOTE: Facilities cannot be rented. 6) Organizations receiving permission to use facili ties will be held responsible by the hall govern ment, hall director, and manager and will be charged for any costs to the hall or University (la bor, supplies, materials, damages, etc.) incurred by their activity within the hall. A representative of the organiZ