Join MSU Federal Credit Union Today! NCUA Federally tnsured by U1e NCUA. www.msufcu.org Gateway to ComputerLine® 600 E. Crescent Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 333-2424 or 800-MSU-4-YOU IH . OiERi A!:, -0 1ejinancial inslituU011 of tile MSU community- ; · Letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services ........... . . . 2 Character&: Goals of MSU •Guiding Principles, Board of Trustees, Officers of the University . PARTll RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . . . 3 Legislative and judicial Systems ........... . ... 38 Student Affairs and Services Academic Freedom for Students at MSU • departments, directors, functions and services . . . . . . .. 4 • basic rights and responsibilities .. . ......... . .... 43 PARTI INFORMATION AND SERVICES Academic Affairs • advising, assistance, libraries .. Activities • organizations, Greek Life, community servic~, arts, films, gardens, museums, MSU Union . 6 9 Career Services • information, counseling, . . . . . . . . . . . . career fairs. . ......... 13 Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities .... 61 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities (reference only) ..... . . 74 PART Ill REGULATIONS General Student Regulations . . . . . . . . 77 Residence Hall Bill of Rights and Regulations Employment • work now or after graduation ...... . , . 14 • Undergraduate and Graduate . . . . . . ... .. .. 79 Financial Aid • basic info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 University Apartments Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Alphabetical Listing of Other Regulations, All-University Policies, Administrative Rulings, and Selected Ordinances . . ... . ........... 84 INDEX ........ . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. .... . .. 126 Food • where to get it on campus . . . . . . . . . . 18 Governance at MSU • ASMSU, COGS, student involvement, all-U committees . · ................ 19 Health Services • on campus . . .. .. ........ 23 Housing • on campus and off campus . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 25 Personal Security • for you and yours, including MSU Statement on Sexual Assault . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recreation • sports for fun and keeping fit ............ 31 Services for Special Groups• adult students, children/families, students with disabilities, internationals, lesbians/bis/gays, students of color, veterans, women .................. . .. 33 Transportation • to, from, and around campus . .. . ... . 35 The text of this publication is accessible at website: http://www. vps. ms,u.edu!SpLife!default.pdf 2003 Published by Department of Student Life, Division of Student Affairs and Services, 101 Student Services, 355-8286. Michigan State University Edited by Lisa Vanwelsenaers. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity institution MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY August 1, 2003 Dear MSU Student, You are urged to become familiar with the many programs and services that can enrich 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 horizons and to take advantage of the programs and services that are available to help ensure your success. Persons in the Division of Student Affairs and Services stand ready to assist you in th.is endeavor. As an academic community, it is necessary to set standards that will pro mote an environment conducive to learning. Thus, policies, regulations and guidelines have been developed to provide an atmosphere that furthers opportunities for intellectual and personal develop~ent while protecting individual freedoms. As a student you are encouraged 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 inform 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 many 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, Lee N. June Vice President for Student Affairs arid Services ,. DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES Office of the Vice President Michigan State University Student Services Building East Lansing, Ml 48824-1113 517/355-2264 TTY: 517/353-0304 FAX: 517/432-2855 MSU is an affirmative-action. equal-opportunity institution. I ! THE CHARACTER AND GOALS OF MSU At Michigan State University excellence is a continuing tradition. MSU is a research intensive, land-grant university where people matter. The University is dedicated to educating tomorrow's leaders and scholars. Innovative and hard-working, MSU advances knowledge and transforms lives, extending learning to actively serve Michigan, the Nation and the International community. Guiding Principles: To accomplish its goals Michigan State will- OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY • Improve access to quality education and expert knowledge Peter McPherson, President • Achieve more active learning • Generate new knowledge and scholarship across the Lou Anna K. Simon, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Fred Poston, Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer Robert J Huggett, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Sue Carter, Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Executive Assistant to .the President Charles Webb, Vice President for University Development Steven Webster, Vice President for Governmental Affairs Robert A. Noto, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs Lee NJune, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and Assistant Provost for Academic Student Services & Multicultural Issues Terry Denbow, Vice President for University Relations Keith Williams, Executive Director, MSU Alumni Association Paulette Granberry Russell, Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity and Director of Affirmative Action, Compliance and Monitoring mission • Promote problem solving to address society's needs • Advance diversity within community • Make people matter BOARD OF TRUSTEES David L. Porteous, Chairman Reed City Term ends January 1, 2007 Joel Ferguson, Vice Chairman Lansing Term ends January 1, 2005 Colleen M. McNamara Qkemos Term ends January 1, 2011 Donald W Nugent Frankfort Term ends January 1, 2011 Randall L. Pittman Ypsilanti Term ends January 1, 2005 Dolores M. Cook Greenville Term ends January 1, 2007 Dorothy V Gonzales East Lansing Term ends January 1, 2009 G. Scott Romney Birmingham Term ends January 1, 2009 Peter McPherson President, Ex Officio Student Handbook and Resource Guide · 3 I I DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES Dr. Lee June, · Vice President and Assistant Provost for Academic Student Services and Multicultural Issues 153 Student Services, 355-2264; TTY: 353-0304 www. vps. msu. edu Ms. Anna Yokoyama, 'Executive Staff Assistant 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Ms. Penny Wali, Budget and Personnel Administrator 153 Student Services, 355-7535 COUNSELING CENTER Dr. Charlene Patterson, Acting Director 207 Student Services, 355-8270 counseling. msu. edu Counseling Offices: Student Services/MECCA Olin Counseling Therapy (individual and group) Consultation, Outreach, Preventive Education Career Counseling Multicultural Counseling Substance Abuse Assessment Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Testing Training INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND RECREATIVE SERVICES Dr. Larry Sierra, Director 201 IM Sports-West, 355-5250 www. imsports. msu. edu Competitive Sports ExerCise/Fitness Informal Drop-In Recreation Sports Clubs Special Populations Programs RESIDENCE LIFE Mr. Paul Goldblatt, Director G-55 Wilson, 353-3780; TTY: 432-2498 reslife@msu.edu; res life. msu. edu Development of active learning communities in Residence Halls and University Apartments Academic Support, Liaison, and Referral Crisis Response and Personal Support, Referral Mediation and Conflict Resolution Facilitation of Community Standards, Poli~y Support Leadership Development and Training Opportunities for multicultural and ethical development Support for community and social events Outcomes Assessment Divisional Graduate Assistant Recruitment · STUDENT LIFE Dr. Marti Ruel, Director 101 Student Ser.vices, 355-8286; TTY: 353-0304 studentlife. msu. edu Campus Life Orientation Greek Affairs Internationalizing Student Life Leadership Development Judicial Affairs Off-Campus Housing & Commuter Programs Student Affairs Records Student Government Advising Student Organizations & Activities ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT AND EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES · Dr. Patricia Enos, Ass't to the V.P. 162 Student Services, 353-6650; TTY: 353-6651. www. ~ps. msu. edu/ESS/index. html Microcomputer/Network Support Graduate Practicum (EAD 894A) Staff Development Resources Student Leadership Course (EAD 315) CAREER SERVICES AND PLACEMENT Mr. Kelley Bishop, Director 113 Student Services, 355-9510 careerservices@csp. msu. edu; www. esp. msu. edu Career Development Center Student-Employer Interviews Job Search Advising/Assistance Alumni Credentials and Referrals Minority Programs Student Employment Office Collegiate Employment Research Institute MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Rodney Patterson, Coordinator and Special Ass't to the V.P. 338 Student Services, 353-7745 www. msu. edul-oresa Mr. Brent Bilodeau, Coordinator, Lesbian, Bi, Gay, Transgender Students 101 Student Services, 355-8286 Ms. Maggie Chen Hernandez, Coordinator, Multicultural Center MSU Union, Cafeteria: Level, 432-7153 www.msu.ed1,1!-mcc Racial/Ethnic Awareness Training Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgender Issues & Support Multicultural Awareness Seminars (MAS) Culture Through the Arts Program 4 SPARTAN UFE-2003 Activities Career Planning Employment Financial Aid Food Governance at MSU Health Services Housing Personal Security 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 exacLly alike, so become familiar with the one appropriate for you. Agriculture and Natural Resources .. 121 Agriculture Hall Arts and Letters .. 200 Linton Hall Business ... 332 Eppley Center Communication Arts and Sciences .. 181 Communication Arts Education .. 134 Erickson Hall Engineering ... 1415 Engineering Building Freshman/Sophomore Advising junior/Senior Advising Honors College .. 105 Eustace-Cole 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 Veterinary Medicine .. . A-136 E. Fee Hall 355-0236 355-0366 355-7605 355-1794 353-9680 355-6616 355-5120 355-2326 355-7690 353-7140 353-6754 355-4470 355-6523 353-7741 355-6676 355-6510 THE UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY DIVISION UUD provides services through its Student Academic Affairs Offices and the Learning Resources Center. ' Web site: wwwmsu.edu!-uud Student Academic Affairs: UUD enrolls and is administra tivelyresponsible for all freshmen and sophomores, except those in Lyman Briggs School and James Madison College. Students remain in UUD until they attain junior standing (56 credits). Freshmen and sophomores without a major preference (no-preference students), are advised by UUD staff Freshmen and sophomores with major preferences are advised by the departments and colleges Lhey plan to enter as juniors. They may seek additional assistance from UUD offices. Advisers in the UUD SLudenL Academic Affairs unit assist and guide students to the selection of a major, monitor their academic progress, provide academic advising, guide students through the stages of career development, make referrals to enable students to take advamage of other university resources and perform other administrative functions such as major changes, probation conferences, reinstatements, read missions and withdrawals from the university Advisers are readily accessible in: 229 East Akers: Students residing in Akers, Holmes, Hubbard, McDonel. 353-6387 170 Bessey: Students residing in main campus halls and off campus. 355-3515. 109 Brody: Students residing in Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons, Rather. 353-3863. S33 Wonders: Students residing in Case, Holden, Wilson, Wonders. 353-1660. No appointment is necessary, but can be arranged. Web site: wwwmsu.edul-uud/saa Learning Resources Center: The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is an individualized learning center that offers assistance to MSU students who want to improve their study skills. The LRC's goal is to help students develop the strate gies and techniques necessary to become successful students. The LRC delivers services Lhrough: • Professional staff, located in 202 Bessey, offer individual ized consultation as well as seminars in reading; study groups in mathematics; and workshops on learning and sLudy skills, note taking, and time management. • The LRC Lab in 204 Bessey conLains interactive software to aid learning and study skill development. • Tutoring services, located in 1 West Wilson, 144C Brody and 101 McDonel, are available during evening hours. For more information, call 355-2363 or visit www msu. edu!-lrc. THE OFFICE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES The primary goal of the Office of Supportive Services is to increase retention rates, facilitate academic success and enhance graduaLion rates among income eligible, first-genera Lion and disabled students. OSS provides assistance to stu dents who may require additional academic support. Services include personal and academic guidance, tutorial assistance and skill-building workshops, and assistance in planning to 6 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 fulfill realisti~ goals. The development of basic academic skills is combined with coping and self-management proce dures to help students succeed at MSU All entering College Achievement Admission Program ( CAAP) students, and any otheT;S who qualify for the office's services, are assigned an academic guidance counselor. Students are urged to use the services regularly until they have established satisfactory academic progress. For informa tion, call 353-5210, or visit 209 Bessey Hall or www.msu.edu!-ossl THE WRITING CENTER The Writing Center staff consults with writers at all levels of proficiency and at all stages of the composing process. Call for an appointment at our main location, 300 Bessey Hall (432-3610), or stop by and be seen on a first-come, first served basis at our writing center satellite in the main library writing. msu. edu LIBRARIES . The MSU Libraries house a research collection of approxi mately 4.5 million volumes as well as nonprint materials such as maps, sound recordings, and hundreds of electronic databases. The library also provides a wide range of user services, including extended hours, assistance in using online resources, planning research, and the Assistive Technology Center. Special areas of interest to new students include the Careers Collection, the Financial Aid Collection and the CyberCafe, as well as the Friday Night Film Series and other free events for students. The Main Library is located on West Circle Drive, across from Beaumont Tower. Key phone numbers: Main Library Information Circulation Department "MSU Libraries web site: www.lib.msu.edu/ 432-6123 355-2333 Branch Libraries are open to all students. For hours and lending policies, call the listed number. Africana 2 East, Main Library 355-2366 Bio-Medical & Physical Sciences Library 1440 Bio-Med/Phy Sci Bldg. 432-4900 Business 50 DCL/Business Library Clinical Al35 Life Sciences Bldg. Current journals/Microforms 355-3380 353-3037 Second Floor, West Wing, Main Library 353-8724 Digital & Multimedia Center Fourth Floor, West Wing, Main Library 353-1753 Engineering 1515 Engineering Bldg. Fine Arts (Art & Music) 355-8536 Fourth Floor, West Wing, Main Library 353-4593 Geology 5 Natural Science Bldg. 353-7988 Government Documents Basement, Main Library International Center Library 1~5 International Center Labor & Industrial Relations 432-6123 355-0253 Third Floor, West Wing, Main Library 355-4647 Maps Third Floor, West Wing, Main Library 432-6277 Mathematics D 101 Wells Hall Planning and Design 212 UPLA Building Reference 353-9573 353-3941 First Floor, East Wing, Main Library 353-8700 Veterinary G201 Veterinary Medical Center 353~5099 COMPUTER LABORATORY AND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE The MSU Computer Laboratory operates an extensive net work of public Microcomputer Labs for use by students and other members of the MSU community For information on microcomputer lab locations and hours, visit http://micro- 1abs. msu. edu Computing Services consultants provide assistance with networking, email, AFS, Angel, Blackboard and support for basic computer use. For assistance call 432-6200 or visit http ."//help. msu. edu! The Computer Store, located in 305 Computer Center, offers popular computer hardware and software at education al discount prices. You can find out more at http:llcstore. msu.edu! or by calling 432-0700. Engineering Services provide ri;:pair service on PC/Mac qardware and software, and offers upgrade and installation service for desktop and laptop computers. For additional information visit http://www.msu.edu!unitlengserv or call 353- 5266. The Libraries, Computing and Technology Training Program (LCTTP), offers non-credit courses and work shops covering a wide range of topics on computing for job training, career development, and/or personal improvement. Class schedules are available on-line at http://train.msu.edu A 24-hour Libraries, Computing, and Technology Help Line provides assistance with technology problems or in accessing resources, including library resources. Call (517) 355-2345 (Lansing area) or (800) 500-1554 (outside the Lansing area). Student Handbook and Resource Guide 7 STANDARDIZED TESTS The Counseling Center Testing Office (located in 207 Student Services) is a national test site for: • EIS computer-based tests (CBI) such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, PRAXIS, and others • Nearly all paper-based graduate/professional school entrance exams and licensing/certification exams (such as LSAT, MCAT, MAT, OAT, GRE Subject Tests, ASE Certification Exams and others) • TOEFL, TSE, and MELAB • ACT, SAT, CLEP, and DANTES • Make-up placement testing for Math, French, Spanish and German • Vocational/psychological testing authorized in conjunction with counseling services • Special proctoring of exams for Distance Learning and Other University testing The Testing Office chairs the MSU Test Preparation Consor tium. For more information, consult counseling. msu. edu/testing or call 355-8385. See also Counseling Center. SPECIAL LEARNING OPTIONS The Honors College serves academically talented under graduate students who wish to pursue an enriched MSU education. HC students craft individualized programs with the help of honors advisors; program flexibility enables students to take maximum advantage of the University's distinguished array of teaching talent and Research facilities. Web site: www.msu.edu/-honcoll/ International Studies and Programs (ISP) offers study abroad, language programs, services, and grants through its centers for African, Asian, European and Russian, Latin American and Caribbean, and Canadian studies Thematic study units offer programming related to International Agriculture, Health, Development, Business, Education, Language, and Women and International Development. Call 355-2350 or visit 209 International Center. Web site: www.isp.msu.edu/ Study Abroad ... The Office of Study Abroad facilitates over 190 academic programs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, Africa, La~in America, Antarctica and Australia. "Financial Aid and scholarships are available to qualified students. The office also provides information on other programs sponsored by U. S. and foreign institutions. Contact: 109 International Center, 353-8920, or http://studyabroad.msu.edu Living-Learning Programs .. . Residence Life staff provide formal residential programs and individual support in the areas of academic and career development. Students may choose to live in a designated residential housing program, one of two residential colleges, or a specific tb'eme floor. Options include: ROSES (Science and Engineering); RISE (Environmental Studies); ROIAL (Arts and Letters); MRULE (Multi-Racial Unity); CLASS CONNECTIONS (Common Courses); Honors (Academic Excellence); Academic Scholars Program (Academic Excellence); Lacasa (Spanish Language); Academic Scholars (Academic Excellence) ; Lyman Briggs . School (Physical Sciences); and James Madison College (Political Sciences). For more information visit reslife.msu.edu. Service-Learning is the term for experience gained through volunteer work in a career- or course-related field that sup plements or complements course work. Call 353-4400 or visit 27 Student Services Bldg. Web site: www.csp.msu.edu/slc RECORDS The Registrar's Office, 150 Administration Building, keeps your academic records. Call 355-3300. COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES Office of the Ombudsman: The University Ombudsman is · an official, chosen from among senior faculty, to whom stu dents at all levels may appeal for assistance in resolving com plaints involving academic or non-academic matters. The Ombudsman has broad powers of investigation, including direct and ready access to University officers, faculty and offi cial records. Operating in a confidential, independent and neutral manner, the Ombudsman assesses the validity of each complaint, advises on possible remedies, and, where indicated, actively assists students in resolving their disputes. The Ombudsman also assists students in requesting formal grievances in situations where students remain dissatisfied with suggested resolutions. Contact at: 129 N. Kedzie Hall, 353-8830, www.msu.edu/-ombud The official and most complete source of information on academic matters is the Academic Programs book. Consult it for academic policies, regulations, requirements, and procedures. Web site: www.msu.edu/-ucandc 8 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 I ACTIVITIES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS There are over 500 registered student organizations on cam pus including honoraries; professional organizations and pro fessional fraternities and sororities; recreational and athletic groups; international, racial/ethnic, religious, academic inter est area, political, social service, volunteer, and media organi zations. Each organization has its own membership criteria and requirements. However, all registered student organiza tions must adhere to the non-discrimination clause that is a required part of their constitution. Many groups sponsor speakers, films, cultural, recreational, and entertainment events. A list of organizfl,tions is .available at: studentlife. msu. edu, or the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8286. The ASMSU Programming Board (see Governance) pro grams on the all-University level in a wide range of areas: concerts; speakers ; racial/ethnic, international and crosscul tural programs; women and persons.with disabili~ies; and audio-visual. Watch for announcements of coming events at www.asmsu.org. SERVICE IN COMMUNITY, SERVICE LEARNING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The Service-Learning Center and University Outreach-Civic Engagement at Michigan State University are committed to empowering students with service and civic-based education al opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Students who participate in Service-Learning and Civic Engagement contribute to the local, national, and international communi ties via academic course-related and co-curricular service placements with community partners. The students relate their service to their studies and other university-based expe riences, allowing for real-world applications of their learning, and the development of personal, professional, leadership, and citizenship skills. Numerous opportunities exist for students in all academic majors, and can be as short as one day or one week, to as long as an academic year. Service can pe done on a purely volunteer basis or may be connected to select univer - sity courses. Please visit the Service-Learning Center, 27 Student Services, 353-4400, www.csp.msu.edu/slc, or e-mail: servlrn@msu.edu. GREEK AFFAIRS MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES Since 1872, MSU students have had the choice of participat ing in a nationally affiliated Greek letter organization. Today, the Greek community is comprised of 55 (inter)nationally affiliated Greek letter organizations with a combined mem bership of over 3,100 students. For a list of Greek constituent groups see page 136. Michigan State University has recommitted itself to the value of Greek letter organizations in the collegiate experi ence. MSU believes that fraternities and sororities can and should provide educational experiences that support the Guiding Principles of the institution, as well as provide stu dents an opportunity to experience active learning through self-governance. The value of Greek life for students who choose to participate is the merging of almost every element of the campus experi ence into one cohesive program-leadership development, academic achievement, community service, sports, social life, housing, alumni relations, and self-governance. • For a "Guide to the Greek Community," contact the Department of Student Life, 339 Student Services, 353-3860, or visit gogreeh.msu.edu The diversity of American society, can be explored through traditional campus events. Many annual and special activities celebrate the heritage of Native Americans, Puerto Ricans, African-Americans, Chicanos, and Asian Pacific Americans. · Women's History Month is observed in March and Pride Week, held in April, highlights Lesbian-Bisexual-Gay Transgender issues and identity. Events are well · publicized. For information contact: Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, 338 Student Services, 353-7745; ALBGTS, 442 MSU Union, 353-9795; the Women's Resource Center, 332 MSU Union, 353-1635; or the Multicultural Center, MSU Union cafeteria level, 432-7153. See also Services for Special Groups, pages 37-38, or visit www.msu.edu/-oresa Multicultural Center: The MSU Multicultural Center, is located on the cafeteria level of the MSU Union. The Center provides space for programs and meetings, computers for student use, and a lounge area where students can study, eat, and interact. Offices of the four organizations which comprise the Council of Racial Ethnic Students (CORES) are also located here. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Noon to 11 p.m. For information, call 432-7153 or visit www. msu. edul-mcc Student Handbook and Resource Guide 9 CROSS-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES The MSU community is made up of students from over 125 countries. The Office of Internationalizing Student life (lSL) provides opportunities for all students to enhance and expand their intercultural competence through programs designed to foster cross-cultural interactions and build cross-cultural com munication skills. International students and US students with international experience are trained to become cross-cultural consultants through RAISE (Raising Awareness by Internationalizing Students' Education). Programs and resources include: the Global Leadership series to prepare students for transitions into a global workforce, experiential learning activi ties through the Shockwaves program and opportunities to par - ticipate in the annual Intercultural Communication Institute and Global Festival. For more information, contact the lSL office at 101 Student Services, 355-8288, or at studentlife.msu.edu/isl UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES BOARD After a long week of class and studies, what can you do to relax and have fun? Look no further than the University Activities Board (UAB)! UAB has a strong tradition of providing MSU with the best in campus entertainment. We offer a vari ety of student-driven social, educational, multicultural and recreational programs throughout the year. Regular late-night weekend programs include movies, DJ. dances, comedians, bands, inflatable games, crafts and a variety of special events and shows. Most activities are free for students. For information on upcoming events, visit UAB's website at www.uabevents.com or call the event hotline at 432-7739. Contact: Univ,ersity Activities Board, 322 MSU Union, 355-3354. THE ARTS, MUSEUMS, PLANETARIUM Concerts: The ASMSU Programming Board has three stu dent-run concert/activity departments (see Student Governance). 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) produces a variety of musical activities and other entertainment. Theatre: The Department of Theatre sponsors a wide variety of dramatic productions. Performances occur on the Pasant Stage (Wharton Center) or in Fairchild Theatre. Graduate and undergraduate talent is featured in these productions, and all students are encouraged to participate. Additional programs which provide opportunities for student participation, are the Arena theatre, Studio 49, independent student productions and Summer Circle Theatre. For general information, visit www.theatre.msu.edu or call 355-6690. Tickets are available at the Wharton Center Box Office, 432-2000. Wharton Center for Performing Arts: Wh:i:ton Center is "Broadway In Your Own Backyard." Located on the corner of Wilson and Bogue streets among beautiful gardens and sculptures, Wharton Center is nationally recognized as one of the top performing arts facilities in the country and has the second largest program schedule ani.ong all universities with performing arts centers. Wharton Center is also the largest presenter in the Big Ten, selling more tickets than all other centers in the group. Wharton's 2003-2004 season is called "WHAT'S NEW" and features a plethora of Broadway shows: Thoroughly Modem Millie, Starlight Express, Mamma Mia, The Full Monty, Oliver, Russell Stmmons Def Poetry jam, Urinetown, and Defending The Caveman. Wharton Center also features dance, classical, opera, and pop performances. There are over forty attractions this season including four world premiere commissions. For more information call 432-2000 or 1-800-WHARTON Or check out Wharton worldwide on the internet at http://www.whartoncenter.com. Breslin Student Events Center: In addition to being home of the 2000 Men's Basketball National Champions and Women's Spartan Basketball, the Breslin Center also hosts a number of other events throughout the year including con certs, family shows and sporting events. Past events inelude James Taylor, Cher, Ja Rule, 3 Doors Down, U.S. Hot Rod Thunder Nationals, Sesame Street Live, and Champions on Ice Tickets can be purchased at the Breslin Center Box Office or call 432-5000. Over 5,000,000 patrons have attended events and close to $1,000,000 has been paid to student emplbyees. For accessible accommodations call 432-5000. Basketball tickets are sold through the Athletic Ticket Office in Jenison at 355-1610. Visit breslincenter.com for all the latest information on upcoming events. 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; jqzz bands; jazz combos; four concert bands; three orchestras; and seven choirs, including the Choral Union, a University and community ensemble. For specific information call the Band Office, 355- 7654; Orchestra Office, 355-7670; Choir Office, 355-7667 or 353-6600; or Jazz Studies Office, 432-2194. 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 or visit the web site: www.inusic.msu.edu RHA Movie Program: The Residence Halls Association offers recent films on a weekly basis. Admission is free for residents who have paid their RHA tax. Students living off campus pay $2. Others pay $5. RHA also maintains five video offices where students who have paid their tax may borrow movies. Web site: rha.msu.edu!eventslmovies.php University Housing Channel 12 shows 60 ·popular movies a semester, sponsored by RHA for on-campus residents. Selections include new releases, classics, and films from the ATL/lAH film series. Information and show times are found in the monthly newsletter, Cable Connections, distributed through residents' mailboxes. Web site: hfs.msu.edulch12/ The Kresge Art Museum: Located in the Kresge Art Center, houses MSU's permanent art collection. This collection covers prehistoric to 20th century art as well as African, Asian and pre-Columbian art. The Museum regularly mounts special exhibitions. Hours are: weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thursday; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; weekends, noon to 5 p.m. Closed holiday weekends and August. June-July hours are: weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends, noon to 5 p.m.; 10 SPARTAN UFE-2003 closed Mondays. Free. Call 355-7631 for information. Web site: www.artmuseum.msu.edu. The Michigan State University Museum offers anthropo logical, biological, folklife, geological, and historical exhibits and programs on Michigan, the Great Lakes, and the world. Located across from the Library on West Circle Drive, it is open to the public free of charge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Closed on holidays. Call 355-2370 for information. Web site: museum.msu.edu The Bug House contains live insect displays, exhibits and "hands-on'' activities. The Bug House is located in 146-147 Natural Science Building. For information or to arrange a visit call 355- 4662. Web site: www. ent. msu. edulbughouse/index. html Abrams Planetarium programs are held Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Admission is $3 for adults, $2.50 for students, and $2 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 weekdays. Located between Shaw Hall and the Chemistry Building. For show information call 355-4672. For current information on the night sky; call 332-STAR. Web site: www.pa.msu.edu/abramsl RADIO WDBM "IMPACT 88.9FM" comes to you at 88.9, 24 hours a day; 365 days a year with alternative music, news, sports and talk on campus issues. This student-operated, awardwin ning, FCC-licensed, non-commercial station can be heard at distances of 50 miles or more.WDBM was named "College Station of the Year" by The Michigan Association of Broadcasters in 2000, 2001, and 2003. The station is also heard worldwide on the Internet at: impact89fm.org WFIX, "The FIX," is an internet-only station found at: thefix.org. WFIX carries specialty programming not found on WDBM. The goals of Student Radio are Diversity in Programming, Professionalism in Presentation, and Education. Both stations are supported by a fee collected from all students each semester. Students of all majors may apply for paid positions or to work as volunteers. Offices and studios in G-4 Holden Hall are acces sible. For information call 353-4414. Web site: impact89fm.org GARDENS, FARMS, GREEN SPACES 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. Web site: www.cpp.msu.edu/beal! 4-H Children's Garden has been described as "the most cre ative half-acre in America." Be sure to visit this "magical place of learning" over and over again. The garden is located just south of the Plant &: Soil Sciences Building. The garden is open from sunup to sundown every day and visitor parking is available in the gardens parking lot. Indoor 4-H Children's Garden: Located in the Horticulture Greenhouses, this garden has over 20 themes that are open all year long. Enjoy a breath of garden beauty even in· the middle of winter! In the spring (April and May) enjoy "Butterflies in the Garden." Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Horticulture Demonstration Gardens: Six beautiful theme gardens-perennials, annuals, roses, an idea garden, an entrance garden, and the 4-H Children's Garden-plus a fountain and pool, are located on over seven acres behind the Plant and Soil Science Building on Bogue Street. Visit: www. hrt. msu. edu!gardenslmanual. htm MSU Farms welcome visitors to the farm animals. Located at the south side of campus between Mt. Hope and jolly roads, they are within easy cycling distance. MSU barns are open to visitors Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 fel lowship activities. For a list of those available in the commu nity; consult the Yellow Pages of the Lansing telephone direc tory. 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, visit: studentlife.msu.edu!activity/orglist or contact the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8286. The interfaith Alumni Memorial Chapel, located east of Kresge Art Center, is available to MSU-affiliated individuals and groups for religious-passilge ceremonies. It is especially popular for weddings and is available to individuals for pri vate meditation. Hours are posted at the chapel entrance. Call 355-3464 for Chapel scheduling information. LANSING AREA ACTIVITIES For things to see and do in the Greater Lansing Area, consult 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. Or, see these web sites: www.lansing.org and www. sos. state. mi. us/history !museum/ explore/lansing. html THE MSU UNION The MSU Union serves as a student gathering place offering a wide variety of student activities, social events, banquet/meeting facilities, services and conveniences. Services • Union Central Store-Snacks, beverages, cards, supplies, sundries and convenience items. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 11 • Spartan Spirit Shop-MSU apparel, souvenirs, graduation campus and off-campus. items and commencement apparel. • One Union Square-Food Court including Wendys, Little Caesars, Blimpies and Beaners Coffee Shop. • Heritage Cafe-Fresh fruit, salads, soup, sandwiches and home-style entrees. • US. Post Office-Full service postal substation offering stamps, supplies, shipping, notary public, rental boxes, money orders, Western Union and· fax service. • STA Travel-Full-service travel agency specializing in stu- dent travel for vacations and study abroad programs. • T-Styles-Barber and hairstyling services for everyone. Conveniences • Study space in several locations throughout the building • Computer Lab containing 75 workstations • Campus Lost & Found • Public Copy Service • Full service ATMs • Barter and Ride Board • Information Center Student Activities • UniversitYActivities Board-The student programming board offers social, educational, multicultural and recre ational activities in the MSU Union and several other ven ues throughout campus • Social Events-An extensive calendar of student social events is offered including dances, parties and educational programs. • Registered Student Organizations-Receive use of Big Ten meeting rooms for regular weekly 111eetings. Recreation • Spartan Lanes-Bowling for open play; classes, leagues and group parties. • UQue-Billiards for open play; classes, leagues and group parties. Banquet/Meeting Facilities • Professional flexible meeting spaces for small or large groups. • Spartan Signature Catering-The exclusive caterers for all events hosted in the MSU Union. Catering services avail able throughout Important Offices • MSU Alumni Association • Women's Resource Center • Multicultural Center • ASMSU Programming Board www. hfs. msu. edulunion WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN Sources for information on events and activities include the following: MSU Calendar Web Site: events.msu.edu This calendar contains events from all across the University. It can be sorted by date, type, location, etc. Campus and Other Cqmmunity Event Links: studentlife. msu. edu/leadershipl events2: html Several links will take you to specialty calendars ·for the Greater Lansing Community; as well as campus units. . The State News prints a "What's Happening" column each Wednesday It includes announcements about free events m meetings sponsored by registered student organizations and other campus groups or units. The information is also acces sible at www.statenews.com/happenings. phtml University Housing Cable Channel 12: A 24-hour bulletin board carries announcements for students and promotes cam pus events. The announcements roll when other programming is not being broadcast to on"campus residents. The bulletin board is also carried off campus on Comcast cable channel 29 MSU Channels: Announcements regarding campus events, as well as classes, are carried over campus closed circuit TV and over cable 'TV throughout the Greater Lansing Area. Announcements regarding campus events are aired between classes and through the night. Consult your cable guide for the channel in your area. 12 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 CAREER SERVICES CAREER ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS Career Services and Placement in Room 113 Student Services offers individual advising on career planning and job search strategies. Call 355-9510 for an appointment, or visit: www.csp.msu.edu 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 infor mation; occupational materials; guides to graduate and pro fessional schools; career exploration resources, including career assessments; employer literature; resume and inter viewing materials; and video presentations on many topics. The media center provides career exploration and job search video and software resources. Career Fairs and other special information programs are held throughout the year. The M,inority Careers Program and the Teacher Recruitment Fair, sponsored by Career Services and Placement, and the Career Expo sponsored by the School of Hospitality Business are examples. A list of career fairs and workshops is available at: www.csp.msu.edu Career counselors can be helpful when making complex decisions about career directions. They provide psychological support and assist in dealing with factors such as family pressures, issues of adequacy, motivation, uncertainty con cerning aptitudes or interests, or generalized problems in decision making. There are two campus locations: 207 Student Services 330 Olin Health Center 355-8270, TTY: 353-7278 355-2310 www. counseling. msu. edu CAREER ASSESSMENTS The Career Development Center provides three career assess ments which are avaifable for assistance in choosing/chang ing a major or career. A paper and pencil assessment (the Holland Self-Directed Search) is recommended for those choosing or changing a major. This assessment provides com - puter-generated results and additional materials geared toward matching students' personalities to MSU majors. Two interactive computer-based guidance systems. provide individual assistance in making informed career decisions and plans. They help you gather information, explc?re options, and develop a strategy for decision making. For information on the computer-based guidance systems available on cam pus and assistance in determining which may best suit your ne€ds , contact the Career Development Center, 6 Student Services. Your college or department may have special resources relat ed to your field of study Inquire .at your departmental offi,\:e or the office of the assistant dean for your college. 2003-2004 Career Fairs & Seminars Sept 4 Sept 15 Sept 23 Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 21 Oct 25 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 12 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 27 TBD TBD TBD Feb 19 TBD Apr 23 ].O.B.S. Fair Meet the Accounting Firms Engineering Student-Employer Exchange MBA Career Exploration Conference Career Gallery Building Construction Management Fair Graduate & Prof School Recruitment Fair Finance Assoc Career Fair Hospitality Business Career Expo Call to Serve Career Fair Natural Science Fair Marketing Association Fair Supply Chain Management Career Fair Minority Career Fair Packaging Fair Human Ecology Career Info Fair Criminal Justice Fair MSU-DCL Career Conference 2003 Summer Employment Fair Comm Arts & Science Fair Teacher & Admin Recruitment Fair Student Handbook and Resource Guide 13 PLACEMENT SERVICES Career Services and Placement, provides the following ser,vices to assi:st students and alumni as they plan careers and seek jobs in business, industry; government, social serv ices, and education. Services are provided through: 113 Student Services Career Development Center 6 Student Services Student Employment Office 110 Student Services 355-9510 355-9510, ext: 335 355-9510 Access to information and job listings is available at: www. esp. msu. edu Individual advising sessions may be scheduled with staff members who are specialists in specifi\: interest areas. Resumes and employment correspondence may be critiqued. Make an appointment online at www.esp.msu.edu or call 355-9510 ext. 335. Student Employment, make an appointment' online at www.esp.msu.edu or call 355-9510 ext. 335. Summer jobs, paid internships and part~time employ ment, both on ·and off campus, are listed through the monsterTRAK system at www.esp.msu.edu/mtrak Vacancy listings of current local, national and international job openings are available at: wwwcsp.msu.edu. In addition, numerous periodicals which contain job listings are available for reference in the Career Development Center. Campus interviews with visiting employers are listed via InterviewTRAK at: www.esp.msu.edu. C::ampus interviews are limited to currently enrolled MSU students. Workshops on resume construction, conducting a job cam paign, interviewing, creating a professional portfolio, finding an internship, choosing/changing a major, 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 and at: www.esp.msu.edu/cde Salary data and reports on the job market, employment trends, and new career fields are available in the Career Development Center. Credential Referral Services are available through Interfolio at www.csp.msu.edu for students actively seeking employment. Career Passports is a must for students begjnning a job search or considering career alternatives. CopieO? are available in the Career Development Center. . Alumni Placement. Career Services and Placement works with alumni who are seeking employment. 14 . . Creating a portfolio is an innovative way for marketing your skills in the job market, in addition to helping further your career development. For information on building your own personal and/or professional portfolio, see www. esp. msu. edu/cdcl explorelprtfolio. htm Assistance for students with disabilities. 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 Studenr Employment Office helps students find part-time work, summer and sea sonal jobs, and paid internships. In addition, the office devel ops policies and procedures for on-campus student employ ees, processes all' on-campus student employment hiring forms, maintains student employment records, and acts as a liaison between student employees and hiring units. Students may access the job postings on'MtmsterTRAK at : www.csp.msu.edu/mtrak. There are over 100 different student job titles on campus with jobs available in over 400 loca tions, including academic departments, support and research units, and re.sidence halls. Popular off-campus employment includes restaurant positions, sales jobs and clerical positions. New jobs are listed daily Positions that require a Work-Study award, both on- and off campus, are also listed through Mons'terTRAK Work-Study awards are a form of financial assistance and students must qualify by applying through the Office of Financial Aid. WORKING ON CAMPUS A student employee is a part-time employee who is enrolled at MS0, is registered for classes and whose primary purpose for being at the university is the achievement of a degree or certification. During summer semester, an individual may be a student employee if s/he has been admitted/ readmitted and is enrolled for summer and/or fall semester classes. Student employees are considered at-will employees and their employment is interim and temporary and incidental to the pursuit of a degree or certification. 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 '.Nork. Instructional Media Center has positions open every semester except summer. You must be willing to work at least SPARTAN UFE-2003 one full semester plus go through a 12-15 hour training pro gram. Most of the jobs involve handling audio-visual equip ment. For further information, contact the Distribution and Facility Services Office, IMC Room 26. Intramural officiating positions are available each semester. 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 continuous employment throughout the year. For further information, 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 pro gramming, 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), main tenance and desk receptionist. Contact the hall manager's office for job openings. MSU Union has a variety of student employment opportuni ties in the Cafeteria, Food Court, Catering, Bowling, Billiards, Store(s), Post Office, and Maintenance Departments. For fur ther information contact the department heads or the Director's Office. Academic departments, college offices and other adminis trative offices hire students for a variety of responsibilities. Contact those that are of special interest to you. University Stores offers a variety of part-time opportunities in the supply chain management field. The departments hire students for part-time work and will have varying skill requirements. For further information contact directly the offices of Property Services, Purchasing and University Stores as listed in the Faculty/Staff Directory SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS Summer employment and internship opportunities ;ire listed on MonsterTRAK. Opportunities are available in a wide vari ety of summer jobs and internships located in Michigan and across the U.S. Other sources for information about intern ships can be found at: wwwcsp.msu.edu, by visiting the Career Development Center, Suite 6 Student Services Building, or by attending the annual Summer Employment Fair. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Since June 1, 1987, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 has required 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 1-9 and a W-4 form and present document(s) for employ ment verification. It is recommended that you apply immediately for the appro priate document(s) you do not have and would like to use for employment verification. Documents must be presented after accepting employment either on or off campus. Those who do not possess the proper document(s) must present 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 Office at 355-9520. Students who plan to work must provide evidence of their name, Social Security number, identity, and work authorization to comply with federal laws. All students must present an original or duplicate Social Security card along with another document (e.g. driver's license, school identification card with photograph, U.S. Passport, Alien Registration Receipt card) when being processed for employment. A complete list of acceptable documents and specific information for international students is available from the Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services Building, 355-9510. A Summer Employment Fair is held each February for students interested in seasonal and career-related work opportunities. This year's date: February 19, 2004 DISABILITIES, REHABILITATION Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act Student Handbook and Resource Guide 15 Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504 ), and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (MPDCRA), quali fied applicants and employees with disabilities are protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion , discharge, pay, job training, benefits and other aspects of employment. These laws provide that qualified individuals with a disability must be provided with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. The MPDCRA requires an employee to request accommoda tion within 182 days from the date 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 obligation to accommodate under the MPDCRA. The employer is not released from its obligation to accommodate under ADA and Section 504; however, complaints alleging discrimination prohibite9 by the ADA and 504 must be filed within time limits set fortn in the statutes and implementing regulations. The ADA, Section 504 and the MPDCRA also provide that each University program, service and activity, when viewed in its entirety, must be accessible unless assuring accessibility would fundamentally alter the program, service or .activity Questions should be directed to the Student Employment Office at 355-9520. MICHIGAN RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW The Michigan Right-to-Know Law requires that all employees 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 working with hazardous chemicals or who have a low probability of expo sure 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 informa tion and assistance regarding video presentations and training. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993 The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides eligible 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 period. Leave is granted to care for the employee's child foll9w:ing birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; to care for an employ ee'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 Employment Office at 355-9520. RULES GOVERNING PERSONAL CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES Rules of personal conduct for employees (including student employees) are intended to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the University, as well as to protect the rights of all employees. The Rules Governing Personal Conduct of Employees may be yiewed in the Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services Building. Students having ques tions or col).cerns regarding employee conduct should contact the Student Employment Office at 355-9510. Drug-Free Workplace Act applies to student employees The federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 apply to MSU and all MSU employees, including 1 students. The MSU Drug and Alcohol Policy for employ ees and students is printed in Part III of this book Students are advised to be familiar with this policy Who Works for You at MSU? During 2002, MSU had a total of 13,636 faculty and staff employees. Total student employees numbered 17,000 (Approximately 41 % of MSU students worked on campus during the year) Faculty &: academic staff . . ..... 4,402 (This includes 2,718 ranked faculty and 73 executive management employees.) Clerical-Technical Confidential A-Ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Confidential C-Ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate assistants ............ approximately 3,300 .... 2,227 Administrative-Professional . . 34 ..... 1,895 . 4 . . 88 . ... 24 . ................. . .. . .... 7 .. 45 . . . 320 Nurses. Resident directors. Stage hands . Fraternal Order of Police (police officers) MSU Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor . 1,020 Custodial (Local 1585) . . . . . . . . Skilled Trades (Local 999). . ............ 226 Power plant operators (Local 547) ............. 44 -MSU Facts in Brief, 2000-2001 16 SPARTAN UFE-2003 FINANCIAL AID TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID · Financial aid programs fall .into three categories: grants and scholarships, loans, and work. Programs within each category may be need-based or non-need-based. Need is determined by federal processing of the FAFSA. Students who do not qualify for need-based aid may still be eligible for some loan programs. Student employment is available for all students. The Office of Financial Aid must follow federal, state, and institu.tional regulations when awarding aid. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. · Scholarship assistance: To pursue scholarship possibilities beyond those offered at MSU, consider a personal scholarship · search. Use the library, or access a free national computerized scholarship search service called fastWEB, wwwjastweb.com Short-term loans: If you need money temporarily for educa tional expenses, short-term (60-day) loans are available in the Office of Financial Aid. These loans may be available in a relatively short time. Students who are registered and have no MSU holds may apply for a short-term loan online at STU.IN FO (stuinfo.msu.edu). ASMSU and COGS loans: The COGS loan fund, adminis tered through the Office of Financial Aid, allows graduate and medical students to receive interest-free loans of $250 for 60 days. The ASMSU/COGS Loans of up to $100 for six weeks are available to registered undergraduate and graduate stu dents who have paid their ASMSU or COGS tax. A valid MSU ID must be presented in 307 Student Services. BUDGETING Budgeting for the entire year is essential. The Office of Financial Aid provides budgeting worksheets and information at its offices and on its World Wide Web page and advisors will assist you in planning a budget. Over 50 percent of MSU students receive financial aid. Many receive aid from more than one source. The Office of Financial Aid assists students as part of the University's com mitment to providing equal opportunity and equal access to all qualified students. INFORMATION SOURCES Financial aid advisors are available to answer questions, dis cuss your needs, or assist with budget planning. Talk with a financial aid advisor as soon as possible. Delays may be costly because some programs have application deadlines. Walk-in service is available and no appointment is necessary. Offices: 252 Student Services Monday-Friday 150 Administration Building Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. l Telephones: Voice: 517/353-5940 TTY: 517/432-1357 Fax: 517/432-1155 Addresses: Mail: 252 Student Services, E. Lansing, MI 48824-lll3 E-Mail: finaid@msu.edu Web site: www.finaid.msu.edu APPLYING FOR AID: THE FAFSA The Office of Financial Aid offers a variety of grant, work, and loan programs to give financial options to all families, no matter what their need or resources. You should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for both need-based and non-need-based aid at MSU. This free form is used nationwide to determine aid eligibility by col lecting income, asset, and demographic data about the stu dent and family. File for aid as early as possible after January 1st of the year in which you wish to begin receiving aid. The form is available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 17 PUBLIC EATERIES MSU Crossroads Food Court in the International Center features Panda Express, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Subway, Club Cappuccino. One Union Square, MSU Union's food court, offers burgers, pizza, subs, soups, salad. Gourmet coffee is also available. Union Station Cafe featuring fresh fruit, salads, soup sandwiches and home-style entrees. Located on the lower level of the MSU Union. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. KC's Lounge, 432-4000 Monday-Sunday: Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Lunch Late Night 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 p.m.-11 p.m. "Totally Take Out" meals are available in Brody, Lari.don, McDonel, Snyder, and Wilson Halls. Hours of operation, when open, are 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Friday SNACKS AND QUICK MEALS Most residence halls have "Sparty's" convenience stores. Hours vary by hall. "Sparty's" operates stores for snacks or quick meals in the following campus locations: Residence Halls Brody McDonel Wilson Wonders Holden Case Holmes Hubbard Kellogg Center State Room, 432-5049 Other Buildings Monday-Saturday Sunday Brunch 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. .10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Administration Clinical Center Communicatin Arts Plant & Soil Sciences Shaw Ramp Veterinary Clinic Owen Graduate Center Cafeteria, 355-5007 Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Holiday hours may vary "Sparty's" operates coffee houses with snacks, meals, and specialty coffees in the following !Ocations Bio-Medical Sciences Detroit College of Law Engineering Library RESIDENCE HALL CAFETERIAS SPARTAN CASH Campus residence halls (except Williams Hall) have cafete rias for hall residents and their invited visitors who have pur chased 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 any hall manager's office for further information. A resident with MSU ID may eat in any undergraduate hall. Menus are posted daily on· the University Housing Cable Channel 12. Weekly menus are listed on the University Housing web site, www.Yifs.msu.edu/ch12 along with other food service information. Residents may contract for one of four meal plans. The Premium Plan offers unlimited access to dining halls, the Prime 15 Plan offers access any 15 times per week, and the Perfect 10 Plan offers access any 10 times per week. The Traditional 20 Plan offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday and two meals (no evening meal) on Sunday For fall semester, meals covered by the contract begin checkin week with breakfast on Wednesday for freshmen and breakfast on Thursday for returning students. Contract meals end with lunch on Friday of finals week. Spring semester meals begin with breakfast on the Monday the halls reopen and continue through Friday lunch of. finals week. No meals are served starting Wednesday dinner through Sunday during the Thanksgiving recess. Meal hours are continuous as follows: Monday-Friday Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spartan Cash is a debit card program offered by Housing and Food Services to all students. Students may open an account in any hall manager's office with a minimum deposit of $50. The MSU ID Card is used to access the account at one of the ven dor locations, including: Sparty's, Owen Cafeteria, laundry machines in residence halls, Crossroads Food Court and most services in the MSU Union. MSU DAIRY STORE Ice cream and cheese are sold in the MSU Dairy Store in Anthony Hall on Farm Lane. Call 355-8466 for information. Hours: Monday-Friday Saturday Noon-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p. m. STUDENT FOOD BANK The Student Food Bank serves registered graduate and under graduate MSU students who do not have a meal plan on campus and who are in need of supplemental food and necessities. Students must provide proof of registration at least once a semester and must present their current MSU student ID upon each visit to the Food Bank. Food is generally dis tributed biweekly on Wednesday's from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Olin Health Center cafeteria. (Enter on the west side-of the building.) Contact: foodbank@msu.edu, call 432-5136, or check out the Food Bank web site at healthed.msu.edu/ for more information and current distribution dates. 18 SPARTAN UFE-2003 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 students, along with administrators, have been delegated specific roles to play in the governance process. Undergraduates are gov erned by the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). Graduates are governed by the Council of Graduate Students (COGS). ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MSU (ASMSU) ASMSU is the all-University undergraduate student govern ment at MSU ASMSU represents students within the academic governance system, on campus, in the City of East Lansing, in the State of Michigan and nationally ASMSU also provides many services to students such as free legal services, funding for studenr programs and events, the Red Cedar Log yearbook, and copy and faxing services. All activities and programs are funded through a student tax collected each semester Contact: ASMSU 307 Student Services 355-8266 E-mail: a:smsu@msu.edu Web: www.asmsu.org The Student Assembly and the Academic Assembly are the key components to ASMSU Each assembly has college-based representation, as well as representation by Major Governing Groups and CORES (racial/ethnic) and COPS (progressive) groups. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC ASSEMBLY STUDENT ASSEMBLY The Academic Assembly discusses academic issues at MSU during its Tuesday night meetings. The assembly has student seats on Academic Council and members are active partici pants in the MSU academic governance system. The Academic Assembly also maintains good working relations with the Michigan Legislature and lobbies on behalf of stu dents for lncreased appropriations. In addition to lobbying Student Handbook and Resource Guide GOVERNANCE AT MSU the legislature The Academic Assembly works closely with MSU Administration on tuition issues, academic changes, and other aspects of academia. The Academic Assembly chairper - son acts as the official spokesperson of the assembly to the University administration and other outside bodies. The Chairperson works with the Internal Vice Chairperson, the External Vice Chairperson, and -the Director of University, Governmental and Budgetary Affairs. Positions are filled every spring by an election and appointment process. The Student Assembly meets on Thursday nights through out the year and discusses student life concerns that con front students on campus, within the City of East Lansing, and within the State of Michigan. The assembly's purpose is to improve life for students at MSU through continued dia logue within the community The Student Assembly Chairperson acts as the official spokesperson of the assembly to the University administration and other: outside bodies. The Chairperson works with the Vice Chairperson for Internal Affairs, the Vice Chairperson for External Affairs, the Vice Chairperson for Student Programming, and the Vice Chairperson for Student Funding. The Student Assembly Executive Staff is composed of the Director and Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs and the Director of Community Affairs. The Executive Staff does research and lobbies on behalf of the student body concerning city and state govern ment. Positions are filled every spring by an election and appointment process. The Central Staff is supervised by the Associate Director. The Central Staff is made up of different Directors who ensure that all divisions of ASMSU receive the support needed. Positions are filled every spring by an application process. The Central Staff is composed of the following departments: Human Resources. The director is responsible for the recruitment and selection of all ASMSU staff and per sonnel. This department also deals with interoffice communication and cooperation. Constituent Activism. The director deals with media relations and publicity in order to increase awareness of ASMSU The director also engages in various external initiatives to support public awareness and participation in ASMSU at the grassroots level. Racial Ethnic and Progressive Student Affairs. The director provides a liaison relationship between ASMSU and the racial ethnic groups groups and progressive stu dent groups. This department develops recruitment pro grams for racial ethnic and progressive students and implements the ASMSU Affirmative Action Plan. Digital and Graphic Marketing. The director adminis ters the ASMSU web page and conducts opinion polls. The web site updates students on issues, services, and other benefits provided by ASMSU The director also 19 . I I I designs and publishes online ASMSU outreach material, working in concert with ASMSU departments. Freshman Class Council. The FCC serves as the voice of the freshman class and coordinates activities for the freshman class. The council is appointed by the Student Assembly each fall through an application process. The council's office is in 323 Student Services. Senior Class Council. The SCC serves as the voice of the senior class and coordinates activities for the senior class. The council provides programs such as the career conference; senior receptions; and outstanding senior, faculty and staff awards. The SCC is appointed by the Student Assembly each spring through an application process. The council's office is in 323 Student Services. SERVICES ASMSU serves the undergraduate student population through the following departments. The Programming Board provides students with education al and diverse entertainment through the following sixteen departments, all of which can be reached through the Programming Board Business Office, 319 MSU Union, 353-5255: Alliance of Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students (ALBGTS) Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO) Arab Student Organization (ASO) Black Notes Black Student Alliance (BSA) Coalition for Multicultural Education (CME) Council of Students with Disabilities (CSD) Culturas de las Razas Unidos ( CRU) Ebony Productions Great Issues International Activities Council (IAC) Mariah Productions North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO) Pop Entertainment Student Union Programming (SUP) Telecasters Women's Council. The Funding J,Joard provides funding to Registered Student Organizations, Major Governing Groups, and Organized Living Units. These groups can apply for funding for a wide variety of programming including speakers, entertainment, educational programming, and other special projects. Applications are available in 307 Student Services and must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. ASMSU/COGS Legal Services provides for student partici pation in a prepaid legal services plan. This entitles currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who have paid his or her student activity fee to receive legal counsel from staff attorneys on most legal concerns. Studeqts may receive representation in court or be counseled for criminal misde meanors, drunk driving and other traffic offenses, landlord tenant problems, as well as many other civil matters. Through the Student Defender program, the office also pro vides advice and counsel for students involved in any University or departmental judiciary action. Student defend ers 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 educational programs about the office, other law-related matters or intra university concerns. The office is located in 329 Student Services. For information or to make an appointment, call 353-3716 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. · The Red Cedar Log, MSU's official yearbook, is provided to all taxpaying undergraduates at no additional cost. The books are distributed every August on campus or by mail. The office is located in 311A Student Services. The ASMSU Business Office provides low-cost copying and fax services in 307 Student Services. Interest free loans of up to $100 are also provided for a maximum of six weeks to all undergraduates who have paid their ASMSU tax. COUNCIL OF GRADUATE STUDENTS (COGS) COGS is the all-University graduate and graduate-profession al student governing body It is composed of one representa tive and an alternate from each degree granting unit, seven officers, and the gradl)ate student representatives on University committees. COGS' goals are to: promote the aca demic, economic and social aims for all graduate students; establish effective communication among these students and the academic/administrative units of the University; and cre ate channels of effective communication with other student organizations. Located at 313-316 Student Services, 353-9189, e-mail: cogs@msu.edu. Web site: www.msu.edu/-cogs Services for graduate students include: COGS Copy Service ... provides self-service copying at 4¢ per page. Service includes two-sided copying, enlarge ment/reduction, automatic document feeder and collator. COGS Loan Programs ... Interest-free loans of $250 for 60 days are administered through the Office of Financial Aid, 259 Student Services. Interest-free loans of $100 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¢ per page. This service usually takes 2 to 3 days. l.egal Aid .. . COGS provides for legal aid through ASMSU/COGS Legal Services in 328 Student Services. Student Health Insurance . . . COGS endorses a student health insurance plan. Policies are available in room 316 Student Services. 20 SPARTAN UFE-2003 Owen Graduate Association serves residents of Owen Hall through its legislative, social, educational, and cultural pro grams. 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 Office, 355-4210, for information. Residence Halls Association (RHA) represents residents of undergraduate residence halls. Its purpose is to: promote communication and cooperation among halls, provide repre sentation for hall residents to the University community, rec ommend and maintain hall policies and regulations, and pro mote services and activ'ities on campus. 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. Services include: a weekly movie program; a movie series carried on Housing Ch 12; video checkout locations in Akers, Brody, Gilchrist and Holden; an extensive recycling program; National Residence Hall Honorary; RHA Special Events; and State Walk, the nighttime walking service. The RHA office is located in G-29 Holden Hall, 355-8285. Hours vary Web site: rha. msu. edu The University Apartments Council of Residents (UACOR) serves undergraduate, graduate, faculty and staff residents of Cherry Lane, University Village, and Spartan Village. Meetings are held monthly for executive officers, elect ed representatives, guests, and interested residents. Town meetings are held monthly and serve as a forum for all resi dentS to make suggestions, voice concerns, and become informed. Elected executive officers receive a small stipend. The Council sponsors many activities and serves as an advo cate for residents with community agencies and University offices. The Council works to make University Apartments a better place to live. For information call the Residence Life Service Center in 1434-B Spartan Village, 353-9499. COGS Funding Requests ... Graduate groups and organi zations are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications and guidelines are available.in 316 Student Services. Annual COGS Party ... Held every year for all graduate students. Endowment Fund ... Conference . (1) A student may request a hearing before a student judiciary other than his/her constituent judiciary: 52 Original jurisdiction (Non-disciplinary): b. A question, conflict, or interpretation of the constitution or rules of the judicia ry's constituent group. c. Alleged violation of regulations govern ing 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 Section 4.24, but may not suspend a student from the University: 4.5.i.4 Appeals: Decisions of a student judiciary may be appealed to the University Student Appeals Board according 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 document according to . the provisions of Section 44.9. 4.5.1.5 Summer Term: During summer term, a student judiciary may, through a continua tion of its existing membership or through a request for interim appointments, pro- vide for its operation. . 4.5.1.6 Temporary Restraining Actions: The procedural rules of a student judiciary shall include provisions for expedited considem: tion of urgent cases in which a restraining . action is sought because an individual or group allegedly threatens immediate and irreparable harm through action 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 stu dent judiciary shall conduct a prelimi nary examination to determine whether a temporary restraining action should be taken. This meeting should indude opportunity for both the complainant and the respondent to present informa tion. 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 pre clude, predetermine, or render irrelevant the ultimate decision of a judiciary in reviewing the details of the case. b. If the judiciary decides to take a tem porary restraining action, the appropri ate 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 judici ary having original jurisdiction over the governing group or living group constitution in question. c. The student judiciary shall make every reasonable effort to meet whatever exi gencies of time may exist in such a case. ,. SPARTAN LIFE-2003 4.5.2 Student-Faculty judiciary: There shall be estab lished a Student-Faculty judiciary 4.5.2.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The membership of the Student-Faculty judiciary shall be as follows: a. Five undergraduate students. b. One graduate student. c. Five faculty members. d. One ex-officio non-voting advisor appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. 4.5.2.2 jurisdiction: The Student-Faculty judiciary shall have jurisdiction in the following areas: Original jurisdiction (Disciplinary) : a. Alleged violations of all-University policies or alleged violations of regula tions other than those related to aca demic dishonesty, violations of profes sional 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 gov erning groups, living units, and/or reg istered 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 44 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 appro priate. The chairperson shall subsequently make the decision public in an appropriate man - ner, unless the judiciary deter mines 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 provisions for expe dited consideration of urgent cases in which a temporary restraining action is sought because a regulation or administra tive decision allegedly threatens immediate 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 deter mine whether 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 situa tion, and whether a restraining action would preclude, predetermine, or ren der 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 necess"\rY, the Student - Faculty judiciary may announce its decision regarding a temporary action without a written statement of its rea sons 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 provisions of Section 4.24. 4.5.2.5 Appeals: Disciplinary decisions ofthe Student-Faculty judiciary may be .appealed to the University Student Appeals Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2.5 and 4.3.6. 4.5.2.6 Summer Term: The Student-Faculty judiciary shall, through a continuation of its existing membership or through a request for interim appointments, provide for its operation through the summer term. 4.5.3 University Student Appeals Board: There shall be established a University Student Appeals Board. 4.5.3.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The membership of the University 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 Affairs 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: a. Decisions made by a student judiciary and disciplinary decisions made by the Student -Faculty judiciary Student Handbook and Resource Guide 53 b. Disciplinary actions taken by an administrator in the Office of Student Affairs as provided for in Section 4.3.1.1. c. Procedures followed by the Traffic Appeals Board. 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 substantive challenge cases arising under Section 4.5.3.2d above, the University Student Appeals Board may provide declaratory relief by finding a regulation, or action by an administrator or member of the faculty or staff, to be inconsis tent with this document. If additional action is required and possible in a case, the University Student Appeals Board shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the University Student Appeals Board and/or academic governance bodies, shall imple ment an appropriate remedy 4.5.3.3 Summer Term: The University Student Appeals Board shall, through continua tion of its existing merpbership or through request for interim appoint - ments, 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 tem porary restraining actions, provided to judiciaries through this doc;ument. In addition, the University Student Appeals Board may make whatever recommenda tions it may consider appropriate to spe- cific 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 decision, diminish the sanction imposed, or direct that the case be reconsidered. Decisions of the University Student Appeals Board under Section 4.5.3.2d are not appealable. 4.5.4 University Academic Integrity Review Board: There shall be established a Univer$ity Academic Integrity ·Review Board for the purposes described in Article IL 4.5.4.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The member- ship of the University Academic Integrity Review Board shall be as follows: a. Four faculty members. b. Three undergraduate students. c. One ex-officio non-voting advisor appointed by the Provost. 4.5.4.1.1 The Office pf the Provost shall provide necessary support serv ices for the University Academic Integrity Review Board. 4.5.4.2 Appellate Jurisdiction: The University Academic Integrity Review Board shall have appellate jurisdiction over decisions by a college hearing board: a. in cases of penalty grades for academ ic dishonesty as provided in Article 2, b. in cases of alleged violations of regula tions prohibiting academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, and falsification of admission and aca demic records. 4.5.4.3 Summer Term: The University Academic Integrity Review Board shall, through continua~ion of its existing membership or through requests for interim appoint ments, provide for its operation through summer term. 4.5.4'4 Decisions: The University Academic Integrity Review Board shall have avail able to it the full range of decisions pro vided to judiciaries through this docu ment. In addition, the University Academic Integrity Review Board may make whatever recommendations it may consider 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 under graduate and graduate members from 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. The Judicial Selection Committee may, at its discretion, include faculty members in the selection process. 54 SPARTAN UFE-2003 The judicial Selection Committee shall be responsible for: a. Developing a process for the selection of student 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 eligible, 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 confirmation. Alternates may be select ed 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 confirmation by the appropriate governing body · 4.6.1.2 Appointment: The appointment of gradu ate 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 confirmed by the All-University Undergraduate Student Governing Body The appointment of student members to the University Academic Integrity Review Board shall be confirmed by the Student Council. 4.6.1.3 Terms of Office: a. Student members of the student judici aries shall serve for one calendar year with opportunity for reappointment. b. Student members of the Student Faculty judiciary shall serve for two years with the opportunity for reap pointment. (Initially, two undergradu ates shall be appointed for one year, and two undergraduates and one grad- · uate 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 Integrity Review Board shall be appointed for two years with art 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 intenm basis. f. Removal of a student member shall require: 1. Initiation of removal. proceedings. by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the mem bership of the body in which the member serves. 2. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the gov erning 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 University 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 appoint ed for two years and two for three years. d. Selection, appointment, and reappointment shall be in accordance with the Bylaws for Academic Governance. 4.6.3 Chairpersons: At the beginning of the academic year, each judicial body (the University Student Appeals Board, the University Academic Integrity Review Bsiard, the Student-Faculty judiciary, and the Student judiciaries) shall select from among its voting members a chairperson and vice chair - person who shall serve for one year and who shall have voting privileges. 4.6.4 Members of Student Judiciaries: The constitu tions 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 Tl:iere shall be a Traffic Appeals Board. 4.7.1.1 Composition: The members of the Traffic Appeals Board shall be selected in accor - dance with the procedures established by the undergraduate and graduate student governing bodies. . 4.7.1.2 Jurisdiction: The Traffic Appeals Board shall hear appeals arising from summons es issued for violation of the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations established by the MSU Board of Trustees and applicable to all reg- Student Handbook and Resource Guide 55 istered students. 4.7.1.3 Procedures: The Traffic Appeals Board shall establish a code of operations to gov ern its internal procedures which shall ensure fairness in the review of appeals received. 4.7.1.4 Decisions: Decisions of the °Traffic Appeals Board shall be consistent with the provi sions for violations and penalties in the Student Motor yehicle Regulations. In addi tion, the Traffic Appeals Board may refer students .to the Student-Faculty judiciary for alleged violation of general student reg ulations. 4.7.1.5 Appeals: Decisions of the Traffic Appeals Board may be appealed to the University Student Appeals Board only on the basis of improper procedure. ARTICLE 5 REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND RULINGS 5.1 The University community's expectations for student and group conduct which hold the potential for discipli nary action shall be promulgated as General Student Regulations, Student Group Regulations, Living Group Regulations, and All-University Policies as defined herein. Administrative decisions which mediate the flow of serv ices and privilege~ in the operation of the University are administrative rulings. 5.2 General Student Regulations - 5.2.1 General student regulations shall be those regula- tions established within the University communi ty to secure the safety of members of the University community and University facilities, maintain order, and ensure the successful opera tion 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 student 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 amendments 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 Prop9sals 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 explanafion may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward the proposal to the _Academic Council. · I 5.2.4 The Academic Council may approve or reject the proposal. If the Academic Council rejects the pro posal, 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 pro posal. If the proposal is approved, the Academic Council shall forward the proposal to the President and the regulation shall become opera tive upon his or her approval. 5.3 Student Group Regulations 5.3.1 Student group regulations shall be those regula tions established within the University communi ty to govern 'the conduct of the constituent mem bers of a governing body on 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. 5.3.2 Any constituent member of a governing body or governing group or any liv.ing group or registered student organization under its jurisdiction may initiate and propose amendments to the Student Group Regulations by submitting such proposals to the governing body or group with the appro priate legislative authority. Proposals may also be initiated by the governing body or group. 5.3.3 Proposals submitted to the appropriate All University Student Governing Body may be approved or rejected. If rejected, the All-University Student Governing Body shall forward a written explanation to the initiator. The written explana tion 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 for ward a written explanation to the appropriate All University Student Governing Body. The written explanation may include suggestions for modifica tion of the proposal. If approved, the proposal shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and the proposal shall become qperative upon his or her approval. 5.4 Living Group Regulations 5.4.1 Living Group R~gulations shall be those regula tions established within the University communi ty 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 56 SPARTAN UfE...:.2003 initiate and propose amendments to their own living group regulations by submitting such pro posals to the living group with appropriate leg islative 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 forward to the initiator a written explana tion. The written explanation may include sugges tions for ·modification of the proposal. If approved, the living group shall forward the pro posal to the appropriate All-University Student Governing Body. The All-University Student Governing BOdy may approve or reject the pro posal. 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 proposal to the University Committee on Student Affairs, which may approve or reject the proposal. Written explanation of a rejection, together with any suggested modifications, shall be provided to the living group. If approved, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall for ward the proposal to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and the regulation shall become operative upon his or her approval. 5.5 All-University Policies 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 indi vidualS, 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.l Administrative Rulings shall be those policies, procedures, and practices established within the University community to implement the functions of the institution's various and several administra tive units. Such rulings shall apply to those indi viduals, groups, and organizations specified by the rulings. The various administrative units are dele gated authority, by the Boqrd of Trustees through the President, to establish Administrative Rulings. 5.6.2 The process by which Administrative Rulings are developed shall be consistent wit.h the legislative and advisory duties and prerogatives of those bodies involved in academic governance. The process shall reflect conq:rn for student input when the substance of a ruling affects students. 5.6.3 When a student is alleged to be noncompliant tor shall confront the student and allow the stu dent to clarify the situation. 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. 5.6.3.2 The administrator shall assess the situa tion 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 notification 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. ARTICLE 6 INDEPENDl:NT AND UNIVERSITY-SUPPORTED STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 6.1 "Independent student publications" are those that are prepared and distributed, as least in part, by students and that are not funded by the administrative units of the University. Independent student publications are typ ically: 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 maxi mum freedom to express opinions and communi cate ideas by preparing and distributing inde pendent student publications. 6.1.2 The University shall neither authorize nor prohib it the solicitation of advertising by an fadepend ent student publication. 6.2 "University-supported student publications" are those · that receive funding from administrative units of the University. 6.2.1 Administrative units may provide advice and counsel, but .all University-supported student pub lications shall be guaranteed freedom of content and editorial policy. with an Administrative Ruling, a unit administra- 6.2.2 The withdrawal of financial support as a means Student Handbook and Resource Guide 57 of censorship over those University-supported student publications which are in substance a forum for free speech is recognized to be inappro priate. 6.3 The following guidelines governing independent and University-supported student publications are estab lished. 6.3.l Every ·publication shall identify the agency, group, or organization responsible for its preparation and distribution. 6.4 The following guidelines are established to govern the diStribution of independent and University-supported student publications, whether fre~ or for sale. 6.4.1 Regulatio~s 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 permission from the proper governing authority of the living unit. Permission must be granted in accordance with provision 6:4.1 above. 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 publica tions within that living unit. 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 consul tation with the administrative, faculty, and student occupants of the building, shall determine, in accordance with provision 6.4.1 above, the desig nated places of distribution of publications. 6.4.5 Distribution in living units, classroom and office buildings shall be limited to those places estab- . lished 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 inspec tion an up-to-date list of places of distribution within campus buildings. . 6.5 Any regulations necessary to implement these guidelines 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 sensi tive and confidential nature of the position and the pri vacy of all persons soliciting assistance from the Office of the Ombudsman, thereby protecting them against ret ribution. The Ombudsman's functions shall include the following charges: 7.1.1 The Ombudsman shall establish simple, orderly procedures for receiving requests, complaints, and grievances of students .. 7.1.2 The Ombudsman shall assist students in accom plishing the expeditious settlement of their p:rob lems and may advise a student that the student's request, complaint, 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 informal 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. 7.1.4 When necessary, the Ombudsman ~hall report directly to the PresideJ;lt valid complaints for which no remedy has been found. The Ombudsman shall also report any recommenda tions regarding such complaints. · 7.1.5 The Ombudsman shall make periodic reports to the president regarding the operation of the Office of the Ombudsman. 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 1.00, Schola~ship and Grades. 8.1.3 All-Un~versity Student Governing Bodies: · Associa.ted Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) and Council of Graduate Students (COGS). 8.1.3.l All-University Graduate Student Governing Body: Council of Graduate Students (COGS). 8.1.3.2 All-University Undergraduate Student Governing Body: Associated Students of Michigan State University (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 58 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 · complainant or the respondent to assist in the preparation or presentation of a case. No meinber of the University's legal department shall serve as a counsel under these provisions. 8.1.7 Disciplinary Case: A case brought against a stu dent respondent accused of violating a regulation, academic professional standard, or all-University policy Such a case is heard under Section 4.3 or Section 2:4.7; if the allegations are upheld, the respondent is subject to disciplinary sanctions as defined in Section 4.2:4b herein. 8.1.8 Faculty: All persons appointed by the University, either regular or temporary, either under the rules of tenure or not, holding the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, or instruc tor, persons appointed as librarians, or other per - sons with approved titles in the academic person nel system whose duties involve instructional activities. 8.1.9 Falsification of Admission or Academic Records: Refer to General Student Regulation 5.00, Protection of University Functions and Services, 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 grad uate non-degree programs shall be deemed grad uate students. 8.1.11 Graduate-Professional Student: A student enrolled 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 housing 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 judi cial complaints, as outlined in 4.3.1.1 above. 8.1.14 Non-disciplinary Case: A case brought by a stu dent 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 instructor who believes a student to have committed academ ic dishonesty If no disciplinary case is instituted against the student, the penalty grade may be appealed under Section 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 presump tion 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 col lege statements, the Office of the Provost. The pro cedure 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 pro vided 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 viola tion of a regulation or policy 8.1.19 Staff: Employees of the University other than those specifically defined in this article. 8.1.20 Student: An individual is considered a student from the time of admission to Michigan State University until graduation, recess, dismissal, sus . pension, or withdrawal from the University, or non-registration for more than .one consecutive term. 8.1.21 Student Qrganization: A group of students who have complied with formal requirements for becoming an organization and have registered with the appropriate all-University student gov erning body 8.1.22 Undergraduate: A student enrolled with a Registrar's classification of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Those students enrolled in undergraduate non-degree programs shall be deemed undergraduates. 8.1.23 University Community: All persons who are students, trustees, administrators, faculty, or staff. ARTICLE 9 PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING AND REVISING THIS DOCUMENT 9.1 This document may be amended and revised according to the following procedures. 9.1.1 Any member of the University community, or any constituent body thereof, may propose amend ments and revisions and forward them to the University Committee on Student Affairs. 9.1.2 Any and all other amendments or revisions shall be reviewed by the University Committee on Student Affairs which shall approve, reject, or amend the proposal. If the University Committee on Student Affairs 9.1.3 Student Handbook and Resource Guide 59 9.1.4 9.1.S approves the amendment or revision, then it shall forward the proposal to the appropriate All University Student Governing Body(ies). The All University Student Governing Body(ies) shall review the proposal and approve or reject it. If any of the All-University Student Governing Body(ies) reject the proposal, a written explana tion of the rejection shall be forwarded to the University Committee on Student Affairs. This explanation may include suggestions for alteration of the proposal. If the All-University Student Governing Body(ies) approve the proposal, it shall be returned to the Chairperson of the University Committee on Student Affairs for presentation to the Academic Council. 9.1.S.l Student Council must approve all revi sions or amendments before presented to Academic Council. 9.1.6 · The Academic Council shall review all amend ments and revisions and either approve or reject them in accordance 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 explanation may include suggestions for alt~ration of the proposal. If approved, the Academic Council shall forward the proposal to the President who shall present it to the Board of Trustees according to existirig practices of Academic Council for such transmittal. 9.1.7 The Board of Trustees shall review all amend ments and revisions and may approve the propos al, 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 co\ilmunity shall be promptly informed of all action taken on proposed amend ments and revisions. HISTORY OF APPROVAL ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Academic Council Academic Senate Board of Trustees AMENDMENTS. ARTICLE 2 Section 2.1.4 University Committee on Student Affairs (UCSA) Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees 60 January 10, 1967 February 28, 1967 March 16, 1967 I April 11, 1977 April 19, 1977 May 31, 1977 Jm:ie 24, 1977 Amendment effective June 24, 1977 Section 2.3 UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective ARTICLE 4 Section 4.3.2 Student Board of ASMSU UCSA ._ - Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment. effective ARTICLES Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective ARTICLE 6 : ' Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective ARTICLE 7 ·Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective Total revision UCSA Student Board of ASMSU Academic Council Board of Trustees Amendment effective COMPLETE REVISION UCSA ASMSU Student Board UCSA Elected Student Council Academic Council Board of Trustees Revision effective 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 March 31, 1970 April 1, 1970 May 12, 1970 June 18, 1971 June 18, 1971 April 8, 1970 April 17, 1970 May 12, 1970 February 19, 1971 July 1, 1971 .February 8, 1971 February 9, 1971 March 2, 1971 April 16, 1971 April 16, 1971 March 10, 1983 March 8, 1983 May 31, 1983 June 24, 1983 June 24, 1983 February 28, 1983 March 8, 1983 March 10, 1983 April 12; 1983 January 17, 1984 July 27, 1984 July 27, 1984 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 GSRR This document provides the framework for graduate student rights and responsibilities within the university, specifically regarding student conduct, academic pursuits, keeping of records, and · employment. It describes procedures for formulating regulations governing graduate student conduct and for providing due process in the adjudication ARTICLE I : Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities ARTICLE 2: Academic Rights and Responsibilities for Graduate Students ARTICLE 3: Student Records at Michigan State University ARTICLE 4: Graduate Student Support ARTICLE 5: Adjudication of Cases Involving Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities of graduate student disciplinary cases. It also defines ARTICLE 6: Academic Governance channels and procedures for student complaints ARTICLE 7: Procedure for Amending and Revising and grievances. This Document ARTICLE 8: Definitions HISlORY OF APPROVAL The term "graduate assistant" referred to in the GSRR, Article 4, refers to graduate assistants who are not covered by the Graduate Employees Union (GEU) collective bargaining contract. Graduate teach ing assistants in the GEU are covered by the GEU contract; not by the provisions in Article 4. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 61 GRADUATE STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOREWORD the concept of academic freedom for gradu~te students. 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 historicaf 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 lite. A land-grant university is a trusteeship of intellect in the service of sociel y It gathers society's creative and intellectual 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 university is the proper beneficiary This document is significant not merely because it establish es that graduate students have certain rights and responsibili ties, but particularly because it affirms that they are a party Lo the social trust shared by all in the university community who are charged with preserving and advancing 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 conduct, academic pursuits, keeping of records, and employment. This report describes structures and procedures for formulating regula tions governing graduate student conduct, for interpreting and amending the guidelines, for adjudicating graduate stu dent disciplinary cases, and for channeling student com plaints, grievances, or concerns to faculty, staff, and adminis trators for appropriate act_ion. 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 pre scribed system of due process. Rather than expounding a gen eralized abstract definition of academic freedom, this report provides an operational definition with concrete application of ARTICLE I 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, stud\".nts, and administrators. The basic purposes of the University are the advancement., dissemination and application of knowledge. The most basic condition for the achieve ment of rhese purposes is freedom of expression and communication. 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 necessities of the University: Therefore, the University always must strive to strike that balance between maximum freedom and necessary order that best promotes its basic purpos es 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 responsi bility upon others: the responsibility to permit the indi vidual to exercise the right. The graduate student, as a member of the academic community, has both rights and responsibilities, Within that community, the graduate stu dent's most essential rigbt is the right to learn. The University has a duty to provide for the graduate student those privileges, opportunities and protections that best promote the learning process in all its aspects. The grad uate student also has duties to other members of th€ aca demic community, the most important of which is to refrain from interference with those rights of others which are equally essential to the purposes and process es of the University 1.3 Regulations governing the activities and conduct of grad uate 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 limitations of acts that 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 62 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 1.4 The graduate student is not only a member of the aca demic community, but a citizen of the larger society, who retains those rights, protections and guarantees of fair treatment held by all citizens 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 judicial authorities duly established 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 conduct is regulated, broadly referred to as "reg ulations" in the remainder of this Article. 1.5.l 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. 1.5.2 To the maximum extent feasible, graduate stu dents shall participate in formulating and revising regulations governing graduate student rights and responsibilities. · 1.5.3 All regulations governing graduate student rights and responsibilities shall be made public in anap propriate manner. 1.5.4 Every regulation shall be as brief, clear and spe cific as possible. 1.5.5 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 appropri ate to its exercise. 1.5.6 Regulations shall respect the free expression of ideas and shall encourage competition of ideas from diverse perspectives. 1.5.7 Procedures and penalties for the violation of regu lations shall be designed for guidance or correc tion of behavior only. 1.5.8 Penalties shall be commensurate with the serious ness of the offense. Repeated violations may justi fy increasingly severe penalties. 1.5.9 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 decision which is alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines in this document. d. The lack of adherence to the applicable proce dures in the adjudication. 1.5.10 Every regulation shall specify to whom it applies and whether responsibility for compliance lies with graduate students either individually or col lectively. 1.6 A handbook 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 establishment and maintenance of the proper relationship between instructor and student are funda~ental to the University's function, and require both instructor and student to recognize the rights and responsibilities which derive from it. The relationship between instructor and stu dent as individuals should be founded on mutual respect and understanding together with shared dedication to the educational process. 2.2 Role of the Faculty in the Instructional Process 2.2.1 No provision for the rights of graduate students can be valid which suspends the rights of the fac ulty. The graduate student's right to competent instruction must be reconciled 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 acknowledged and mandated that competence of instruction shall be judged by the faculty. 2.2.2 Colleges and departments/schools 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 fo,r Academic Governance, The Code of Teaching Responsibility, and other documents on faculty rights and responsibilities. 2.2.4 No hearing board established under this docu ment shall direct a change in the evaluation of a graduate student which represents a course instructor's or guidance committee's good faith judgment of the graduate student's performance. 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 per formance to be reassessed and good faith evalua tion established. (See also Sections 2.3.10, 2:4.8, and Article 5.) Student Handbook and Resource Guide 63 1/ 2.3 Rights and Responsibilities of the Graduate Student 2.3.1 In all areas of graduate education pertaining to academic rights and responsibilities, there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, political persuasion, sexu- al orientation, marital status, disability, age, reli- gion, height, weight, genetic information, or fami- ly status. i.3.2 The graduate student has a right to be governed by written academic regulations. The graduate student has a right to accurate, timely, and clearly stated information concerning the general aca- demic requirements for establishing and main - taining an acceptable academic standing, the graduate student's academic relationship with the University, and the details of any special condi- tions which may apply Requirements for the stu- dent's academic program and written academic regulations, including copies of professional behavior, shall be made known and made avail- able by the administering unit at the time of the student's first enrollment. 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 con- sulting with their academic advisers and guid- ance committees. 2.3.3 The graduate student, regardless of degree pro- gram, has a right to the best advice the unit can provide concerning program planning, research, professional expectations, selection of courses and professors, and general degree requirements. 2.3.4 Units shall maintain records for their graduate students, specifying and/or containing degree requirements, course waivers and substitutions, program changes, and other stipulations directly affecting their degree programs. Graduate stu- dents shall be provided access to and/or a copy of these records upon request. 2.3.5 The graduate student shall be free to take rea- soned exception to information and views offered in instructional contexts and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, without fear of penalty or reprisal. · 2.3.6 Graduate students and faculty share the responsi- bility of maintaining classroom decorum and col- legial atmosphere which insures t~aching and learning. 2.3.7 The graduate student shares with the faculty the responsibility for maintaining the integrity of scholarship, grades, and profes~ional standards. 2.3.8 The graduate student is responsible (or learning the content of a course of stugy according to standards of performance established by the fac- ulty and for adhering to standards of professional behavior established by the faculty. 2.3.9 The graduate student has a right to academic evaluations which represent good faith judgments of performance by course instructors and guid ance committees. Course grades shall represent the instructor's professional and objective evalua tion of the graduate student's academic perform ance. The graduate student shall have the right to know all course requirements, including grading criteria, and procedures at the beginning of the course. (See also the Code of Teaching Responsibility). 2.3.10 The graduate student has a right to protection against improper disclosure of information con cerning academic performance and personal characteristics such as values, beliefs, organiza tional affiliations, and health. (See also Article 3.) 2.3.li Graduate ?tudents and faculty members share the responsibility for maintaining professional rela tionships based on mutual trust and civility. 2.3.12 The graduate student has a right to be protected · from personal exploitation and to receive recog nition for scholarly assistance to faculty. 2.4 Academic Programming 2.4.1 The department/school or college is responsible for informing, in writing, all incoming graduate students of program requirements and proce dures. 2.4.2 Guidance Committee. It shall' be the responsi bility of each graduate student admitted to a doc toral progr,am or to a master's program that requires a guidance committee, to form a guid ance committee with the concurrence of the unit chairperson/director or designated representative. Composition of the guidance committee will be in accord with University, college, and depart ment/school guidelines. In the event that a stu dent is unable to form a guidance committee, it shall be the responsibility of the unit chairper son/director to intervene with the faculty of the unit to resolve the problem. 2.4.2.1 For graduate students in doctoral pro grams the guidance committee shall be formed within the first two semesters of doctoral study, or within two semesters beyond the master's degree or its equiva, lent. Within one semester after the com mittee. 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 stu dent. This guidance committee report, as changed or amended in full consultation between the graduate student and the committee and as approved by the appro priate 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 64 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 considered 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 continues in good standing. Any desired or required changes in the membership of the guid ance committee may be made by the graduate student with the concurrence of the unit chairperson/director or designat ed 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 thesis/dissertation committee to supersede or supplement the guidance committee. Committee or thesis/disserta tion 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 enroll me.nt. Application for extension shall be submitted to the department/school and transmitted for approval by the dean of the college. 2.4.5 Program Changes. Each department/school or college shall establish procedures for altering indi vidual student programs that have been approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 24.2.1. Graduate students shall be involved in developing such procedures. (See also Section 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 depart ment/school or college and the guidance or dis sertation committee according to the professional and scholarly research .standards of the discipline. The department/school or college shall specify in advance the acceptable ;;tyle and form of the dis sertation or thesis in accordance with The Graduate School Guide to the Preparation of Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 2.4.6.l Standards for formatting, duplicating and binding of dissertations and theses, as well as the stipulations covering abstracts, numbers 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 in writing to it's graduate students, at the time of their first enrollment in a degree program or in a course in the unit, any specific codes of profes- sional and academic standards covering the con- duct expected of them. · 2.4.8 Evaluation. Graduate students have a right to periodic evaluations to assess their academic progress, 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 com municated 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 2.5.24) 2.4.8.l When determination fs made that a grad uate student's progress or performance is unsatisfactory, the student shall be noti fied in writing in a timely manner, and a copy of the notice shall be placed in the graduate student's academic file. 2.4.8.2 When a graduate student's status in a program has been determined to be in jeopardy, the graduate student shall be informed in writing in a timely manner, and a copy of the notice shall be placed in the student's academic file. 2.4.9 Dismissals and Withdrawals. Each department/ school and college shall establish criteria for the dismissal or withdrawal of graduate students enrolled in its programs. Such criteria shall be published and given to graduate students at the time they begin their programs. Should a decision to dismiss a graduate student be made, the affect ed student shall be notified in writing in a timely manner All information regarding the decision is te be held in strict confidence between the stu dent and those faculty and administrators with responsibility for the student on a need to know basis; release may be only with the written con sent 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. All records and information created under. this article shall be released only in accordance with the University's .published policies governing privacy and release of student records. The same privacy is to be accord ed the reasons for a graduate student's temporary or permanent withdrawal from the l)niversity. Should a decision to dismiss be lleld in abeyance, pending completion of the stipulated conditions, these conditions must be communicated in writ ing in a timely manner to the student. 2.5 Educational Training of Graduate Students in Teaching Roles 2.5.l Colleges and departments/schools are responsible for establishing orientation and in-service training programs for all graduate students in teaching roles. Such programs shall include an introduction Student Handbook and Resource Guide 65 to course goals, grading criteria and practice, and classroom procedures as well as periodic class room visitation. The graduate student in a teach ing role is held responsible 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 responsibilities at a high level of per formance. To gain feedback for monitoring and increasing their teaching effectiveness, such grad uate students shall use, where applicable, confi- · dential 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 semester to the unit admin istrator 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 thereof), formal written evaluations, and any supplemen tary 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 terminated, after which a copy of the file becomes the graduate student's personal property upon request. If evaluations or summaries of them are kept beyond the student's tenure at the University; these records should be altered so as to be anonymous. 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, recommendations, and the need for fur ther training. 2.5.2.4 An evaluation of teaching shall be given to the graduate student who has a teach ing role at least once each year. (See also 24.8) 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 stu dent as well as current federal and state law. 3.1.l Because of respect for the privacy of the individ ual graduate student, record keeping must be performed only by university personnel whose job responsibilities require record keeping. 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 Graduate students shall have the right to inspect any of their own educational records, barring confidential letters of recommendation, including their official transcript. Students· also shall have the right to inspect reports and evaluations of his or her academic performance. 3.2.4 All policies and practices dealing with the acqui sition and dissemination of information in stu dent records shall be formulated with due regard for the graduate student's right of privacy and access. 3.2.5 All graduate student educational records shall include a notation of the name of the person who supplied the information and the date of its entry, with the exception of central Student Information System records. 3.2.6 Confidential records shall be responsibly han dled. Units shall train persons handling such records in appropriate methods of keeping confi dential records. 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 gradu - ate student's offenses against University regula tions without the written permission of the stu dent. 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 subject to judicial review as provided in Article 5. 3.2.8.l These policies and practices shall conform to current federal and state law. In addi tion, any changes to the policies shall be made known to the graduate student body through the all-university graduate student governing body. 66 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 ARTICLE 4 GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT 4.1 Classes of Support 4.1.1 Students receiving support through the University fall primarily into three classes: a. graduate assistants b. University employees c. fellowship, scholarships and/or grant recipients 4.2 Graduate Assistants 4.2.1 Graduate assistants are graduate students current ly enrolled in degree programs who are appointed through established University procedures and according to University policy governing graduate assistantships. Duties assigned to graduate ~ssis­ tants may include (but not be limited to) class room instruction, student advising, writing super vision, reading of papers and examinations, and research. The responsibilities delegated to a gradu ate assistant must be performed under the super vision of an appropriate faculty member or administrator. 4.2.2 With the participation of graduate student repre sentatives, each unit appointing graduate assis- . tants 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 gradu- · ate assistantships c. stipends (see 4.2.4) d. stipend advancement and promotion e. f. procedures for evaluating performance (see tax status of stipends (according to IRS policy) also· 2.5.2-2.5.2.4) g. length of term of appointment, including con tinuance and renewal of graduate assistant ships · h. work load, duties, and vacation schedules i. grievance procedures 4.2.3 By April 15th of each calendar year, units shall - advise each graduate assistant in writing of one (or more) of the following: (a) that the assistant ship will be renewed for the following academic year or a portion thereof; (b) that the assistant - ship will be renewed provided the assistant is able to meet certain 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. When citing (c) above, the µnit shall include the date the student will be notified about its deci sion to renew the assistantship for the appropriate semester(s). Evaluative judgments about students · should be communicated in accordance with guidelines in 2.4.8. See all Sections 2.5.2-2.5.24.) 4.2'4 The Office of the Provost shall establish a campus wide policy for graduate assistant stipends, taking into account (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 assis tant stipends. (The Office of the Provost shall con . sult with the Dean of The Graduate School and the University Graduate Council on graduate assis- tant stipend levels.) · 4.2.5 Graduate assistants are entitled to all benefits nor mally accorded to full-time graduate students, except. as specified under pqlicies established in accordance with: 4.2.7 4.2.6 All graduate assistants are entitled to such cleri cal-secretarial help and supplies as are commen surate with ~heir 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) travel off campus, (e) insurance, (f) health care and (g) tuition waivers 4.2.8 Within the constraints of their training, experi ence and responsibilities, gr,aduate assistants have a right to the same professiqnal respect as that accorded to regular faculty 4.3 University-Employed Graduate.Students 4.3.1 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 pay ments above the established maximums. 4.3.2 The University shall not deny a regular employee's fringe benefit solely because the person also is registered as a student. 4.3.3 Oniversity ·employees who are pursuing graduate study are bound by collective bargaining agree ments or other applicable University personnel policies and agreements. 4.3.4 Employment-related grievances of graduate Stu- . dent$ empiqy.ed in non-academic positions should be filed with the employing units under their respective procedures. 4.4 Fellowship, Scholarship and Grant Recipients 4.4.1 A graduate student supported by a fellowship, scholarship, and/or grant shall have a right to such information as (a) the responsibilities and per formance required for retention of support, (b) the privileges and status associated with support, and (c) grievance procedures. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 67 ... . •••• 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, gender, national origin, political persuasion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, religion, height, weight genetic information, ot family status is expressly prohibited; (b) employ ment appointment policies shall be consistent with anti-discrimination policies of Michigan State University . 4.5.2 Graduate students shall be informed of all employment policies when a position is tendered. 4.5.3 The University retains the right to demote, sus pend, terminate or otherwise discipline graduate students receiving support through the University for cause and for failure to meet their responsibili~ ties. The University also retains the right to termi nate a graduate student's participation in an aca- · demic program, which in tum may terminate the graduate studenfs assistantship or other support. Graduate students who believe they have a griev ance under this article may utilize the judicial procedures outlined in Article 5. 4.5.3.1 In cases where the graduate student con tends 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 ADJUDICATIO~ OF CASES INVOLVING GRADUATE STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SJ 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 hearing 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 not covered by the Graduate Employees Union collective bargaining contract c. Professional Rights and Duties of other ~raduate Students 5.i.2 Department/School Level. Adjudication necessi tated on the department/school levei may be han dled informally or, at the request of a party or parties, formally through a department/school hearing board. The hearing baard shall be com posed 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 administrator 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 st1,1d,ents 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 fac ulty members of the University, Graduate cOuncii, · and three graduate students c;:hosen by the All University Graduate Student Governing Body 5.1.5 Each hearing board or judiciary shall be ch~ited by a member who has faculty rank and shall pro vide a suitable number of alternate members cho sen in accordance with the procedures established above. 5.1.6 Term of Office. Hearing board or judiciary mem bers 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. a. An approved alternate member from the appropriate faculty or student group will replace such person(s) in accordance with established guidelines. b. Either party (complainant or respondent) may submit to the chair of the hearing ·board a challenge of judiciary members in instances of alleged conflicts or interest. Such challenges will be arbitrated by the chair iii. a ti~ely manner and reported to both parties in wiring· three (3) class days after rendering a decision. c. Either party may remove a totaJ of two board Members, barring the chair, without stated cause. The name(s) of the individual(s) must be transmitted to the chafr no later than th~e (3) days after receiving notification of the board's membership. 5.2 jurisdietion of Alleged Vioiations (other than grievances). 5.2.1 Except as specified in this document (particularly in Section 5.1), alleged violations-of student group regulatiOns, 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. 68 SPARIAN LIFE-2003 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 encour aged to seek resolution and redress informally · with the appropriate individual(s). 5.3.2 If problems arise in the relationship between 5.3;4 instructor arid student, both should attempt to resolve them in informal, direct discussions. If the problem remains unresolved, then the unit admli:i.istrator and/or the Ombudsman should be consulted. If still aggrieved, a student may then submit a formal, written grievance for considera tion by an appropriate hearing board. The formal grieval'.lce alleging violations of academic rights must incl~de a proposed remedy which could be implemented by a responsible administrator. 5.3.3 The University under,takes, within the limits of its resources and the limits imposed by due respect fat the professional rights of the faculty, to supply an appropriate remedy for legitimate student griev ances that have judicial merit. (See Article 5:4.6). The limits of the University's resources proceed from factors that, .while subject to its influence, are not always subject to its control. To overcome the presumption of good faith in course instructors' and graduate committees' judg- ments of performance, grievances concerning aca demic evaluations must demonstrate that an eval uation 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.) . Any member of the academic community of Michigan State University may initiate a grievance · involving the rights and responsibilities of gradu ate 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. In submitting a formal grievance to an appropri ate hearing board (see Section 5.3.6.2) alleging vio- lation(s) by or against a graduate student in the areas cited in Section 5.1, a grievant must submit a written, signed statement that specifies in suffi cient particularity to justify proceedings the point(s) forming the basis of the grievance, the person(s) and/or unit.Cs) against whom/whkh the grieva~ce is filed, and the redress that is sought. 5.3.6.l Crieva.nces must normally be initiated no 5.3.5 5.3:6 later than mid-term of the semester fol lowing the one wherein the alleged viola tion occurred (exclusive of summer semester). If the involved instructor or student is absent from the University dur ing that semester, or if other appropriate reasons exist, an exception to this provi sion may be granted by the appropriate Hearing Board. If, before the formal griev- ance procedures are completed, the involved instructor 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, departments/schools may waive jurisdic tion and refer grievances to the college hearing board. 5.4 Judicial Procedures 5.4.1 Hearing boards shall establish their own proce dures 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 the Office of the Dean of The Graduate School. Departments/schools and colleges shall establish hearing board procedures in a manner consistent with this document. A copy of these procedures shall be filed with the Ombudsman and wi~h the Dean of the Graduate School. Departments/schools and colleges shall review their hearing board procedures every five (5) years. 5.4.3 5.4.2 Procedures for the adjudication of grievances must proceed in a timely manner as defined below Upon receipt of a request for a formal grievance, the unit chair/director shall forward a copy of the grievance request within ten (10) class days to the hearing board members and to the person or per - sons party to the· matter. 5!4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 ' I ' In urgent cases in which it is alleged that a regu lation, 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. A hearing l:>oard or judiciary is empowered to act on a request to direct an individual or unit to dis continue or postpone an administrative decision or action that threatens immediate and irreparable damage to any of the parties involved pending final disposition of ihe case. The hearing board or judiciary shall expedite the hearing and final dis position of this urgent· case. A department/school or college hearing board shall review each hearing request for jurisdiction and judicial merit and may then forward a copy Qf 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 pro ' ceed to schedule a hearing. b., Reject the ~equest and provide ari appropriate , · ex'planation. c. !nyite all parties to meet with the board for an Student Handbook and Resource Guide 69 informal discussion of the issues. Such a dis cussion shall not preclude a later hearing. 5.4.7 Notice of Hearing. At least three six (6) class days prior to a formal hearing, both the respon dent and the complainant shall be entitled to a written notification of hearing from the appropri ate hearing body. This notice of hearing shall state: a. The n~ture of the issues, charges and/or con flicts to be heard with sufficient particularity to enable both the respondent and the com plainant to prepare their respective cases. b. The time and place of the hearing. c. c. The body adjudicating the case and the names of the members that make up the body, including the names of all alternate members. d. The names of the respondent and com plainant. e. The name(s) of any potential witnesses. f The name of an advisor (if any) selected by the complainant or respondent. 5.4.8 Either the complainant or the respondent may request, 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 appe11r, the judi ciary may either postpone the hearing or, only in unusual circumstances, hear the case in his or her absence. c. The judiciary may accept written statements from a party to the ~earing in lieu of a person al appearance, but only in unusual circum stances. Such written statements must be sub mitted to the judiciary at least one (1) day prior to the scheduled hearing. 5.4.10 Hearing boards shall ensure that a collegial . atmosphere prevails in grievance hearings. Either party shall have the right to be accompanied by an advisor (see definition in Article 8). Permission will be granted to the respondent to be accompa nied by an attorney if there are criminal charges pending. If the respondent is charged with a sex offense, the complainant may also have an attor ney present. 5.4.10.l During the hearing, parties to a grievance shall have an opportunity to state their cases, present evidence, designate wit nesses, ask questions, and present a rebuttal. 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 administrator(s), to the Ombudsman, and to the Dean of The Graduate School. The report shall indicate the major elements of evi- dence, 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 occurred and that redress is possible, it shall direct the responsible administrator to pro vide 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 griev ance only 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 G~aduate Judiciary. 5.4.12.l Appeals must allege either that applicable procedures for adjudicating the case were not followed in the previous hearing or that the findings of the hearing board were not supported by the preponder - ance of the evidence. (Presentation of new evidence will normally be inappro priate 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 proceed ings. 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 deci sion. The original decision shall be held in abeyan~e while under appeal. 5.4.12.4 An appellate board (i.e., a college hearing board or the University Graduate Judiciary) shall review each appiwl request and may then forward a copy of the request to the appropriate individ ual(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 deci sion of the lower hearing body shall stand; · b. direct the lower hearing body to rehear the case or to reconsider or clarify its decision; or c. decide that sufficient reasons exist for an appeal and accept the request, in full or in part, and proceed to sched- ule an appeal hearing. . 5.4.12A.l 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 SPARTAN UFE-2003 I I I ' I .... ''I. :~ , , ...... ·~ ; ~ ~ . ~ . ;,, . ~. 70 within sixty (60) days if it is determined that new evidence has arisen. An exception to the time provision may be granted by the appropriate judi ciary or hearing board. 5.5 Academic Dismissal and Academic Disciplinary Cases 5.5.1 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 department/school hearing board. In such a hearing, the burden of proof shall rest upon the instructor whose prior assignment of the penalty grade will constitute a charge of academic dis honesty The college hearing board shall proceed in compliance with applicable University and/or unit academic legislation on the integrity of schol arship, grades, and professional standards; and the procedural and appeal provisions of this docu ment shall apply . 5.5.1.1 After hearing a case involving academic dismissal, dishonesty, professional stan dards, or falsification of admission or aca demic records, the college hearing board ' shall decide whether action is supported by the preponderance of evidence. If the finding is that disciplinary action is not warranted, the graduate student may chal lenge a penalty grade received in the case through the department/school and college hearing boards. If disciplinary action in addition to any penalty ,grade which has been assessed is supported by the prepon - derance of evidence, the hearing board may select from the following sanctions: a. Sanctions in academic disciplinary cases: 1. Warning. An official written statement expressing disap proval of acts committed. 2. Warning Probation. A proba tion indicating that further violations of regulations will result in more severe discipli nary action. This probation will be imposed for a specific period of time; and provided no further violations have occurred, the graduate student shall be automatically removed from probation when the imposed period expires. This probation may be accom panied by a requirement that restitution be made for University property damages or losses resulting from acts committed, or other require ments or special conditions as deemed appropriate. 3. Disciplinary Probation. A period of time specified for Student Handbook and Resource Guide observing and evaluating a graquate student's conduct, with or without special condi tions, including a written rep rimand, and indicating that (a) further violations while on probation may result in more severe disciplinary action including suspension, or (b) further violation while on pro bation 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 automatically be removed from probation when the imposed period expires. 4. Suspension. A suspension from the University may be for a specified period of time, in which case the graduate stu dent is eligible to apply for readmission at the end of the stated period of time; or it may be a conditional suspen sion, in which case the gradu - ate student must demonstrate 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 appro- . priate redress in consultation with the hearing body 5. Other: Other action deemed appropriate to a specific case. b. Sanctions in academic dismissal cases: 1. Academic dismissal does not imply future readmission, 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 indica tive of capacity to perform graduate level work. Declarations of good intentions are not sufficient. Each application will be considered on its merits. lf the student has attended another institution while on dis missal, an official transcript must be submitted. 71 5.5.2 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 admissions or academic records. 5.6 The University Graduate Judiciary is the final hearing body within the judicial structure related to graduate academic rights and responsiOilities, in cases which are initiated at the college level. 5.6.1 The University Graduate Judiciary shall have avail able to it the full range of decisions provided to hearing boards through this document. In addi tion, the University Graduate Judiciary may make whatever recommendations it may consider appro priate 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 fol lowing: 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 depart mental/school committees relating to the P?licy-making process. 6.1.2 Graduate student representatives shall participate as voting members on all policy-making commit tees at the departmental/school and college levels that are directly concerned with graduate student affairs. 6.1.2.l The department/school advisory commit tees, or their equivalent, in consultation with graduate student representatives in the unit, shall determine which unit-level committees are directly concerned with graduate student affair:s: 6.1.2.2 Each department/school and college shall inform its graduate students in a timely manner of the committee positions that graduate students may hold, the duties and lengths of appointment of said posi tion, the process by which individuals are selected for appointment, and the names of the appointed representatives. 6.1.3 At the University level, graduate students shall be selected and shall have voting membership on the University Graduate Council, Academic Council and other such committees as specified by the Bylaws for Academic Governance. ARTICLE 7 PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING AND REVISING THIS DOCUMENT 7.1 Any member of the Michigan State University commupity may initiate a proposal to amend or revise this document. 7.1.1 A graduate student shall submit a proposal to the all-University graduate student governing body for approval. The all-University graduq.te student governing body may approve the proposal by a majority vote of the members present. If approved, the proposal, with recommendation for its adoption, shall be submitted to the University Graduate Council through the all-University grad uate student governing body's regular representa tives. 7.1.2 A faculty member shall submit a proposal to the colleges Graduate Committee for its approval. The college Graduate Committee may approve the pro posal by a majority vote of the members present. If approved, the proposal, with a recommendation for its adoption, shall be submitted to the University Graduate Council through the college's regular representative(s). 7.1.3 Any other member of the Michigan State University community (not a graduate student, or a regular faculty member) may submit a proppsal to The Graduate School for transmission to the University Graduate Council. 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 sugges- 72 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 tions for alteration of the proposal. A proposed amend ment or revision 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. 7.6 The University community shall be promptly informed of all action taken on proposed amendments and revisions. ARTICLE 8 DEFINITIONS 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 dishonesty, violation(s) of professional standards, or falsification 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 1.00, 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 Advisor: 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 presentation of a case. 8.1.5 All-University Graduate Student Governing Body: Council of Graduate Students (COGS 8.1.6 Class Day: A day on which classes are held, including a day during Final Exam Week. 8.1.7 Complainant: A member of the University com munity wlio initiates judicial proceedings. 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 sys tem whose duties involve instructional 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 per sons 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, Protection of Uni~ersity Functions and Services, 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 in a master's, doctoral or educational specialist program. 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 in a medical degree pro gram in the College of Human Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, or College of Veterinary Medicine. Those students who are enrolled 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 sanctions as defined in Section 4.2.4b of that document. 8.1.14 Ombudsman: The university ombudsman is a senior faculty member who assists members of the MSU community in resolving complaints or concerns confidentially, informally, impartially, and independently 8.1.15 Penaity Grade: A grade assigned to a student by a faculty member based on a charge of academic dishonesty 8.1.16 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 presump tion 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 col lege statements, the Office of the Provost. The pro cedure 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 enroll ment in the program or in 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 viola tion of a regulation or policy Student Handbook and Resource Guide 73 8.1.19 Staff: Employees of the University other than those specifically defined in this article. 8.1.20 Student: An individual is considered a student ·from the time of admission to Michigan State University until graduation, recess, dismissal, sus pension, or withdrawal from the University, or non registration for more than one consecutive term. 8.1.21 Undergraduate: A student enrolled in a pachelor's degree. Those students enrolled in undergraduate non-degree programs shall be deemed undergrad uate students. 8.1.22 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 COMPLETE REVISION University Graduate Council Council of Graduate Students Academic Council Board of Trustees Revision effective January 16, 1984 February 28, 1984 July 27, 1984 July 27, 1984 November 4, 2002 November 17, 2002 February 25, 2003 April 11, 2003 April 11, 2003 MSSR Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities The Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities, 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 Osteo pathic Medicine, and the College of Veterinary Medicine. The MSRR closely parallels the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, but contains provisions designed for the special circumstances of medical students. Copies of the MSRR are available in the offices of the Deans of the Medical Colleges, the Graduate School, the Office of the Provost, the Office of the Ombudsman, and in 162 Student Services. The document is also printed in the Graduate Student Handbook published by the Council of Graduate Students. 74 SPAITTAN LIFE-2003 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 The University has established several types of rules which govern the conduct of students and organized student groups, and which are described below UNIVERSITY ORDINANCES: 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 th~ support of students, faculty, and administrative personnel. - d. Adjudicated through criminal court proceedings in the same manner as city ordinances or state laws. (Although this book contains only selected ordinances, everyone is expected to comply with all University ordinances, which are available for reference at the Information Desk, Main Library, or at www. msu. edit! dig/DOCUMENTS/ ordinances. html) GENERAL STUDENT REGULATIONS: a. Apply to the conduct of all registered students and organi zations. b. Final approval by the University president. c. Enforced by all students, faculty, and administrative per sonnel, with support of the Department of Police .aµd 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 Affairs and Services. c. Enforced by students, faculty, and administrative personnel. 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 implement ing delegated administrative responsibility, usually 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 personnel. d. Adjudicated through administrative action, University judi cial procedures, or as provided in the policy. In general, all-University policies and administrative rulings apply only to those individuals registered as .students. Some, however, also apply to University employees.. Where such is the case, mention is made of the fact immediately before the text of the policy or ruling. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS Students are, of course, expected to live in accordance with local, state, and national laws. The enforcement of s.uch 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 handled concur rently through the courts and University disciplinary pro ceedings. The complainant may choose whether to file crimi- . nal charges and/or an internal judicial complaint. 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 approval or most recent amendment; and a cross refe.rence to other regulations on the same topic where applicable. Note: All regulations, policies, administrative rulings and ordinanres are subject to' change. For the most current information, please consult the Spartan Life web site, www. vps. msu. edu!SpLife!def a ult. pdf Academic Honesty Academic honesty is central to the educational process and acts of academic dishonesty are serious offenses within the University community. Suspension from the University . cquld be the consequence for acts of academic dishonesty Students should be familiar with General Student Regulation 1.00 on Scholarship and Grades (see next page), and with the all-University policy on Integrity of Scholarship and Grades, also printed in Part lll of this book. In addition, it is important that students clearly understand the specific expectations of their individual instructors with regard to this important matter. The process for adjudicating cases of academic dishonesty is outlined in Section 24 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. 76 SPARTAN UFE-2003 ~. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ' ' ' '"· 'l'I, ':'i., ''"' , .. . ;).,. ''"' t,, . ~. • INTRODUCTION General student regulations shall be those regulations estab lished within the University community (students, trustees, administrators, faculty, and stafD to secure the safety of mem bers of the University community and University facilities, 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 affiliation as well as Lo all governing bodies, governing groups, living groups, and registered student organizations (5.21 Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University). 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 engaged in University-sponsored or student group-sponsored (student governing groups and registered student organiza tions) activities off campus. The regulations relating to schol arship and grades, University functions and services, and University property, however, apply without reference to where the activity occurs. Because technology is constantly changing teaching, learning, and administrative processes, it is understood that the general principles which govern these regulations should be extended to apply to new and unantic ipated 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 internal judicial system shall maintain jurisdiction over these regula tions and conduct hearings in accordance with established University procedures. In the application of the regulations, it is intended that one be held accountable for conduct which fails to meet the standard of what a reasonable and prudent person would or would not have done under similar circums~ances. 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 University; 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 containing 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 completed for oneself, in part or in total, by another without prop er authorization. 1.05 alter, tamper with, appropriate, destroy or otherwise interfere with the research, resources, or other academic 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; there fore, no student shall: 2.01 cause or threaten physical harm to another, or endanger the physical safety of another. 2.02 continuously or persistently intimidate another individ ual so as to coerce that individual into some action or avoidance of action. 2.03 possess or use any firearms, explosive materials, incen diary device or other dangerous objects or substance without proper University authorization. 2.04 obstruct or disrupt the activities or functions of ariother individual as protected by law, ordinance, regulation, or policy 2.05 enter or remain in another individual's place of resi dence or work without permission of that individual or without proper authorization. 2.06 possess, use, manufacture, produce, sell, exchange or otherwise distribute any drug prohibited by federal or state laws. 2.07 possess, consume, furnish, marrufacture, sell, exchange or otherwise distribute any alcoholic beverages 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 funclions of student groups serve to extend and provide support for the learning environment; therefore, no student shall: 3.01 obstruct or disrupt the activities or functions of a group as protected by law; ordinance, regulation, or policy 3.02 continuously or persistently intimidate a group so as to coerce that group into some action or avoidance of action. 3.03 provide false information to a group for the purpose of gaining membership, service, or privilege. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 77 3.04 represent a group falsely or use the resources of a 5.03 alter or forge any University document and/or record, group without proper authorization. (See also: All-University Events and Activities; Anti-Discrimi nation Policy and Procedures; Campaigning, Canvassing and Petition Drives; Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct; Distribution of ~iterature; 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 anli to effectively discharge their responsibili ties; therefore, no student shall: 4.01 damage, deface, or destroy the property of another per son or the University 4.02 tamper with or misuse University fire or safety equip ment, including, but not necessarily limited to, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and alarm systems. 4.03 copy, appropriate or use the property of another with out proper authorization. 4.04 remove property or goods from their assigned place without proper authorization or accept or convey prop erty 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 security device without proper authmization. 4.07 without proper authorjzation enter or remain in any University building or designated area which is officially 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 per - sonal property or m areas authmized by the University. (See also: Bicycles-nlegal Taking; Closing Hours; Distribution of Literature; Facilities and Services; Plant Materials; Residence Regitlations 4.0, 6.0 and 70; Resi.dence Hall Room Entry; Signs.) 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 University (for example, including, but not limited to, classes, social, cultural, and athletic events, computing services, registration, housing and food services, gover nance meetings and judicial hearings) such that the function or service is obstructed or disrupted. including identification materials, issued or used by the University 5.04 allow any University document and/or record, including identification materials, issued ·by the University for one's own use to be used by another. 5.05 use any University document and/or record for other than its authorizeq purpose, including identification materials issued to another. 5.06 act as an agent of the University unless authorized to do so. 5.07 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 per formance 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 merchandise or services for personal profit or gain, or solicit voluntary contributions for organizations. (See also: Campus Bus Policy, Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct; Distribution of Literature; Facilities and Services; Housing Policy; Non-Disciplinary judicial Process; Records; Residence Hall Regulation 6.0;· and Student Identification Cards.) -University Committee on Student Affairs, February 19, 1988 -Academic Council, January 17, 1989 -President, to become effective September 1, 1989 Fire Safety It is imperative that students residing in University housing be confident that their neighbors and visitors not engage in acts that will increase the likelihood of fire or loss of life from fire. Setting off explosives (including firecrackers) or setting a fire in University housing, or falsely pulling a fire alarm in residence halls may result in suspension from the University and prosecution under the law Students should be familiar with General Student Regulation 201, 2.03, and 402 and Section 2 of the Residence Hall Regulations--Undergraduate Halls, Owen Graduate Center, and University Apartments Community The Process for adjudicating alleged violations of these reg ulations is outlined in Article 4 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan Stale University. 78 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 RESIDENCE HALL BILL OF RIGHTS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE HALLS (Student Group Regulation) Each person, as a resident of Michigan State University resi dence halls, possesses certain individual rights and responsi bilities which must be held in high regard. This document is intended to' define minimal expectations of rights and responsibilities of hall residents, in actualizing their freedoms, without placing constraints upon such rights of other resi dents. Each individual has the right to engage in those physi cal, educational, and social pursuits that are a necessary part of his or her university life. However, these rights carry with them a reciprocal responsibility on the part of the individual to insure those same rights for other residents. 1. Primary rigl\ts of the individual include: a. The right to read and study free from undue interfer ence in one's room: One of the basic purposes of the University is the dissemination :md application of knowledge. Unreasonable noise and other distractions inhibit the exercise of this right. b. The right to sleep, the right to one's personal belong ings, the right to free access to one's room and suite facilities, and the right to a clean environment in which to live: Optimum physical conditions are essential as they support and reinforce and provide for positive conditions in which to learn and live. c. The right for redress of grievances: If the acade'mic and residence ltall communities are to function in the most educationally profitable manner the right to initiate actions and referrals for impartial and fair adjudication of grievances·is held paramount. In exercising this right, the student further holds the right to be free from fear of . intimidation, physical and/or emotional harm, and with out the imposition 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 defined · 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 friend ships with other persons to fulfill their needs for socialization. Visitors are to respect the above stated rights of hall residents and to adqere to all regulations. Any abuse of these rights is subject to review and action according 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 imple mentation shall deny any individual his or: her basic rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution, nor deny other alternatives for redress of grievances that ar~ 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 nity These rights are best secured through clear statements of each individual's responsibilities. 1.1 No person shall cause or otherwise contribute to unrea sonable noise in residence halls or areas immediately surrounding residence halls. (Unreasonable noise is that which interferes with, or has the potential for interfering . with the legitimate rights of others.) 1.2 No person shall interfere with attempts of others to study The Residence Hall Bill of Rights provides a clear statement of each individual's rights within the residence hall commu- 1.3 No person shall interfere with attempts of others to sleep during reasonable and/or posted consideration hours. 'student Handbook and Resource. Guide 79 ..J ..J w V) a:: w a:: 1.4 No person shall interfere with the free access of another to and from his/her own room, suite, apartment, work area, o.r office in a residence hall. 1.5 No person shall play any athletic games in a common area of a residence hall without proper authorization. 1.6 No person shall interfere with the safe or clean environ ment of others. .. 1.7 No person shall allow an animal, bird, or other pet to enter a residence hall . (Fish and guide dogs are excep- tions.) · 1.8 No person shall fail to make an effort to discourage another person from violating a regulation and.for to report a violation of which one has knowledge. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.0Q) 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 spe cial responsibility to ensure that safety hazards are eliminat ed, fire equipment is maintained, and fire procedures estab lished 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, fireworks, firearms, or other dangerous weapons or explosives. (NOTE: Legal weapons must be _stored at the Department of Police and Public Safety:) 2.4 No person shall possess or use in a residence hall, with out proper authorization, any chemical or o her danger ous substance, compound, or container of such sub stances, ;.vhich 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 confor.m to established safety regulations. 2.7 No person shall tamper with fire equipment, nor use such equipment for other than the prevention or control of fire. (Fire equipment shall include, but not be limited to thermal detectors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher boxes, fire hoses, and any other fire-fighting devices) (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3.00 and 4.0Q) 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 harass~ent will not be toler ated in a residence hall community: JI 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 per- suasion, sexual orientation, or disability) 3.2 No person shall exhibit behavior which harms or threat ens to harm another person or another person's property 3.3 No person shall abuse, th~eaten, or harass any residence hall employee. 3.4 No person shall abuse, threaten, harass, or exhibit behavior that intimidates any complainant, respondent, counsel, witness, or judiciary member prior to, during, and after a judicial hearing. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.0Q) 4.0 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY Th.e 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 permis sion the personal property of others. 4.2 No person shall, without proper authorization, remove any property from its assigned place in a residence hall . 4.3 No person shall damage, deface, or destroy any property: (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00) 5.0ALCOHOL The residence hall community 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 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 governing the land, which in this case is the MSU Board of Trustees. 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 approved for consumption (e.g., floor party). 5.3 No person shall allow the presence of more than five times the normal occupancy (excludes over or under assignment) in a student room, suite, or apartment where alcohol is being consumed. 5.4 o person shall possess or use a common source of alco J:iol (e.g., keg, trash can, etc), nor shall any person pai:tici pate i~ an event where a common source is present (See also: General Student Regulation 2.0Q) 6.0 IDENTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS Certain privileges are extended to individuals by virtue of their membership in the residence hall community In order 80 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 to protect the community's welfare, the integrity of this iden tification must be maintained. 6.1 No person shall permit others to use his or her University identification, including a.meal Gard or room key, for the purpose of improperly gaining access to a residence hall, a residence hall dining room, an RHA or hall sponsored event, or use of RHA or hall equipment. 6.2 No person shall use the University identification of another, including a meal card or room key, for the pur pose of improperly gaining access to a residence hall, a residence hall dining room, or an RHA or hall spon sored event or use of RHA or hall equipment. 6.3 No person shall refuse to provide his or her name and show appropriate identification to a staff member per forming his or her duty, upon request. (See also: General Student Regulation 3.00, 4.00 and 500) 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 inappropriate distractions or interference. The misuse of meal I.D.s or removal of food from the dining room increases the cost of food · service for all residents. 7.1 No person shall initiate or otherwise engage in throwing of food, utensils, or other objects in any' residence hall dining room or housing facility. 7.2 No person shall, without authorization, remove·any food or utensils from a residence hall dining room. 7.3 No person shall enter a residence hall dining room without proper authorization. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 4.00 and 500.) 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 No person shall permit a non-resident visitor to remain in or use the facilities of a residence hall, including one's residence hall room, for more than three continuous , days during any given week. 8.2 No person shall fail to take responsibility for his or her visitor. 8.3 No person, if a non-resident, shall be a visitor in any residence hall between the official closing and opening hours without a resident escort. 8:4 No person shall interfere with the entertaining of a visi tor 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 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 commu nity. These rights are best secured .through clear statements of each individual's responsibilities. 1.1 No person shall cause or otherwise contribute to unrea sonable noise in Owen Graduate Center or areas imme diately surrounding the hall. (Unreasonable noise is that which interferes with, or has the potential for interfering with the legitimate rights of others.) 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 another to and from his/her room, suite, apartment1 work area or office in Owen Graduate Center. 1.5 No person shall play any athletic games in a common area of Owen Graduate Center without proper authori zation. 1.6 No person shall interfere with the safe or clean environ- ment of others. · 1.7 No person shall allow an animal, bird or other pet to enter Owen Graduate Center. (Non-carnivorous fish and guide dogs are exceptions.) Student Handbook and Resource Guide 81 1.8 No person shall fail to make an effort to discourage another person from violating a regulation and!or report 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 spe cial responsibility to ·insure that safety hazards are eliminat ed, fire equipment is maintained, and fire procedures are established and followed. 2.1 No person shall create, or help to create, a safety hazard. 2.2 No person shall throw or drop anything from a hall window or balcony 2.3 No person shall possess or use firecrackers, fireworks, firearms or other dangerous weapons or explosives. (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 sul;istance, compound or container 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 control of fire. (Fire equipment shall include, but not be limited to, thermal detectors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher boxes, fire hoses and any other. fire-fighting devices.) 2.8 No person shall us.e unauthorized cooking appliances in his or her room, suite, floor study room or other unau thorized 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 toler ated 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 origin/citizen ship, sex, age, political persuasion, sexual orientation, or disability) 3.2 No person. shall exhibit behavior which harms or threat- ens to harm another pers.on or another person's property 3.3 No person shall abuse, threaten ot harass any hall employee. 3.4 No person shall abuse, threaten, harass or exhibit behav ior that intimidates any complainant, respondent, coun sel, witness or judiciary member prior to, during or after a judicial hearing. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00.) 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 permis sion the personal property of others. 4.2 No persbn shall, without proper authorization, remove any property from its assigned place in Owen Graduate Center. 4.3 No person shall damage, deface or destroy any property (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00.) ' 5.0ALCOHOL Owen Graduate Center is part of a larger community, and as such, is not only governed by its own regl\lations, but by University policies and state law. The State of Michigan estab lishes 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 publicly accessi ble (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 consumed 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 Student Regulation 2.00.) 6.0 IDENTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS Certain privileges are extended to individuals by virtue of their residency in Owen Graduate Center. In order to protect the residents' welfare, the integrity of this identification must be maintained. 6.1 No person shall permit others to use his or her University 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 pur- 82 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 pose 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 5.0Q) ZO FOOD SERVICE Meal times should be an opportunity for residents and their visitors to dine in a sociable manner without the fear of inappropriate 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 Cafeteria. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 4.00 and 5.0Q) 8.0 VISITORS All residents of Owen Graduate Center have some· responsibil ity to help secure the residents' welfare by communicating to visitors the expectations established through these regulations. 8.1 No person shall permit a non-resident visitor to remain in or use the facilities of Owen Graduate Centet~ includ- . ing 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 visi tor 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 responsibiftties are established to govern the coriduct of all residents and visitors in Universi.ty Apartments. The student/resident may be held responsi~le 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 Residents Council for University Apartments (RCUA), estab lishes this document. 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. (Unreasonable noise is that which interferes with the legitimate rights of others.) 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. Av~id 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 Apartment property ing spaces provided. e. Keep the area immediately in front of his or her apa!t ment clean, orderly and free from safety hazards. 3. All residents shall enjoy the right to their personal proper ty, 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 permis sion, the personal property of another. b. Avoid vandalizing or defacing any University Apartments property (This includes bulletin boards, flower beds, recreational or playground equipment, etc.) 4. All University Apartments residents shall enjoy the right to live free from harassment, intimidation or assault. (This shall include, but not be limited ro, written harassment, physical attack, peeping Toms, harassment by telephone, verbal harassment, etc.) 5. The student/resident shall be held responsible for using all reasonable efforts to monitor the actions of his or her spouse, children, or visitors. 6. Suggestions for modification of this document may be presented to the Residents Council for University Apartments, RCUA, at any time. cl. Park his or her motor vehicles only in the lined park- (See also General Student Regulation 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00) Student Handbook and Resource Guide 83 JI STUDENT GROUP REGULATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS, ALL-UNIVERSITY POLICIES, AND SELECTED ORDINANCES ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS All-University academic requirements and policies that apply to both undergraduate and graduate study are stated in the Academic Programs, www.msu.edu/-ucandc. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisers concerning academic requirements. · ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTING SYSTEMS, SOFTWARE AND THE UNIVERSITY DIGITAL NETWORK (Administrative Ruling) I. FOREWORD Access to modern information technology is essential to the pursuit and achievement of excellence across the MSU mis sion of instruction, research, and.service outreach. The privi lege of use of computing systems and software, as well as . internal and external data networks, is important to all mem bers of the University community The preservation of that privilege for the full community requires that each individual faculty member, staff member, and student comply with insti tutional and external standards for appropriate use. To assist and ensure such compliance, Computing and Technology, with the advice and counsel of the all-University Computing and Communications Systems Advisory Committee, establishes the following administrative ruling, applicable to all faculty, staff and students. II. DEFINITIONS A "System Sponsor" is the individual under whose authority a computing system, local network, or external network con nection is funded. Individual computer systems and local networks may be sponsored by faculty members (e.g., using research grant funds), or by departments, colleges, or other units, in which latter case the unit administrator is the System Sponsor. For the purposes of this ruling, the Director of the MSU Computer Laboratory is the System Sponsor for the inter-building MSU digital network ,and for MSU external network connections, including those to BITNET, CICNET, and MERIT and other parts of the national Internet. A "System Manager" is the person who is authorized by a System Sponsor to grant and create user privileges, maintain the system filestore, and generally ensure the effective opera- 84 tion of a system. (For example, in the case of UNIX systems, the System Manager typically will be the "superuser" who uses the "root" user ID) In some cases, the System Manager and the System Sponsor may be the same individual. "Facility Staff" are the individuals who are authorized to monitor, manage, or otherwise grant temporary access .to computing facilities (such as microcomputer laboratories) in which one or more systems are used on an open access basis by either specific populations of faculty, staff, and students, or the entire campus community A "User" is any individual who uses, logs in, attempts to use, or attempts to log in to a system, whether by direct connec tion or across one or more networks, or who attempts to con nect to or traverse a network, whether via hardware, software, or both. The term "User" thus includes System Sponsors, System Managers, and Facility Staff 111. IMPLICATIONS OF DIVERSITY IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT 1. The provision and use of computing and networking priv ileges is governed by Michigan State University's Anti Discrimination Policy System Sponsors are responsible for ensuring ful,l compliance. 1.1 Access to computing or networking hardware or soft ware is not to be restricted based upon ethnic or national origin. Restrictions predicated on citizenship are in general to be avoided, and must in every case receive prior approval from the Vice Provost for Computing and Technology, who will consult with the Office of the University General Counsel in each instance. 2. Because computing systems at MSU serve diverse purpos es and diverse constituencies, System Sponsors are accord ed wide discretion in establishing reasonable and appro priate policies applicable to their systems. (For example, some System Sponsors, to achieve their particular goals, may permit or encourage the playing of computer games. On other systems, System Sponsors may legitimately pro hibit game-playing in order to conserve scarce resources.) The effectiveness of such policies depends substantially on their systematic communication to Users, typically at the time usage authorization is first granted by the System Manager or by Facility Staff. 3. Users must expect considerable variation in what consti tutes acceptable use from system to system, and must make reasonable efforts to inform themselves about the particular policies applicable to each system they use. In cases of doubt, the burden of responsibility is on the User SPARTAN LIFE-2003 ' 1 ).~ ' " . '"' . ,,,. , ... • :fii. . , ... : ~ .. . ~: to inquire concerning the permissibility of an action or use, prior to execution. Questions should be directed in turn to Facility Staff, the System Manager, and the System Sponsor. 4. Even within a single system, it is sometimes appropriate for System Sponsors and/or System Managers to establish different categories of user accounts or ID's, sometimes with different attendant charges or privileges, and to authorize a single user to access accounts or ID's in two or more categories. In such cases, Users must restrict their usage of each account or ID to that appropriate for it. Similar considerations apply when accounts or ID's are held on multiple systems. (Example: a student may have a limited resource account for classwork and an unlimited resource account for research. Unauthorized use of the unlimited resource account to create a competitive advan tage in the classwork is inappropriate and may be con strued as academic dishonesty) 5. Michigan State University utilizes a wide variety of soft ware, with an equally wide range of license and copyright provisions. Users are responsible for informing themselves of, and complying scrupulously with, the license and copyright provisions of the software that they use. 5.1 No software copy is to be made by any User without a prior, good faith determination that such copying is in fact permissible. All Users must respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to pro- . grams and data. 5.2 The licenses of certain advanced software tools (e.g., some expert system generators) require that intellectu al products produced with such tools be provided to the licensor. System Sponsors are responsible for ensuring that such requirements are publicized to Users appropriately by System Managers and Facility Staff. System Sponsors and Users are jointly responsi ble for ensuring compliance with such requirements. IV. GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN "CYBERSPACE" 1. All Users must respect the privacy and usage privileges of others, both on the MSU campus and at all sites reachable by MSU's external network connections. 1.1 Users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or pass words belonging to other Users, whether on the MSU campus or elsewhere, or develop or retain programs for that purpose, without the authorization of the file owner or the Vice Provost for Computing and Technology Reasonable file copying (e.g., in back-ups) ·and passworq changes are permitted among the rou tine tasks of System Managers and of appropriately authorized Facility Staff. 1.2 Users shall not represent themselves electronically as others, either on the MSU campus or elsewhere, unless explicitly authorized to do so by those other Users. To be valid, such authorization of one User by another User must not circumvent established, system-specific policies defining eligibility for resource access. · 1.3 Users shall not intentionally develop or retain pro grams that harass other Users, either on ~he MSU campus or elsewhere. 14 Users shall not obstruct or disrupt the use of any computing system or network by another person or entity, either on the MSU campus or elsewhere, whose usage is protected by law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or administrative ruling. 2. All Users must respect the integrity of computing systems and networks, both on the MSU campus and at all sites reachable by MSU's external network connections. 2.1 Users shall not by any means attempt to infiltrate (e.g., gain access 'without proper authorization) a com puting system or network, either on the MSU campus or elsewhere. 2.2 Users shall not attempt to damage, or alter without proper authorization from tht; System Sponsor, either the hardware or the software components of a com puting system or network, either on the MSU campus or elsewhere. 3. All Users of MSU's external network connections shall comply with the evolving '1\cceptable Use" policies estab lished by the external networks' governing bodies. 3.1 The current MERrr policy is attached as Appendix C of this ruling. 3.2 The MSU Computer Laboratory will publish revisions of external networks' '1\cceptable Use" policies, making them available to Users in both printed and electronic form. 3.3 In cases of doubt, Users bear the burden of responsi bility to inquire concerning the permissibility of exter nal network uses, prior to execution. Such questions should be directed to the MSU Computer Laboratory's main office. 4. Computing and networking resources are sometimes in scarce supply Resource contention may variously involve disk space, CPU time, terminal or workstation keyboard access, printer access, plotter access, software access and network bandwidth. Priorities between uses (e.g., instruc tion versus research versus system maintenance) and between Users (e.g., students in different classes) will vary fror:n system to system and according to time of day, week, semester, and year. 4.1 System Sponsors, and by their delegation System Managers and Facility Staff, have broad discretion .to set and revise reasonable usage priorities and opera tional policies (such as hours of operation, usage time limits, populations to be served, etc.) They may also take such routine steps (e.g., removing hung jobs, updating system configurations and user defaults, reprioritizing resource-intensive jobs, managing print queues, backing up systems, etc.) as may be reasonably necessary for the operation of their systems or facilities. 4.2 Users are expected to comply fully with the instruc tions of Facility Staff, System Managers, and System Sponsors. In particular, Users will vacate terminals, Student Handbook and Resource Guide 85 workstations, or the facility and will surrender other resources (such as printers and software) promptly when asked to do so, both at closing times and when · necessary Lo permit access by others. 4.3 Where possible, Users should be provided systematic means (e.g., through facility, departmental, or college computing advisory committees, or via CCSAC at the All-UniversitY. level) to advance suggestions and criti cisms concerning the priorities and their implementa tion. Appropriate avenues for complaints concerning services provided by Facility Staff also should be provided. V. ENFORCEMENT AND ADJUDICATION 1. The principal responsibility for investigation of suspected non-compliance with the provisions of this ruling rests with System Sponsors. At their discretion, they may dele gate it to System Managers and/or Facility Staff. 1.1 The investigation of alleged or suspected non compliance with this ruling is to be conducted with due regard for the rights of all Users, such as the rights to privacy and intellectual property 1.2 System Sponsors may suspend service to Users with out notice when reasonably necessary to the operation or integrity of the system or the networks connected to it; they may also delegate this judgment and authority to System Managers. 1.3 Cessation of service, whether by network disconnec tion or disablement of log-in capability, shall be uti lized in preference to file inspection when remedying or investigating instances of alleged disruption. 1.4 The content of User files is not to be surreptitiously or otherwise examined, nor is the User-generated mes sage content of User network transactions to be moni tored, without the prior written permission of either the User involved or the Vice Provost for Computing and Technology However, System Managers and others charged by them with forwarding misdirected or undeliverable electronic mail and/or delivering print outs and plots may examine such mail or hard-copy to the extent reasonably necessary for such purpose. 2. Subject to the non-discrimination provisions herein, faculty members acting as System Sponsors for computing systems or local networks established with their own research grant funds may change, suspend, or revoke User privileges in the best interests of the research being conducted. 3 When an instance of non-compliance is suspected or dis covered in a computing system or net work established by a department, college or other administrative unit, a unit administrator (typically the System Sponsor) shall proceed in accord with Section 5.6.3 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University ,. 3.1 System Sponsors may elect to refer the issue to the Vice Provost. for Computing and Technology for han dling. They must always do so if systems or net works in multiple campus units have been disrupted or com- 86 promised, or if any non-MSU system, network, or party is involved. · 3.2 Internal disciplinary action may be appropriate in some cases of non-compliance with this ruling. Relevant General Student Regulations include l.G5, 1.06, 2.02, 2.04, 403, 4.05, 406, and 5.02; allegations are adjudicable under Article IV of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University Disciplinary issues concerning students, faculty, or staff should be discussed with the Vice Provost for Computing and Technology before action is taken, in the interests of consistency cf treatment. · 3.3 Criminal or civil action against faculty, staff, or stu dents may be appropriate in some instances. Such cases should be discussed with the Vice Provost for Computing and Technology, in the interests of consis tency of treatment. -Network Communications Committee of C.C.S.A.C., -May 29, 1992 -C. C. S.A. C., June 8, 1992 -Vice Provost for Computing and Technology, August 4, 1992 The Appendices referenced above are not reproduced here. They may be found on the World Wide Web at: www msu. edu!f acstaff!infofawltystaff2. html Or please call Libraries, Computing and Technology at 353-0722. ADDRESS CHANGE (Administrative Ruling) The Housing Requirements and Procedures state the follow ing: "Every student is required to report his or her correct local address at the time bf registration and Lo report any change of address thereafter. Failure to register the actual address at which he or she is living, or failure to notify the University of a change of address within five class days after the change becomes effective, will be considered as falsifica tion of University records. (Change of off-campus address is made in the Office of the Registrar, 150 Administration Building, on the web at wwwreg.msu.edu . Change of on-cam pus address is made in the office of the living-unit manager)" -Vice President for Student.Affairs and Services -January 26, 1984 ADDRESS WITHHOLDING POLICY (Administrative Ruling) Students may, upon request, withhold their name. and address information from publication in the Student Directory To do so, go to the Registrar's office, 150 Administration Building, during toe first eight d_ays of classes fall semester. -Office of the Registrar -June 1972 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 r I ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 1. MSU Ordinance 22.00 .Dl The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, includ ing beer and wine, subject to state law, is permissible in housing facilities (rooms, suites, and apartments) assigned by Michigan State University. .02 The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is pro hibited in classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, the libraries, the chapel and within buildings or arenas where athletic events, lectures, and concerts are held. .o3 The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in air public areas of campus buildings except with respect to events or occasions where such is approved or authorized by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, pursuant to express criteria which have been prepared by the Secretary and reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel. 2. State Law Michigan law prohibits, among other things, possession, pur chase, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age. It also prohibits the sale and furnish ing of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age. There is a potential for legal responsibility when an individ ual, even if unlicensed, furnishes alcoholic beverages to per sons under 21 years of age. If a minor to whom the beverage was furnished subsequently has an accident attributable to the beverage, then the unlicensed furnisher may be found to be legally liable. Also under state law, open or unsealed containers of alcoholic beverages may not be transported in the passenger compart - ment of motor vehicles. Students are encouraged to become familiar with their responsibilities under the State liquor Control Act, which may be found in · the MSU Library. 3. East Lansing Ordinances East Lansing ordinances prohibit the possession of any alco holic beverage in an open container or a container with a broken seal in any public place or private area open to the public, except a licensed liquor establishment or elsewhere as provided by ordinance. Partying and tailgating on public property with alcoholic beverages is prohibited within the city's jurisdiction. City ordinance also prohibits the use of any type of false identification to enter a bar or to purchase liquor from a carry-out store and requires liquor establishments to confis cate suspected false identification and turn it over to the Police Department. · Zero Tolerance Michigan has a "zero tolerance" policy for drivers under 21, meaning their blood alcohol concentration cannot exceed .02 percent. This means that even one beer is too many. Minors who have been consuming, possessing or pur chasing alcohol are subject to arrest resulting in a mis demeanor and a criminal record. Penalties may include fine, community service, suspension of driver's license, and substance abuse screening at the individual's expense. Suspension of the driver's license can occur whether or not the individual was driving at the time of arrest. Repeated offenses result in more severe penalties. Use of fraudulent identification to purchase alcohol is also a misdemeanor and may result in fine, loss of license, and substance abuse screening. Anyone 21 or older who furnishes alcohol to a minor will be fined $1,000 and face up to 60 days in jail. MSU DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY (All-University Policy) (Applicable to University employees as well as students) Congress has passed and the President has signed the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 .. The following is Michigan State University's Drug and Alcohol Policy for employees and students. EMPLOYEES 1 Consistent with State and Federal Law, Michigan State University will maintain a workplace free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or. use of a controlled substance. 2 The unlawful manufacture, distribu tion, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substances, illicit drugs and alcohol are prohibited on any property under the control of and governed by the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, and at any site where work is per formed by individuals on behalf of Michig~n State University. Pursuant to applicable University procedures governing employee discipline, any employee involved in the unlawful use, sale, manufacturing, dispensing or possession of con trolled substances, illicit drugs and alcohol on University premises or work sites, or working under the influence of such substances, will be subject· to disciplinary action UP, to and including dismissal and referral for prosecution. Students are encouraged to become familiar with their responsibilities under East Lansing Ordinances, which may be obtained at East Lansing City Hall. The employee must notify the University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the work place no later than five (5) calendar days after such convic- 1 This policy applies to all University employees, including but not limited to: faculty, academic staff, support staff and student employees. 2 Five schedules of controlled substances are defined in the comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, 21. U.S. C 812. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 87 ALL-UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES (Student Group Regulation) All-University events and activities sponsored on the campus by registered student organizations, living unit organizations, and major governing groups must be calendared through the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services Bui!ding. ANIMALS (Ordinance 23.00) 01 No person owning or being responsible for an animal brought upon property governed by the Board shall do so without securing the animal by appropriate use of a leash. .02 No person shall bring any animal into any University building. .03 No person shall bring any animal onto a University bus. .04 No person shall bring any animal into any University area, such as the Beal Botanical Garden or the Horticulture Gardens, posted to prohibit the presence of animals. .05 Exceptions to the above provisions shall include: .051 Animals used to assist persons due to vision and/or hearing impairments .052 Animals brought for treatment to the Veterinary Medical facilities or for University sponsored research .053 Animals being transported and which remain inside a vehicle .054 Animals brought to animal related University spon sored events .055 Animals brought to animal related events sponsored by registered student organizations which have received prior authorization from the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees .056 Animals subject to the control of any police officer during the course of the police officer's duties · (See also: Residence Hall Regulation 1.0.) tion. Failure to provide such notice will subject the employee to discipline up to and including dismissal pursuant to appli cable University procedures governing employee discipline. The employee shall notify his/her immediate supervisor, who will report the incident to the Office of Human Resources, Academic Human Resources or Student Employment Office. Michigan State University supports and sponsors programs aimed at the prevention of substance abuse by University employees. The Employee Assistance Program provides pre ventative programs and counseling for employees experienc ing substance-dependency problems. Assistance is available on a voluntary basis. Leaves of absence to obtain treatment may be obtained under the medical leave provision of the appropriate labor contract or policy STUDENTS Michigan State University's compliance with provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 applying to students is achieved through a comprehen sive alcohol and other drug prevention program which includes policy enforcement, education programs and treat ment services. General Student Regulations 2.06 and 207 prohibit the unlaw ful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on Michigan State University property or as part of any of its activities. These regulations are as follows: 2.06 "No student shall possess, use, manufacture, produce, sell, exchange or otherwise distribute any drug prohib ited by federal or state laws." 2.07 "No student shall possess, consume, furnish, manufac ture, sell, exchange or otherwise distribute any alcoholic beverages except as permitted by state law and University ordinance." Alleged violations of MSU regulations are adjudicated through the MSU student judicial process. Consequences for viola tions may include, but are not limited to, some form of disci plinary probation, required attendance at educational pro~ grams, referral for assessment and treatment, relocation to a new living environment, and suspension from Michigan State University for sale of illegal drugs or repeated violations of the regulations. In addition, students can expect to be arrest ed and fined for violations of State Law on campus. Michigan State University supports and sponsors programs aimed at the prevention of substance abuse by students. Information about education and treatment services may be obtained from the Olin Health Education Office, Olin Health. Center -President -Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs -Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -Board of Tru~tees, October 12, 1990 88 SPARTAN UFE-2003 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY (All-University Policy) (Applicable to University employees as well as students.) ARTICLE I. PURPOSE Michigan State University's scholarly community-building efforts occur within the context of general societal expecta tions, as embodied in the law The University, consistent .with its policies and governing law, promotes institutional diversity and pluralism through mechanisms such as affirmative . action, within an over-arching strategy promoting equitable access to opportunity The University's commitment to non discrimination is the foundation for such efforts. This policy states expectations for institutional and individ ual conduct. It applies to all University community members, including faculty, staff, students, registered stu.dent organiza tions, student governing bodies, and the University's adminis trative units, and the University's contractors in the execution of their University contracts or engagements 1 , with respect to the following: 1. All educational, employment, cultural, and social activities occurring on the University campus; 2. University-sponsored programs occurring off-campus, including but not limited to cooperative extension, inter collegiate athletics, lifelong education, and any regularly scheduled classes; 3. University housing; and 4. Programs and activities sponsored by student governing bodies, including their constituent groups, and by regis tered student organizations. ARTICLE II. PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION Unlawful acts of discrimination or harassment are prohibited. In addition, the University community holds itself to certain standards of conduct more stringent than those mandated by law Thus, even if not illegal, acts are prohibited under this policy if they: 1. Discriminate against any University community member(s) through inappropriate limitation2 of employ ment opportunity3 , access to University residential facili ties, 6r participation in educational, athletic, social, cultur al, or other University activities on the basis of age, color, gender, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion , sexual orienta tion, veteran status, or weight4 or 2. Harass any University community member(s) on the basis of age, color, gender, disability status, height, rr:a1ital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. These prohibitions are not intended to abridge University community members' rights of free expression or other civil rights. ARTICLE Ill. MEDIATION AND ADJUDICATION Mediatiqn of claims and disputes, through consultation pro vided by offices serving the University, is encouraged5 . Complaints under this policy may be submitted for non disciplinary adjudication according to the provisions of the "Procedures of the Anti-Discrimination judicial Board." Upon its review, the ADJB may recommend that appropriate disci plinary proceedings be initiated, if such has not already occurred. Disciplinary proceedings are governed by the docu ments listed in Appendix A. Excepting the President and the General Counsel, any University community member may be named in a com plaint. APPENDIX A · The contracts, policy documents, and procedures listed below provide avenues for the consideration of disciplinary com plaints or actions against the various members of the Michigan State University community '1\.cademic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University" "Bylaws of the Medical Staff, Colleges of Human and Osteopathic Medicine: Michigan State University" . "Cooperative Extension Service Continuing Employment Policy and Dismissal Hearing Procedure" "Dismissal of Tenured Faculty for Cause" "Faculty Grievance Procedure" "General Grievance Procedure for Non-Unionized Employees" "Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities" "Librarian Personnel Handbook of Policies, Procedures, and Practices: Michigan State University" "Medical Student. Rights and Responsibilities" Michigan State University collective bargaining agreements Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual This policy does not apply to the conduct of a contractor's internal affairs, nor does it apply to the conduct of contractual engagements to which the University is not a party. 2 Limitations are inappropriate if they are not directly related .to a legitimate University purpose. 3 For purposes of this policy, "employment opportunity" is defined as job access and placement, retention, promotion, professional develop ment, and salary. 4 University ordinances, written regulations and policies, and published ADJB decisions approved by the President, provide guidance on the discriminatory acts prohibited by Section 1 and the harassing acts prohibited by Section 2. 5 Consultation with one or more of the following may be useful: the chairperson, director, or dean of the rele"'.ant 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. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 89 PROCEDURES OF THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION JUDICIAL BOARD Procedural rulings made by the ADJB Coordinator while pre siding over hearings and appeals may be appealed in writing to the President, upon completion of the ADJB proceedings. Article I. Composition and Selection of the Anti Discrimination Judicial Board Article II. Jurisdiction 1. The Anti-Discrimination judicial Board (ADJB) sh all con sist of at least fourteen individuals serving staggered terms, and shall include at least two minority persons 1 , five women, five men, and one person with a disability Membership shall comprise: a. Three junior-status, undergraduate students selected by ASMSU. Each student shall serve for a term of two years. b. One graduate student, to serve for a term of two years, selected by the Council of Graduate Students. c. Four members selected by the University Committee on Academic Governance from the tenure system facul ty and job security system specialists. Each such mem- ber shall serve for a term of three years. · d. Four individuals, to serve for terms of three years, selected by the Vice President for Finance and Operations from a slate comprised of two nominees from each recognized bargaining unit and two nomi nees from the non-unionized support employees. e. Two individuals, to serve for terms of two years, appointed by the President. All selectors shall strive to ensure membership diversity, being cognizant of the factors listed in Article II of the MSU Anti Discrimination Policy Additional Presidential appoint ments shall be made if necessary in any given year to ensure the minimum diversity of membership mandat ed above. When and if necessary, such appointees shall · serv~ for two years. No member of the ADJB shall serve more than two consecu tive terms. All selecting groups and University officers are expected to give due consideration to the necessity for a diverse total membership. 2. Terms on the ADJB shall begin on August 15th. Thereafter, the ADJB shall select one of its members to serve as chair person for the entire year. Vacancies during terms shall be filled in accord with these procedures. The chairperson shall appoint members of hearing panels, as provided herein. 3. The position of 'ADJB Coordinator" shall be established, reporting to the President of Michigan State University The ADJB Coordinator shall ensure the provision of appro priate staff support services for the ADJB and generally facilitate the efficient operation of the group. In addition, at all hearings and appeals, the ADJB Coordinator shall: • preside without vote to ensure consistency and equity in procedure; • provide the legal advice needed by the ADJB; and • draft majority and minority opinions for finalization and approval by the ADJB, at the request of the group's members. 1. The ADJB shall have jurisdiction only over those com plaints filed by and pertaining to members of the University community which allege discrimination as defined in the All-University Policy entitled "MSU Anti Discrimination Policy" 2. A complaint filed with the ADJB must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the alleged discrimination. Either the ADJB Coordinator or t;he full ADJB by majority 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 alleged discrimi nation, as well as the individual(s), group, or entity alleged to be responsible for the discrimination. The complaint must also contain a short and plain statement of the rem edy sought. · 3. The ADJB shall not proceed to consider any claim: (a) for which another procedure for final and binding adjudica tion is provided within the University by contract, unless both contracting parties agree to submit the matter to this ADJB or (b) which, based on the same set of facts, has been submitted for adjudication under the rules of anoth er University procedure. However, when a complaint has been adjudicated under another University procedure, the ADJB may review such findings upon the written request of the complainant, to assure itself that any non disciplinary matters relating to prohibited 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 o( the non-disciplinary charges of discrimination only 4. The ADJB shall have no jurisdiction respecting discipli~ nary 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 ADJB may recom mend that separate, de nova 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 policy 5. The ADJB shall address all jurisdictional questions by a majority vote of the full Board. Immediate presidential 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 ADJB, 1 "Minority" is defined by the Federal lnter-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. 90 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 the ADJB Coordinator shall refer the matter in writing to the chairperson of the ADJB, who shall appoint five voting members of a Hearing Panel to be convened and presided over by the ADJB Coordinator. The ADJB 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 ADJB Coordinator shall give the parties reasonable notice of the hearing, which notice shall include: 1) A statement of the date, hour, place and nature of the hearing; (a hearing shall not be continued or adjourned except for good cause and in the discre tion of the ADJB Coordinator); 2) A copy of this policy and the general rules of con duct for hearings. c. The complainant is required to establish the basis for and produce evidence in support of the complaint. Complainants assume the burden of proof, which must . be met by a preponderance of the evidence 1 . d. After the complainant presents his/her case, the respon dent shall present his/her case. Respondent may elect to forego answering a complaint. 1) whether the evidence previously presented provides a reasonable basis for the resulting findings and rec- ommended remedies (if any), and · 2) whether specified procedural errors were so sub stantial as to effectively deny the appep.ling party fundamental fairness. c. The ADJB chairperson shall provide written notice to both parties of the scheduled hearing date. d. With the exception of the ADJB Coordinator, members of the initial Hearing Panel shall not participate in the appellate hearing or deliberations. An appellate quorum shall be necessary to hear any appeal and shall consist of a majority of those ADJB 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 pro ceeding. 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 ADJB shall give each party the opportunity to present an oral argument, based on the record estab lished at the initial hearing, in support of his/her posi tion on appeal. e. Parties may be accompanied by an advisor of their g. The hearing shall be closed unless both parties consent choice, who may provide private counsel to the party during a hearing but shall have no official 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 case. Each party shall have the opportunity to present wit nesses, and to question witnesses presented by the other f. The Hearing Panel shall render a decision in writing, without undue delay, and the ADJB Coordinator shall transmit copies of it promptly to the ADJB chairperson and the parties. The Panel's decision 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 prevailing 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 decision. 2. Appellate Procedures a. A party may appeal the decision of the Hearing Panel to the full ADJB by filing a written request with a short, written statement in support of the party's position on appeal with the ADJB Coordinator. 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 opposing party shall have 14 calendar days from receipt of the request in which to submit a writ ten statement in support of its position op appeal. b. Appeals shall be based on the record established at the initial hearing and shall be limited to the following two issues: to an open hearing: h. The ADJB'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 arguments. Findings of . fact by the Hearing Panel may not be overturned unless clearly erroneous. i. The ADJB shall render a decision without undue delay. The ADJB may affirm or reverse the Hearing Panel's decision in whole or in part and/or remand it to the original Hearing Panel for recc;msideration. Recommended relief, if any, shall be tailored to remedy those charges which have been substantiated. Article IV. Final Resolution 1. Decisions issued by the ADJB (including those of jurisdic tion) and unappealed decisions of its Hearing Panels shall be forwarded to the President by the ADJB Co-ordinator in the form of a recommendation, without undue delay. 2. Within 30 calendar days, the President shall either concur with the decision and direct appropriate action to imple ment it, or for stated cause, shall overrule or modify the decision. When the President overrules or modifies a deci sion, he/she shall provide written reasons to the ADJB and to the parties. Article V. The ADJB's Advisory Function The ADJB shall meet with the ADJB Coordinator regularly (at least once annually and no more than monthly at the discre- . tion of the Board) to review and consider any policies or practices brought to its attention, which may have con- I.e., that which is more convincing, more credible, and of greater weight than contrary evidence. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 91 tributed to allegations of unlawful discrimination or harass ment. The ADJB may meet with University administrators to obtain information regarding relevant policies and practices. Upon discussion and review, the ADJB may make such advi sory operational recommendations to the President 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 vacations or semester breaks in the University's academic year. Summer semesters shall similarly be excluded from consideration when calculating time limits applicable to complaints brought by students not then enrolled. 2. Regular Reports The ADJB Coordinator shall make annual reports to the Presic:lent, 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 toordinator and, as appropriate, the bodies listed in foot note #5 of Article III of the MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy -Approved by the Board of Trustees April 9, 1993 BAD CHECK/RETURNED ACH COLLECTION . (Administrative Ruling) General Policy: Each individual is sent written notification that his or her check/ACH has been returned, requesting redemption, either by cash, money order, or certified check, within a period of ten days. ten (10) business days. The notice also 1. Check/ ACH negotiated for the purpose of registering, including payment of holds, tuition, board and room: Immediately upon receipt of the unpaid check/ACH by the University, a financial hold is placed against the stu dent. Written notification is sent to each student indicat ing that a check/ ACH was returned and requesting the student to redeem the check/ ACH or contact the Cashier's Office within indicates that the student's registration may be cancelled if the check/ACH is not redeemed by the due date on the notice. A student whose registration has been c.ancelled may be allowed to reregister during the semester subject to class availability, department approval, and the payment of all outstanding obligations with certifiable funds. A service charge of $70 is assessed unless the student pres ents a letter from his or her bank stating that the bank made an error The $70 service charge is comprised of a $20 returned item service charge and a late registration fee of $50. 2. Check/ ACH negotiated for reasons other than registration: Written notification is sent to a person indicating that his or her check/ ACH has been returned. This notice requests redemption of the check/ACH within a period of ten (10) business days by cash, money order, or certified check plus a $20 service charge. a. Non-Student Check/ACH-If there is no response to the notice, a follow-up letter will be mailed allowing fif teen days in which to pay If unpaid by the due date on the notice, the check/ ACH is charged back to the department concerned. If the check/ ACH amount and service charge totals $25 or more it is sent to Delinquent Receivables to be referred to a collection agency b. Student Check/ACH-Immediately upon receipt of the unpaid check/ACH by the University, a financial hold is placed against the student. If the check and service charge remain unpaid, the account may be turned over to Delinquent Receivables for collection. 3. Check/ACH negotiated when it appears that the indi vidual has full knowledge that funds were not avail able or the person admits to securing money under false pretenses: 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 a check/ ACH referred to the Department of Police and ' Public Safety must make restitution at that office. 4. Bad Check List: a. A student, who has issued three (3) checks and/or ACH's to the University that have been returned within a 12 month period, will be sent written notification that his or her name is being placed on the bad check list. In addition, any student who fails to make restitu~ tion on any check/ ACH by the deadline on his or her original notification letter 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) business days. Both let ters also advise him or her that all future payments to the University must be by cash, money order, or certi ·fied check. A student whose registration has been can celled for nonpayment of a registration check/ ACH 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 removed from the bad check list one year from the date his or her last returned check/ACH was paid in full by completing a form in the Cashier's Office. 5. Other Sanctions: 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 92 SPAIITAN UFE-2003 Services for disciplinary action. b. Refer past-due unpaid returned checks/ACH and serv ice charge to an external collection agency and report the balance to a credit bureau. c. Bring action against the individual for the amount of a returned check/ ACH not redeemed within 30 days of the date of the no.tification letter and $250 in costs. In addition, the court could rule that you must also pay the greater of $100 or two rimes the amount of the returned check/ ACH. If you pay the total amount due within 30 days, no civil ac'.ion will be taken against you. -Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer -January 1, 1975 (Amended 1981, 1982,.1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000) BICYCLES If a bicycle is operated, parked or possessed on MSU property, the Department of Police and Public Safety (DP.PS.) reminds you that a bicycle mqst be registered, bearing a cur rent and valid permit. 1. Registering. Any bicycle operated or possessed on cam pus must "be registered with MSU (no charge to you for a two-year permit) or with the city of Lansing, the city of East Lansing, Lansing Township or Meridian Township. Permits issued by the University are available at the Parking Office located in the Public Safety Building, 87 Red Cedar Road. The bicycle's serial number or a self selected number that has been stamped into the frame of the bicycle (stamping tools available at the Parking Office) must be provided to register the bicycle. Permits must be attached according to the instructions on the back of the permit (to the frame post located below the bicycle seat). 2. Parking. Unattended bicycles must be placed in.bicycle racks and locked. Under no circumstances shall bicycles be parked in shrubbery, near building exits or entrances, in vehicle parking areas, or next to poles, posts, trees, hand rails, etc. 3. Impounding. Bicycles not properly parked, not registered, . parked unlocked or in disrepair may .be impounded and may be reclaimed Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at DP.PS. upon proof of ownership and payment of the established impound fee. Impounded bicycles will be held at least 30 days, after' which, unclaimed bicycles may be transferred to MSU Surplus to be sold. · 4. Annual Cleanup. Starting the week after spring semester and during the summer, DPPS. does an annual bike cleanup. Bikes that are not registered with the department will be impounded whether they are attached to a bicycle rack or not. Impoundment includes bikes that are in dis- · repair, or attached to meters, signs, railings, etc. Any bike in proper repair that is locked to a bicycle rack and is regis ten~d with this department or the municipalities noted in paragraph 1, will not be impounded. required to yield the right of way to J?edestrians in marked crosswalks, obey all traffic control signs and devices and keep as far to the right on the roadway as is pessible, using bicycle lanes when available. Riding on sidewalks or footpaths, riding more than two abreast or riding against traffic is prohibited. 6. 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. 7. Enforcement and Administration. DPPS. is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the University Traffic Ordinance, the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and the bicycle licensing (registering) and control provisions thereof -Board of Trustees General bicycle information may be found at the Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS.) Website: www.dpps.msu.edu. OR in the Student Parking and Driving Regulations: www. dpps. msu. edulmgtserve/regu!ations/sturegs. pdf Detailed information may be found at the Michigan State University ordinance website: www.msu.edu/dig!DOCUME,NTS/ ordinances. html 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 contain information regarding the means by which political activities may be conducted on grounds governed by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. As referred to in the guidelines, "political activities" include: 1. Campaigning-for an issue or a candidate which appears or will appear on a duly constituted ballot for a University, loc::al, state or national election. 2. Petition drives-to place an issue on a duly constituted ballot, to seek a recall, to have a referendum. 3. Canvassing-direct personal contact with individual vot- ers to solicit their political support or opinions. 4. Voter registration. The guidelines contain specific information regarding the fol lowing types of activities: Registration of candidates or speakers, supporting candidates and/or issues; posters and ~igns; leaflets and handbills; fund-raising; use of University facilities; outdoor events, including use of public address equipment and bullhorns, and parades; voter registration in University residence halls. Specific regulations and ordinances which apply and which are included by reference within the guidelines are listed below. All are printed in Part III of this book. S. Operation. State law and local ordinances require that bicycles be operated as if they were motor vehicles. You are Speakers Policy, Outside Signs and Structures (Ordinance 28) Student Handbook and Resource Guide 93 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) CAMPING (Ordinance 13.00) Except in connection with approved University activities which require overnight occupancy at the site of the activity, no person shall camp within the confines of land governed by the Board. "Camping" means the .erecting of a tent or shel ter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, parking of a motor vehicle, motor home, or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy It shall be a violation of this ordinance to camp without a permit. CAMPUS MAIL SERVICE (All-University Policy) 1. At its May, 1965 meeting, the Board of Trustees reaffirmed that MSU Mail Service is intended only for the distribution on Campus of official University communications 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 department sponsored affairs or programs, communications from one department of the University to another, and memoran dums from one individual to another when pertaining to current University business. Those that cannot be distrib uted are requests for contributions (except Community Charitable Campaign), sales or collections by campus organizations or individuals, church announcements, club announcements, notices of political or organizational meet - ings except meeting of learned and professional societies. 1 (NOTE: Student organizations having questions regarding the use of the Campus Mail Services should contact the Student Life center, 101 Student Services Building.) -Board of Trustees -May, 1965 CLOSING HOURS IN UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES (Student Group Regulation) CLOSING HOURS: a. All residence halls will be closed at the" following hours: Sunday-Thursday: 12 midnight-6 a.m. Friday-Saturday: 1 a.m.-6 a.m. SECURITY PROCEDURES: a. University Housing, Residence Halls Association, and Vice President for.Student Affairs and Services personnel shall establish guidelines for security in residence halls in accordance with this policy b. Each residence hall shall establish internal security proce dures 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 arriving at their designated residence hall during registration week. b. Absences All students are encouraged to inform their Mentor (Resident 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 4.0Q) CODE OF TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY The teaching responsibilities of ir:istructional staff members (herein referred to as instructors) are among those many areas. of university life which have for generations been a part of the unwritten code of academicians. The provisions of such a code are so reasonable to learned and humane indi viduals that it may appear redundant or ·unnecessary to state them. However, the University conceives them to be so important that performance by instructors in meeting the provisions of this code shall be taken into consideration in determining salary increases, tenure, and promotion. 1. Instructors are responsible for ensuring that the content of the courses they teach is consistent with the course descriptions approved by the University Committee on Curriculum and the Academic Council. Instructors are also responsible for stating clearly to students in their : \ 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 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 classes the instructional objectives of each course at the beginning of each semester. lt is expected that the class · activities will b~ directed toward the fulfillment of these objectives and that the bases upon which student per formance is evaluated will be consistent with these objec tives. The University prohibits students from commercializ ing their notes of lectures and University-provided class materials, without the written consent of the instructor. Instructors may allow commercialization by .iii.eluding express permission in the course syllabus or other written statement distributed to all students in the class. 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 atten dance 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 achievement. 3. Examinations and other assignments submitted for grad · ing during the semester should be returned with suf(icient promptness to enhance the learning experience. Unclaimed final examination answers will be retained by the instructor for at least. on~ 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 retention by students is the responsibility of the instructor. Term papers and other comparable projects are the property.of students who pre pare 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 copies for themselves. 4. 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 arrangements have not. been made so that suitable action may be taken by the unit if necessary 5. Instructors of courses in which assistants are authorized to perform teaching or grading functions shall be respon sible for acquainting such individuals with the provisions of this Code and for monitoring their compliance. 6. 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 witli. the additional option of pre arranged appointments for students when there are sched ule conflicts. The minimum number of office hours is to . be agreed upon by the teaching unit, and specific times should be a matter of common knowledge. 7 . Instructors who are responsible for academic advising are expected to be in their offices at appropriate hours during advising and enrollment periods. Arrangements shall also . be made for advising during registration. HEARING PROCEDURES 1. Students may register complaints regarding an-instructor'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 sat isfaction, they are obligated to transmit written complaints 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 recommenda tion 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 responsibility of chief administrators o~ their designates to inform the instructor and to refer such unresolved complaints to the unit committees charged with hearii:g such complaints. A written report of the action or recommendation of such groups will be forwarded to the University Ombudsman, to the student, and to the instructor, normally within ten working days of the rec~ipl of the complaint. 4. Students wishing to appeal a teaching unit action or rec-. ommendation may do so as outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan Stale University, Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, or Medical 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 9r student is absent from the University during the semester folloWing the one wherein alleged violations occurred. -Academic Council -=-Amended February 27, 1996 CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES RESULTING FROM CONSENSUAL AMOROUS OR SEXUAL 2 RELATIONSHIPS 1 • (All-University Policy) An amorous or sexual relationship between a student and a faculty member, a graduate teaching assistant or another University employee who has educational responsibility for that student may impair or undermine the ongoing trust needed for effective teaching, learning and professional devel opment. Because of the faculty member, graduate assistant or other ·employee's authority or power over the student, inher- The Board of Trustees approved this policy statement on November 8, 1996. The Board of Trustees adopted a subsequent motion which emphasized the view of the Board that consensual amorous or sexual relations between faculty and students are discouraged. 2 Other relevant policies include "Supervision of Academic Work by Relatives" and "Conflict of Interest in Employment" Student Handbook and Resource Guide 95 ently conflicting interests and perceptions of unfair advan tage arise when a faculty member, graduate teaching assis tant or other employee"assumes or maintains educational · responsibility for a student with whom the faculty member, graduate teaching assistant or other employee has engaged in amorous or sexual relations. It is, therefore, the policy of Michigan State University that each faculty member, graduate teaching assistant and other University employee who has educational responsibilities for students shall not assume or maintain educational responsi bility for a student with whom the faculty member, graduate teaching assistant or other employee has engaged in amorous or sexual relations, even if such relations were consensual. Whether such amorous or sexual relationships predate the assumption of educational responsibility for the student, or arise out of the educational relationship, the faculty member, graduate Leaching assistant or other employee shall immedi ately disclose the amorous or sexual relationship to the rele v;,int unit administrator, who shall promptly arrange other oversight for the student. In unusual circumstances, the achievement of the affected student's academic requirements may necessitate continued oversight of the affected student by the faculty member, grad uate teaching assistant or other University employee who has engaged in amorous or sexual relations with that student. In such circumstances the unit administrator shall, therefore, have authority, after consulting the affected student, to permit the continued oversight of the affected student by the faculty member, graduate teaching assistant or other University employee, provided that the faculty member, graduate 'teach ing assistant or other University employee shall not grade or otherwise evaluate, or participate in the grading or other eval uation of, the work of the affected student, and that the alter native arrangements for grading or evaluating the affected student's work treat the student comparably to other students. -Academic Council -April 23, 1996 -Board of Trustees -November 8, 1996 DISORDERLY ASSEMBLAGES OR CONDUCT (Ordinance 15.00) .01 No person shall, without authorization, assemble together 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 move ment of persons about the campus or the free and nor mal 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, seminar, examina tion, 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 activities. Included. within, but not limited to the forego ing, is the use of appropriate buildings or areas for dra matic or musical presentations, lectures, athletic events, military exercises, orientation meetings, registration, com mencement ceremonies, and placement activities. .04 No person shall use public address equipment, bull horns, or other methods of sound amplification any where upon the campus except through written permit by the Secretary 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 qr with the University .06 No unauthorized person shall enter upon the playing area of any athletic contest or exhibition while said con test or exhibition is in progress. .07 No person shall project or drop any object which could cause injury, damage or interference in the spectator or playing area during any athletic contest or exhi~ition. .08 No person shall enter or attempt to enter into any dance or social, athletic, theatrical or other public event with. out a ticket of admission to such event when such tickets are required, or enter or attempt to enter contrary to any established rules or qualifications for eligibility for atten dance at such events as provided by the sponsors. No person ineligible 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 performan~e 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 assembly 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 declared 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 Lo 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 receiv ing 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. (See also: Student Disorderly Conduct Policy, MSU) 96 SPARTAN LIFE-~003 DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE The right of students to express opinions and communicate ideas in writing is viewed by the University as fundamental, subject to regulation only with regard to the manner of dis tribution, and the identification of the author. For this reason, the over-riding principles governing student publications are contained in the document codifying student rights and responsibilities, Academic Freeddm for Students at Michigan State University, specifically in Article 6, entitled "Independent and University-supported Student Publications." DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL IN RESIDENCE HALLS (Student Group Regulation) 1. Mailbox distribution Material may be placed in University residence hall mail boxes 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 Residence Life, area directors, management, area managers, hall government or Residence Halls Association (RHA). d. Registered student organizations, living unit organiza tions, major governing groups and ASMSU, if the mate rial carries the student's name and room number. RHA is excepted from this provision. e. Material presented to the desk receptionist if the mate rial has the student's name and room number. (This is to be understood as communication between individu als, 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 circu lation which is feasible and effective. 2. Free-will, pick-up distribution Mass distribution of material, on a free-will, pick-up basis, may be accomplished in the University residence halls at the designated distribution center. Any University or stu dent group or organization may distribute at this center, provided the name of the individual or individuals responsible for the material appears on the item to be dis tributed. If the organization or group is registered or has obtained a charter, the name of the organization shall appear on the material. This material may be removed after three days of exposure. 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. have no organized, functioning government refer jurisdiction to RHA, the area manager, and the area director. 3. Door-to-door distribution There shall be no door-to-door distribution of any nature. 4. Commercial distribution No advertising for commercial and/or non-University interests shall be permitted, other than regular United States mail fully addressed with the student's name and room number. 5. Bulletin boards a. All notices and publicity for recognized and authorized student organizations (registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups, and ASMSU) to be posted in residence 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 stu dent's hall director. The staff member may refer the stu dent to the hall judiciary if deemed necessary b. Any other student will be referred to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. c. Any individual outside the University community who does not comply with this policy will be referred to the proper authorities. 7. Revisions Any revision of any part of this policy must be approved by Residence Halls Association, the Department of Residence 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. Student Handbook and Resource Guide I 97 I I EXAMINATIONS (Ordinance 17.00) .ol No person shall procure in any unauthorized manner any examination question or answer related to any course of study offered at Michigan State University, regardless of the form or format in which such question or answer may originally have been maintained. .02 No person shall furnish to any unauthorized person any examination question or answer related to any course of study offered at Michigan State University, regardless of the form or format in which such question or answer may originally have beeff maintained. .03 The unauthorized possession of any of the aforesaid examination documents shall be considered prima facie evidence of an attempt to violate the provisions of this section. FACILITIES AND SERVICES, UNIVERSITY I. 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-Producing Projects of Students (Student Group Regulation) a. Use of Facilities and Services 1) All qualified registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups, Council of Graduate Students (COGS), and Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) are to be allowed to use University facilities and services. These activities and their time, place, and manner must b~scheduled according to University policies and procedures. The activity for which a facility is requested cannot physi cally conflict with other previously scheduled ev.ents or interfere with basic ongoing facility requirements. 2) All events and meetings held on University property or in University facilities which are not "for members only" shall be deemed public meetings open to the University community and any member of that com munity shall be admitted without discrimination as to race, creed, ethnic origin, age, political persuasion, mar tial status, disability status, sex, or sexual orientation. Meetings and events which are "for members only" must be so designated when facilities are requested. In addition, the organization must have a record of the individual members prior to requesting facilities and may invite only the pre-determined membership to the meeting or event. 3) Security measures for public meetings shall be routine ly cleared ,through and approved by the Department of Police and Public Safety Should security procedures, as determined by the Department of Police and Public Safety, result in more than routine security costs, the 98 additional costs shall be assumed by the group spon soring 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 appeal the ruling under Article IV of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University b. Revenue-Producing Projects 1) For the purposes of this policy, all activities involving the collection of money by student groups are defined as revenue-producing projects. Revenue-producing projects include the selling of printed materials, politi cal materials, student-produced goods, student provided services, the selling of tickets and/or charging admission to public activities or events, the soliciting of voluntary contributions, and the selling of other goods and services. 2) No revenue-producing event held on campus or in University facilities may directly benefit financially 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 projects on campus. 4) Registered student organizations sponsoring revenue producing events on the campus or in University facili ties must have a University financial account and all revenues and expenditures of the revenue-producing event must go through this account unless the rev enues 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 except: a) Revenue-producing projects in which only the membership of the sponsoring registered student organization or living unit organization is solicited. b) Sales of student and University publications. (This shall be in accordance with the guidelines estab lished in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University) 6) The following guidelines are established and apply to all revenue-producing projects conducted on campus: a) The date, location, and a brief description of the revenue-producing project must accompany the registration which must be signed by the sponsor ing organization's advisor and presiding officer. These signatures will indica.te the sponsoring orga nization's approval of said project. b) The sponsoring organization assumes all responsi bility for conducting a revenue-producing 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 literature, publications, goods and services, and tickets is pro hibited in any classrooITLbuilding. An exception to SPARfAN UFE-2003 this shall be made for those events held in class room buildings which require aticket or admission charge for admittance or solicit a voluntary contri bution. In these instances, the sale of tickets or the collection of the admission charge, or the solicita tion of the voluntary contribution may take place at the approximate time of the event and in the area of the classroom building designated for the event. d) The establishment of booths and/or tables for sell ing literature, publications, permitted goods and services, and tickets, and the solicitation of volun tary contributions is permitted in the main con course 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. 0 Organiz'ations may be required to pay a standard ·service charge only for any additional University services that might be required because of the revenue-producing project. There may also be a rental charge for the use of some facilities. The deci sion 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 designed to include multipurpose space for academic, social, cultural, governmental, and recreational programs. Residence hall space is primarily for the use and benefit of those stu dents who reside in residence halls during a regular academic semester (which is defined as the first day of hall opening through hall closing for that semester). For this reason, the rec ognized governing body of a hall or its authorized representa tive, the manager, and hall director are responsible for the granting of permission to .use space in that hall. (The manager and hall director will assume all responsibility if a student government does not exist in a given hall.) These three groups should not become simply a booking agent, but should recog nize that through their responsibility for reserving hall space they can provide hall residents with opportunities for an expanded range of experiences and involvement. This respon sibility includes both educational and financial considerations which extend beyond the mechanics of booking rooms. Furthermore, this responsibility must include a concern for the safety and security of the residents and the hall. a. General Guidelines for Space Use 1) Initial contact for the approval and booking process for use of classrooms, kivas, lounges, conference rooms, dining rooms, and similar space, outside of regularly Student Handbook and Resource Guide scheduled day and evening classes within a particular hall is initiated by contacting one of the three groups necessary for approval-the hall director, the hall manager, or the hall student government. In this initial contact the steps in the approval and booking process specific to the particular hall will be explained. 2) The hall student government, hall director, and hall manager shall develop and have available copies of its specific policy for use of space within that particular hall. It shall include: a) procedures for obtaining approval and registration for use of space. b) the means and procedures for covering labor, set-up and clean-up costs; the method of financing ; the collection of deposits, if applicable; and the assess ment of damage charges to the person and/or the group making the booking. 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 meetings more expedient. These groups could include academic groups locat ed within the hall, residential colleges within the hall, hall governments, advisory staff, management and possibly other groups as appropriate. d) a list of the facilities in the hall which are available and any limitations on the use of each facility which are appropriate including fire safety limitations. e) a list of the specific groups in a given hall that qualify as "within-hall groups" as defined in Section 2.b. 0 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 activity 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 closing-12:00 midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 a.m., Saturday artd Sunday mornings. However, halls may identify specific facilities outside the living area which could be used for events continuing past closing. Such events may be planned only by "within-hall groups." The facilities for such events must be in locations which result in no distur - bance to residents in the living areas. If such facili ties can be identified in a given hall and agreed upon by hall government, the hall director, and the manager, a proposal for such an after-hours policy should be forwarded for examination and approval by the Area Director and Area Manager. Such a pro posal should also contain explicit expectations for the way in which the hall escort policy will be maintained 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 99 : I I' staff. Subsequent to approval of such a policy, only the hall director, hall manager, and hall government will need to give approval for a given event. h) procedures to be taken against a group which vio lated agreements or policies governing the use of residence hall space. i) other, as may be appropriate to each individual hall. 3) Carpeted dining rooms may be used for dances if a suitable floor covering is provided to protect the car peting. 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 through the hall manager. Listed below are general guidelines and exceptions to these guidelines may be made by the hall manager accord ing to limitations of that particular hall or the require ments 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 maintenance need one week advance notification after approval is obtained and booking procedures completed. c) Events requiring no special set-up need three working days advance notification after approval is obtained and booking procedures completed. 5) Since approval for use of residence hall facilities must be made jointly by the hall government, the h<1-ll direc tor, 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 disallowed any further use of.space. Primary responsibility for such decisions exists at the hall level and any dissatisfaction with such a decision should be discussed, first, at the hall level. An appeal is possible, but not to be considered routine, if a group thinks it has been treated unjustly. An appeal board consisting of the area director, area manager, and RHA designate can be convened by contacting one member. 6) Any event involving the collection of funds shall com ply 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-Producing Projects of Students and with Ordinance 2700 regarding selling and adver tising. Only those organizations specifically enumerat ed in these policies shall be eligible to collect funds for any event. a) All student revenue-producing events fall under the jurisdiction of ASMSU RHA, and the Department of Student Life. Such events must be registered with the Department of Student Life ptior to seeking hall space. (Information on procedures for registra tion of revenue projects is available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) b) Granting permission to use hall space for.such rev- enue producing events remains the responsibility of the hall government, hall director, and hall manager. 7) Any group requesting use of space in a hall for an event which involves the use of alcoholic beverages must also secure registration and approval for the event under the guidelines of the Administration Ruling (Use of Alcohol) and the alcohol policy of that hall in which the event will be held. 8) Advertising for any event must follow established pro cedures. (See policy for Distribution of Material 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 organized, functioning government defer jurisdiction to RHA. (See also: Distribution of Material in Residence Halls and Guidelines for Campaigning, Canvassing, and Petition Drives on the Michigan State University Campus, in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) 10) Once space is approved for an all-University event/meeting to be held in residence hall 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 discrimination due to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or sex ual 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 dis crimination. Exceptions to the above such as special meetings or events which are "for members only" must be so desig nated when facilities are requested and advertised as such. In addition, the organization must have a record of individual members prior to requesting facilities and may invite only the pre-determined 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 direc tor. 12) Should the need for special academic services occur, (i.e., testing, tutoring, help sessions, or make-up class es) prime consideration should be given to making such space available. 13) Groups which fail to adhere to the responsibilities out lined in this pqlicy or specific hall policies may be denied future use of space. However, before discipli nary/administrative action can be taken against a group, the basic tenets of due process must be fol lowed. a) The group shall be informed in writing that they are accused of space use policy violations. The· dis ciplinary/administrative process may be initiated by either the hall government, the manager or the Residence Life staff. b) The group shall have the opportunity to defend 100 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 itself against the alleged accusations to a committee comprised of representatives of the hall govern ment, management and Residence Life staffs. If an allegation is not contested by the group, the deci sion of the hall government, management and Residence Life staff becomes effective. c) The group shall be informed, in writing, by the hall government, management and Residence Life staff of any disciplinary/administrative 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 Manager 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 responsibilities out lined in this policy and will make such information available, upon request, to 'the halls. b. Use of Space by Within-Hall Groups The following guidelines as w:ell as the general guidelines 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 activities include three major categories: a) an event or activity planned by the hall, house, or hall government and, 1) attended solely by resi dents of that hall, or 2) attended by residents of that hall and their invited guests. b) an event or activity planned and attended by a hall group, which has been formally recognized by the hall government, and that group's invited guests. Hall groups which are so formally recognized are those which have received financial appropriations from the government, or have been formally approved and registered by the government (i.e., photography group, weightlifting group, Black Caucus, radio station). Such groups should be listed in the space use policy of each hall. c) an event or activity planned and attended by resi dent 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 financial resources (i.e., a University account) a representative of that group must sign a statement agreeing to assume finan cial responsibility for any charges. 3) Within-hall groups may not sponsor activities of groups which full under Section 2.c., "other groups," thus 'giving the event "within-hall group" status and thereby circumventing the specific provisions of Section 2.c. which pertain to "bther groups." 4) Charges'for within-hall groups or activities are under the following guidelines. These procedures differ from those for other groups outside the specific hall for two reasons: first, these residents have paid for !he use of . these facilities through their room and board; second, these groups have recognized financial resources avail able through the hall government. a) Charges are not rental charges, but represent addi tional labor, supplies, material, or repair costs required to accommodate the event. The unit man ager, in conjunction with Residence Life staff and student government representatives, determines whether or not voh,mteer help can be accepted to assist in set-up (:if"Ciean-up. Qi.re should be taken in planning events with respect to day, time, and location, so as to utilize all facilities to the best advantage with lowest possible labor costs. b) Charges for set-up and clean-up are made if an event is presented for residents of a hall' or complex and an admission, collection, or donation is accept ed from participants. c) Charges are made for any event sponsored for all students in residence halls or all University stu dents regardless of whether the event is free or by paid admission. d) Should an admission or donation be requested solely for the purpose of covering costs (not to raise funds) no charges other than for damages will be assessed, provided tickets are used and a state ment of income and expenses for the event is pre- . sented by the government to the hall manager. If a profit is realized, charges will be assessed. e) Charges will be made if additional labor is required to prepare the space for use the following morning. f) Charges are made for the use of hall dining rooms where major set-up or cleaning is required. However, the· following halls are entitled to one such event each term at no charge so long as the event is non-profit. (This is due to the lack of multi-purpose space adequate to accommodate all residents at a given hall event.) Case Mason-Abbot Mc Donel Owen Snyder-Phillips West Circle Halls Wilson Wonders ' c. Use of Space in Residence Halls by Other Groups 1) Groups other than the within-hall groups outlined in Section 2. b. of this policy should be directed to use other facilities on campus unless their program, meet ing, or event is of direct interest and benefit to the res idents of a given hall. 2) Only those non-residence hall organizations as stipu lated in Section a. (1) of the All-University Policy for Use of Facilities and Services are eligible to request p~rmis­ sion. This section lists registered student organizations, living unit organizations, major governing groups and ASMSU. Guidelines in this section as well as the gener al guidelines in Section 2.a. pertain to these groups requesting space in a residence hall. 3) All events planned by groups under this section must end by hall closing. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 101 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 regulations, ordinances, and policies. e) Admission procedures. D The signature of a group representative on a state ment of liability and responsibllity 5) All groups which fall under this section and which request the use of space in a residence hall shall be charged a deposit for the use of that space according to the hall's individual policy Such a deposit will vary depending on the facility requested and the nature of the 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 services or physical damage. NOTE: Facilities cannot be rented. 6) Organizations receiving permission to use facilities will be held responsible by the hil.11 government, hall direc tor, and manager .and will be charged for any costs to the hall or University (labor, supplies, materials, dam ages, etc.) incurred by their activity within the hall. A representative of the organization must sign an agree ment with the hall manager accepting financial responsibility Failure by the group to pay any charges will result in a hold card against the group's represen tative based on his or her contractual agreement. In addition, judicial action may be undertaken, future requests from that group may be denied and/or a request may be made to ASMSU to revoke that group's status as a registered student organization. -Residence Halls Association -Department of Residence Life -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May 26, 1976 3. RESIDENCE HALLS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE HOUSING POLICY (Student Group Regulation) a. Introduction Residence halls at Michigan State University are intended fot the use of the students who live in them. Frequent housing of guests, therefore, becomes an imposition on the residents, and, because of this, housing for a conference · during the academic school year is a distinct privilege which can be extended to only a few of the many worth while groups. University Housing does not book conferences utilizing occupied student rooms during the academic year. However, a variety of conferences are held in halls during the summer months. They are generally placed in halls not occupied by students. Conferences held between terms (e.g., FFA Conference) utilize common areas only and/or empty rooms,.and unoccupied student rooms. The following Residence Halls Association (RHA) confer ence policy applies only to student conferences held dur ing the academic year. b. Procedures for Obtaining Permission to House Conference Delegates in Residence Halls: 1) Tentative approval for the conference must first be obtained from the Associated Students of Michigan State University (if the sponsoring group is a registered student organization), or from a department of the University 2) 'Following tentative approval, the sponsoring group must complete the, conference housing application. The application should be returned to Residence Halls Association at least six months (during which school is in session) prior to the planned conference. 3) The application must be approved by: a) Residence Halls Association b) Department of Residence Life c) The Department of University Housing d) All individual halls iri. which housing is desired 4) After RHA has approved the conference, a coordinator will be assigned from the central staff of RHA. The coordinator will assist in making all further arrange ments for housing, feeding, and other facilities. 5) The group sponsoring the conference will be financial ly responsible for all costs incurred, including meals, linen, keys, rental of meeting rooms, stolen articles, and damage to the facilities used. 6) No later than 15 days prior to the conference, the sponsoring group must submit to the conference coor dinator the exact number of delegates to be housed (with names and room numbers if possible). -Residence Halls Association -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May 5, 1972 (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and 5.00.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS-STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (Student Group Regulation) 1. General Policy a. The University does not require student organizations to have their financial accounts with the Controller's Office. They are, however, encouraged. to follow good accounting principles and effective financial control of their funds. b. Registered student organizations, on-campus living unit organizations, major governing groups, Associated Students of Michigan State University, and Council of SPARTAN LIFE-2003 Graduate Students may request to have a financial account with the Controller's Office, and shall be given an account upon request. c. Registered student organizations sponsoring revenue-' producing events on the campus or in University facili ties must have a University financial account and all revenues and expenditures of the revenue-producing event ·must go through this account unless the revenues are under $50 per day: The University through the Student Affairs and Services Division reserves the right· to review and audit this account. d. Student organizations having the right to use University facilities and services have the option of paying for the use of University facilities and services either by cash, or through their University account, if such an account exists. The University may require that cash payments be made in advance. e. A signature card designating the person and/or persons authorized to sign forms calling for the expenditure of funds from the organization's University account must be on file with the Controller's Offiee. Organizations are not required to designate an advisor as the author ized person. f. Student organizations and their officers are responsible for any financial obligations incurred by the organiza tion and for any overdraft in their University account. g. The University will not be obligated to process author ized expenditures, if there are not sufficient funds in the student organization's University account. All other authorized expenditures will be processed, unless pro hibited by law or applicable University regulations. h. If a registered student organization fails to re-register by the end of the second week of the fall term, the organi zation's account will be closed automatically -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Council of Graduate Students -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -June 20, 1969; Revised June 6, 1986 2. Procedures (Administrative Ruling) Procedures related to financial transactions involving the use of a University account have been developed and approved by the Controller's Office. Copies of these proce dures may be obtained in the Controller's Office (Accounting Department, 360 Administration Building) or in the Student Life Center, 101 Student. Services. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00 and 5.0Q) FIREARMS OR WEAPONS (Ordinance 18.00) .01 No person shall possess any firearm or weapon any where upon property governed by the Board. Persons residing on property- governed by the Board shall store any and all firearms and weapons with the Department of Police and Public Safety: .02 No person shall po;;sess any chemical, or other danger ous substance or compound, with the intent of using the same to injure, molest, or coerce another, anywhere upon property governed by th.e Board. 03 The use of any firearm or weapon is prohibited upon property governed by the Board except those areas specifically set aside and supervised at range facilities, or as part of the regular education process, or as outlined in Ordinance 3702 (wildlife) and its subsections. .04 This ordinance shall not apply to Police Officers and other legally established law enforcement officer:s. FIRES (Ordinance 19.00) Except in connection with approved University activities and authorized University operations, no person shall set a fire . upon property governed by the Board, except in approved stoves, or in grills in designated picnic areas. It shall be a vio lation of this Ordinance to set a fire upon property governed by the Board which is not approved, as provided. FOOD, PUBLIC SALE ON CAMPUS (Administrative Ruling-Applicable to University employees as well as students.) Food offered for public sale on the campus must, in general, be handled only through the facilities of the Division of Housing and Food Services. This policy does not affect departments or colleges which have established cooperative coffee services that are offered only to their staff and guests. Such service, by agreement, is limited to donuts, rolls, coffee, and soft drinks. · In order to accommodate University organizations, both stu dent and staff, who want the option to offer limited food service to invited guests either as a service to these guests or as a money raising project (or both), and in order at the same time to protect the University and its public, the University allows organizations to offer food for sale under the following guidelines or conditions. a. Sales shall be limited to special events or projects and not for general sale to the campus public. b. Location and/or time must be such that sales would not be in competition with an established food service. (When the University has a food operation in a build ing, food will be sold only by that unit.) Student Handbook and Resource Guide 103 c. location must meet health standards of the State of Michigan. These locations will be inspected by the Housing and Food Services Division with any needed help from the University sanitarian. d. Only packaged or prepared. food may be served, including but not necessarily limited to donuts, soft drinks, and packaged snack items. e. No food requiring preparation by health certified per sonnel may be served. Food prepared by outside ven dors is not approved. f. Food may be obtained from the Concessions Department and charged at cost plus handling. g. The sponsoring organization must be responsible for any loss of or damage to loaned equipment. h. This organization must also be responsible for cleanup of any academic or other facilities and arrangements must be cleared with Physical Plant for any such needed service. An appropriate job request will be nec essary for this. (NOTE: Student organizations offering food for sale must register the event and/or activity according to Section b, "Revenue-producing Projects" of the All-University Policy on University Facilities and Services and have it reviewed by the Housing and Food Services Division.) -Housing and Food Services Division -March 26, 1968 · .. FUND-RAISING AND REVENUE-PRODUCING PROJECTS See: Selling and Advertising and Facilities and Services Lb. "Revenue-Producing Projects" FUNDING STUDENT-SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BY UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS, CRITERIA FOR Freedom of expression and communication is recognized as essential to the basic purposes of the University. "The free dom and effectiveness of the educational process depends upon the provision of appropriate conditions and opportuni ties for learning in an environment that is supportive of diversity among ideas, cultures, and student characteristics." (Academic Freedom Report, Article 2.1.1, Spartan Life). Within this context, student organizations can further opportunities for learning through co-curricular programs which they sponsor. The Outside Speakers Policy specifically encourages student groups to invite speakers to the campus in order to foster free inquiry and "to encourage the timely discussion of a wide variety of issues, provided that the views expressed are stated openly and, therefore, are subject to critical evaluation." (Spartan Life). Student groups may seek funding for the programs they choose to sponsor from a variety ?f sources. The All-University Policy on Student Fee Collection, (Spartan Life), provides for students to tax themselves in order to pro vide programs and services of particular interest to members of the student body. Further, the University has specific pro visions, under the All-University Policy for the Use of Michigan State University Facilities and Services (Spartan Life), whereby student groups can utilize University facilities and services for revenue-producing projects. Under this policy student groups may sell tickets or charge admission to public activi ties or events, as well as solicit voluptary contributions or sell student-produced goods and student-provided services. In order to support their programs and activities, student groups are encouraged to look to revenue-producing projects and funding from those student organizations that distribute student tax revenues. Beyond utilization of student tax dollars and revenue producing projects, student groups may solicit the support of other student groups on campus to co-sponsor programs of mutual interest. University funds may be provided directly to student groups by administrative units for student-sponsored programs and activities if the following criteria are met. 1. The group must be either a registered student organiza tion or student governing body recognized by the University. . 2. The funds allocated must be designated for defined pro grammatic purposes, e.g., conferences, speakers, exhibits . 3. Allocations of funds should, in the judgement of the unit(s), promote the educational, programmatic objectives of the unit(s). 4. In the absence of actual unit sponsorship, allocations by an administrative unit must serve to supplement funding, not provide sole support for programs and activities under the auspices of a student organization. 5. The amount of any allocations typically reflects factors such as the overall budget a student group believes is needed to meet its program objectives, the available sources of funding for student-sponsored programs and activities, the availability of funds within the unit for such purposes, and the unit's practice of funding similar pro grams and activities. 6. Administrators shall advise student groups that any pro grams and activities funded by an administrative unit must meet the requirements set forth in University poli cies and Student Group Regulations, e.g., the Outside Speakers Policy, the All-University Policy for Use of Michigan State University Facilities and Services, and the Anti Discrimination Policy 7. Administrators who allocate funds to student organiza tions are held accountable for these allocations and their programmatic implications within the context of the University's usual procedures. The unit must maintain a record of funds directly allocated to student organiza tions. Further, for public events (e.g., outside speakers), the 104 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 unit's contribution to the event should be visible on mate- rials related to the program. · These criteria do not apply to activities for students spon sored by administrative units. -Office of the Provost -Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -June 7, 1990 HOLDS ON ENROLLMENT, REGISTRATION, READMISS10N, AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES (Administrative Ruling) AUTHORITY FOR HOLD USE 1. Financial Holds The Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer is responsible for the collection, custody and accounting for all monies due the University Holds may be employed to collect any financial obligations due to the University's operating funds or to student loan funds. 2. Judicial Holds The procedures for student discipline are specified in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities. Administrative officers and judicial bodies are specifically authorized under this administrative ruling to request of the Provost or the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services the use of the judicial hold to enforce a ''suspension" decision against a student, and 'to contact a student to notify him or her of an alleged violation of a regulation and pending judicial or administrative proceedings. 3. Academic Holds Academic holds are used to assure that students abide by reasonable rules and regulations as a condition of admis sion to and retention in the University Agencies of the University and academic administrators are authorized under this administrative ruling to initiate use of the aca demic hold for this purpose. 4. Administrative Holds Administrative holds are also used to assure that students abide by reasonable rules and regulations as a condition of admission .to and retention in the University Agencies of the University and academic administrators are author ized under this administrative ruling to initiate use of the administrative hold for this purpose. CRITERIA FOR HOLD USE 1. Financial Holds Criteria for use of the financial hold shall be as follows: a. Holds may be employed to collect any financial obliga tions due to the University's operating funds or to stu- dent loan funds. Examples. of these obligations are: student tuition, residence hall room and board deferred payments, traffic violations, charges fo; dam ages to University property, University housing apart ment rent, past due loans, library fines, bad checks cashed by students or presented in payment of student indebtedness, charges originating in various operating umts (such as the Health Center, MSU Union, Veterinary Clinic, etc.), overdrafts in student organiza tion accounts, etc. b. Holds may not be used for collection of debts owed to any non-University agency For purposes of this administrative ruling, registered student organizations, student government organizations and student news papers are defined as non-University agencies. (Exception: ASMSU Student Loan Fund.) c. Except in the case of bad checks, holds may be used only in those cases in which the student has been given or sent adequate notice of his or her indebted- . ness and warning of hold use prior to issuance of the hold. d. A current list of all University agencies authorized by the Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer to issue financial holds shall be maintained by the Student Receivables Division, Controller's Office. e. Students are entitled to appeal the legitimacy of charges placed against them through established due process procedures. Students are expected to exercise · these 'rights at the time of original notification of indebtedness. f. A student will not be permitted to enroll for courses, be registered, be re-admitted to the University, have an application for admission to a new program of study processed, or receive services such as transcripts and diplomas, if a financial hold has been placed on the student. Additionally, in some circurp.stances, financial aid processing may be withheld if a financial hold has been placed. g. If a student has enrolled for courses and has not paid the financial obligation which created the financial hold by a specified due date, the student will be dropped from the courses in which he/she is enrolled. 2. Judicial Holds Judicial bodies and administrative officers may make use of judicial holds in two cases: a. Holds may be issued against a student who has been suspended under the procedures outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, or Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities, to prevent the stu dent's reenrollment and/or registration. b. Holds may be issued against a student in order to require the student to appear at an administrator's office so that the student can be provided with a writ ten statement of an alleged violation of regulations and impending judicial or administrative proceedings when attempts to reach the student by certified mail and by telephone have proven unsuccessful. c. A judicial hold may prevent a student from being read- Student Handbook and Resource Guide 105 FURTHER GENERAL STIPULATIONS 1. Agencies and authorized personnel of the University shall make every effort to minimize the use of holds and shall employ alternative methods to accomplish their purposes whenever feasible. 2. Procedures for financial hold use shall be developed by . the Offic;e of the Vice President for Finance and Operations and Trea5urer. Procedures for judicial hold use shall be developed by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and the Office of the Provost. Procedures for academic hold use shall be developed by the Office of the Provost. Procedures for administrative hold use shall be developed by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. All procedures shall include provision for the following: a. Adequate prior notice to the student (including all per tinent details) of pending placement of a hold, prior to issuance except in the case of bad checks. b. Procedures for the student to challenge the placement of a hold, prior to the issuance of a hold. c. While a student is in the process of appealing the case in question, the hold will not be issued. · d. Review by the offices responsible for developing hold use procedures to ensure that the administrative ruling on holds is being accurately and consistently followed. 3. When a student has satisfied the conditions which precip itated a hold, th6 responsible agency or administrator placing the hold will ensure that the hold is removed . JUDICIAL REVIEW This administrative ruling and all procedures and adminis trative decisions stemming therefrom, shall be subject to judi cial review as provided in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. -UAiversity Business Affairs Committee -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -May 17, 1971; Amended, 1979, 1993, 1995 mitted to the University, having an application for admission to a new program of study processed, enrolling in courses, and registering (paying of fees) depending upon the time within the academic semes ter when the hold is placed. d. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or the Office of the Provost shall authorize each instance of judicial holds under the terms of the · criteria in the above sections. 3. Academic Holds a. The Provost and College deans and their designees are authorized to issue an academic hold which prevents a student from enrolling in courses and registering (pay ing of fees) because the student (1) has not met or needs to complete an academic requirement, e.g., has not declared a major, h as failed to meet conditions of reinstatement or readmission, has failed to take the international student English proficiency test, has failed to supply required transcripts; (2) has been recessed or dismissed; (3) needs to see an academic adviser due to academic-related issues; or ( 4) has not met or needs to complete a recognized obligation incurred in the regu lar course of an academic program or in utilizing an academic service. b. The studer;it shall have had reasonable opportunity to be in formed of and to comply with the academic requirement and shall have been given or sent warning prior to issuance of a,hold. c. To ensure that the above conditions and criteria are . being met, the persons and agencies authorized to issue academic holds shall provide a copy of their hold use procedures to the Office of the Provost for review and approval. . 4. Administrative Holds a. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services will authorize agencies which may place an administrative hold which prevents students from enrolling in courses and registering (payment of fees) and/or financial aid processing. Administrative holds are placed on students who have failed to meet a requirement which has been established by University policy or regulation such as, but not limited to, finan cia1 aid requirements, student housing policy, and inter national student health insurance. Within this category are those regulations with which a student must com ply prior to enrollment. A current list of all University agencies authorized by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services to issue administrative holds shall be maintained by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. b. The student shall have had reasonable opportunity to be informed of and to comply with the administrative requirement and shall have been given or sent warning prior to issuance of a hold. c. To ensure that the above conditions and criteria are being met, the persons and agencies authorized to issue administrative holds shall provide a copy of their hold use procedures to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services for review and approval. 106 SPAITTAN LIFE-2003 HOUSING POLICY, STUDENT (All-University Policy) Michigan State University, in its housing system, seeks to pro vide an educational environment which is maximally con ducive to the learning process of students. Consistent with this philosophy, a variety of living options that are supported by student fees is made available in University housing. The University has requirements for on-campus residence to pro mote an optimal learning environment for students. Any undergraduate student enrolled in seven or more credits at Michigan State University for a semester, summer semester excluded, is subject to the University's housing regulations. Compliance with the University housing policy is a condition of enrollment. Regulations and procedures are to be devel oped by appropriate administrative offices to ensure that this policy is implemented. -Board of Trustees -May 27, 1983 HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND . PROCEDURES (Administrative Ruling) In accordance with the University Housing Policy, the follow ing stipulations apply: I. Freshmen and Sophomores-All freshman and sopho more students, including transfer students (0-55 credits accumulated), are required to reside in University housing, with the following exceptions: 1 a. Married students b. Students who will be twenty years of age by the last official day of registration fall semester of the current academic year (The current academic year is fall semester and spring semester.) c. Veterans with one or more years of active . service . d. Students living with parents· or legal guardian • e. Students taking 6 or less credits during the semester in question. 2. Juniors and Seniors-juniors and seniors are encouraged to live on campus. Moreover, the University will always seek to achieve some balance of juniors and seniors in each housing unit. Enforcement Those students for whom the housing requirement is a condition of enrollment will be asked to verify their adherence to it. Failure to maintain the required residency could result in termination of enrollment by the Division of Student Affairs and Services. Enforcement of the hous ing regulations is the responsibility of the Division of Student Affairs and Services. The housing requirement does not apply to students during a semester in which they are enrolled for 6 or less creClits or during the sum mer semester. In any subsequent semester during which the student carries 7 or more credits the requirement will again become applicable. Address Every student is required to report his or her correct local address at the time of registration and to report any change of address thereafter. Failure to register the actual address at which he or she is living, or failure to notify the University of a change of address within five class days after the change becomes effective, will be considered as falsification of University records. (Change of off campus address is made in the Office of the Registrar. Change of on-campus address is made in the office of the living-unit manager.) Housing Contract University housing contracts are in effect for the period stated in terms of the contract. Any student, regardless of class standing, is obligated to fulfill the duration of the housing contract unless an authorized release is obtained. (Note: Application for release may be made through the living-unit resident director or manager.) This regulation applies to all students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, special and graduate) who enter into a contract for on-campus housing. Assignment Only those persons who have received official housing assignments may live in University housing. Special Permission Any student may apply for an exception to the housing requirements. Information on the special permission pro cedure and criteria for exceptions can be obtained by con tacting the judicial Affairs Office, 101 Student Services. Applications will be considered by a committee appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. The committee will have one representative from each of the following offices: Department of Student Life, University Hou$ing, Department of Residence Life, and Associated Students of Michigan State University A student may appeal the decision of the committee to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. Off-campus living units that were recognized by the University as "supervised" housing units in the Spring of 1983 will continue Lo be eligible to house ·students consis tent with past practice. Specific conditions that will ensure this eligibility will be developed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and in consultation with appropriate off-campus living units. The residents of these units must be advised that the unit is neither supervised by nor under the jurisdiction of the University and that the University assumes no responsibility for the program, the facility, or persons associated with the unit. -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -January 26, 1984; Amended 1993 The sophomore student (28-55 credits accumulated) requirement may be waived by administrative action on a yearly basis. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 107 I I, 1. I I 11 IDENTIFICATION CARDS (Administrative Ruling) INSURANCE (Administrative Ruling) 1. Upon payment of fees each student shall be provided an ID card which shall remain in his or her possession. 2. The ID card is the property of Michigan State University. Students who withdraw or are withdrawn within a semester shall surrender to the proper University authori ties said ID card. 3. The falsification, alteration, or unauthorized transference (loaning) of said ID cards or any other University records or documents may be a violation of General Student Regulation 500 4. In case of violation of any rule or regulation of the University or of any local, state, or federal ordinances or laws, students shall, upon demand, surrender said ID cards to the appropriate University authorities charged with the conduct of student affairs or to a member of the Department of Police and Public Safety. -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services'· (See also: General Student Regulation S.OZ) More About Student ID Cards Your MSU Student ID Card must be presented when: using campus services such as the library, health center, and IM facilities; cashing checks; and making purchases at student rates. The ID may be required for admission to classrooms, laboratories, e]®ms, and athletic events. . You are responsible for all use of your card, including · materials checked out of the Library. If you lose your card, contact the Registrar's Office (355-3300) and the Library (355-2333). Replacements may be obtained in 150 Administration. Pictured ID is required. Replacement costs are: $20 for lost card $10 for damaged or defaced card There is no cost for exchange of an electronically unreadable card which is not visibly damaged. Spouses of full-time students may obtain IDs entitling them to certain privileges. Required for proof of status are the registered student's ID card and proof of mar riage. Cost is $10 for one year. Available in 150 Administration. ·All international students are required by the University to purchase an accident .and health insurance policy during reg istration, unless insurance that equals or exceeds that obtained through the University is provided by their govern ment or private sponsor. -Office of the President -September 4, 1962 -Amended 1999 INTEGRITY OF .SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADES (All-University Policy) The following statement of University policy was approved by the Academic Council and the Academic Senate, and serves as the definitive statement of principle and procedure to be used in instances of academic dishonesty. 1. The principles of truth and· honesty are -recognized as fun damental to a community of teachers and scholars. The . University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in so doing protect the validity of University grades. This means that all academic work will be done by the student to whom it is assigned, with out unauthorized aid of any kind. (See General Student Regulation 1.00, Scholarship and Grades, for specific regula tions.) Instructors, for their part, will exercise care in the planning and supervision of academic work, so that hon est effort will be positively encouraged. 2. If any instance of academic dishonesty is discovered by an instructor, it is his or her responsibility to take appropriate action. Depending on his or her judgment of the particu- 1.ar case, he or she may give a failing grade to the student • on the assignment or for the course. 3. In instances where a failing grade in .a course is given . only for academic dishonesty, the instructor will notify the student's academic ·dean in writing of the circumstances . 4. The student who receives a failing grade based on a charge of academic dishonesty may appeal a judgment made by a department; school, or a college. Refer to Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. 5. When in the judgment of the academic dean, action other ~han, or in addition to, a failing grade is warranted, the dean will refer the case to the college-level hearing board · which shall have original jurisdiction. In cases of ambigu ous jurisdiction, the appropriate judiciary will be random ly selected by the assistant provost from one of the three core colleges. Appeals from the judgment may be made to the All-UniversityAcademic Integrity Review Board. Refer to Academic Freedom for Students at Mi~higan State University. 6. In instances of academic dishonesty where the instructor feels that action dther than, or in addition to, a failing grade in 'the course 'is warranted, the instructor will report 108 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 the case to his or her departmental or school chairperson and to the student's academic dean. The dean will then refer the case to the college-level hearing board, which shall have original jurisdiction. Refer to Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University (See also: Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, Article 5; or Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities, Article 5.) -Academic Council -Academic SeI!ate -November 18, 1969, Revised July, 1990 -Editorial revisions as printed in Academic Programs 2000 LIBRARY POLICY (Administrative Ruling) The library loan policy is available at www.lib.msu.edu/drc (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00 and 5.00.) MOTOR VEHICLES (All-University Policy) If a vehicle is driven, parked or possessed on MSU prop erty by a student, the Department of Police and Public Safety (D.P.P.S.) reminds you that the vehicle must be registered with the Parking Office, bearing a current and valid permit, as it is a condition of enrollment. All students, except those with fewer than 20 MSU accepted credits and first-year agriculture technology students residing in residence halls are eligible to register a vehicle on campus. An exception may be made after a special parking applica tion and requested information has been submitted, reviewed by the Parking Office, and approval granted. Undergraduate and graduate students (excluding graduate assistants) commuting from off-campus (commuters) or residing in residence halls (excluding Van Hoosen and Owen halls) may register on-line via our website: www.dpps.msu.edu . or at the Parking Office. Check out the website and click on Parking Division for details. Those not mentioned above may register at the Parking Office. · When registering at the Parking Office, the following must be presented: 1. Vehicle registration 2. Student ID 3. Proof of credits MSU has already accepted 4. Lease agreement (only if residing in Cherry Lane, Spartan Village or University Village) 5. A completed red-barred form (found in our lobby) 6. Payment for the permit (cash, check or money order made out to Michigan State University, or VISA, MC, DISC and AMEX are accepted). Illegally parked vehicles are subject to ticketing and may be towed. In accordance with state law, the registered owner will be held responsible for the fines incurred. The student regis tering a vehicle shall be responsible for its operation. All parking violations must be paid or appealed within seven (7) days from the date of issuance. A Fine May Be Paid: 1. Via our on-line payment system (VISA, MC, DISC, or AMEX accepted) 2. Via mail (check or money order payable to Michigan State University) 3. In the drop box at the Police and Public Safety Building lobby open-24 hours/7 days 4. At the Parking Office during business hours If a fine is not paid within seven (7) days after issuance, a late fee shall be added to the fine. In addition, failure to pay tickets could result in a hold being placed with the Registrar's Office, a warrant issued for the registered owner's arrest (if the ticket is transferred to 54-B District Court) and/or impoundment of the vehicle at which time unpaid tickets, the impoundment fee and storage fees must be cleared to release the vehicle. Appeals May Be Initiated: 1. Via our website: www.dpps.msu.edu 2. Via mail - letter ·3. Via phone (set verbal appeal appointment) 4. At the Parking Office (set up appointment) Visitors (non-MSU student) to students should secure a visi tor pass. A residence hall visitor pass may be purchased at the residence hall reception desk or at the Parking Office. General parking and driving information may be found in the Student Parking and Driving Regulation, go to www. dpps. msu. edu!mgtserve/regulations/sturesgs. pdf. Detailed parking and driving information may be found at the Michigan State University ordinance website: www. msu. eduldig!DOCUMENTS/ordinance. html. -All-University Traffic Committee -Board of Trustees -September 1, 1973 -Amended July, 1981; July, 1991; July, 1993; July, 1998 OFFICER ELIGIBILITY-STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS As stated in the Student Organization Registration Policy only students registered at Michigan State University may hold an office in a registered student organization. Honoraries and professional organizations may request that this requirement be waived, so that Michigan State University faculty and staff may hold office in these organizations. Other than these provisions, the University does not stipulate any eligi bility requirements for students holding an office. Each regis tered student organization and each living unit organization is encouraged to develop the eligibility requirements for its officers. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 109 11 PARADES, PROCESSIONS, AND SOUND TRUCKS 1. University ordinance 39.00 states the following: No funeral, procession, or parade, excepting the forces of the United States Armed Services, the military forces of this State and the forces of the police and fire department shall occupy, march or proceed along any street or road way except in accordance with a permit and such other regulations as are set forth herein which may apply. No sound truck or other vehicle equipped with amplifier or loudspeaker may be used unless written authorization is obtained as indicated in (Ordinance) Section 2.03 (from the Secretary of the Board of Trustees). (NOTE: See Public Address Equipment for information regarding this authori zation.) 2. Permits to conduct parades or processions are obtained by individual registered students and registered student organizations according to the following all-University policy: a. Permission to conduct parades and processions must be secured in the following order: 1) president of ASMSU; 2) Department of Student Life; 3) Department of Police and Public Safety. (Forms for this permission can be obtained in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) b. If any portion of the route involves travel on an East Lansing street, permission must also be secured from the East Lansing Police Department. c. The person applying for the permission to conduct a parade or procession will be held responsible for prop er conduct of those persons participating in the event. d. There shall be no more than 12 vehicles in the proces sion and they shall not stop along the route except as necessary to comply with traffic laws. Drivers of the vehicles will be held responsible for compliance with the current motor vehicle regulations and traffic ordi nances. e. Noise-making equipment shall be operated only when the parade or procession is moving. f. Parades and processions may be held on weekdays only between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PLANT MATERIALS (Ordinance 24.00) .01 No person shall break or cut branches or flowers or fruit, or otherwise damage or mutilate any tree, shrub, herba ceous plant, or flower upon property governed by the Board of Trustees, or remove from the same any identifi cation tag or sign. .02 Plant samples for teaching and research may be collected from University property in Ingham County with a per mit issued by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees or his or her designee. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00.) llO PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT 1. Mobile Sound Units - Sound Trucks As stated in Ordinance 39.00, written authorization from the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 450 Administration Building, must be obtained before a sound truck or other vehicle equipped with amplifier or loud speaker may be used on the Michigan State University campus. An Activity Planning Form should be obtained from the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, before contacting the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees for written authorization. The following rules gov ern the use of sound trucks and/or mobile sound units. a. The sound equipment may be used on campus only between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Depending on the location of the equipment and the event, exceptions to this time limit may be recommended by the Department of Student Life.) b. Permission must be obtained from th.e East Lansing authorities if the equipment is used in East Lansing proper. 2. Public Address Equipment University ordinance 15.04 states the fo,llow~ng: ... 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 Secretary of the Board of Trustees. The following guidelines govern the implementation of this ordinance. Guidelines for Use of Public Address Equipment (Administrative Ruling - Applicable to University · employees as well as students) a. Students 1) Under Ordinance 15, the use and location of public address equipment, including bullhorns or other methods of sound amplification, at outdoor events must be approved by the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. An Activity Planning Form, available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, must be completed and signed by the Department of Student Life prior to seeking approval. 2) In general, approval for the use of public address equipment will be granted if it would not be dis ruptive to on-going functions of the University, such as faculty and administrative offices, libraries, class room teaching, and other scheduled University events. Guidelines for approving requests are as fol lows: a) The use of public address equipment for rallies and outdoor speakers is limited to the vicinity of Beaurnont Tower. Any one event is limited to 4 hours within the following hours: Monday-Thursday-8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday-8 a.m.-midnight Sunday-1 p.m.-6 p.m. The use of public address equipment for con - certs in the vicinity of Beaumont Tower is not permitted. SPARTAN LIFE- 2003 b) The use of public address equipment for rallies, speakers, and concerts in residential areas of the campus must have the approval of the students, advisory staff, and area director within the resi dential location requested. Any one event is lim ited to 4 hours within the following hours: Friday-6 p.m.-12 midnight Saturday-12 noon-12 midnight Sunday-1 p.m.-7 p.m. c) The use of public address equipment for rallies, speakers, and concerts in other campus loca tions is permitted if the use and event does not conflict with a prior scheduled event or on going functions of the University Any one event is limited to 4 hours during the following hours: Saturday-Sunday-12 noon-6 p.m. d) Any exceptions to the above guidelines must have the recommendation of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and be approved by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. RECORDS 1. Guidelines Governing Privacy and Release of Student Records These guidelines are printed in Academic Programs. 2. Student Personnel Records-Graduate and Undergraduate (Administrative ruling). The comprehensive policy governing the keeping and use of Student Personnel Records is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. General principles governing student records are enumer ated in Article 3 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. · (See also: General Student Regulation 5.00.) REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (Student Group Regulation) 3) For information on the use of sound trucks and A. Introduction other mobile units see Public Address Equipment and Ordinance 3900 In general, their use is restricted to the period from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 4) The use of temporary or permanent public address systems within University buildings for concerts, dances, rallies, demonstrations, and student meet - ings must be approved by those responsible for the scheduling or management of the building. 5) Development of policies concerning the use of equipment such as stereos, radios, and musical instruments inside the residence halls is the responsibility of the residence hall government, the Residence Life staff, and residence hall manage ment. b. Non-Students 1) Faculty, staff, and others should contact the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 450 Administration Building, concerning their request for public address equipment. A form will be avail able for those requesting authorization to use public address equipment. 2) In general, approval for the use of public address equipment at outdoor events will be granted if it would not be disruptive to ongoing functions of the University, such as faculty and administrative · offices, research and laboratory facilities, libraries, classroom teaching, and other scheduled University events. Locations for use of equipment will be assigned or approved accordingly -Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -Office of Secretary of the Board of Trustees -April 26, 1972 An MSU registered student organization is a volunteer group comprised of enrolled students organized to obtain certain goals and objectives. The goals and objectives of these organizations are met through educational, social, cultural, religious, or philanthropic activities. These activi ties should enhance and support MSU students, the University, and the community Membership in organiza tions benefits students' growth and education while attending the University The University acknowledges the importance registered student organizations have on campus. As such, these organizations have the use of University facilities and serv-. ices to assist them in meeting their goals and objectives. It is the responsibility of each registered student organiza tion to adhere to the mission of this University and its . supporting bylaws and statutes. An organization's goals, objectives, and activities are not to deviate from estab lished University policies or rtgulations. Due to the cyclical nature in the goals and objectives of these organizations, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, or his/her designee, shall review this docu ment every five years (starting in 1991) with ASMSU, COGS, and other appropriate student groups. B. Registration Requirements 1. In order to exercise the privileges accorded registered student organizations, a student group which is not a living-unit organization must register with the Student Affairs and Services Division. 2. Registration shall be valid from the date of registration until the end of the second week of the succeeding fall semester. Student Organizations Must Register Each Year. Registration for an academic year can begin as early as May 1 of the previous acad~mic year. 3. Registered Student Organizations must have an advi sor(s). i I Student Handbook and Resource Guide 111 a. For undergraduate organizations, an advisor must be an MSU faculty member, staff member, or graduate student. For graduate student organizations, the advisor must be an MSU faculty or staff member. b. Advisors must sign an agreement form acknowledg . ing their understanding of advisor responsibilities. 4. A constitution must be included in the organization's file. A written constitution must provide: a. A statement of purpose. b. Eligibility of voting membership including that only students registered with Michigan State University are eligible to be officers and/or voting members. c. Necessary operating procedures such as committees, rules of order, etc. d. That no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political persuasion, sexual orientation, disability status, or marital status shall exist within the organization. e. Procedures for amending the constitution. 5. To be registered, a student organization must also file the following information with the Student Affairs arid Services Division: a. The name of the organization. b. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and student numbers of four members including the organiza tion's officers and their titles. c. The purpose of the organization. d. The name(s) of the advisor(s). (NOTE: Sample constitutions and registration forms will be available through the Division of Student Affairs and Services.) 6. The Student Affairs and Services Division and the orga nization's advisor must be notified of any change made in the original required information. The information must be presented within four weeks after an organiza tion has instituted the change. 7. If the required information is not submitted, a group will be denied registration. 8. Registered student organizations may also submit (if available) to the Student Affairs and Services Division the following information: a. Notification of national affiliations. b. Notification of dates, times, and locations of regular ly scheduled meetings. c. Notification of dates, times, and locations of regular and special activities for the following year 9. No organization may have its registration denied or suspended on the grounds of its beliefs or its attitude except that an organization's goals, objectives, and activ ities are not to deviate from established University poli cies or regulations. 10. A student organization may have its registration sus pended if: a. The organization is found to be in violation of sub mitting falsified required information by the Student Affairs and Services Division. b. The organization is found to be in violation of an ordinance or written policy or regulation of Michigan State University by the Student Affairs and Services Division. 11. Any or all parts of a decision by Student Affairs and Services Division personnel to suspend the registration of a student organization may be appealed to the All University Student judiciary. The student organization can continue to operate within University guidelines, procedures, and regulations until the appeals process is exhausted. 12. Upon request, a student organization will be provided with a list of University facilities and services available to qualifying registered student organizations. -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Council of Graduate Students -University Committee on Student Affairs -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -September 1, 1968, Amended, June 1980, -Revised, June 6, 1986 RESIDENCE HALL ROOM ENTRY POLICY (Administrative Ruling) The University is respectful of, and committed to the protec tion of the student's right to privacy. The University also has responsibility to insure that the welfare of people on campus, the educational and service functions of the University, and the property of the University receive adequate attention and protection. To these ends the Room Entry Policy is estab lished. 1.0 Room Entry 1.1 Residence Hall staff shall not enter a resident's room without permission of the student, unless under conditions of immediate and serious threat to the safety or well being of persons or property or for reasons stated in this Policy. Under such conditions a staff member may enter a student's room whether the residents are present or not. If it is believed such danger is connected with fire, chemicals, explosives, weapons, or other items that would cause serious personal problems or injury, the staff member should, if possible, contact the Department of Police and Public Safety for assistance. The same procedure is prescribed if the danger involves assault or other acts constituting possible jeopardy to persons or property. Others (staff or students) may be asked to assist in an emergency situation requiring room entry which threatens immediate harm to the safety of the individuals. 1.2 Staff may also enter into a student's room if the stu dent is not present, to eliminate disruptive noise from electrical sound equipment which may violate an individual's right to sleep, study, read, etc., as defined in Section 1 of the Residence Hall Bill of Rights. 112 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 1.3 Entry of pohce officers into a student's room for pur poses of investigation is governed by state and feder al law. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, officers in possession of a valid search/arrest warrant, hot pursuit, a safety emergency, or when a police offi cer has probable cause to believe a felony is being or has been committed by the individual therein. 14 Residence Hall staff shall not, except as noted in 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, admit a third party to a student's room without a resident's permission. 2.0 Search 2.1 Staff are not to physically search a room under any circumstances. 2.2 A search of a student's room by the police for inves tigative purposes is governed by state and federal law. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, a search with a search warrant, a search where the stu dent has waived his/her rights, thereby permitting police search, or a search of the immediate area of an arrested subject incident to that arrest. 3.0 Seizure 3.1 If upon entering a room through the permission of a resident, a staff member observes the substance of a violation which constitutes an immediate threat to health, safety and welfare (e.g., firearms, combustibles, or explosives), the staff member should direct the dis position of the object or substance under the advice of the Department of Police and Public Safety Subsequently, the student may be referred for judicial and/or legal action. 4.0 Physical Maintenance 4.1 For purposes of safety, sanitation, and general upkeep, the University reserves the right to enter a · student's room at any time during the working day for the above purposes, whether a resident is present or not. In cases of emergency, rooms may be entered in the presence or absence of the rooms occupants, at times other than regular working hours. 4.2 Between semesters, residence hall rooms are exclu sively under the control of University Housing, and not of the student, even though the student plans to return to the same room the following semester. During these periods, the University reserves the right to in~pect, maintain, and make repairs in the residence hall rooms. Further, the University reserves the right to replace damaged or obsolete furniture and to remove from the room without the owner's permission any objects or materials which constitute a safety or sanitation hazard, or are property of the University at any time. 4.3 Between semesters when maintenance staff is inspecting, cleaning and repairing rooms, the University shall exercise reasonable care with respect to protecting against the loss or theft of personal equipment belonging to the student. Beyond exercis ing reasonable care, however, the University cannot assume responsibility for items of a personal nature that are damaged, lost or stolen. -Residence Halls Association -Department of Residence Life -University Housing -Vice President of Student Affairs -Approved, May 1977, Revised April 1979 IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (Ordinance 36.03) D3 Impound vehicles. The Department of Police and Public Safety is authorized to impound and remove to a place of safekeeping any vehicle found on the lands governed by the Board of Trustees, at 'the expense of the·vehicle's registered owner, when it is determined that the owner has failed to answer 6 (six) or more parking violation notices or citations regarding illegal parking. The vehide shall be released to the owner or the agent of the owner when the impoundment fee for the vehicle has been paid and when all outstanding parking violation notices and citations regarding illegal parking relating to the vehicle has been cleared. The fee for impoundment shall be of such amount as shall reimburse the University for all towing and impoundment costs and for storage. Impounded vehicles not claimed shall be disposed of as provided by law. -Approved by the Board of Trustees -June 5, 2003 ROLLER SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES (Ordinance 38.00) Coasters, roller skates, roller blades, in-line roller skates, skate boards, and similar devices restricted. No person on roller skates, roller blades, or a skateboard, or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle or similar device, shall go upon any roadway except while crossing a street within a cross walk. In so crossing the street,·such person holds the rights and is subject to the duties applicable to pedestrians. No per son upon a skateboard shall go on any steps or walls. No person upon roller skates, roller blades, a skateboard, in-line skates or similar device shall go in or upon any parking ramp, buildings, gardens or any other posted areas. Restricted areas will be clearly marked. -Board of Trustees, June 14, 1996 SAFETY (All-University Policy) (Applicable to University employees as well as students.) It is the policy of Michigan State University to prevent acci dents in work, class, and other activities which the University supervises, is responsible for, or sponsors. Each person, regard less of official or unofficial status, who assumes or is assigned Student Handbook and Resource Guide 113 responsibility for the work or activities of others is administra tively responsible for their safety during such work or activities. Investigation of accidents to University personnel and students during work, class, or sponsored activities is the responsibility of the person whose job it is to supervise the person injured. Each student organization is responsible for safe condi tions and safe practices within its area of activity and for the prevention of accidents to members and guests. Questions regarding safety standards, codes, and regula tions inc;luding those standards pertaining to decora tions, food sanitation, public assemblage, emergency planning, fire safety, and accident prevention may be directed to the Division of Safety and Public Health of the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety . It is the intention of the University that there shall be com pliance with safe practice standards which are a matter of professional knowledge and with official codes and regula r.ions. Each departrp.ent is responsible for the establishment and preservation of safe conditions and safe practices within the area of jurisdiction of the department. -Board of Trustees, June 15, 1961 (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00) SELLING AND ADVERTISING 1. Selling and Advertising (Ordinance 2700) .01 No person or entity may sell or solicit sales of items or services, or solicit contributions, on University premises without an authorized written permit, which permit must be promptly exhibited to any requesting University representative. Authority to set standards for and to grant ·permits is vested in the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. The Secretary may prohibit sales and solicitations or regu late the time, place and manner of sales and solicita tions, as to all University properties or as to specified areas or facilities. The Secretary may designate other University administrators to grant permits for speci fied areas or facilities in accordance with established standards. . 02 No person shall erect or otherwise display, except on his personal property, any sign or poster or distribute handbills upon property governed by the Board · which advertises or otherwise calls attention to any commercial product, service or activity 2. Exception An exception to the above ordinance for student organiza tions is provided in Section b., "Revenue-producing Projects" of the All-University Policy for Use of University Facilities and Services. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00 and 5.00.) SELLING AND SOLICITATION CENTRAL GUIDELINES In accordance with Michigan State University ordinance 2701, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University promulgates these general standards concerning the grant of permits to sell or solicit sales or contributions on University premises: 1. Scope. Ordinance 2701 and these standards do not apply (a) to University departments or divisions whose operations include sales or solicitations, (b) with respect to charitable solicitations in which the University participates as an institution or de minimis sales for charity by University employees or students who derive no personal financial gain from the sales, or (c) in connection with sales to the University 2. Limitations. (a) Permits will be granted only to (i) registered student organizations, living unit organizations, and major stu dent governing groups, (ii) non-student University affili'ated organizations, (iii) academic and administra tive university units, (iv) groups selling or soliciting in conjunction with authorized activities at University facilities, and (v) vendors or suppliers with which the University has a contractual relationship, provided that a vendor or supplier which has entered into a formal contractual relationship with the University concern ing sales or solicitation activities shall not be required to have a permit separate from an executed contract or purchase order, except for sales activities not described in the contract or purchase order (b) Permits will be granted only for sales or solicitation activities which (i) do not violate or conflict with University ordinances, guidelines, or regulations or other applicable laws or regulations, (ii) do not tnfringe upon the University's trademark or other ·intellectual property rights, (iii) do not result in a breach of University contracts or compete with University or University-contracted operations, (iv) do not jeopardize public or individual safety, (v) will be conducted by members of the organization holding the permit, and (vi) are covered by such insurance as may be deemed necessary by the University's Department of Risk Management and Insurance. (c) Permits will not be granted for the sale of alcoholic beverages, tol::iacco products, or firearms. 3. Grant of Permits . (a) Permits will be granted by the offices responsible for the proposed sale or solicitation location (list under development). Each such responsible office (i) may prohibit sales entirely in all or a portion of its facili ty(s) or location(s) or in conjunction with a specified program or function or (ii) may establish additional standards specific to its facility(s) or area(s), which address time, place and manner restrictions and are approved by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. To the extent that time and place restrictions result in a limited number of permits'being available, permits 114 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 • 'I, j .. " ' ... ... . .... ..... . .... . ~ . . .. ' .... shall be granted in the order applications are received by the appropriate office. (b) Grant of a sales or solicitation permit shall imply nei ther approval nor disapproval of the purposes of the group, the activities conducted, the content of any materials distributed or any items being sold. -Secretary of .the Board of Trustees -October 1996 SEXUAL HARASSMENT, POLICY ON I. INTRODUCTION Michigan State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff that is fair, humane, and responsible-an environ ment that supports career and educational advancement on the basis of job and academic performance. Sexual harass ment subverts the mission of the University and offends the integrity of the University community. It is reprehensible and is not tolerated at Michigan State University. Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful gender (sex) dis crimination. It may involve harassment of women by men, harassment of men by women, and harassment between per sons of the same sex. Se.i.mal harassment is made unlawful by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. The University and the law also prohibit retaliation against persons who complain about alleged sexu al harassment or who cooperate in an investigation of report ed sexual harassment. This Policy applies to all members of the University commu nity-faculty, staff, and students. II. PROHIBITION or 3. such behavior is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that a reasonable person would find that it: a) alters the terms or conditions of a person's employ ment or educational experience, or b) unreasonably interferes with an individual's work or performance in a course, program, or activity, thus creating a hostile or abusive working or educational environment. Sexual harassment involves unwanted sexual attention. However, a person's subjective belief that behavior is offen sive does not make that behavior sexual harassment. The behavior must also be objectively unreasonable. The determination as to whether behavior is sexual harassment must take account of the totality of the cir cumstances, including the nature of the behavior and the context in which it occurred. Sexually harassing conduct often involves a pattern of offensive behavior. However, a single instance of assaultive, physically threatening, or other especially abusive behavior may constitute sexual harassment: B. Examples of Sexual Harassment Many kinds of behavior may fit within the preceding def inition of sexual harassment. The following list is not exhaustive. • sexual assault • threats or insinuations which lead the victim reasonably to believe that granting or denying sexual favors will affect her or his reputation, education, employment, advancement, or standing within the University • sexual advances, sexual propositions, or sexual demands which are not agreeable to both parties • unwelcome and persistent sexually explicit statements or stories which are not legitimately related to employ ment duties, course content, research, or other University programs or activities • repeatedly using sexually degrading words or sounds to describe a person Members of the University community shall not engage in sexual harassment. Persons who do so are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge for employees and suspension for students. • unwanted and unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, or other physical contact • recurring comments or questions about an individual's sexual prowess, sexual deficiencies, or sexual behavior Ill. DEFINITION A. What is Sexual Harassment? "Sexual harassment" means unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome reque sts for sexual favors, or .other unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature when: 1. submission to such behavior is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual's employment or status in a course, program, or activity; or 2. submission to or rejection of such behavior is used as a basis for a decision affecting an individual's employ ment or participation in a course, program, or activity; Speech and expressive conduct can be sexual harassment. However, this Policy shall not be interpreted to abridge First Amendment rights or to infringe academic freedom, as defined in the Faculty Handbook, the Faculty Rights and Responsibilities policy, and the document entitled Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University Behavior of a sexual nature that is not sexual harassment may nonetheless be unprofessional in the workplace or disruptive in the classroom and, like other unprofessional or disruptive behavior, could warrant discipline. Women's Resource Center staff will supply on request information on how individuals identified in this Policy may be contacted. Student Handbook and Resource Guide llS IV. VIOLATIONS A. Seeking Information on Sexual Harassment A member of the University community who seeks infor mation regarding sexual harassment and this Policy may contact: • Women's Resource Center staff1 • the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board Coordinator • the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring • the administrator in charge (e.g., chairperson, director, dean, vice president) of the relevant academic or sup port unit • the Faculty Grievance Official • the Coordinator of the Employee Assistance Program • the Associate Dean for Graduate Student Welfare • the Director of Human Resources • the Director or the Coordinator of Sexual Assault Safety Education of the MSU Counseling Center University Undergraduate Division staff · • the Ombudsman • Residence Hall Directors • the Director of Student Life • the Director of the Student Employment Office Unit administrators who need help in applying this Policy should contact: the Director of Human Resources or the Assistant Provost/ Assistant Vice President for Academic Human Resources, whichever is appropriate; the Director · of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance· and Monitoring; or the Office of the General Counsel. B. Complaining about Sexual Harassment A member of the University community who wishes to complain about sexual harassment by an employee or stu dent of the University should take the following action: • If the alleged harasser is a faculty or staff member, the complaint should be made, orally or in writing, to the alleged harasser's unit administrator or to the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring. • If the alleged harasser is the unit administrator, the complaint should be made, orally or in writing, to the unit administrator's superior or to the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Complianc~ and Monitoring. • If the alleged harasser is a student, the complaint should be made to the Office of Judicial Affairs, Division of Student Affairs and Services. For the University most effectively to investigate and respond to alleged sexual harassment, the complaint should be made as promptly as possible after the alleged sexual harassment occurs. I A member of the University community who believes that she or he has been sexually harassed may also elect to file a complaint with the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board for violation of the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy or to file a grievance against the alleged harasser under applicable University procedures. The submission of such a complaint or grievance does not affect the University's ability to take disciplinary or other administrative action even though the complaint or grievance is still pending. Reports of sexw~l assault and other crimes should be directed to the University's Department of Police and Public Safety, regardless of whether the matter is also reported as sexual harassment. C Processing Complaints Complaints of alleged sexual harassment made to the Office of Judicial Affairs, Division of Student Affairs and Services, will be processed under the applicable student disciplinary code. Complaints of alleged sexual harassment made to the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring will be referred to the unit administrator of the alleged harasser or, if the alleged harasser is the unit admin istrator, to the unit administrator's superior. Complaints made or referred to the unit administrator of the alleged harasser or the unit administrator's superior will be processed by those individuals. Each complaint of sexmil harassment must be evaluated with reference to the pertinent circumstances. On occa sion, a complaint will be resolved informally. Other com plaints will result in investigations, including interviews and the review of documentary material. Both the com plainant and the alleged harasser will be notified of the outcome of an investigation. If an investigation results in a determination that sexual harassment has occurred, the University will take remedfal, including, where appropri ate, disciplinary, action. In processing sexual harassment complaint.5, the responsi ble administrator will normally confer with the Office of the General Counsel and academic or human resources administrators. Guidelines for investigating allegations of sexual harassment are available to administrators. Members of the University community are expected to cooperate in investigations of alleged sexual harassment by University officials. ' D. Sexual Harassment by Third Parties If a University student believes that she or he has been sexually harassed in a University academic program by an individual who is not a University employee or student, the student should report the alleged sexual harassment to the unit administrator (department chair or dean) respon sible for that academic program or to the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring. If a University employee (including a student employee) believes that he or she has been sexually harassed within the scope of his or her employment activities by an indi vidual who is not a University employee or student, the University employee should rep6rt the alleged sexual harassment to his or her supervisor or to the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring. If the University determines that a third party has sexual ly harassed a University student in a University academic program or a University employee within the scope of her or his employment, the University will take corrective action. Individuals who are not students or employees of the University are not subject to discipline under the University's internal processes, however. 116 SPARTAN UFE-2003 A member of the University community who believes that he or she has been sexually harassed by a University con tractor in the execution of a University· contract or engage ment may also elect to file a written complaint with the Anti-Discrimination judicial Board for violation of the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy E. Confidentiality To the extent permitted by law, the confidentiality of all persons involved in a sexual harassment investigation or complaint will be observed, except insofar as information needs to be disclosed so that the University may effective ly investigate the matter or take corrective measures. F. Retaliation Persons who complain about sexual harassment, or who cooperate in the University's investigation and handling of sexual harassment reports or complaints, shall not be sub ject to retaliation for complaining or cooperating, whether or not the University finds that there was sexual harass ment. If a complainant or witness believes that she or he is being subjected to retaliation, she or he should promptly contact the Director of Human Resources (stafO, the Assistant Provost/Assistant Vice President for Academic Human Resources (faculty and academic stafO, the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs (students), or the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring (faculty, staff, or students). . G. False Complaints Any member of the University community who knowing ly files a false complaint of sexual harassment, GJr who knowingly provides false information to or intentionally misleads University officials who are investigating a com plaint of alleged sexual harassment, is subject to discipli nary action, up to and including discharge for employees and suspension for students. V. OTHER RELEVANT UNIVERSITY POLICIES Since sexual harassment is a form of unlawful gender dis crimination, a member of the University community who violates this Policy also violates the University's Anti Discrimination Policy 1 Other University policies relevant to behavior of a sexual nature by members of the University community include Conflict of Interest in Educational Responsibilities Resulting from Consensual Amorous or Sexual Relationships, Conflict of Interest in Employment, Article 2.00 of the General Student Regulations, Article 3.00 of the Graduate and Undergraduate Residence Hall Regulations, and Ordinance 22.00 -Office of the President -May, 1999 SIGNS AND STRUCTURES (Ordinance 28.00) 28.01 Signs .011 No person shall erect or otherwise display in a public area of property governed by the Board, any sign or poster that advertises or otherwise calls attention to a person or activity except on bulletin boards provided by Michigan State University (Student organizations should contact the Student Life Center regarding exceptions to this provision.) .012 No person shall efface, alter, tamper with, destroy or remove any sign or inscription of any property governed by the Board. .013 It shall be unlawful for any person to attach any sign or poster to any property other than a bul letin board governed by said Board. (See also: General Student Regulation 4.00.) 28.02 Structures-Erection and Maintenance of .021 No person shall construct or otherwise erect or maintain any structure anywhere within the confines of property governed by the Board unless a permit has been granted by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees or his/her designee. It shall be a violation of this ordinance to construct, erect or maintain any structure without a permit. .022 Areas may be designated by University regula tions and/or administrative rulings for the erec tion and/or maintenance of structures relating to authorized activities taking place on campus and for the erection and/or maintenance of symbolic structures representing constitutionally protected expression. Reasonable time, place and manner regulations which are consistent with preserva tion of the campus landscape and environment, protection of university activities, and protection of the health and safety of all users of the area may be enacted by University units and incorpo rated into permits. No person shall violate the terms and conditions of a permit. .027 A person who violates subsection .021 of this ordi nance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided by law A person who violates subsection .022 of this ordinance and who has no prior violations is responsible for a civil infraction and is liable for a civil fine of $100. A person who violates subsection .022 of this ordinance and who has a prior violation under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided by law· The Anti-Discrimination Policy is an All-University Policy. Therefore, alleged violations by students of the Policy on Sexual Harassment may be adjudicated under the University's student disciplinary processes. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 117 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, ERECTION OF (Administrative Ruling) A. In accordance with constitutional rights of freedom of expression, symbolic structures representing constitution ally protected expression may be erected by students, stu dent groups and registered student organizations in the area lying between the Red Cedar River, the International Students Center, Erickson Hall and Wells Hall in accor dance with this administrative ruling. B. Registration for a permit shall be initiated in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (Student Life Center) during normal business hours on forms provided by that office. Permits for the erection of such temporary structures shall be issued after proper reg istration on a first-come first-served basis unless it is determined that the approval would result in interference with the public health and/or public safety or in unrea sonable interference with the operations and/or use of university buildings or grounds. The duration of a permit shall not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. Permits may be renewed for additional periods of fourteen (14) days upon renewal of registration, provided that there has been no breach of the terms of the permit, the number of registrants who can be accommodated in the area is not exceeded and there are no other registrants waiting to use the area. C. Individuals who are issued permits shall abide by the fol lowing terms: 1. Symbolic structures shall be erected only within the above-described area and restricted to the boundaries indicated on the attached map. (Available in 101 Student Services.) 2. Symbolic structures shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet at the base, eight (8) feet in height, nor be located less than twenty-four (24) feet from any other structure. 3. Symbolic structures shall not be inhabited, slept in, camped in or used as shelters. 4. Persons to whom permits have been granted (permit holders) shall be personally responsible for any sym bolic structure erected. 5. Permit holders shall maintain the structure and imme diately surrounding area in such manner and by such · means as will leave the area unimpaired and free from trash, garbage and litter. 6. Signs, posters, placards, and banners shall not be attached to any trees, shrubs or buildings. Symbolic structures shall not be affixed to the grounds or any trees, shrubs or buildings. · 7 Individuals who have erected structures or directed the erection of siructures are responsible for and liable to the University for the costs of removal, storage or other disposition of any structure which is impounded by the University for violation of any of these guidelines. 8. Violation of the terms of any permit by a permit holder may result in prosecution and/or penalties as provided in Ordinance No. 28. D Any permit may be revoked or modified if the activities of the participants interfere with the public health and/or safety or unreasonably interfere with the operations or use of University buildings or grounds or if the terms and . conditions of the permit are violated. E. Every effort wili be made to complete the processing of the registration for a permit expeditiously but not later than three (3) class days. -Secretary of the Board of Trustees -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -Vice President for Finance and Operations -November 11, 1990 Information regarding permission to erect A-frames and sandwich boards outside of campus buildings is avail able in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. Size limit is 3' x 5' . SMOKE-FREE POLICY, MSU (All-University Policy) (Applicable to University employees as well as students) The compelling scientific findings, as summarized by the United States Surgeon General (1986) 1 and the Environmental Protection Agency (1989 2 , 1992 3 the simple separation of buildings into "smoking" and "non smoking" sections does not eliminate the unequivocal health risks that result from Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). In light of these findings, Michigan State University is com mitted to eliminating harmful exposures to environmental tobacco smoke unwanted by students, faculty, staff and visi tors, and adopts the following SMOKE-FREE policy. ), indicate that 1. Smoking will not be permitted in any enclosed space, regardless of location, except specifically designated pri vate residential space and hotel rooms. Smoking will not be permitted near exits and entrances of buildings, except at a reasonable distance or unless otherwise designated. 2. Cigarettes and other tobacco products will not be sold on University grounds. 1 Health consequences of Involuntary Smoking: A Report of the United States Surgeon General (December, 1986). DHHS (CDC) 87-8398. 2 Indoor Air Facts, No. 5: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Qune 1989). United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation (ANR-445). 3 Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders (December 1992). United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, EPN600/6-90/0067 118 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 3. This smoke-free policy applies to all Michigan State University facilities and vehicles, owned or leased. Smoking cessation programs provided by Healthy U and Olin Health Center are available to assist persons who wish to quit smoking. Questions, problems and complaints regard ing this policy should be handled through existing depart mental administrative channels and administrative proce dures, including the Housing Options Committee. Persons found to have violated this policy will be subject to discipli nary action in the same manner and magnitude as violations of other University policies. The success of this policy will depend on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers. All ~mployees share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy -Board of Trustees -July 16, 1993 SMOKING (Ordinance 29.00) · (Applicable to University employees as well as students) .01 No person shall smoke in '!ny closed space, regardless of location, except specifically designated private residential space and hotel rooms. Smoking will not be permitted near exits and entrances of buildings, except at a reason- , able distance or unless otherwise designated. .02 Cigarettes and other tobacco products will not be sold on university grounds. .03 This smoke-free ordinance applies to all Michigan State University facilities and vehicles, owned or leased. -Board of Trustees -Enacted September 15, 1964 -Amended May 16, 1969; December 10, 1994; October 13, 1995 SPEAKERS POLICY, OUTSIDE (Student Group Regulation) GENERAL POLICY It is the policy of Michigan State University to foster a spirit of free inquiry and to encourage the timely discussion .of a wide variety of issues, provided that .the views expressed are . stated openly and, therefore, are subject to critical evaluation. Restraints on free inquiry should be held to that minimum which is consistent with preserving an organized society in which peaceful, democratic means for change are available. Therefore, registered student organizations are encouraged to invite speakers to the campus subject only to the following provisions: 1. The speaker must not urge the audience t9 take action which is prohibited by the rules of the Universi~y or which is illegal under federal or Michigan law. Advocating or urging the modification of the government of the United States or of the State of Michigan by violence or sabotage is specifically prohibited. It is the responsibility of the student organization to inform speakers of these prohibitions. 2. Sponsorship must be by a student organization which has been registered under the general regulations approved by the appropriate University authorities. "3. For purposes of preserving a record of all such public meetings and/or coordinating them with the calendar of other activities taking place on University property, the sponsoring organization must (a) make all arrangements for reservation of space with the appropriate University officials, and (b) complete a form to be furnished by the appropriate University office indicating, among other things, the subject to be discussed , the names of all speakers and the time and place of the meeting, the form to be certified by the signature of the appropriate officer of the organization. All rules for administration of requests from registered student organizations must conform to the provisions stated above. It shall be the responsibility of the Assistant Director of Student Life (Student Activities) to certify that all appropriate steps have been taken before the event is officially scheduled. (NOTE: The registration forms and information regarding the Outside Speakers Policy are available in the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services.) · UNIVERSITY IMPLEMENTING POLICY 4. Any student organization violating the provisions of this bylaw is $Ubject only to the procedures and penalties applicable to students and student organizations that vio late other University rules. 5. Public announcements concerning the speaker shall con~ · tain statements that clearly and accurately identify him or her 6. At meetings dealing with controversial issues, ample time shall be allowed for questions and free discussion of the ideas presented. 7 The Assistant Director of Student Life (Student Activities) is responsible for establishing programs whereby organiza tions shall be informed about the University's policy on speakers. 8. The Assistant Director of Student Life (Student Activities), 101 Student Services Building, shall receive the speaker registration forms. -Board of Trustees -December 14, 1962 (See also: Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, Article 1.) Student Handbook and Resource Guide 119 Free Speech and Individual Responsibility A statement by M. Peter McPherson, President, Michigan State Univeristy l strongly believe in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and those rights it pro tects. Free speech is fundamental to the academy Therefore, I do not support a speech code. It would be dif ficult, in my judgment, to draft a meaningful speech code that would not violate the First Amendment. Recent court cases tend to support this position. Yet, adherence to the tenets of free speech is t1ot the sole core value of the academy Intellectual honesty in the pur suit of truth is also fundamental. Other key values include non-discrimination, openness to and tolerance for new ideas, and civility Ideally, the members of a university community who exer cise their First Amendment rights should each listen to the ideas and beliefs of others, reCTect critically on their own ideas and beliefs, accept individual responsibility for their actions and words, and commit themselves to contribute to the positive, scholarly tenor and richness of the intellec tual debate. These responsibilities derive from the shared values of the university community of which we are members, and extend beyond our formal duties under any laws or institu tional regulations by which we are bound. We bind our selves as loosely as possible with laws and regulations, but we rely for a healthy community on a shared sense of what is right and on assumption of individual responsibility Our shared values al MSU and our vision for the future are articulated in the "Guiding Principles:" access to quali ty, active learning, knowledge and scholarship, problem solving, diversity within community and making people matter These principles provide an important lens through which we can judge what we do and react to the words and deeds of 'others. Historically, strong universities have benefited from visi- • tors and the leavening inCTuence of their speeches. Visiting speakers can cause discomfort: at times because they disturb our self-image or complacency and at times because they propagate views we consider or suspect to be erroneous. Both malice and reckless disregard of truth are wrong, but the academy and our society as a whole accept their possi bility to ensure the great blessing of open inquiry MSU has addressed these issues in the context of student organ izations through its 1962 board-approved "Outside Speakers Policy" and in its 1990 "Criteria for Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Activities by University Administrative Units." These documents are printed annually in the MSU publi cation Spartan Life. Copies are available in 162 Student Services Building. This information is also available elec tronically at www. vps. msu. edu!SpLife!speech.htm. I urge student groups, their advisers and other organiza tions to familiarize themselves with the policy and the cri teria. I suggest to others in the MSU community that the general principles the. policy promotes-including accuracy of publicity and provision of opportunity for questions and discussion in case of controversy-should guide us all I believe all members of'our campus community should take responsibility to uphold both the tenets of free speech and our shared and core values. As appropriate, I urge dia logue (if possible) between affected groups before and after an event in the spirit of.our core values. As president, there will be times when I will disagree with speakers brought to campus and with sponsored activities, especially when they violate the core values of the acade my When this happens and I feel it is appropriate to do so, I will state my opinions openly, as I have in the past. So too should others. Critical reCTection is a foundation of the efficient operation of t~e marketp1ace of ideas. January 25, 1996 STUDENT EVENTS-SOCIAL Social events (e.g., dances, mixers) that occur on the Michigan State University campus and to which persons beyond the sponsoring organization's membership are invited must be in compliance with the procedures for scheduling such events. These procedures may be obtained at the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services. The scheduling process must begin at least 28 calendar days prior to the desired date for the event. STUDENT DISORDERLY CONDUCT POLICY, MSU (All-University Policy) Prohibition Michigan State University students shall not engage in dis orderly conduct at or in connection with a riot. Definitions "Riot" means five or more persons, acting in concert, who engage in violent conduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly cause or create a serious risk of causing public terror or alarm. 120 SPARTAN UFE-2003 State University-Detroit College of Law Interpretation This Policy shall not be interpreted to restrict or limit any student's First Amendment rights to freedom of speech or assembly Note: All members of the University community must abide by standards of behavior that reflect the collegial nature of their endeavors. Faculty members and staff mem bers are subject to the disciplinary policies set forth in the Faculty Handbook and the Employee Handbook, respectively -Board of Trustees, Interim Policy, April 9, 1999 - Revised and Adopted -Academic Council, October 24, 2000 -Board of Trustees, December 8, 2000 STUDENT FEE COLLECTION (STUDENT TAXATION) (All-University Policy) Michigan State University will h ave a student tax system th at will allow students to assess them.selves taxes for the purpose of supporting student sponsored programs and services. The all-University student governing bodies (Council of Graduate Students and the Associated Students of Michigan State University) and the on-campus residence unit governing groups (Residence Halls Association, Residents Council for lJniversity Apartments, and Owen Graduate Association) are authorized to collect refundable and mandatory student taxes from their constituent groups subject to initial Student refer endum and renewal referendum every three years. Additional criteria, procedures, and accountability measures for the use of University collection procedures by the ab ove mentioned groups are to be developed by appropriate administrative offices. Until further action by the Board, an exception 'will exist for The State News, Inc., which will continue to collect student tax assessments under the same procedures that h ave been in effect since The State News, Inc., became a separately incorporated organization. - Board of Trustees -December 2, 1983 '?\cting in concert" means acting with a common intent or purpose. "Disorderly conduct at or in connection with a riot" includes, but is not limited to, setting fires ; throwing bot tles or other projectiles; damaging, destroying, or defacing property not the student's own; obstructing, interfering with, or disrupting the activities of peace officers or public safety personnel engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties; intentionally or recklessly causing or threatening physical harm to another; endangering the physical safety of another; tampering with or misusing fire or safety equipment; theft or looting; resisting arrest; and conspiring with others or inciting others to do any of the foregoing. Application This Policy applies to all Michigan State University stu dents whenever the prohibited conduct occurs on the land governed by the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University (the ''campus"), when students are engaged in University-sponsored or student group sponsored (student governing group and registered student organization) activ ities off campus, in all local government jurisdictions adja cent to the campus, or on any other college or university campus. Enforcement Violations of this Policy will be adjudicated according to procedures outlined in Article 4 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. Students found through University disciplinary proceedings to have violated this Policy may be subjected to a variety of sanctions as described in Section 4.2.4 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University. These sanctions may include: No Action, Warning, Warning Probation, Disciplinary Probation or Suspension from the University Either probation may also include stipulations requiring a student living on campus to move to another location on or off campus. Students may also be required to make restitution for damage to University property In addition to sanctions outlined in Section 4.24 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University, violators of this Policy may also be required to make resti tution for damage to public and private property In some instances, students accused of violating this Policy may be suspended on an interim basis. 1 Behaviors violating this Policy may also be in violation of professional standards established by colleges and profes sional schools at Michigan State University Procedures for adjudicating these alleged violations are outlined in Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities, and documents from Michigan 1 See Section 4.3.7 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University which reads: 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 dear 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. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 121 I I)·' Ll Student Fee Collection Criteria and Procedures (Administrative Ruling) I. All-University Student Governing Bodies and On Campus Residence Governing Groups University policy provides that Michigan State University will collect mandatory and refundable fees for all-University student governing bodies (Associated Students of Michigan State University and Council of Graduate Students) and on-campus residence governing groups (Residence Halls Association, Residents Council for University Apartments, and Owen Graduate Association). The criteria and procedures follow : A. All-University student governing bodies and on campus residence governing groups shall meet the following provisions before the University will collect fees from constituents of the all-University student governing bodies or the on-campus residence governing groups: 1. The all-University student governing bodies and the on-campus residence governing groups shall have constitutions duly ratified by their student constituencies and recognized by the University 2. The power to assess fees of student constituents must be granted in their constitutions. These all University governing bodies and the on-campus residence governing groups have the right to assess fees on their student constituencies. 1 The Student Affairs and Services Division and the Business and Finance Division will establish the procedures for collection of mandatory and refundable fees in consultation with the all University student governing bodies and on campus residence governing groups. 4. The all-University student governing bodies and the on-campus residence governing groups will establish procedures to refund collected fees to students making the request within the first 10 class days of each academic semester. 5. The all-University student governing bodies and the on-campus residence governing groups will make available a yearly financial report to the stu dent population and to the Division of Student Affairs and Services formatted by the executive committee of each all-University student govern ing body or on-campus residence governing group: If an all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group has sub divided its total fee assessment by major govern ing groups, organizations, or programs (see LB.), the yearly financial report of the parent all University student governing body or on-campus residence goventing group must contain informa tion from these constituent major governing groups, organizations, or programs. The availability of this report shall be publicized by November 1 in a publication that is distributed campus-wide to their constituen.t students. B. Constituent major ·governing groups, organizations, and programs of the all-University student governing bodies and on-campus residence governing groups may petition or request from their parent governing body or group monies to fund their activities. The all-University student governing bodies and on campus residence governing groups may, however, allow their student constituencies to authorize through referendum process the collection of a fee assessment for a specific major governing group, organization or program (see Section III). If such a fee collection is authorized through the referendum process, the parent all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group may develop requirements and procedures that govern the use of the fees collected by the specific major governing group, organization, or program. C. The mandatory and refundable fee collected by the University on behalf of these all-University student governing bodies or on -campus residence governing groups shall be subject to renewal by referendum of the affected student constituency every three years. 1. If an all-University student governing body or on campus residence governing group has subdivid ed its total fee assessment by major governing groups, organizations, or programs, the renewal referendum will be conducted on each major gov erning group, organization, or program every three years. 2. Renewal of the fee requires an approval by a majority of the students voting. II. Incorporated Student Organizations University collection procedures may not be used by an all-University student governing body, major student governing group, or st,udent organization which is sepa rately incorporated. III. Referendum for Establishment, Modification, or Removal An additional referendum for either establishment, modification, or removal of an all-University student governing body or on-campus residence governing group will be held if the following conditions have been met: A. A student, major governing group, organization, or program has obtained, by written petition, the writ ten support of at least thirty percent of the affected student constituency for such a referendum. The petition must fairly represent the action that. is being requested. Petitions may be circulated from the first day of early registration to the last day of the fifth week of the semester in which the early registration applied. The petitions will be validated by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services at the expense of the student, major governing group, organization, or program. 1. Upon validation of the petitions, a referendum shall be held in a manner prescribed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. A majority (fifty percent plus one) of the affected 122 SPARIAN LIFE-2003 student constituency must vote, and the referen dum must be approved by a majority of those voting. Renewal procedures are outlined in Section IV 2. The costs of all initial and renewal referenda authorized by the procedure outlined in the sec tion of the administrative ruling (III.A.) will be borne by the requesting student, major governing group, organization, or program. B. An all-University student governing body or on campus residence governing group may request a referendum to establish a mandatory fee assessment of a new and different student constituency or they may request a referendum to authorize the collec tion of fees for a specific major governing group, organization, or program. This referendum shall be held in a manner prescribed by th€ Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. The referendum · will be open only to the proposed student con~ stituency A majority of that constituency (fifty per cent plus one) must vote on the referendum, and approval for the referendum must be by a majority of those voting. L At the time of renewal for fees authorized by the procedure outlined in this section of the admin istrative ruling (III.B.); the all-University student governing body or on-campus residence govern ing group that initially requested the referendum for the specific major governing group, organiza tion, or program must decide if it wishes to con tinue to support the specific major governing group, organization, or program. Renewal referen dum procedures are outlined in Section. Iv' If.the all-University student governing body or on campus residence governing group withdraws its support, the renewal referendum will not be held and the collection of taxes will cease after the spring semester of the third year that the taxes have been collected for the specific major gov erning group, organization or program. 2. The costs of all initial and renewal referenda authorized by the procedure outlined in this sec tion of the administrative ruling (III.B.) will be borne by the requesting major governing group, organization, or program (or all-University stu dent governing body or on-campus residence governing group if a new and different student constituency is being taxed). C. An all-University student governing body or on campus residence governing group may request a referendum for modification or removal of any pre viously established fee under its jurisdiction. A spe cific major governing group, organization, or pro gram may also request a referendum for modifica tion or removal of any fee it is receiving. These refer enda shall be held during the next entire registra tion procedure except summer term. The referenda must be approved by a majority of students voting. D. When a student fee is established or modified through a referendum, the new fee will take effect·· ' 1 two registration periods after the registration period in which the referendum was conducted (e.g., a ref erendum conducted fall registration, hew fee takes · effect summer registration; a referendum conducted spring registration, new fee takes effect at fall regis tration). IV. Refere11dum for Renewal A. Renewal referenda on the taxes collected for the all University student governing bodies and on-campus residence governing groups shall be conducted on a rotating basis during spring semester. Not more than two renewal issues shall be on the ballot' during the same period. Renewal of the fees requires an approval by a majority of the students voting. B. If the referendum is not approved, fees will not be collected commencing with the following fall semes ter. An all-University student governing body or an on-campus residence group may request a new ref erendum to re-establish the fee. This referendum may be conducted any term except summer term. Re-establishment of the fee requires that a majority (fifty percent plus one) of the affected student con stituency must vote in the referehdum. The referen dum must then be approved by a majority of those voting. V. University Authorization for Tax Collection The Vice President for Student Affairs and Services shall be the University official empowered to authorize tax collections and/or referenda if the all-University goven;ing bodies or on-campus residence governing groups have met the appropriate provisions· of this Administrative Ruling. VI. Violation of Regulations and Procedures If it is alleged that any all-University student governing body, on-campus residence governing group, major gov erning group, organization or program is violating the regulations and procedures in this Administrative Ruling, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or his/her designee shall conduct a hearing on this matter. If it is the judgment of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services that violation of proce dures is evident, the affected group(s) may be suspend ed from collection privileges. VII. Petition, Referendum, and Collection Costs The costs associated with validating petitions, conduct ing referenda, and collecting fees will be borne by the requesting group(s) or student(s). -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -June, 1984 Student Handbook and Resource Guide · 123 determine whether those changes are authorized in accor dance with this procedure. 7 The Police Chief will provide weekly reports regarding the ongoing undercover surveillance to the Vice President for Finance and Operations and the President. 8. Approval for undercover surveillance of an MSU student organization will expire when the "extraordinary circum stances" no longer exist and, in all cases, after a four month period, unless the President extends the surveil lance. Records Regarding Um.J.ercover Surveillance of MSU Student Organizations If the President authorizes an undercover surveillance, the University will prepare and maintain indefinitely a written record available to the public containing the following proce dural information: 1. The fact that undercover surveillance was conducted of an MSU student organization. 2. The fact that such undercover surveillance was approved in accordance wi_th these guidelines, including a list of any other options considered, and a list of University offi cials consulted. 3. The dates of the surveillance. 4. Whether an arrest or conviction occurred as a result of · the surveillance. If the Police Chief requests an undercover surveillance of an MSU student organization, and if the President refers the matter to a law enforcement agency external to MSU, the University will prepare and maintain indefinitely a written record of this referral. To protect the privacy of the parties investigated, this written record will n.ot contain the names of the individuals or organizations that were the subject of undercover surveil lance. The maintenance and release of o"ther records, if any, regard- · ing the undercover surveillance will be governed by applica ble law and existing university record-keeping and destruc tion policies. UNDERCOVER SURVEILLANCE INVOLVING MSU STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1 In its Resolution of September 17; 2001, the MSU Board of Trustees directed that undercover surveillance of student organizations should occur only in "extraordinary circum stances" and should not be a part of normal .police opera tions. The Board further directed that the University President is responsible for implementation of this Resolution. Undercover surveillance potentially threatens the delicate bal ance in an academic community between protecting freedom and ensuring security To safeguard individual liberties, the President should consider the mission of the university before responding to a request to approve undercover surveillance of student organizations. In addition, the President must have a workable definition of 'bctraordina.ry circumstances" to guide him or her. This statement defines "extraordinary circumstances" as situa tions in which reasonable cause exists to conclude that actions of MSU student groups on campus could lead to loss of life, physical harm or substantial property damage. Peaceful protests or demonstrations are not ''extraordinary cir cumstances." Guidelines for Conducting Undercover Surveillance of MSU Student Organizations 1. ·If the Police Chief and his or her immediate supervisor (currently the Vice President for Finance and Operations) have reason to believe that the conditions for "extraordi nary circumstances" have been met, they must inform the President before taking action. 2. The President then determines if the situation constitutes "extraordinary circumstances." 3. Before determining that undercover surveillance is neces sary, the President should seek advice and options from the following: a. General Counsel b. Vice President foi: Student Affairs and Services c. Provost 4. If feasible, the President should seek student input. 5. Given the advice and options provided by these parties, the President should determine an appropriate course of action to ensure the safety of the campus and an environ - ment that promotes and protects individual liberties. 6. If the President determines that undercover surveillance of a student organization is appropriate, he or she should set clear goals and the parameters for the surveillance. Any need for significant changes in the goals or parameters of the surveillance shall be reported to the President to These recommendations are applicable to undercover police surveillance of registered student organizations as well as to student groups which are not registered student organizations. In other words, -the recommendations apply tb student organizations as broadly understood. The recommendations do not, however, restrict undercover police activity with respect to groups of students who may be committing crimes for personal benefit like selling drugs or fencing stolen property. The main purpose of the recommendations is to protect individual liberties in the context of political and social activism. · · 124 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 A student living in an off-campus organized living unit should consult the individual unit for policies regarding room and board refunds. If three or more complete semesters of school are missed subsequent to withdrawal, including the summer sessions, the student must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar: www.reg.msu.edu/ Voluntary at the Close of a Semester. There is no formal procedure for withdrawal at the end of a semester; however, a student living in University housing should notify the man ager of the appropriate unit. Unauthorized. A student who leaves the University during a semester or summer session without obtaining an official withdrawal will be reported as having failed all courses. The withdrawal procedure will not take place automatically for the student who leaves campus because of illness, of either one's self or family member, but rnust be initiated by the student. If this cannot be done in person, withdrawal may be initiated by writing to the assistant dean of the col lege in which the student is enrolled or the Office of the Registrar, Room 150 Administration Building. A student who leaves the University without withdrawing formally forfeits any fees or deposits paid to the University. Involuntary. A student who is called into the Armed Forces during the semester should present orders for induction at the office of the assistant dean of the college in which the student is enrolled or at the Office of the Registrar for appro priate action. Disciplinary. If a student is dismissed for disciplinary rea sons during a semester, grades are assigned as descr_ibed in the paragraph Voluntary During the Semester -Revised 1993 OTHER ORDINANCES The University has ordinances in addition to those included here. All are published in, Michigan State University Ordinances, available for reference at the Information Desk in the Main Library; and at website: www.msu.edu/digl DOCU MENTS!ordinances.html#ord27 Included is information on enforcement powers, duties of police officers, and penalties. UNIVERSITY TRADEMARKS The trademarks of Michigan State University are the exclusive property of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, · in accordance with the trademark and service mark registra tions filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Michigan Secretary of State. The University reserves owner ship of any trademark, service mark, logo, insignia, seal, design, or other symbol or device associated with or referring to Michigan State Univers~ty. · To protect its brand and fiscal reputation, Michigan State has established the Office of University Licensing Programs. Persons and businesses wishing to use these marks commer cially are required to enter into a license agreement and sub mit royalties to the University. Registered student organizations and individual students using these names, marks, and symbols are directed to the Office of University Licensing Programs, 216 MSU Union, 355-3434, where approval must be obtained and specific instructions secured, prior to use. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES (Administrative Ruling) Voluntary During the Semester. A student may voluntarily withdraw from the University prior to the end of the twelfth week of a semester, or within the first 6/7 of the duration of the student's enrollment in a summer or special session (cal culated in weekdays). Withdrawal is not permitted after these deadlines. The withdrawal procedure begins in the office of the assis tant dean of the college in which the student is enrolled or in the Office of the Registrar, Room 150 Administration Building. Upon official voluntary withdrawal from the University, sym bols are assigned te courses in which the student was enrolled according to the effective date of the withdrawal as follows: 1. If withdrawal is before the middle of the semester or sum mer session, no symbols w:ill be assigned to courses in which the student was enrolled. 2. If withdrawal is after the middle of the semester or sum mer session, symbols will be assigned by instructors to courses in which the student was enrolled as follows: W (no grade) to indicate passing or no basis for grade regardless of the grading system under which the student is enrolled, N to indicate failing in a course authorized for P-N grading, or 00 to indicate failing in a course author ized for numeric grading. In case of official withdrawal from the UniversitY, fees are subject to refund according to the refund policy. A student living in a residence hall should consult the manag er regarding the policy an the refund of room and board fees. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 125 A Standing Committees . Academic Dishonesty . . . . Academic Freedom for Students at MSU. .. 6-7 Academic Advising . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . ... 19 Academic Assembly; ASMSU . Academic Calendar .... . . 132 Academic Council . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . ... 22 . ... .. . . ... 22 . ... . .... 76, 77, 98, 108 : .. 43-60 Amendment Procedure ...... . ..... . . . ....... 59-60 History of Approval ..................... . ..... 60 Academic Governance-Student Participation .... . .. 22, 72 . . . . . . . . 39, 47 Academic Integrity Review Board . . . . Academic Policies, Regulations . .. . . . . . ...... 38 Academic Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . All Students . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Students (See GSRR, Art. 2) . . . . . . . Medical Students (referral only) Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-60 . 61-74 .... . .. . ........ 74 . 45-46 . 6-8 Academic Support Resources . . Acceptable Use of Computing Systems, Software . . . . . . . . . . . .. 84-86 and the University Digital Network. Accessible Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 36 Activities, Student (Also see Recreation) ......... . .. 9-12 . 88 Activity Registration (See All-University Events) . 86 Address Change. . . . 86 Address Withholding Policy . . . 57, 76 Administrative Rulings: Definition . . ... 33 Adult Student Services . . . . . . . .. 78, 114 Advertising (See GSR 408) . . . . . . . . . . . Affirmative Action (See Anti-Discrimination) . . 33, 89 . ....... 24 Alcohol and Other Drug Education. . .... 87-88 Alcoholic Beverages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All-University Policy (Employees and Students) .... 87-88 . ............. 77 General Student Regulation 2.07 . MSU Ordinance . . . . . . .. 87 · Owen Graduate Center ... . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Residence Halls . . . . . . . . 87 State Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgender Students, ASMSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 34 . 88 All-University Events and Activities . . . . . .. .. .. 57, 76 All-University Policies: Definition. . . All-University Student judiciary (AUSJ) . . . . . . 39, 52 All-University Traffic Committee .......... . .. .. ..... 35 American Indian Students (NAISO). . . . . . . . . . . .. 20, 33 . .. .. . ... .... 15-16 Americans with Disabilities Act. 110-lll Amplified Sound . . . . . . . . . . .. 95-96 Amorous and Sexual Relationships . . . . . . Animals (Ordinance). . . . . . . .. 88 ... ... .... 41, 90 Anti-Discrimination judicial Board Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures . . . . . 89- 93 Arab Student Organization (ASO), ASMSU ... . ... . .. . . 20 Art Museum, Kresge .......................... 10- 11 Asian Pacific American Students (APASO), ASMSU .. .. 20, 33 Assistant Deans-Student Academic Affairs ... . . . .. . . . . 6 Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 19- 20 AUSJ (See All-University Student judiciary) ..... . ... 39, 52 Automobiles (See also: Cars) ...................... 35 B Bad Check Collection ............ . ......... . . . .. . 92 Bicycles . . . . . ..... . . 26, 35, 93 Black Student Alliance (BSA), ASMSU ... ........ 20, 33 Breslin Student Events Center .. . ... 10 Bug House .......... . . ... . .... . . . . . .. . . . 11 Bulletin Boards . . . . . . . ... 97 .. Bus Service . . . . . . . . ....... . .. 35- 36 . .......... 34, 36 .. . .. . ........ 22 Accessible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By-laws for Academic Governance. .. . . .. . c . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Cable TV (MSU, University Housing) . . .. 12 . ..... . . . . Cafeterias . . . . .. .. 18 . . . .. 131 Calendar, University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93- 94 Campaigning, Canvassing and Petition Drives . . . . . 94 Camping . . . . . . .. . .... 94 Campus Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Campus Life Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 26 Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canvassing (See Campaigning) . . . . . . . . . . .. 93 Career Development, Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Career Services and Placement ....... . . . ....... 4, 13-16 Career Fairs . . ... . .......... 13 Cars: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. , .... . ... . . 36 Car Pools . Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 55- 56 Traffic Appeals Board . . Cheating (See Academic Honesty; Integrity of Scholarship and Grades) . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 77, 98, 108 Chicano/Latino Students . . 20, 33 Child and Family Care Resources Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Closing Hours: ·University Residences. . . . . . . . . ... 94 Clubs (See Student Organizations) ..... . ... . . . , .... . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . 126 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 Clubs, Sports ........ . Code of Teaching Responsibility .. COGS (Council of Graduate Students). Copy Service . . Loan Program . . .. . . . Legal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . 94-95 . .... . ... 20-21 ... .. . . .... 20 .. 20 . 20 Computer Use Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Computers for Student Use . . . . . . .... 7 Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 10 Conference Housing Policy, RHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 . . 95-96 Conflict of Interest-Amorous Relationships. . . . . 95-96 Consensual Amorous or Sexual Relationships . . ..... . ... 25 . .... . Cooperative Living Units Copy Serv1ce ASMSU COGS .. . Council of Graduate Students (COGS) . Counseling Center , . . MECCA. Sexual Assault Crisis Line . Testing Office . . . . .. 20 . . 20 . ... 20-21 . 4, 13, 24 . .... 24 . .......... . ..... 24, 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 24 . . . . . . . . . F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 98-102 Facilities and Services . . 45, 63 Faculty: Instructional Role . . . . . . . . . . . .... 78 Falsification of University Records. . . . .... 16 Family and Medical Leave Act. Farms, MSU (Visits) . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Financial Accounts: Student Organizations ... . . . .. 102-103 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fines: Parking .... .. . . .. .. . .. . ..... . ........ 35, 109 Fire. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 78 Firearms or Weapons (Ordinance) .... . . . . . ... . ..... 10;3 . ... 103 Fires (Ordinance) . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . Food . . . . . . . . . 103-104 ... 33-34 . ...... 9, 21, 25 . ....... . . 120 . . . . . 98-99, 114-115 .. . ...... . . 20 Foreign Students (See International Students) Fraternities (See Greek) . . . . . . . . . Free Speech (President's Statement) . Fund Raising . . . . . . . . . fonding Board, ASMSU Public Sale on Campus (Policy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credit Union, MSU-Inside front cover ...... .. ... ..... ...... 10 Cross-Cultural Activities : CRU (Culturas de las Razas Unidas) ... . ......... . 20, 33 Cycles (See Motor Vehicles) .......... . . .. ... . ..... 109 G D . ..... . Use of IM Facilities ....... . Disability Resource Center .. Accessible Transportation~ . Dairy Store, MSU . . Day Care (See Child and Family Care) . Department of Police and Public Safety .. Disabilities, Students with .. .. 18 . 34 .... 26 . 34 . . .. 31 .. 34 . ..... 34, 36 Disciplinary Process . .... 40, 49 Discipline (Also See Judicial System) ... . . 38, 48 Discrimination (See Anti-Discrimination) . ... 89 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ... 97 Distribution of Literature . 77, 80, 82, 87-88 Drinking (See Alcoholic Beverages) . ........ . 35, 109 Driving (See Motor Vehicles) . . . . Drug and Alcohol Policy, All-University .............. . 87 Drug-Free Workplace Policy . .... 87-88 . 46, 49-52, 68-72 Due Process . . . . . . . . . E ELmanac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employee Conduct, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employment .......... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employment Grievances ... . , . . . . . . . Employment Verification. . Inside front cover . . . 16 . 14-16 . .. 40 . ........ 15 Student Handbook and Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gardens, MSU .... . .... . ...... 11 . ..... . Gay Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, ,34 General Student Regulations . . . 77-78 . ....... .. ....... . ... 19-22 Governance . . . . . .. 21 Governing Groups . . . . . . . 67-68 Graduate Assistants Graduate Judicial Process ......... . ............ 68-72 Graduate Rights and Responsibilities . 62-74 . ... 72-73 · Amendment Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . .... 74 . ... 67 Graduate Student Employees . . . . . 20-21 Graduate Students, Council of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Greek Community Chapter Houses . . . . . . . . . . 21 Greek Governing Boards. . . . . . 9 Greek Affairs . . . . Green & White Bus Lines .. .. ....... . . .. . .... . . .. 35 Green Light Telephones .... 30 Grievance ....... . ...... . .. .... . .. . . . .. . . .. . 46, 69 . ..... . . 8 Also See Ombudsman . . ..... . .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . History of Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . H Handicapper Students (See Disabilities) . . . . . 80, 82, 89, 116-117 Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Services. . ..... 23-24 Hearing and Speech Clinic . . ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 33 Hispanic Students ( CRU), ASMSU Holds on Enrollment, Registration, Re-admission . 105-106 . . 8 Honors College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 I Ill Housing ..... . ... . ............. . .... . ... . .. .. . 25 Housing Cable Channel 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Housing Policy, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Housing Resource Center (off-campus) .... . . .. . . .. . .. 25 Lesbian Students ... . . . .. . . ......... . ......... 20, 34 Libraries (MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Living Group Regulations: Definition ..... . .... . ..... 56 Loans (See Financial Aid) . . ... . ... . ...... . ... . .... 17 ASMSU/COGS . . ........ . .............. . ... .. 17 COGS . . ...... . .... . ............... .. . .... . . 17 Identification (ID) Cards ...... . .... . .... . ........ 108 Information Channel-MSU (Cable TV) ....... . ...... . 12 Insurance, Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23)08 Integrity of Scholarship and Grades ....... . .. 77, 108-109 Intercooperative Council (ICC) ...... . . . ..... ... .. . . 21 Interfraternity Council ................ . ... . ...... 21 · International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34 . International Studies and Programs .... . ........ . .... 8 Intimidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 80, 82, 89, 115 Intramural Facilities ...... . . . .. . ... . ............. 31 Intramural Sports and Recreative Services .. . .. .. . 4, 31-32 Jobs (See Employment) . . . .. . ...... .. . . .. . . . ... 14-16 Judicial Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Judicial Bodies (Also see Judicial System) Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board ........... 41, 90-92 Employment Hearing and Grievance Procedures ...... 41 Graduate Judicial Structure ....... . ........ . ..... 11 Medical Student Judicial Structure .... . . . .......... 41 Judicial System .......... . . . .... . ... . . . .... . . 38-41 Academic Integrity Review Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Diagram of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Graduate Judicial Structure and Process .... . ..... . . 41 Living Unit Judiciaries ................ . ... . ... . 52 Student Judiciaries . . . . . . ... . .. . ........ . ... . .. 52 Student-Faculty Judiciary (SFJ) . ... . . . .... . . . ..... 53 Traffic Appeals Board ....................... 55- 56 Undergraduate Judicial Structure and Process ..... 48-56 University Student Appeals Board .............. 53-54 M Mail Service, Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Major Governing Groups . . .. . .................... 21 MECCA (Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance) . . .... 24 Medical Care and Services (See Health) .......... . 23-24 Medical Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 108 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities (MSRR) . . . . . . . . 74 Mental Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Michigan Right to Knoyv Law . . .. . ............. · .... 16 Mic-rocomputers for Student Use ... . ............ , .... 7 Minority Aide Program ................... . ....... 33 Mobile Sound Units (See Public Address Equipment) .... 110 Money-Raising Activities (See Fund Raising) .... 98, 114-115 Mopeds (See Motor Vehicles) ... . .. . ... . .. . . . .. . .•. 109 Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 109 Motorcycles (See Motor Vehicles) . . . . . . ...... . ... 35, 109 Movies . . ................. . . . . .. . . ............ 10 MSU/CATA Transportation Center (MSU-CTC) . ........ 36 MSU Clinical Center (See MSU Health Team) .......... 24 MSU Dairy Store ........ . ...... . . . ........ . .... 18 MSU Health Team .......... . . ................. .. 24 MSU Information Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MSU Ordinances ............... . ............ 38, 125 MSU Union ..... . ...... . .. . .. . . . . . . . . ... . .. 11-12 · Multicultural Activities .... . . ~ ... . . . . . ... . ......... 9 Multicultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA) ...... 24 Museums ............. .. . . . . .................. 10 Music ....... . ............. . ... .. . . ........... 10 K Kresge Art Museum . ...... .. ... . ... . ...... . ..... 10 L Latino/Chicano Students . ..... . . . ........... . . . 20, 33 Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Learning Resources Center (LRC) . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . 6 Legal Services-ASMSU .......... . .. . .. . . ..... , .. 20 Legislative Process ........ . ..... . .... . ...... . ... 38 N NAISO (North American Indian Student Organization) . 20, 33 National Pan-Hellenic Council ... . . . . . .... . ...... . . 21 Native American Indian Students . . . ...... . .. . . . . . 20, 33 Night Owl Bus Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Noise General Student Regulations 2.00, 3.00, 5.00 . . . . . . . 77 - 78 Residence Hall Regulation 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 81 University Apartments Regulation # 1 ...... . . ...... 83 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Public Address Equipment .. . ·" .... . ........ 110-lll Non-disciplinary Judicial Process .. . . . ......... 40, 51-52 Non-traditional Student (Older Adult Students) . . ... . ... 33 128 SPARTAN LIFE- 2003 North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO) . 20, 33 Notary Public (See MSU Union) ..... . . . . . ...... . .. . 12 0 Off-Campus Housing . . ........... . . . . ...... 25 . .. 4 Off-Campus Housing and Commuter Programs Officer Eligibility-Student Organizations ... .. 109 Older Aduh Students . .... . .... 33 Olin Health Center .. .... . . .... . . ..... . .. . . .... . 23 Ombudsman ............. . ... . .... . ......... 8, 58 On-Campus Housing . . ... . . . . .. . . .... . . ... . ... . . 25 Ordinances, MSU ... . . ... . . . ........ . ....... . 38, 125 . ..... . . . ..... . . . ... 9 Organizations, Student . . . . Overseas Study (See Study Abroad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Owen Graduate Association .............. .. .. . 21 Owen Graduate Center Bill of Rights . . . . ............. 81 Owen Graduate Center Regulations . ... . .......... 81-83 p ........ .. ... 21 Panhellenic Council (Panhel) . . 110 Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks . . . Parking-Driving Regulations (See Motor Vehicles) ...... 109 . .................. 109 Parking Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Passport. . . Personal Security . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ...... 26-30 Persons with Disabilities, Resource Center for .... . ... · .. 34 Petition Drives (See Campaigning) . . . ...... 93 . .. .. : .. . ..... 88 Pets (See Animals, Ordinance) . . . . .. ... . .. .... 14- 16 Placement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 76- 77, 108 . . . . . . . . Plagiarism Planetarium, Abrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Plant Mate.rials (Ordinance) . . .......... .. . .. . . . .. 110 Police (emergency-Call 911) MSU .... . ... . . . ....... 26 Post Office (MSU Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Professional Standards, Code of . . . ... . .... . ... .. . . . 65 Programming Board (PB), ASMSU . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 20 Psychological Clinic ........ . ... . .. . ............. 24 Public Address Equipment ...... . .. • . . ...... . . 110-:-lll Public Safety, Dept of Police and ... . .. . .. . ...... . . . . 26 . ...... . .. . .... . .. .. 57- 58 Publications . . . . . . . R .. . .. 33 Racial Ethnic Student Affairs Office . . . . 11 Radio Station (Campus) . . . . . . ... . .. . .. . . . ... 46, 64, lll Records, Student . . Recreation ·(Also see Activities) . . . .... 31-32 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) .. . . . .... lll-112 . .. 105-106 Registration Holds (See Hold Policy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment and Initiation . . . Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . General Student Regulations . . . . Acceptable Use of Computing Systems, Software . .... 76-125 · . 56-57, 76 . . . . . . 56, 76 . ..... . ... 77-78 and the University Digital Network. . . .. 84-86 Address Change . . . . . . ..... . . . .......... 86 Address Withholding Policy . . .. . . . . . . ... . ...... . 86 . ... . ... . . . 114-115 Advertising 'and Selling . . . . Alcoholic Beverages. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . ...... 87 All-University Events and Activities .... . .... .. .... 88 Amorous and Sexual Relationships . . .. . . . . . .... 95-96 . .. . ...... . 88 Animals... . . 89.:...92 Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures . . .. 92 Bad Check Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bicycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Campaigning, Canvassing, and Petition Drives ..... 93-94 Camping. . .... . .......... . ... . ...... 94 . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Campus Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . Closing Hours in University Residences ...... . ..... 94 Code of Teaching Responsibility . . ... . ......... 94-95 Conflict of Interest-Consensual Amorous . . . . . . . . . . Relationships . . .......... . .............. 95-96 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct .. . . . . . . . . . .... 96 Distribution of Literature. . . .......... . ... . . 97 Distribution of Material in Residence Halls .. . . . ..... 97 . . ......... 98 Examinations ....... . ..... '. . . Facilities and Services, University .... .. ... .. . . . . . . 98 . 99 Use of Space in Residence Halls . Residence Halls Association Conference . . . . . . . . I I . . . . . . . . . . Housing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Falsifitation of University Records ...... . . . . . . . . . .. 78 Financial Accounts-Student Organizations . . .. 102-103 Firearms or Weapons . .. . ..................... 103 Fires. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . ....... 103 .......... 103- 104 Food, Public Sale on Campus Fund-Raising and Revenue-producing Projects .... 104, 114 Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Activities by University Administrative Units, Criteria for .. 104-105 . . . ............... 105-106 Hold Policy . . . . . Ho1;1sing Policy, Student ....... .. . . ...... . . . .... 107 Identification Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Integrity of Scholarship and Grades ..... . ..... 108-109 . ... . .. . . . . , .... 109 Library Policy . • . . Motor Vehicles . . . . . . ..... . .... . .... 109 Officer Eligibility-Student Organizations . . . . .... . . 109 . . . . 125 Other Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..... 79 Owen Graduate Center Bill of Rights. . . . . '" . .. . . ... 81 Owen Graduate Center Regulations. . . 110 Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks . . 110 Plant Materials (Ordinance). . . . . 110-lll Public Address Equipment Records . . . . . . 11l Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) ............ lll Residence Hall Bill of Rights-Undergraduate and . . . . . . . Graduate Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79 Student Handbook and Resource Guide 129 Residence Hall Regulations-Undergraduate Halls ..... 79 . Use of Alcohol .. . ................... ... .... 80 Residence Hall Regulations-Owen Graduate Center ... 81 Residence Hall Room Entry Policy ..... . ... . .. 112-113 Revenue-Producing Projects ... ...... : ..... 98-99, 104 Riot Policy (See Student Disorderly Conduct Policy, MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-121 Roller Skates and Similar Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·. . 113-114 Selling and Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Sexual Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115-117 Signs and Structures (Ordinance) ... . . . . .. . ... 117-118 Smoke-Free Policy, MSU ......... ...... . . .. . 118-119 Smoking (Ordinance) . . .. . ....... . .. . .... .. . . . 119 Social Events, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Speakers· Policy, Outside ..................... . . . 119 · · .. Stildent i5i5ordefly Conduct Policy, MSU . . . . . . . 120-121 Student Events, Social . ... .. . . . .... . .. ... .. .. .. 120 Student Fee Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . 121-123 Temporary Structures, Erection of . . . . ·-" . . . . . . . . . . 118 University Apattments Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities ...... . ... . .............. 83 University Trademarks .. . . . ... . : .... . . . .. . . . . . . 125 Withdrawal Procedures and Policies . . . . .... .. . ... 124 ReligiousActivities . . .. .. . . . . . . ..... . . .. ......... . 11 Religious Living Units ..... . ............. .. ........ 25 Rental Housing Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Residence Halls Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 80, 88 Assignments Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . 25 Association (RHA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bill of Rights .. . . . . . . . . . ...... . ...... . ... . . . . . 79 Canvassing (See Campaigning) . . . . . . .. . .. ... . .... 93 Conference Housing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Distribution of Material ... . ... . ................. 97 Housing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Movie Program and Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·. . . . . 10 Options ........ . ... . . .... . . .... . .. . ...... .. 25 Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-83 Rooms, Policy on Entering ... . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . 112-:-113 S~curity Procedures (See Closing Hours) ........... 94 Solicitation (See Fund Raising) . . . , . . . ... 98-99, 114-115 Space Use ........ .. ........... . . ... . ... . 99-102 Residence Life, Dept. of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 25 Restaurants, On-Campus ....... . .. . ............ . . 18 Revenue-Producing Projects Policy. " . ...... 98-99, 114-115 Ride Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ridesharing . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Riot Policy (See Student Disorderly Conduct Policy, MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Roller Skates and Similar Devices (Ordinance) ......... 113 s Safe Place (Relationship Violence) .... .. . . . . .... .. . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . 30 SafeRide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30, 113-114 Scholarship and Grades (General Student Regulation). 77-78 Security ................................ . .. 26-30 Self-Defense Education . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27, 30, 32 Selling (Ordinance and Guidelines) ..... . ... .' ... 114-115 Service-Learning Center .. . ... . ..... . .......... 4, 8, 9 Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education . . . . ... 24, 27-29 Sexual Assault Crisis Line ... . . ......... . . .... 24, 27, 29 Sexual Assault, Statement on Information and Programs ......................... .. . . 27-30 Sexual Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115-117 Sexual Relationships, Consen~ual . ... . .... ....... 95-96 Signs and Structures (Ordinance) .. ... ..... . . ... 117-118 Skates, Skateboards (Ordinance) .... . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Smoke-Free Policy, MSU ... . ....... . .......... 118-119 Smoking (Ordinance) .... _. ..... . .. . . . .. '. ...... . . · 119 Social Events-Student, planning ..... . .. .. ... . . ... 120 Solicitation (See Fund Raising) . ........ . .. 98-99, 114-115 Sororities (See Greek) . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 9, 21, 25 Sound Trucks . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . . . ...... . .. 110 Space Use . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . ..... . .... : . .. . · ... 98-102 Speech and Hearing Clinic ... . . . . ... ....... .. . . ... 24 Speakers Policy, Outside ...... . ... . ." . . .... . ... 119 Special Groups, Services for ...... : .' .. .. .. .. .. . . 33-34 Speech, Free (President's Statement) . .. .. .. .... .. . .. 120 Sports (See Recreation) . . . . . . . . . .......... . .... 31-32 Sports Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 31 Sports-Intramurals ............. . ... .' ... . . .. . 31-32 StateWalk . .. .. . . ........ . ... . ... . . . ... . . . . ... 30 Structures, Erection of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 -118 Student Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Student Affairs and Services, Division of . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Student Appeals Board, University . .... .. . . . . . . ... 53-54 . .. 19 Student Assembly- ASMSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Disorderly Conduct Policy, MSU. . . . . . . . . . 120-121 Student Employment Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 14-15 Student-Faculty Judiciary (SFJ) ... .. . .. .... ...... 39, 53 Student Events-Social, planning .. . . ......... . . .. . 120 Student Fee Collection (Student Taxation) .. .. . .... . .. 121 Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ASMSU . .. . ... . . . . · . .. .. . . ... . .... . ....... 19-20 COGS ..... . . .... . ... '. ..... . ...... . . . .. . . 20-21 Judicial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Student Group Regulations .. .. . . . .. . .. . . .. ... . '. 56, 76 Amendment . . . . . . .... . . ..... .... : . . . . . .... 56 Definition .... . .. . . . .... ......... . .... . .. . 56, 76 Student Life, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Student Motor Vehicle Regulations .. . . . . .... ..... 35, 109 Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, lll -112 Student Organizations, Relevant Policies . . 77, 87 -88 Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discrimination Prohibition . . .................... 89 . 96 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct . . . . . . . . . Distribution of Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Financial Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-103 Free Speech and Individual Responsibility .. ........ 120 130 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Activities . . . . . . . by University Administrative Units. . . .. . .. 104-105 . . . .. 104-105, 114-115 Fund-Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . Officer Eligibility. . . ..... . .. . 109 Parades and Processions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 . .. 88 Registration of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-lll Public Address Equipment Registration Policy (Student Organizations). . . . 111-112 Speakers Policy ....................... . ...... 119 Student Fee Collection ...... . . ... . . . .... . . .. ... 121 Use of University Facilities . .. . . ...... ... ..... 98-102 Student Personnel Records (See Records) . . . ... . ...... 111 . 57-58 Student Publications, Guidelines for . . . . . . 44-74 Student Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . ... 20 Student Union Programming Council . . . Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8 Supportive Services, Office of ................... . . .. 6 . . . . . . . . T Taxation, Student .................... . .... .. ... 121 Teaching Assistants, Graduate ....... . . .. . . . .. ...... 67 Teaching Responsibility, Code of ................. 94-95 Temporary Structures, Erection of .................. 118 Tenants' Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Testing Office (See Counseling Center) .. . . .. . .. ... . 8, 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tickets, Wharton Center . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . ... 125 Trademarks, University . . . . . . . . . Traffic Appeals (See Motor Vehicles) . 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . Traffic Appeals Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56 . ..... . .... 35 Traffic Committee, All-University. . . .... . .... . . . . .. .. 35-36 Transportation ....... . . . ....... . . . .... . .... 36 Travel-ASMSU ...... . ...... . . . ... ....... 12 TV Information Channel . 10, 12 TV, University Housing Cable Ch. 12 . . . . . . . . . u Undercover Surveillance .... . . . .... . ...... ...... . 124 Undergraduate University Division (UUD) ....... . ..... 6 Union Building (See: MSU Union) . ...... . ....... . 11-12 University Academic Integrity Review Board ... 39, 46-47, 54 University Apartments ........ . . ................. 25 Advisory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities ....... 83 Residence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 University Student Appeals Board . . ...... . ....... 53-54 UUD (University Undergraduate Division) ............. 6 v Vehicle Registration (See Motor Vehicle) ... : ......... 109 Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 109 Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Vice President for Student Affairs and Services . . . . . . . . . . 4 w Western Union Payout Station (See: MSU Union) ....... l~ Wharton Center for Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Withdrawal Procedures ................ .. .... . ... 125 Women's Council, ASMSU ......................... 34 Women's Resource Center ...... .... . .............. 34 Women's Self Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 30 Writing Center . . . . ....... . ....... ....... .... .... 7 • Student Handbook and Resource Guide 131 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... • 132 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... Student Handbook and Resource Guide 133 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... 134 SPARTAN LIFE- 2003 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... Student Handbook and Resource Guide 135 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... r 136 SPARTAN LIFE-2003 Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives.