' {;J, ,, ' : r~ .. y. ~ ·;<; /llllGHIGJW STA1E ll/t!IJttERSITV C R E D I l U N I 0 N® • Over 80 Surcharge Free ATMs on campus and around town • Free E-Checking • 24/7 free remote access with Computerline • Over 19,000 ATMs in the CO-OP network nationwide • 5 convenient locations • Low-interest rate VISA card ' ' ' • Low-cost auto loans • Pay your bills online with the cost less than a stamp Main Office 600 East Crescent Rd . East Lansing, Ml 48823 www.msufcu.org • (517) 333-2424 • 800-MSU-4-YOU ,, ... ' ' , . ' <·I I ' " ] ''l ,. <• 79 •. '> 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 • departments, directors, functions and services . . .... 4 Academic Freedom for Students at MSU •basic rights and responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . 43 PARTI INFORMATION AND SERVICES Graduatei Student Rights. and Responsibilities . ... 61 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities (reference only) . . .. 74 Academic Affairs• advising, assistance, libraries . 6 Activities • organizations, Greek Life, community service, arts, films, gardens, museun;s; MSU Union . . . . 9 PART Ill REGULATIONS Career Services • information, counseling, career fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employment • :vork now or after graduation . . General Student Regulations· .... 77 . .-13 . . 14 Residence Hall Bill of Rights and Regulations • Undergraduate and Graduate . , Financial Aid• basic info ... 17 University Apartments Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities ....... $3 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 • sp9rts for fun and keeping fit ........... 31 Services for Special Groups • adult students, children/families, studei1ts with disabilities, internationals, lesbians/bis/gays, students of color, veterans, women . . . . . . . . . . ... : 33 Transportation • to, from, and a1!ound campus. . . . 35 Any updates to the text of this publication are accessible at website http.llwww vps.msu.edu!SpLife!default.pdf 2005 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, 2005 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. 1 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 this 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 development 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 Uriiversity. 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 and 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. 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 Lou Anna K. Simon, · President • Achieve more active learning • Generate new knowledge and scholarship across the. Kim Wilcox, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs / ' ,, Fred Poston, Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer ]. Ian Gray, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Alison Barber, 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 N.June, 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, Chairperson Reed City Term ends January 1, 2007 Joel Ferguson, Vice Chairperson Lansing Term ends January 1, 2013 Dolores M. Cook Greenville Term ends January 1, 2007 Melanie Foster East Lansing Term ends January 1, 2013 Dorothy V Gonzales East Lansing Term ends January 1, 2009 Colleen M. McNamara Lansing Term ends January 1, 2011 Donald W Nugent Frankfort Term ends January 1, 2011 G. Scott Romney Birmingham Term ends January 1, 2009 Lou Anna K. Simon President, Ex Officio I Student Handbook and Resource Guide 3 ·. . ~ . . ·t: t • r: 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. m sLt. edu Ms. Anna Yokoyama, Executive Staff Assistant 153 Student Services, 355-2264 Ms. Penny Wali, Budget and Personnel Administrator 153 Student Services, 355-7535 · ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE Dr. Denise Maybank, Associate Vice President and Director of Student Life 153 Student Services, 355-7535 ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES Dr. Thomas Rios, Associate Vice President 153 Student Services, 355-7535 COUNSELING CENTER Dr. Charlene Patterson, Director 207 Student Services, 355-8270 www. counseling. msu. edu Counseling Offices: Student Services/MECCA 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-I.n Recreation Sports Clubs Special Populations Programs RESIDENCE LIFE Mr. Paul Goldblatt, Director G-55 Wilson, 353-3780; TTY: 432-2498 www. res life. msu. edu; reslife@rµsu .. edu Development of active learning communities in Res-idence Halls and University Apartments Academic Support, Liaison, and Referral Crisis Response and Personal Support, Referral Mediation and Conflict Resolution Facilitation of Community Stand<:1rds, Policy Support 4 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. Denise B. Maybank, 4ssociate Vice President and Director 101 Student Services, 355-8286; TTY: 353-0304 www.studentlife.msu.edu . Campus Life Orientation Greek Affairs Leadership Development Judicial Affairs Off-Campus Housing & Commuter Programs Student Affairs Records Student Government Advising Student Organizations & Activities EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES Dr. Patricia Enos, Director and Assistant to the Vice President 162 Student Services, 353-6650; TTY: 353-6651 www. ess. msu. edu Microcomputer/Network Support Student Affairs Practicum Community Relations Student Leadership Course (EAD 315) CAREER SERVICES AND PLACEMENT Mr. Kelley Bishop, Director · 113 Student Services, 355-9510 www. esp. msu. edu; careerservices@csp.msu.edu Career Development Resources Student-Employer Interviews Job Search Advising/ Assistance ' Diversity Programs Student Employment Assistance Collegiate Employment Research Institute LESBIAN-Bl-GAY-TRANSGENDER CONCERNS Mr. Brent Bilodeau, Dir STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, the Department of Student Life is ready to assist students and student organizations. More than 500 student organiza tions register each year, including honorartes, professional organizations, fraternities and sororities, sports clubs, interna tional, racial/ethnic, religious, academic interest groups, politi cal, ser'vice and volunteer, public relations and media organi zations. The office works with all recognized student organi zations, major governing groups, and living unit groups by assisting them with registration, event planning and registra tion permits and other organizational matters. 3tudents should always feel free to drop in or to call the office with any questions (contact information below). Students wishing information on creating, managing and sustaining a student organization should consult the staff of the .Student Life Center. The staff also helps student organiza tions have access to campus funding sources. Many groups sponsor speakers, movies, cultural, recreational, social and entei;tainment events throughout the year. A list of registered student organizations is available at: www studentlife. msu. edu or ·.the Student Life Center at 101 Student Services Building, 355-8286. The ASMSU Programming BoarCl (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 disabilities; and audio-visual. Watch for announcements of coming events at wwwasmsu. msu. edu GREEK AFFAIRS 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 2,500 students. Michigan State University has recommitte¢ itself to the value of Greek letter organizations in the collegiate experience. MSU believes that fraternities and sororities can and should provide educational experiences that support the Guiding Principles of the institution, as well as provide students 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, 101 Student Services, 353-3860, or visit gogreek.msu.edu - SERVICE IN COMMUNITY, SERVICE LEARNING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement is committe(:l'to empowering students with service and civic based educational opportunities that extend beyond the class room. Students who participate in Service-Learning and Civic Engagemc:nt contribute to the local, ·national, and international communities via academic course-related and co-curricular service placements with community partners. The students relate their service to their studies and other university-based experiences, allowing for real-world applications of their learn ing, and the development of personal, professional,' leadership, · · and citizenship skills. Numerous 9pportunities 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 be done on a purely volunteer basis or may be connected to select university courses. Please visit the Service-Learning Center, 27 Student Services, 353-4400, wwwservicelearning. msu.edu, or e-mail: servlrn@msu.edu. MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES The diversity of American society, can be e?'(.plored 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; Office of LBGT Concerns, 302 Student Services, 355-8286; 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 wwwmsu.edul-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 th.e 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 UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES BOARD After a long week of class and studies, what can you do to relax and have fun 7 Look no further than the University Activities Board (UAB)I .UAB has a strong tradition of provid ing MSU with the best in campus entertainment. We offer a variety of student:driven social, educational, multicultural and recreational programs th roughout the year. Regular late night weekend programs include movies, DJ dances, comedi ans, bands, inflatable games, crafts and a variety of specia l events and shows. Most activities are free for students. For information on upcoming events, visit UAB's website at wwwuabevents.com or call the event hotline at 432-7739 Contact: University Activities Board, 322 MSU Union, 355-3354. , THE ARTS, MUSEUMS, PLANETARIUM Concerts: The ASMSU Programming Board produces and promotes rock concerts, jazz, rhytpm and blues, urban con temporary, and other forms of popular music, as well a,s comedians. The Residence Halls Association (RHA) puts on several concerts every year. In the past, they've brought big names such as jimmy Eat World, Thursday, and Dane Cook RHA concerts are either free for students or deeply discount ed. Every spring, RHA hosts Spany Spring Party This is a concert festival held every year that is free to students, and in the past has drawn acts like Spana and The Starting Line. Theatre: The Department of Theatre sponsors a wide vari ety of dramatic productions. Performances occur on the Pasant Stage (Wharton Center) or in Fairchild Theatre. Graduate and undergraduate talent is featured in these pro ductions, and all students are encouraged to participate. Additional programs which provide opportunities for stu dent participation, are the Arena theatre, Studio 49, inde pendent student productions and Summer Circle Theatre. For general information, visit wwwtheatre.msu.edit or call 355-6690 Tickets are available at the Wharton Center Box Office, 432-2000 Wharton Center for Performing Arts 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 Lop performing arts facilities in the country The building holds the beautiful . 2,500 seat Cobb Great Hall and 600 seal Pasant Theatre. In addition the Wharton Center staff operates the 3,800 seat MSU Concert Auditorium and 650 seat Fairchild Theatre. The 2005-2006 season fea.tures some of the biggest names in 1 show business. After all, Wharton Center is Michigan's largest performing arts center and is the leading presenting venue among Big 10 institutions. Broadway's biggest events are right her in Mid-Michigan with MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center featuring the Tony Award win ning smash hit Hairspray, the musical comedy The Boy Friend directed by Julie Andrwes, the 30th Anniversary Tour of Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Patrick Cassidy and American Idol's Amy Adams and 7 weeks of Michigan's biggest entertainment event Disney's The Lion King There are over forty attractions this season includ ed in the Michigan Radio Wildcard Series, everything from Los Lobos and Lyle Loyett to Jethro Tull and David Copperfield. For more information call 517-432-2000, 1-800- WHARTON or visit wwwwhartoncenter.com. Breslin Student Events Center: In addition to being the basketball home of the Men's 2005 NCAA Final Four Team and the Women's NCAA National Championship Finalist, the Breslin Center also hosts a number of other events through out the year including concerts, family shows and sporting events. Past events include James Taylor, Cher, ja Rule, 3 Doors Down,,US. Hot Rod Thunder Nationals, Sesame Street Live, and Champions on Ice. Tickets can be purchased at the Breslin Center Box Offic~ or call 432-5000 8,000,000 patrons have attended events and over $1,000,000 has been paid to student employees. 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 and ticket availability 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; jazz bands; jazz combos; five 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, 432-6449 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 we.b site: wwW. music. msu. edu RHA Movie Program: offers a free DVD rental program. In the RHA Movie Offices, thousands of discs are available for rent by on-campus students. There are locations in Mason, Gilchrist, Akers, Holmes, and Brody Halls. Students should go to www rha. msu. edu!LAMP to register. 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 ATUIAH film series. Information and show times are found in the monthly newsletter, Cable Connections, distributed · through residents' mailboxes. Web site: hfs.msu.edu!chl2/ The Kresge Art Museum: Located on the first floor of the Kresge Art Center, the. museum offers 6-8 special exhibitions each year as well as works from the museum's permanent . collection, ranging from pr:ehistoric to contemporary art, African, and Asian art. 2005-2006 exhibitions include: Luke Swank: Modernist Photographer (9/6-10116/05), Pewabic: A Century of Michigan's Art Pottery (10/22-12/16/05), Blast from the Past: Art of the 1960's (1/9-3/19/06), Master of Fine Arts Exhibition (3/25-4/9/06), Undergraduate Exhibition ( 4/15- 30/06). Public programs and events offered throughout the year. The museum has a student organization, ASPIRE Contact aspire@msu.edu for additional information. Museum hours are weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. except Thursday until 8 p.m.; weekends noon-5 p.m. Closi;d holiday weekends and · August. June and July hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 10 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 a.m.-5p.m.; weekends noon-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Admission is free. For info call 355-7631 or visit 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. long-term exhibits and galleries are Heritage Hall, Hall of World Cultures, Collections Connections, Animal Diversity, and Habitat Hall, including the area's only full-mounted dinosaµr skeletons, Allosaurus and Stegosaurus. Changing exhibit galleries feature different topics throughout the year located across from the librar.y 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 hohdays. 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. edulbughouselindex. html appreciation of plants. The garden is always open. All plants have descriptive labels. Web site: wwwcpp.msu.edlflbeal! MSU Horticulture Gardens: A family of gardens located next Lo the Plant and Soil Sciences Building includes the 4-H Children's Garden, the Horticulture Demonstration .Gardens, and the Clarence E. lewis landscape Arboretum. Gardens are open sun up to sun down daily, with adjacent visitor parking. Theme gardens, model land scape. designs, fountains and artwork, interactive children's activities, and All America Trial Selections are among the highlights you'll find in this 14 acre garden collection. Year 'round, but especially in April and May for butterfly season, don't miss the Indoor Children's Garden. Theme gardens designed for children bloom here even in the middle of win ter. You may reserve a private place in the gardens for a wed ding, party, or special event, or request a group tour. Contact gardens@msu.edu or 353-3770. · MSU Farms welcome visitors to:the animal farms. 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. . 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. Lo 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: wwwpa.msu.edu!abramsl I \ RADIO WDBM "IMPACT 89FM" comes to you at at 88.9 FM - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with alternative music, news, sports and community related talk. This award-winning, student run station is non-commercial and has a coverage radius of 50 miles. WDBM has been named Michigan's "College Stat.ion of the. Year" five out of the last six years, and can be heard onhne at w"Ywimpact89fm.org WFIX, "The FIX," is an internet-only station found at: the.fix.mg. 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 tq work as volunteers. Offices and studios in G-4 Holden Hall are acces sible. For information call 353-4414 Web site imp'act89fm.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 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 ln addition, members of the Religious Advisors' Association are listed in the front of both the Student Directmy 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!activitylorglisl 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-passage ceremonies. lt is especially popular for weddings and is available to individuals for pri vate meditalion. 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 comai n 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: wwwlansing.org and wwwsos.sla te. mi. uslhislorylmuseumlexplore!lansing. html , Student Handbook and Resource Guide 11 . .' THE MSLJ ,LJNION Whether you want shopping, dining or entertainment the MSU Union has something just for you. Located between the bustliIJ.g campus and the East Lansing community, it's a vibrant lifestyle center where students meet and have fun, Coffee or soda break, snack or meal, trinket or complete wardrobe we have what you are looking for. You can go bowling, shoot billiards, enjoy concerts or just relax and surf wireless anywhere in the building. If it's time for you to study we have spaces for groups, quiet zones and a spacious com puter lab. To find out everything that's going on check out our website wwwmsuunion.com Shopping Spartan Spirit Shop-has the latest in MSU apparel and souvenirs; a large selection of graduaLion items and com mencement apparel; shop on-line at Commencement Connection. • Union Central Store-is ready for all of your last-minute needs with snacks, beverages, bus passes, cards, school supplies, sundries and convenience items, Dining • Heritage Cafe-offers a taste of home with fresh fruit , sal ads, homemade soups, sandwiches and home-style ehtrees. • One Union Square-food court features a wide selection of fresh innovative items from local and regional brands. • Spartan Signature Catering-exclusive caters for all events hosted in the MSU Union. Featuring special catering designed especially for student groups and their budgets. Services available across campus and off-campus. Entertainment • University Activities Board-plans all the fun you can handle every weekend, Movies, concerts, comedy shows, parties, educational and multicultural activities pro grammed in the MSU Union and across campus, • Spartan Lanes-features weekly specials for open bowling, leagues, parties and classes. • U-Cue-offers weekly specials for open billiard play, . leagues, parties and classes. Services • Banquet/Meeting Facilities-flexible space available for small or large groups. Registered Student Organizations receive use of third floor meeting rooms for weekly meet ings. Special student rates available for social events. • US Post Office-full service postal substation offering stamps, supplies, shipping, notary public, rental boxes, money orders, Western Union and fax service. • T-Styles-hairstyling and barber salon Computer lab-featuring 75 workstations • Wireless-available with MSU Net ID throughout the entire building • ATMs-full service • Study Space-quiet and group areas located throughout the building • Campus Lost and Found • Public Copy Service Campus Offices • ASMSU Programming Board • Multicultural Center • Student Alumni Foundation • Women's Resource Center 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 Community Event Links: studentlife, msu. edulleadershiplevents2. html Several links will take you to specialty calendars for the Greater Lansing Community, as well as campus units. · MSlJ Channels: Announcements regarding camp~s 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-2005 CAREER SERVICES CAREER SERVICES & PLACEMENT CAREER FAIRS 75% of students change their major. What's your back-up · plan? We're here to help. Career Services and Placement, Room 113 in the Student Services Building, is here to assist you in every- stage of your career development-from choosing a major to conducting a successful job search. Preparation is important to career suc cess, so start you career planning now Every activity, class, volunteer and work experience you participate in is part of your career development. The earlier you become consciously aware of the skills you are building, the better you will be able to market yourself to employers or graduate schools upon graduation. Your first step in taking advantage of Career Services is to register on SpartanTRAK at www.csp.msu.edu . By registering on SpartanTRAK, you'll create a confidential user profile and · have immediate access to: • All on- and off-campus job listings for current MSU stu- dents • Internship listings • Full-time positions targeting graduating MSU students • Opportunities to interview on campus with employers through Interview TRAK • A place to post your resume & professional documents to apply on-line for jobs • Individual career advising. Note: all students making appointments with career advisors are required to be registered on SpartanTRAK • The Alumni Career Advisory Network, an on-line searchable database of Spartan alumni who you can contact for information and advice • CareerSearch, a professional directory to help you research & network in various career fields • WetFeet, an insider 'profile resource (courtesy of Shell Oil Corp.) providing information on multiple industries and potential employers CAREER ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION The Career Development Center, located in Room 6 on the lower level of the Student Services Building, offers a vari ety of resources to help you identify potential career paths ahd majors. Materials include self-assessment tools to help you better understand your skills, interests and personality in order to select a major and career path that you enjoy Additional resources on writing resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, job search strategies, deciding on grad uate school, government and international jobs, aod more are available. Visit www.csp.msu.edu for more information or contact us at 355-9510 ext. 335. One of the best things you can do for yourself in your job or internship search is to make personal connections with employers. Career fairs give students and employers the opportunity to speak directly to each other about openings, learn about career fields and areas of interest, and gain advice on job and internship searches. Career fairs and other special information programs are held throughout the year in a variety of campus locations. A list of career fairs is available at www.csp.msu.edu. 2005-2006 Career Fairs & Seminars TBD TBD Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 12 Oct 19 TBD Oct 18 Nov 1 Nov4 TBD Nov 18 Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 1 Feb 1 Feb 10 TBD Feb 16 Feb 28 Apr 3 Meet the Accounting Firms Finance Assoc Career Fair MBA Career Exploration Conference Career Gallery (2 day event): SciTech Exchange (Career Gallery) Business Exchange (Career Gallery) Graduate & Prof School Recruitment Fair Construction Management Fair The International Opportunity Fair Agriculture Fair Hospitality Business Career Expo Creative Arts Forum Marketing Association Fair Crop & Soil Science Mock Interviews Supply Chain Management Career Fair Diversity Career Fair Packaging Career Fair Call To Serve Career Fair Environmental/Natural. Resources Fair Communication Conference & Convergence Coll~ge of Law Recruitment Fair "For Law · Students Only" Summer Employment Fair Criminal justice Fair Teacher & Admin Recruitment Fair Student Handbook and Resource Guide 13 CAREER ADVICE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE· Career advisors can help at every stage of your planning for life after college, whether your plans are employment or grad uate study • Just getting started? The Career Development Center has advisors skilled in early stages of career planning and development. • The Lear Corporation Career Services Center pro vides career advising for all students interested in busi ness related careers. • Your college may also have a Field Career Consultant · who is a specialist in career options for majors in their college. They can provide detailed information about job search strategies for specific careers. · Advisors work with students through wo1kshops and individ ual advising. To set up an individual advising appointment, go to www.csp.msu.edu and click on "Career Advising." Business students should call the Lear Corporation Career Services Center at 517-432-0830 to schedule an appointment. Because individual appointments are in high demand, we recommend attending a workshop before making an appoint ment to help make the most of your time. Note: all students must register on Spartan TRAK before going to their advis ing appointments. CAREER WORKSHOPS Workshops are held frequently on a wide variety of topics. Check http://events.msucareerservices.org for a detailed schedule. Workshop subjects usually include: • Resume Writing Job Search Strategies • Dressing for Success • Business Careers for Non-Business Majors • Interviewing • Networking • Researching Employers · • Summer Job Search Strategies • Applying for Graduate School • "What can I do with a major in .. " • Presentations featuring speakers including alumni, employer representatives, faculty and other experts Career and Academic Decision-Making and Job Search Strategy courses can help you connect academics, skills, and real careers. Consult the Career Development Center, your academic advisor or academic department to find out more .. Located in 110 Student Services, the Student 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 SpartanTRAK at: wwwcsp.msu.edul. There are over 100 different student job titles on campus with jobs available in over 400 locations, including academic departments, support and research units, and residence 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 SpartanTRAK. 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 MSU, 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 ifs/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. Alf employees must be processed through the Student Employment Office prior to beginning work. Instructional Media Center regularly employs students in AV Aide positions. You must be willing to work at least one full semester, plus go through a training program. Most of the jobs involve handling of audio-visual equipment. For further information, contact Don Morgan, Operations Supervisor, ' IMC Classroom Services at 353-4338. Intramural officiating positions are available each semester. There are training sessions during the first week of classes. Contact the Intramural Office, first floor Service Counter, IM West, for further information. The Library has a variety of part-time positions, many with a variety of skills and detaiied training, requiring continuous employment throughout the year. 14 SPARTAN UFE-2005 !: t~-~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~ Housing and Food Services Units including Kellogg Center, Residence Halls, and the MSU Union, have a vari ety of student employment opportunities. Students can apply online at hfs.msu.edu. Physical Plant Division has part-time student opportunities in engineering, skilled trades maintenance, computer pro gramming, custodial work, grounds maintenance, and a vari ety of other areas. Contact any of the offices listed under Physical Plant in the Faculty and Staff Directory for further information. 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 Services offers a variety of part-time opportuni ties 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 Services as listed in the Faculty/Staff Directory SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS Summer employment and internship opportunities are listed on SpartanTRAK. Opportunities are available in a wide vari ety of summer jobs and internships located in Michigan and across the US. 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 A Summer Employment Fair is held each February for students interested in seasonal and career-related work opportunities. This year's date: February 16, 2006 I EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES lmmfgration 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 I-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 other documents (e.g. driver's license, school identification card with photograph, US. 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. DISABILITIES, REHABILITATION Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act 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. Student Handbook and Resource 1 Guide 15 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 prohibited by the ADA and 504 must be filed within time limits set forth in the statutes and implementing regulations. The ADA, Section 504 and the 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 following 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 viewed in the Student Employment Office, 110 Student Services Building. Students having ques tions or concerns 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 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 2005, MSU had a total of 13,636 faculty and staff employees. Total student employees numbered 16,491 (Approximately 36% of MSU students worked on campus during the year) Confidential A-Ps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerical-Technical .... . . ....... . . Faculty & academic staff . . ........... 4,500 Graduate assistants ............ approximately 3,000 . 2,227 Administrative-Professional . . 34 . . 1,895 . ... 4 Confidential C-Ts . . Nurses ............ . . 88 Resident directors. . . 24 Stage hands ................... . .... . . . . . ... 7 Fraternal Order of Police (police officers) .... 45 MSU Extension. .. 320 Labor . ... 1,020 Custodial (Local 1585) . Skilled Trades (Local 999). . ......... . .... 226 Power plant operators (Local 547) ............. 44 -MSU Facts in Brief, 2004-2005 16 SPARTAN UFE-2005 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 institutional 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 atMSU, 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-dq,y) 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 STUlN- , FO (stuinfo. msu edu). ASMSU and COGS loans; The COGS loan fund, adminis tered through the Office of Financial Aid, allows graduate and medkal students to receive interest-free loans of $500 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. FINANCIAL AID ON THE WEB Financial aid information for MSU students may be found on the web at two locations: • finaid.msu.edu is the home page of the Office of Financial Aid. Here you will find descriptions a.nd eligibili ty requirements for the types of aid. most commonly awarded to MSU students. • stuinfo.msu.edu i~ the gateway to student records. In stuinfo you will find efinaid, which lists your aid and the steps required before the aid can be paid to you. ' BUDGETING Budgeting for the entire year is essential. The Office of Financial Aid provides budget information at its offices and on its World Wide Web page and adviso1:s will assist you in planning a budget. Over 65 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 Lo 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. 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 (FA FSA) Lo 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 wwwjafsa.ed.gov. I Student Handbook and Resource Guide 17 PUBLIC EATERIES SNACKS AND QUICK MEALS MSU Cros.sroads Food Court i.n the International Center features Panda Express, Subway, Sparty's Cafe , Vi.lla Pi.zz.a, Woody's Oasis. One Up.ion Square, MSU. Union's food court, offers Beaners, Bli~pies, Gri.ll 155, and Pete's Arena Pizza. Union Heritage Cafe featunng 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 10 p.m.-11 p.rri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kellogg Center State Room, 432-5049 Monday-Saturday 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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 RESIDENCE HALL CAFETERIAS Campus residence halls have cafeterias for hall residents and their invited visitors who have purchased guest meal tickets. Off-campus students also may purchase meal contracts for an entire semester or, if an occasional meal is desired, may purchase books of discounted meal tickets. Check at any hall manager's office for further information. A resident with MSU ID may eat in any undergraduate hall. Weekly menus are listed at www.eatatstate.com 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 check in 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. Check www.eatatstate.com for hours of operation in dining rooms and Totally Takeouts. "Totally Takeout" meals are available in Brody, Landon, Mason, McDonel, Shaw and Wilson. ·1 ,, Most residence halls have "Sparty's" convenience stores. Hours vary by hall. "Sparty's" operates C-stores and cafes for snacks or quick meals in the following campus locations: Residence Halls Brody, Case, Holden, Holmes, Hubbard,McDonel, Wilson, and Wonders Other Buildings Administration, Clinical Center, Communication Arts, Shaw Ramp, and Veterinary Clinic "Sparty's" operates coffee houses with snacks, meals, and specialty coffees in the following locations. Bio-Medical Sciences, MSU College of L,aw Building, Engineering, Library, and Crossroads Food Court SPARTAN CASH 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 any of 80 locations both on and off campus. Check www.spartancash.com for a complete vendor list. MSU DAIRY STORE lee cream and cheese are sold in the MSU Dairy Store in Anthony Hall on Farm Lane. Call 355-8466 for information. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday Noon-8 p.m. *Call to verify hours of operation. Sunday Noon-8 p.m. MSU STUDENT FOOD BANK · The MSU Student Food Bank serves regis.tered graduate and undergraduate MSU students who do not have a meal plan on campus and who are in need af 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 ori the west side of the building.) Contact: foodbanh@msu.edu , call 432-5136, or check out the Food Bank web site at www.msu.edu/-foodbanh for more information and current distribution dates. SPARTAN LIFE-2005 . Governance refers to the decision-making process of the University. The ultim,ate 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 student 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: asmsu@msu.edu Web: asmsu.msu.edu 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. Tlje Academic Assembly also maintains good working ' relations with the Michigan Legislature and lobbies on behalf of stu dents for increased appropriations. In addition to lobbying 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 application process. The Student Assembly meets on Thursday nights through out tqe 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 and progressive student groups. This department develops recruitment programs for racial ethnic and progressive students and imple ments 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 Student Handbook and Resource Guide 19 designs and publishes online ASMSU outreach material, working in concert with ASMSU departments. Freshman Class Council (FCC). 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. Applications are available in the ASMSU Business Office located at 307 Student Services Building. Senior Class Council (SCC). The SCC; a part of Associated Students of Michigan State University, serves as a voice of the senior class and coordinates activities for the senior class. The council provides programs including the career development workshop series; the senior reception during which the outstanding senior, faculty and staff awards are presented; class gift; com mencement student speaker selection; senior days events and philanthropy events such as the Charity Bowl. The current year's council selects the next sec each spring semester through an application and interview process. Contact SCC via their web site: wwwscc.msu.edu, their office located in 323 Student Services Building or the ASMSU Business Office at 355-8266. SERVICES ASMSU serves the undergraduate student populi!tion through the following departments. The Programming Board provides students with education al and diverse entertainment through the following ten . departments, all of which can be reached through the Programming Board Business Office, 319 MSU Union, 353-5255 and at www.asmsu.msu.edu. (ALBGTS) Alliance of .Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students . Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO) Black Student Alliance (BSA) Council' of Students with Disabilities (CSD) Culturas de las Razas Unidos ( CRU) Great Issues JSU North American Indigenous Student Organization (NAISO) Pop Entertainment Telecasters Women's Council. The Funding Board provides funding to Registered Student Organizations and Major Governing Groups.These groups can apply for funding for a wide variety of programming including Speakers, conferences, educational programming, and other special projects. Applications ·are available online at wwwasmsu.msu.edu and must be submirted on}tne prior to the event. Student Legal Services provides for student participation 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. Students may receive repre sentation 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. 20 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. Jhe 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 311 B 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 graduate student representatives on University committees. COGS' goals are to: promote the a,ca 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: wwwmsu.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 $500 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 9¢ per page. This service usually takes 2 to 3 days. Legal Aid .. . COGS provides for legal aid through Student Legal Services in 328 ~tudent Services. COGS Funding Requests .. . Graduate groups and organi zations are encouraged to apply for funding. Applications and guidelines are available in 316 Student Services. Endowment Fund . .. Conference and degree completion grant applications are available at 316 Student Services on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early in the semester. COGS web page: www.msu.edu/-cogs SPARTAN LIFE 0 -2005 Owen Graduate Association serves residents of Owen Hall through its legislativ~, 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 i~formation. · The Residence Halls Association (RHA) is MSU's on-cam pus student government. They are dedicated to representation of student views, providing services to the on-campus com munity, and making the university a better place to live. RHA is made up of representatives from every hall and from student groups. The services RHA provides are: RHA TV-A movie network carried on campus cable similar to HBO RHA Movie Offices-A DVD rental system where students can rent thousands of movies from five different locations. Health & Safety Services-RHA strives to help provide awareness and advocacy for health-related issues. RHA Specials Events-Free and low-cost concerts performed by nationally known bands. Campus Center Cinemas- Movies right out of the theater shown on the big screens at Wells Hall. Grab a date, some popcorn, and enjoy! For more infor mation on all of the programs run by RHA, and to learn how to get involved, visit www rha.msu.edu The University Apartme11.ts Council of Residents (UACOR) represents undergraduate, graduate, faculty and ·staff residents of Cherry Lane, University Village, and Spartan Village. The Council sponsors many activities and serves as an Advocate for residents with community agencies and University offices. Meetings are held monthly for executive officers, elected representatives, guests, and all residents to make suggestions, voice concerns, and become informed. Elected executive officers receive a small stipend. The UACOR office is located in 1401 Spartan Village, Apt. H. Hours vary call 355-0738, or e-mail uacor@msu.edu for information, assistance or any questions. MAJOR GOVERNING GROUPS . M aJor governipg groups are all-University in scope but repre- sent the concerns of specific groups of students. f Greek Governing Boards. The Greek community is com prised of four major governing boards, individually responsi- - ble for managing and providing services to their member organizations. (For a list of Greek constituent groups, see page 136.) The Greek governing boards share an office in 325-326 Student Services Building, 353-2965, gogreek.msu.edu Interfraternity Council. As the governing board for the 26 men's Greek lqter organizations currently active on campus, the IFC provides programs and services through its internal organizational strµcture of seven elected execu tive officers and a number of appointed leadership posi tions to over 1,300 fraternity men. National Pan-Hellenic Council. The NPHC Council con sists of 9 historically African-American Greek letter organi zations, 7 of which are active at Michigan State University The seven-member elected executive committee serves as an advocate for almost 100 NPHC members, coordinates events and activities for the council and sponsors pro grams and services of member organizations. Panhellenic Council. Eight elected executive officers and other appointed leadership positions assist the Panhellenic Council in providipg programs and services to the 13 women's Greek letter organizations. The Panhellenic Council actively promotes Greek life and women's issues' in the campus community, coordinates the activities and pro grams of member organizations, and plans major events, ;and activities for 1,500 Greek women. Fourth Greek Independent Council ( 4GIC). Founded in April, 2000, 4GIC is the umbrella for MSU's multicultur al fraternities and sororities. Four elected executive posi tions represent and coordinate communication among the 7 member organizations involving over 80 men and women. Intercooperative Coun~il (ICC) governs the cooperative living units. Co-ops are student owned and managed houses that. contribute social benefits and economic savings to the members. Located at 541 E. Grand River, 355-8313. msu.edu/-coop / Student Handbook and Resource Guide ,. . . . . . . . 21 Board Established Committees All-University Traffic Committee Anti-Discrimination judicial Board Minority Advisory Council Women's Advisory Committee to the Provost Women's Advisory Committee to the ViCe President for Student Affairs and Services Women's Advisory Committee to the Vice President for Finance and Operations JUDICIAL SYSTEM The judicial system provides for fairness in student discipli nary matters and for settling 'ciisputes within the University community For more information see "The judicial System" in Part II of this book, or contact the Student Life Office, 101 Student Services, 432-2471 or via email at judaffrs@vps. msu. edu. ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE The academic goven~ance system consists of committees and councils at the department, college and all-University levels. Each has responsibility to consider matters of educational .policy relating to its specific area. ACADEMIC COUNCIL · The Academic Council, composed of faculty; administrators and students, is the highest body to consider issues concern ing academic programs and procedures of the University It also approves general student regulations and general state ments on student rights and responsibilities. The student and faculty members also meet separately as the ASMSU Academic Assembly and the Faculty Council. All operations are guided by the Bylaws for Academic Governance. COMMITTEES Academic Council Standing Committees have stµdent members appointed by the ASMSU Academic Assembly (See Article 4, Bylaws for Academic Governance.) Committee on Academic Governance .. . nominates facul ty and students to serve on Academic Council committees; reviews the Bylaws for Academic Governance, as well as col lege and depa,rtment bylaws. Seven positions are open to students. Committee on Academic Policy .. . consults with the Provost's Office about changes in academic programs and procedures. Six positions are open to students. Committee on Curriculum .. . reviews and approves or rejects changes in undergraduate courses, cqrricula, and degree requirements proposed by academic units. Seven positions are open to students. Committee on Faculty Tenure ... advises the Provost on procedures to be used in granting tenure or dismissing a faculty member. Three positions are open to students. Committee on Student Affairs .. . advises the Division of Student Affairs and Services on policies as they affect achievement; initiates and reviews amendments to the Academic Freedom Report and General Student Regulations. Seven positions are open to students'. Students also serve on the following committees. Current memberships are listed in the section titled "Organization of Michigan State University" at the front of the Faculty-Staff Directory Contact: Secretary for Academic Governance, 308 Olds Hall, 355-2337 Advisory/Consultative Committees University Committee on Honors Programs University Committee .on International Studies and Programs University Committee for the library University Military Education Advisory Committee . 22 SPARTAN UFE-2005 \ OLIN HEALTH CENTER Olin Health Center is an outpatient health care facility provid ing medical, dental, and health education services to the stu dents of MSU Services are available year round. Olin Health Center is located on East Circle Drive between Berkey and Morrill Halls. Telephone: 355-4510. for current information on hours and services, please visit the Olin website: olin.msu.edu Olin Health Center is natio.nally accredited by the joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and is staffed with board certified physicians and other certi fied health care professionals. Olin Health Center services are available to all MSU and MSU Law students and their spouses. Students are encouraged to secure health insurance coverage. The University will subsidize the first.three medical office visits each year to the Olin Health Center for students enrolled in MSU classes. Laboratory, x-ray, dental, physical therapy and medical/surgical pmcedures, as well as the fourth and subsequent visits, will incur a charge. Olin will first bill insurance companies and then bill the patient for charges not paid for by insurance. Insurance co-pays are expected to be paid at the time of service. Patients without insurance coverage will be asked to pay at the time of the visit. Students interested in the Student Insurance plan should contact the MSU Benefits Office for details, 353-4434 or stu dentinsurance@hrmsu.edu. Low income uninsured students are. encouraged to apply for the Student Health Subsidy Program (SHSP) through the MSU Benefits Office. SHSP is free of charge and pays for many of the services at Olin Health Center PRIMARY CARE CLINIC This clinic provides management of both short-term and long term medical problems within the scope of geneial medical care. Additional specialty clinics include gynecology, immuniza tion, sports medicine, and orthopedics, with support services of laboratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology Patients are encouraged to call ahead to make an appoint ment (353-4660); however, patients arriving without an appointment will have an appointment scheduled for them. If illness or injury is sudden and it is medically necessary to be treated right away, the patient may be seen in the , Urgent Care Clinic or given a same day appointment. URGENT CARE CLINIC An Urgent Care Clinic is available for minor trauma and ill nesses that do not require the full facilities of a hospital emer gency room, but do require immediate care, such as lacerations, bone fractures or food poisoning. Medical problems requiring hospitalization or the facilities and personnel of a hospital emergency department are referred as appmpriate. Laboratory, x-ray, dental, physical therapy and medical/surgical procedures will incur a charge. COURTESY VAN AND PHARMACY DELIVERY SERVICE The Courtesy Van provides transportation to patients who, because of illness or injury, have difficulty getting to and from the Health Center. Call 353-4700. The Pharmacy Delivery Service provides same or next day service delivering both prescription and over-the-counter items. For details, call the Olin Pharmacy, 353-9165. Both services are available fall and spring semesters, and available to on-campus students and off-campus students withjn one mile of campus. PHONE INFORMATION NURSE: 353-5557 Registered nurses staff this telephone service, providing test results and answers to health-related questions. !est results are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Health related questions are answer(".d 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Call 353-5557 Visit the Olin Health Center web site for fact sheets, service information, the Cold and Ru Self Diagnosis Checklist, the Immunization Information overview and Immunization Self Report Form. Also on-line are two interactive resources for visitors who have questions not addressed by the web site. Ask Olin is available to submit a message on-line regarding questions or comments about Olin services, or about your visit to Olin. Body Line provides the opportunity to ask health related issues-Sexual Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Drugs, Alcohol or Stress-everything you've ever wanted to know about but were afraid to ask! Visit olin.msu.edu. HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES Olin's Health Education Service Department addresses the health promotion, education and prevention needs of MSU students. Individual counseling, outreach programming, and learning opportunities are provided for students interested in a wide variety of health issues. The Nutrition Counseling and Education Program offers individual consultation with a registered dietitian at no charge. Common concerns addressed include (but are not limited to) weight and body image issues, sports nutrition, eating disorders, vegetarian diet, diabetes as well as general nutrition questions and concerns. LIFE:Rx, the Lifestyle Inventory, Fitness Evaluation and Prescription Program evaluates participants by checking blood cholesterol/HDL levels, blood pressure, aerobic capacity, muscular flexibility, muscular strength, lung capacity, body composition and lifestyle assessment. As a part of the fitness evaluation, an exercise plan is developed and designed to suit the student's fitness goals. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 23 The Center for Sexual Health Promotion offers a free anonymous HIV/AIDS education, Counseling and Testing Program as well as individual education appointments. The Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program: Students with concerns and/or questions about their own alcohol or drug use or that of their friends or familx mem bers, are welcome to meet with the AOTD Coordinator. SLudents are welcome to drop in or call Health Education to make an appointment to ensure that staff is available. For the latest MSU-specific alcohol facts, programs, services and activities visit justthefacts. msu.edu to find out more about tobacco use and smoking cessation. Outreach programs bring health-related workshops and support services to residence halls, sororities, fraternities, aca demic classes and other student groups. RUBI: Respecting and Unqerstanding Body Image, a registered student organization that promotes positive body image and relationships to food/eating. For more information, contact Ronda Bokram, Nutritionist, advi sor to RUBI at ronda.bokram@ht.msu.edu • Student Cancer Support Network • Student Food Bank "In Your Face Reality Troup" performs a series of skits ' focusing on healthy sexuality and lifestyle decision making from the student perspective. For students seeking information on health-related topics there is the Health Education Resource web site, olin.msu.edu. In addition, Ask Bodyline, located at olin.msu.edu serves Students wishing to ask direct personal questions about any facet of healLh. Confidential responses are e-mailed directly back to the student. Answers are then cataloged anonymous ly for access by other users. For more information regarding Health Education Services, please call 353-0718, visit the offices on the third floor of Olin Health Center, or visit olin.msu.edu. MSU COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center offers time limited counseling to MSU students who are in pursuit of academic, career, :md personal goals. Programs include group and limited individual coun seling, referral, testing, multicultural issues, substance abuse assessment, and sexual assault crisis and safety education. Any student registered for one or more credits may be eligi ble for a consultation or assessment interview As resources permit, additional services may be provided. Web site: www couns. msu. edu The Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA) is a program within the Counseling Center composed of a diverse staff with special expertise in providing services to multicultural and international students. If desired, students may request a counselor of their own or similar ethnicity by contacting a receptionist at the Student Services office. The Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Program (Student Services office) provides immediate assistance to those who have been traumatized-by a sexual assault. Educational programs stress awareness and prevention of such assaults. The Testing Office, also in Student Services, provides com plete testing services for students working with counselors in the assessment of their personal attributes. The Testing Office is a national test site (including computer-based testing) for most graduate and professional school entrance exams (e.g. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.), as well as for CLEP, DANTES, ACT, SAT, MELAB, Dis~ance Testing, and a variety of licensing and certification exams. Makeup orientation placement exams in math and foreign languages are also handled by this office. Consult the Testing Office web site at testingoffice.msu.edu MSU HEALTHTEAM MSU Health Team offers primary and specialty health care services to the general public. MSU Health Team is composed of approximately 190 physicians from 14 clinical departments, as well as many allied health professionals such as nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists,' social workers, therapists and nutritionists. Service providers are affiliated with the College of Human Medicine, the College of Nursing, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Providers serve the public at clinic locations throughout the greater Lansing area. The largest site is the on-campus MSU Clinical Center, which offers primary and specialty services, a pharmacy, laboratory and radiology services. The MSU Health Team provides health care education to . graduate physicians in residency training and medical and nursing students. Under the guidance of staff physicians and nurses, these students participate in patient care programs. Hours vary by practice location but are generally from 8 a.m. fo 5 p.m. weekdays. Some clinics have evening hours. Payment is due at the time of service. If a patient is unable to pay at that time, a payment arrangement will be made. Most types of insurance are accepted. The Clinical Center and ot~er practice locations are accessi ble by bus and have convenient parking. For more informa tion call 353-3000 or 1-800-353-3464. Web site: wwwhealthteam.msu.edu. OTHER ON-CAMPUS SERVICES The Psychological Clinic provides a range of services to the East Lansing community including psychotherapy (adults, children, families, couples) and neuropsychological assess ment. While MSU students must be referred to the Clinic through the MSU Counseling Center, the Clinic is directly available to the spouses and children of .MSU students. Sliding-scale fees are based upon ability to pay The Clinic is located in the Psychology Building (old Physics-Astronomy). It is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., : Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 :00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information call 355-9564. The Oyer Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides diag nostic, therapeutic, and consultative services for speech, lan guage, and hearing disorders and serves as a research and train ing center. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 353-8780. TTY: 355-8780. Located on Wilson Road. wwwmsu.edul-asc/OyerClinic 24 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 ON CAMPUS Residence -halls accommodate graduate and undergraduate students. Choices of living arrangements are offered, by house, throughout the residence hall system. Options include: nonsmoking environments, alcohol-free options, quiet houses, Honors College houses1 an international hall, and academic residential programs. Upper-class students may choose apart ments in Akers and Van Hoosen, or rooms without a food plan in Williams. University Apartments offers accommodations for married students, single parent families, single graduate students, and some single undergraduate students. Recreational and adult enrichment programs are offered for students and families. For information on housing options refer to: Academic . Programs, or call the Housing Services Office, 355-9550 at 1205 S. Harrison, East Lansing. Web site: uh.msu.edu Residence Life staff foster living environments that support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students. Staff members provide educational programs, advise student groups, mediate interpersonal disputes, facilitate community standards, and serve as liaisons and referral agents for stu dents seeking additional campus or community resources. Web site : res!ife.msu.edu E-Mail: reslife@msu.edu OFF .CAMPUS Greek Community Chapter Houses. Many Greek-letter organizations provide small-group living-learning opportuni ties within the East Lansing community. In addition to hous ing, the Greek community offers various educational, aca demic, service, social, athletic and leadership opportunities. Contact the Greek governing boards in 325/326 Student Services Building for more information. Cooperative Living Units. co:ops are student owned and managed houses offering social and economic benefits for 5 to 29 members. Each house is run democratically. Co-ops are listed in the front of the Student Directory. Contact the lnter Cooperative Council, 541 E. Grand Rive1~ 355-8313, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. msu.edul-coop Religious Living Units. Religious living units are listed in the front of the Student Directory, or contact the Student Life Center, 101 Student Services, 355-8303. Off-Campus Housing Listing Service. A new on line listing of area rentals in a searchable database is accessible through the Student Life website: www.studentlife.msu.edu: This free to-students service is accessible 24 hours a day and 'offers educational tools to assist students in being informed and responsible tenants (see Student Rental 101 on the site) and allows students to bookmark their favorite properties. MSU students may also post one free subletting listing each year. For any questions please contact stulife@msu.edu. ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS Student Legal Services is a department of ASM5U/COGS that provides free professional 1.egal counsel to all currently enrolled students. Students can receive advice and court rep resentation for criminal misdemeanors, landlord-tenant prob lems, drunk driving and other traffic offenses, debtor/creditor problems and many other civil concerns. The two attorneys have been working with the students for the last twenty years and know exactly how to help our students in the most cost-effective ways. For more information or to set-up an appointment please contact the office at 517-353-3716. The MSU College of Law. Rental Housing Clinic. Since 1999, a cooperative venture between the law college and the city of East Lansing, law students have provided legal repre sentation, advice, and counseling to low-income persons experiencing legal difficulty in landlord-tenant disputes. ' Educational assistance and written materials pertaining to the various types of tenancies; proper registration, licensing, and occupancy requirements; necessary repair and maintenance,· the eviction process, and the correct way to retain or return security deposits' are provided to anyone, regardless of income level. Law students, under authority of the· student-practice court rule (MCR 4.201), handle their own case load, draft all necessary legal documents, negotiate settlements, make court appearances, and learn best practices in a healthy academic environment, under experienced attorney supervision. Located at 541 E. -Grand River, East Lansing.Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m., or call 336-8088 for an appointment. Website: www.msLLlawclinics.org. Email: dinic@lawmsu.edu. · .. Did You Know? The oldest and newest residence halls are Mayo and Holden. Mayo Hall was built in 1931 and housed only women until 1970. Holden Hall opened in 1967 with men on the east side and women on the west. The 2295 University apartments house approximately 5000 students and family members. About 53% of these resi dents are from other countries. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 25 MSU DEPARTMENT OF POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY The department performs a variety. of tasks for the benefit of individual citizens, organizations; and institutional agencies that comprise the University community The department is divic;led into two divisions. Police Bureau . .. performs the duties of a similarly sized municipal department, plus many non-police oriented servic es. The telephone number for non-emergencies is 355-2222. For emergencies only, call 9-1-1. The Police Bureau also includes specialists in the area of fire inspections and fire safety, Special Events which provides planning for traffic, security and parking associated with large events such as f9otball and basketball games and concerts. Management Services Bureau is responsible for Traffic Engineering and enforcement of University parking regula tions and ordinances. (Approximately ninety-five 11ercent of all parking tickets are issued by student employees.) The divi sion issues permits for bicycles and parking permits for motor vehicles operated on campus. It also acts. as a commu nications link between the community and the All-University Traffic and Transportation Committee and the Student Traffic Appeals Court. For information, call 355-8440. Visit our web site: wwwpolice.msu.edu Community Team Policing is a manner of policing that involves close interaction between specific teams of officers and the community we serve. The MSU campus has been divided into four geographic areas with one team assigned to each area. Each team consists of a team supervisor, two team leaders, five officers, one detective: a representative from both the Parking and Safety Services Division, and an East Lansing Fire Department member. There are two team offices in each geographical area. Their location and phone numbers are 120 Brody Hall ( 432-1195), Campbell Hall Lobby (353-5525), Main Library'(353-5448), 1 Basement of McDonel Hall (353-5578), ClllA Holden Hall (353-5544), 1434D Spartan Village (355-1103), Shaw Ramp Lobby (432-ll18), and the Clinical Center (353-5483). BICYCLE SECURITY The Department of Police and Public Safety has published a pamphlet on bicycle security Copies are available in the Parking Office. Following are theft prevention tips recom mended by the MSU police. 1. Register your bicycle with the Department of Police and Public Safety so pertinent information is on file. 2. Secure your bicycle with a good case hardened lock or case hardened chain. Secure it to a bicycle rack. Do not lock your bike to meters, sign posts, or handrails. 3. Secure the chain around both wheels, the frame and to a bicycle rack. 4. Know your serial number-write it down. 5. Engrave your operator's license .number into the frame of the bicycle. This should be visible. 6. If you observe suspicious persons and/or activity, call the police. · SECURITY WHERE YOU LIVE Whether you live in a residence hall , an apartment, or a house, be cautious about protecting your property and your self within your living space. MSU polite indicate that most offenses against students in the residence halls are "crimes of opportunity" Wherever you live, denial of opportunity for crime is key to your personal security 1. Always lock your door, even if you leave for "just a minute." This is the single best deterrent to intruders. 2. Never leave wallets, purses, checkbooks, and other small items of value lying visible in the room. Keep them out of sigh{ Conceal these items in places other than in your desk or dresser. 3. Do not leave notes on cyour door announcing you are ' not at home. 4. Do not open your door to strangers. 5. Close your curtains at night. 6. Do not take in overnight guests that you do not know 7. Do rrot carry a key chain with your name, address, or car license number on it. 8. Do not let strangers into the building after closing. 9. Do not prop exterior doors open after closing. 10. Work out an agreement with neighbors to watch for suspicious activity or persons. Report anything suspi cious to the police. PERSONAL PROPERTY Personal property, such as radios, stereos, cameras and calcu- . lators, should be marked for identification. Use of your dri ver's license number is recommended since social security numbers cannot be traced in Michigan. Engravjng tools may be checked out at the Police Desk in the Department of Police and Public Safety Do not take valuables into the intramural buildings as their security cannot be guarameed. Lockers are available for your use; bring your own lock or rent one' for a quarter. Don't take a chance by leaving valuables "on the sidelines." 26 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 MICHIGAN STATE ~UNIVERSITY STATEMENT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS ON SEXUAL ASSAULT INTRODUCTION acquaintance rape. It says: Federal law requires institutions of higher education to develop and distribute a statement describing the institu tion's programs that are. aimed anhe prevention of sexual offenses and the procedures for a victim to follow once a sexual offense has occurred. Through programs to prevent sexual assault 1 ·and to sup port victims of sexual assault, Michigan State University strives to create an environment free of sexual assault, sex ual harassment and other forms of sexual victimization. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Michigan State University provides a variety of preventive/ educational activities to promote awareness of rape, acquaintance rape and other sex offenses, including: pro fessional and peer presentations in living units, classes, co-curricular groups, orientation sessions and. community sessions; whtten and video resources; and self-defense classes. These programs are developed and delivered by . many University departments and student organizations. For example, workshops on self-defense and sexual assault awareness are offered throughout the year by the Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Program (located in the Counseling Center), 207 Student Services, 355-8270; the Women's Resoutce Center, 353-1635; and the Self-Defense for Women Program at IM-Sports West, 355-5250 A one-credit course in women's self-defense (PES 106L) is also offered regularly These preventiw/edu cational activities are coordinated through the Sexual Assault Crisis and Safe~y Education Program. Information abo~t personal safety, including the State Walk night-time walking service, the Nite Owl bus serv ice and the special Green and White bus lines, is includ ed in Spartan Life student handbook. Also, the University's Department of Police and Public Safety issues publications which provide informati0n on campus safety, including strategies that can be employed to decrease the chance of becoming a victim of sexual assault. UNIVERSITY POLICIES Article 2.00 of the University's General Student Regulations prohibits sexual assault, including rape, date rape and Physical security and an environment free of harass ment are necessary for individuals if they are to suc cessfully pursue their educational endeavors and fulfill responsibilities; therefore, no student shall: 2.01 cause or threaten physical harm to another, or endanger the physical safety of another. 202 continuously or persistently intiinidate another individual so as to coerc.e that indivipual into some action or avoidance of action. These regulations apply 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 activities off cam pus. The General Student Regulations are included in Spartan Life. University Ordinance 22.00 states: "No person shall accost, molest, or harass any person upon the lands gov erned by the Board [of Trustees of Michigan State University]." University Ordinances are available at the Information Desk in the Main Library and at the follow ing web site wwwmsu.eduldig!DOCUMENTS/ ordinances. html · MSU also has a Policy on Sexual Harassment, which is applicable to all members of the University community It is included in Spartan Life, and lists sexual assault as an example of sexual harassment. Sqrnal harassment is defined in the Policy on Sexual Harassment as unwelcome sexua.l advances, unwelcome requests 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 em ployment or status in a course, program or activity; 2. submission to or rejection of such behavior is used as a basis for a decision affecting an individual's employment or participation in a course, program or activity; 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 employment or educational experience, or b) unreasonably interferes with an individual's work or performance in a course, program or activity, For purposes of this policy, sexual assault means any physical act of a sexual nature directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will, or not forcibly or against J.hat person's will when the victim is incapable of giving consent because of her or his temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity or because of his or her youth. This definition is based upon Appendix E to the Department of Education regulations implementing the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 27 thus creating a hostile or abusive working or educational environment. Since sexual harassment is a form of unlawful gender dis crimination, violation of the Policy on Sexual Harassment is also a violation of the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy. Students found through University disciplinary proceed ings to have violated applicable conduct codes may suffer a variety of sanctions, including a requirement to move out of University housing or suspension from the University In some instances, students accused of sexual assault may be suspended on an interim basis. l MICHIGAN LAW Michigan, like all other states, has laws that criminalize various forms of se~ual assault. These laws provide severe penalties for those convicted of these crimes. Married per - sons can be charged with these crimes. In a criminal prosecution it is no longer required to show resistance on the part of the victim as an element of the crime, nor does the testimony of the victim need corroboration. The University may proceed with its own disciplinary hearing and action whether qr not a criminal prosecution occurs. The University need not await the disposition of any criminal prosecution. MEDICAL HELP/CbUNSELING During its regular service hours, ~ichigan State University's Olin Health Center provides medical services and assistance with. the preservation of physical evidence to MSU students who are victims of sexual assaults. Sparrow Hospital provides emergency service. Victims of sexual assault are encouraged to seek assistance from members of the University Counseling Center Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Program staff, who qm assist them in accessing available University and com munity resources, including those listed at the end of this policy This assistance may include accompanying the vic tim to the hospital and/or to interviews with the police and other authorities; assistance during judicial/legal pro ceedings; immediate emotional support; and on-going individual and group counseling. REPORTING PROCEDURES AND RESOURCES \ An individual who is the victim of a sexual assault should immediately report the incident to the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety or to the respective law enforcement agency which has jurisdic- tion if the assault occurred in an off-campus location. A victim of a sexual assault is encouraged to preserve whatever evidence may be available by not bathing, show ering or douching. A change of clothes should be taken to the hospital because clothing may be kept as evidence. If clothes have already been removed, they should be taken in a pap~r bag. If the assailant is a Michigan State University student, the incident should also be reported to the judicial Affairs Office. judicial procedures outlined in Article 4 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University will be followed in adjudicating sexual assault cases. These procedures permit both the complainant (victim) and respondent (accused) to be accompanied by a mem ber of the student body, faculty or staff of the University during a disciplinary hearing. If criminal charges are pending, the respondent may be accompanied to the hearing by an attorney In that event, the complainant may also have an attorney present at the disciplinary hearing. Both the complainant and resppndent are enti- . tied to be informed of the outcome of the disciplinary hearing. If the assailant is an employee of the University, the inci dent should be reported to the employee's supervisor or to the Director of the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring. An employee who commits a sexual assault may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. A student who believes she or he has been the victim of an alleged sexual assault and would like assistance in changing her or his academic situation because of the assault sl).ould contact the University Ombudpman. If a student who believes he or she has been the victim of a sexual assault wishes to change his or her University housing situation, he or she should contact his or her resi dence hall director In each case, assistance will be provid ed to the extent other options are reasonably available. MSU POLICE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE GUARANTEE / The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety has adopted the MSU Police Sexual Assault Respon~e Guarantee, which states: Sexual assaults, including date/acquaintance rape, are a very serious concern of the University. If you feel you .are the victim of a sexual assault on campus, your MSU Police Department wil.l guarantee you the Jollow\ng: 1. We will meet with you privately, ~t a place of your choice in this area, to take a complaint report. See Section 4.3.7 of 'f\cademic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University" which reads: When the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, at his/her discreti.on, believes there is reasonable cause that a student's continued presence at Michigan State University constitutes a clear and present danger to the health or safety of persons or property, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or his/her designee may temporarily suspend a student pending final resolution of the matter. The interim suspension shall not preclude, predetermine, or render irrelevant subsequent disciplinary action or procedures; nor shall an interim suspension create a presumption of gu ilt. SPARTAN LIFE-2005 ( . 28 2. We will not release your name to the public or to ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES · the press. 3. Our officers will not prejudge you, and you will not be blamed for what occurred. 4. We will treat you and your particular case with courtesy, sensitivity, dignity, understanding and pro fessionalism. 5. lf you feel more comfortable talking with a female or male officer, we will do our best to accommodate your request. 6. We will assist you in arranging for any hospital treatment or other medical needs. 7. We will assist you in privately contacting counseling, safety advising and other available resources. 8. We will fully investigate your case, and will help you to achieve the best outcome. This may involve the arrest and full prosecution of the suspect responsi ble. You will be kept up-to-date on the progress of the investigation and/or prosecution. 9. We will continue to be available for you, to answer your questions, to explain the systems and processes involved (prosecutor, courts, etc.), and to be a listen ing ear if you wish. 10. We will consider your case seriously regardless of your gender or sexual orientation, and regardless of the gender or sexual orientation of the suspect. If you feel you are a sexual assault victim, call the MSU Police Department at 355-2221, and say you want to pri vately make a sexual assault complaint. You may call any time of day or night. If we fail to achieve any part of the above guarantee, the Chief of Police, Jim Dunlap, will meet with you personally to address any problems. The MSU Police want to help you make the MSU campus safe for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Twenty~Four Hour Services and Resources Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education Program, MSU Counseling Center 207 Student Services, East Lansing, M_l 48824 355-8270, TTY 353-7f78 24-Hour Crisis Service, 372-6666 MSU Police and Public Safety Department 87 Red Cedar Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824 355-22il or 911 · East Lansing Police Department, 351-4220 or 911 Lansing Police Department, 483-4600 or 911 Meridian Police and Fire, 332-q526 or 911 listening Ear 423 Albert Street, East Lansing, MI 48823 337-1717 Sparrow Sexual Assault Clinic Sparrow Hospital 1215 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48912 483-3729 Sparrow Hospital Emergency Saint Lawrence Campus 1210 West Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915 377-0304 Ingham Regional Medical Center Emergency Department 401 Greenlawn, Lansing, MI 48910 334-2286 MSU Safe Place (Domestic Violence Resources: Community education, advocacy, counseling and other support servic~s, fre,e and confidential) G-64 Wilson Hall, East Lansing, MI 48825 Business line, 355-1100 z4-Hour Assistance/Shelter, 37205572 MSU SAFE · PLACE WEEKDAY SERVICES AND RESOURCES MSU Safe Place is a relationship violence intervention pro gram on campus that offers shelter, support and educa tional services. This program reflects the University's com mitment to help provide an environment that offers pre vention and supportive interventions to deal with relation ship violence (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse with in a dating, live-in or married relationship). Free and con fidential services are provided for stud~nts, staff, faculty, retirees and their partners. MSU Safe Place works closely with the Lansing program, End Violent Encounters (EVE, Inc.) to provide many programs, including counseling, support groups, community education, referrals, advocacy services and emergency shelter. Call 355-1100 ext.2 for campus program information, or visit the Safe Place web site at wwwmsu.edul-safe. For immediate support call EVE's 24-hour crisis line, 372-5572, to access services at eitl1er MSU, Safe Place or at EVE, Inc. Olin Health Center Michigan State University East Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824 355-4510 Women's Resource Center Michigan State University 332 Union Building, East Lansing, MI 48824 353-1635 Willow Plaza (Group therapy for girls 13-18 who have been sexually assaulted) 306 West Willow, Lansing, MI 48906 · 484-9292 judicial Affairs Office Michigan State University 101 Student Services, East Lansing, Ml 48824 432-2471 Student Handbook and Resource Guide 29 Ombudsman 1;1.ichigan State University 129 North Kedzie, East Lansing, Ml 48824 353-8830 Self-Defense for Women Intramural Sports and Recreative Services Michigan State University 204 IM-West, .East Lansing, Ml 48824 • 355-5250 ' Movement Ans/SafeSense Incorporated PO Box 4775, East Lansing, Ml 48823 485-3868 SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION In general • Learn self-defense. It's easier than you may think • Be assertive. If you have a feeling something is wrong, be . safe, NOT polite. •.Be discreet about your personal plans. • Be aware; rapists are often not strange1:s. While walking • Keep alert. • Don't take shortcuts through deserted areas. • If followed, head for lights and people. •Use shriek alarms or whistles to draw attention; chemi cal devices are of limited use. • On campus, use green light telephones or residence hall front entrance phones to summon help. In your car • Check the back seal for intruders. • Lock the doors when driving or parked. • Lean on horn if you feel threatened. • If followed, drive to a busy area or police station. At a party •You are very vulnerable when you've been drinking or · are high. Don't leave a party or go to a secluded room with a casual acquaintance under these circumstances. •A buddy system is useful. Prior Lo the party, discuss with friends what you do or don't want to happen and arrange a signal or phrase that means "help me out." • Do not leave your beverage uriauended or accept opelitCd drinks from anyone except the bartender. For informa tion on sedative drugs see www.coiinselingmsu.edu/sap For Men •Men are victims, too. Follow guidelines for safety offered above. • Consent by both parties Lo any sexual contact is what discriminates sexual assault ftom legal sexual activity A sober yes to anything from a kiss to inlerrnurse is your best protection against accusations of assault. •Be cautious about accepting rides-an)itirne, anywhere: PERSONAL SAFETY We all like Lo think of the campus as a safe pl~ce-BUT don't walk alone at night I Go with a friend, use the Night Owl bus service or the Green & White Bus Lines, or call State Walk. StateWalk is an on-campus night time walking service sponsored by the Resic\ence Halls Association in cooperation with the Department of Police and Public Sa fety Pairs of trained student volunteers walk wjth individuals from certai11 locations Lo their cars, residence halls, or other campus desti nations. Hours are 7 p.m to 1 a.m., Sunday through Thursday (except during breaks and summer semester). The service is offered from: the Main Library, Room W-122 (near the Red Cedar exit), 355-5548; Brody Hall, 432-3456; and McDonel Hall, 432-3499. The Green and White Lines and Night Owl are special nighttime bus services on campus. The Green and White Lines are fixed routes using small buses and operating from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. LO 2 a.m. on week ends Night ·Owl is a demancl/response service operating from 2 a.m. until 7 a.m. or until 9 a.m. on weekends. Call 2-8888 from any campus phone and a bus will pick you up and take you to another campus location. For more information see "Bus Services on Campus" in the "Transportation" section of this book. MSU supports the SafeRide taxi promotion of Big Daddy Taxi, Spartan Yellow Cab, and Nascab. This promotion focuses on offering safe, inexpensive alternat\ves to driving/walking late at night. For more information contact Olin Health Education Services at 353-0719, or visit at oli11.msu.cdu Green Light Telephones The Green Light Tel~phone System is a network 'or emergency telephones strategically placed in cam pus parking al·eas and along campus walkways. They are mounted on posts topped with a green light. These. phones are for emergency calls to on campus numbers, induding conLacts with Night Owl Service. Become familiar with the locations of Green Light telephones as you walk the campus just in case. (See back cover for map.) 30 SPARTAN UFE-2005 INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural Sports and Recreative Services offers recreative facil ities for the use of all students, regardless of skill level. Keep up-to-date with activities and team schedules at the IM Sports web site: wwwimsports.msu.edu Information about recreative sports activities on campus is available at all IM buildings. FACILITIES Three buildings; IM Sports-West, IM Sports-Circle, and IM Sports-East, house most of the indoor activity areas. Additional space is available in Jenison Field House and Demonstration Hall. There are three indoor swimming pools, one outdoor pool, one fitness trail, and indoor and outdoor tracks, tennis courts, as well as numerous other courts. Many of the outdoor courts and playing fields are lighted. Facilities are available everyday and may be used by any stu dent, faculty; or staff member upon presentation of MSU · photo identification. Spouses and children are also welcome during designated hours and within certain guidelines. Since use is very high , reservations are suggested for most facilities. The reservation numbers are 355-5250 for IM-West, 355-4711 for IM-Circle, and 353-3223 for IM-East. Towel and locker services are available for a small fee and a variety of equip ment can be checked out simply by presenting valid Un~versity identification. Newly remodeled fitness centers at the IM West and ~M East are open every day for students-faculty-staff use. A daily fee is charged or semester/annual membership may be purchased. SPECIAL POPULATION PROGRAMS Intramural Sports and Recreative Services celebrates the diver sity inherent in "our large international institution. To accom modate the recreative needs of this community; special pro grams such as Self-Defense for Women, Family Rec, Services for Students with Disabilities, and special Health and Fitness activities are offered. In addition, the Department offers a vari ety of student employment opportunities in all program areas. Students are encouraged to call the IM Sports-West office at 355-5250 for information regarding any of these programs. FUN VS FORMAL COMPETITION You can choose your level of involvement. Play or swim, · occasionally; just for fun, enter a tournament for an individ ual sport, join one of the 40 Sports Clubs, try a step aerobic class, or participate on a team in one of the four leagues- . residence hall, fraternity-sorority; co-rec, or independent. An Intramural Schedule of Events is distributed to living units and is available at any IM office. AVAILABLE SPORTS FOR ORGANIZED COMPETITION Teams: 3-on-3 basketball basketball golf ice hockey indoor soccer inner tube water polo roller hockey sand volleyball Individual: golf . swimming tennis . SPORTS CLUBS soccer softball swimming touch football track volleyball wallyb,all track wrestling Sports Clubs, organized through t1'e IM Program, provide instruction and competition. Clubs vary in size, from less than 50 to over 300 in the Ski Club. M<1ny Clubs plan trips and can provide information about places off campus to engage in their activities. The Sports Club Office is in the IM West, 355- 5250. New clubs may be organized each year according to stu dent interests~ Current Sports Clubs include: Aikido Alpine Ski Team Archery Badminton Baseball Cheerleading Creative Anachronism Crew (men and women) Cricket Cycling Dodgeball Fencing Field Hockey Figure Skating Ice Hockey (men and women) judo Karate Kendo MSU Lacrosse (men and women) Outing Ping Pong Racquetball Rollerhockey Rugby (men and women) Sailing Scuba Self Defense Skating (figure skating) Soccer (women and men) Spartan Ski Club Sy nchronized Swimming Tae Kwon Do Karate Tennis (men and women) Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee (men and women) Water Ski Water Polo (men and Volleyball (men and women) women) · Active Is as Active Does IM participation data for 2004-2005 show that over 66% of MSU students use IM facilities. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 31 Sailing. The MSU Sailing Center has its home on the south shore of Lake Lansing. Call 355-5250, or the Boat House at 339-8269. Sailing classes and private lessons are available for both MSU and community members. · Self Defense for Women. IM Sports offers workshops that provide practical infor01ation, physical defense techniques, and strategies regarchng sexual assault prevention. The focus of our program is women's empowerment and safety but men are welcome and encouraged to attend as well. Information is available at the IM-West by calling 355-5250. Swimming. The IM indoor pools provide year-around swimming for both men and women. Children may also swim at certain times. The outdoor IM pool is popular from May to October. Water aerobics and learn-to-swim classes are available. Tennis. Twenty lighted tennis court:S are available south of the indoor football facility on Wilson Road. Eight more unlighted courts are available on East campus, just south of Fee Hall. There are two indoor courts in IM Sports-West. The MSU Tennis Facility on Mt. Hope Rel. has 8 courts with spectator seating. Courts are available to students, faculty, staff, ' alumni, and the public when not in use by varsity tennis teams. Students pay the lowest fee. Courts are accessible for individuals with disabilities. Call 355-2209 for reservations. Team, individual, and co-1-e"c tournaments are offered by the IM Departme~t. Weightlifting. Weight rooms and fitness rooms are located in IM East and IM West. Some residence halls have weight rooms for resident use. Check With your RA or at the recep tion desk Personal trainers are available by calling the IM East at 353-3136. , OTHER ACTIVITIES For information regarding other kinds of activities and enter tainment, see the section of this book titled '1\.ctivities." OTHER ON-CAMPUS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES .In addition to the sports already mentioned, a number of other activities are available on. the campus and in the Greater Lansing community For locations of community facilities, see the Yellow Pages ot the "Community Profile" pages of the Lansing telephone directory Aerobics. Hi lo, step, yoga and other aerobic programs are available. Call any IM for schedules. Basketball. Courts can be reserved in the three TM build ings. Many "outdoor courts are available throughout campus. Billiards. Tht MSU Union has regulation tables available for open play, classes, leagues and parties. Bowling. The MSU Union has 16 lanes for open play, classes, leagues, tournaments, and parties. Downhill Skiing. Michigan has about 50 fully developed ski areas. The $partan Ski Club provides ski trips for stu dents or can help you choose your slopes. Call 355-9262 for information. Exercise-Fitness. Newly remodeled Fitness Rooms in IM East and IM West are available daily for individual workouts. A wide variety of strength .~raining, cardio and selectorized equipment is provided. Beginner orientation clinics are held regularly Individual fitness assessmenL and personal training services are available by calling the IM-East, (353-3136). A daily user fee is charged or semester memberships are avail able. For information, call 355-5250 (IM-West), 353-3136 (IM East). Individual fitness assessments are also available at Olin Health Center, (353-4660). Gqlf. Forest Akers Golf Course West and East, both 18-hole courses, are located on carripus along Harrison Road south of Mt. Hope. The courses are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. Students pay the lowest rate. Call 355-1635 for information and reservations. . Hiking/Walking. In addition to trails on campus-along the Red Cedar, through the gardens, the Sanford Natural Area, or the Baker Woodlot-a five-mile River Walk follows the Red Cedar to downtown Lansing. The Outing Club, (355-5250) has information on club trips. . Ice Skating. Munn Ice Arena has classes and open skating for students, faculty, and staff when the varsity hockey team is not in action. Call 353-7263 for information. Beware of skating on the Reel Cedar River; as ice may be very uneven. Jogging/Running. A campus jogging map is available at the IM buildings. It indicates specific routes for given distances. There is a 400-meter outdoor track west of the Stadium, a 1/8-mile indoor track in Jenison, and an indoor track at the IM-East. Call the IM office, (355-5250), for information about their use. Races are common in the spring and fall,. Watch The State News for announcements. Racquetball/Handball/Paddleball/Squash. Courts are locat ed in IM-East and IM-West. Wallyball is also available in the IM East. For reservations call 353-3223 (IM-East) 32 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Finance and Operations, and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services share responsi bility for providing pluralism, diversity, and multicultural pro grams. The University's holistic approach includes such themes as gender, racial-ethnic minority, disabilities, and sex ual orientation. The Coalition of Racia~thnic Minorities · (COREM) serves in an advisory and•advocacy capacity The Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs (ORESA), a department within the Office of the Provost, initiates, coordi nates, and implements a wide range of services and programs to positively impact the quality of life for racial ethnic stu dents. ORESA serves as a support and advocacy network through which racial ethni.c students are provided effective assistance during their academic tenure. ORESA provides many cultural programs Lo enhance intellectual, social and personal development of students. Typical programs include: Welcome Receptions, MAGIC, Black Power Rally, Dia De La Mujer, Aanii Program, annual NAISO student pow-wow, (\nd Cultural Vogµe. ORESA also coordinates the Racial Ethnic Student Aide Program composed of 61 undergraduate stu dents assigned to the residence halls lo act as resource agents for students and staff ORESA operates the Multicultural Center located in the Union and maintains a liaison relation ship with the four racial ethnic student organizations described below_:_APA, BSA, CRU and NAISO. ORESA is located in 338 Studen.t Services, 353-7745. SPECIAL GROUPS · Adult Students interested in attending the University who are not pursuing a University degree or an Agricultural Technology or Veterinary Technology certificate may apply for enrollment under the Lifelong Education status. Call the MSU Registrar's Office at 353-3300 or apply online at · wwwreg.msu.edu and click on Lifelong Education. American Indigenous Students are represented in ASMSU by the North American Indigenous Student Organization (NAISO). NAISO, in 'conjunction with the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs (ORESA), plans and coordinates cul- . tural, social, and student leadership programs and promotes campus-wide awareness of current issues that impact American Indian students. Some of these programs include: a social support system for students and works with the · extended MSU Native American community which includes: Eagle, Aanii Freshman Program, Native American Institute, American Indian Studies, Wordcraft Circle and the Lansing area Native American community The Annual Pow Wow is open lo the public and auracts participants from several states. NAISO offices are located in the Cu1lure Room, G-33 Nonh Hubbard Hall, and in the Multicultural Center, MSU Union, 432-7153. Asian Pacific American Students are represented in ASMSU by the Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APA) in conjunction with the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs (ORESA), plans and coordinates cultural, social, and student leadership programs and promotes cam pus-wide awareness of current issues that impact Asian Pacific American students. Some of these programs include: APA Student Leadership Retreat, APASO Fall conference, Lunar New Year celebrations, Cultural Vogue, APA Heritage Month activities, the APA Council. The APA offices are located in the Asian American He_ritage Room in Holden Hall G-13, and in the Multicultural Center, MSU Union, 432-7153. Black Students in conjunction with the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs (ORESA), plans and coordinates cul tural, social, and student leadership programs and promotes campus-wide awareness of current issues that impact Black Students. Some of these programs include: the Black Student Welcome Reception, Co-Sponsor of the Annual Black Student Retention Conference, the Black Power Rally, the jazz Dinner, the African American Celebratory, and coordination of Black History Month events. The BSA office is located in the. Multicultural Center, MSU Union, 432-7153. The Black Caucuses provide cultural enrichment and appre ciation, social interaction, and political voice for Black stu dents in their respective residence halls. 'The caucuses also help to educate residence hall students about cultural differ ences and commonalities in order lo promote understanding and social awareness. Chicano/Latino Students (Mexican-American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and other Latinos) ) in conjunction with the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs (ORESA), plans and coordinates cultural, social, and student leadership programs and promotes campus-wide awareness of current issues that impact Chicano/Latino Students. Some of these programs include: Chicano History Month, Puerto Rican Heritage Month activ.ities, Dia de los Muertos, Latin Explosion, CRU leadership development series, Dia de la Mujer Conference, and Chicano/Latino Graduation celebra tions. The CRU office is located in. the Multicultural Center, MSU Union, 432~7153. International Students (and their families) receive special assistance through the Office [or International Students and Scholars (OISS), 103 Center for International Programs, 353- 1720. OlSS provides advising and support on academic, per sonal, immigration, health insurance, and financial matters. It conducts cross-cultural educational programs and orientation activities for international students and utilizes the expertise of OlSS staff lo help MSU students and faculty learn -about Student Handbook and Resource Guide 33 other countries and cultures. In addition, the Sponsored Student Program provides special assistance to students and their sponsors, and the Community Volunteers for International Programs (CVIP) provide support services to families of international students and scholars. The 01SS hosts the weekly International Coffee Hour every Friday in the International Center. Website: www.isp.msu.edu/oiss Persons with Disabilities may receive assistance from the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD). MSU values and promotes participation by people with disabilities in all aspects of campus life. The RCPD upholds a mission to lead MSU in maximizing ability and opportunity for full partici pation by persons with disabilities. The RCPD is available to faculty; staff and students to foster understanding of the opportunities and responsibilities under disability-related leg islation. Registration with the RCPD is essential for students and employees with disabilities in order to facilitate timely and effective assistance. Staff at the RCPD are ready with informa tion, resources, and guidance for the campus community in order to facilitate an effective campus experience for persons with disabilities. Contact: www.rcpd.msu.edu, 120 Bessey Hall, 353-9642 (voice), 355-1293 (TTY). Lesbian/Bi/Gay!Transgender (LBGT) students are served through the office of LBGT Concerns. The Office focuses on enhancing climate and support services for LBGT students through campus-wide education, individual student support, student leadership development and empowerment, and advocacy related to LBGT harassment concerns. Internship opportunities as well as independent study of LBGT issues for academic credit are available. The office is located in room 302 Student Services, 517-355-8286. http://www. msu. edu!-lbgtc! There are a wide variety of LBGT Student Organizations with · different focus areas-personal and social support, education, political activism and more. There are campus-wide organi zations including the Alliance of .LBGT Students and Same . Gender Loving Students of Color, Internationals, and Allies. Five residence-hall based LBGT Caucuses provide personal and social support. There are also special interest organiza tions such as Qnews, Safe Schools and the Stonewall Democrats. Check out the Office of LBGT Concerns website "links page" to get connected to learn more about these groups. The Family Resource Center (FRC) coordinates informa tion, resources and University initiatives to assist student-par ents and students managing the care of dependent elders. Students may contact the FRC coordinator at 432-3745, ext. 146 or the website: www.Jrc.msu.edu, for information about programs and services, including the following: •A resource and referral service to help student-parents find childcare; •An emergency backup childcare service offered at a licensed home and Spartan Child Development Center. The service offers five days of childcare per year, at no charge to parents, to meet back-up and emergency child- care needs; ' • Financial assistance which may be available through such sources as local scholarship programs, the MSU Office of Financial Aid, and federal and state government programs; •Student-parent support and parenting classes; ·+ Childcare offered at Spartan Child Development Center located in the Spartan Village apartment complex. The center attempts to meet the childcare needs of student parents with a sliding pay scale and varied scheduling options. The Center is licensed for children aged two weeks to six years. ·call 353-5154 for enrollment infor mation; • Sick-child care is a;ailable for mildly ill children in their homes. MSU subsidizes 70% of tbe cost for Gentiva Home Health Aides to provide in-home care. • Free pre-finals childcare available the week before fin'als during fall and spring semesters. Free childcare allows students time to study for final exams. • Fall workshop for student parents is offered early in fall semester. •Assistance with ,elder care issues. Veterans may be certified for benefits through the Veteran Certification Office, 150 Administration, 355-5032. Educational/vocational counseling for veterans and eligible dependents is through the Ingham County Veteran's Affairs Office, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing, 887-4331. The Women's Resource Center (WRC) serves the interests • of women students, faculty and staff with information, con sultation, programs and a monthly newsletter, "Wisdom, Words, and Women." The Center serves as an advocate for enhancing the climate for women and improving the status of women on the cai;npus. For women students, the WRC is a place to connect to the University through participation in inclusive leadership and personal development programs. Assistance is also available for those concerned about sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Located in 332 MSU Union, 353-1635; e-mail: wrc@msu.edu; web site: www.msu.edu/-wrc!. To sign-up for the WRC email listserv, send an email to hancockj@msu.edu with SUBSCRIBE WRC PROGRAMS as the subject line. The ASMSU Women's Council represents women students within student government and sponsors programs through out the year. Located in 329 MSU Union, 353-5255 Women students also comprise the Women's Advisory Committee to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and serve on the Women's Advisory Committee to the Provost. 1 34 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 VEHICLES BUS SERVICES ON CAMPUS If you drive a vehicle (including a moped) on campus, you are subject to the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations. Please refer to "Motor Vehicles" in Part Ill of this book for information regarding registration requirements and fees. The complete Student Mot01· Vehicle Regulations, including a map of campus parking areas, is available on-line at ww1v.clpps.msu.edu. The regulations should be read carefully as they are strictly enforced, Tickets cost as much as $100, late fees and towing costs are additiorial. Requirements and fees for registration, hours that stu dents may drive on campus, and the fine schedule are subject i.o change. For assistance or clarirtcation, visit the Parking Office in the Police and Public Safety Building on Reel Cedar Road, call 355-8440. See wwwDPPS.msu.edu · All-University Traffic & Transportation Committee (AUTTC) : This committee recommends motor vehicle regu lations for students and employees; recommends changes in the University Trafllc Ordinances; establishes reserved park ing spaces for individuals and departments; reviews plans and designs for traffic ways and parking faci lities and recom mends changes if deemed necessary; and acts upon appeals· for parking and/or driYing privileges not granted by the Studenl Molar Vehicle Regulations The committee is composed of four undergraduate students, L wo graduate students, three faculty members, three staff members, and five ex-officio members representing the offices of Police and Public Safety, Campus Park and Planning, Housing and Food Services, Automotive Services, and CATA. To contact AUTTC, call the , Parking Office, 355-8440. BICYCLES All bicycles ridden on campus must be registered. Please refer to "Bicycles" in Pan Ill of this book for a summary of University Ordinances pertaining Lo bicycles on the campus. Also, see the section on "Personal Security" for tips on pre venting bicycle theft. If you need a bike, the MSU Surplus regularly sells bicycles that have been abandoned, stolen and not claimed, or other wise separated from their owners. Bikes are individually priced and are ava ilable on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the MSU Surplus, 355-0364 for details. Bike racks are provided on all CATA fixed route buses. See Lansing Regional Bus Service for more information. All campus bus service is provided by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during Fall and Spring Semesters. CATA operates eigh t fixed routes serving all University apart ments, residence halls, commuter lots, and the main campus. · Add itionally, CATA provides direct service to off-campus apartments in the Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos and Haslett areas year-round. CATA's campus fixed routes will operate from approximately 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. weekends. After 2 a. m. each night, service is available upon request. (See Night Owl service) Fares &: Passes: The student cash fare is 50¢. Cash fare cus tomers must show the bus driver a va lid MSU ID Free trans fers a~e available on all CATA buses. Students may also pur chase a CATA 31 Day Pass for $14; a Semester Pass for $45; a Commuter Lot Route Pass for $16.50 a semester or $27.50 for two semesters. All fares and passes (with the exception of the CommULer Lot Route Pass) are good for all on- and off-cam pus ftxed-route transit service with CATA. Passes will be sold in most residence halls, the Union store, and other conven- • ient campus locations. Regular fare for non" student faculty and staff is $1. A 31 Day Adult Pass is available for $30. Campus Cruiser: A fixed route circulates through the heart of campus weekdays with service to major acaden;i.ic facilities. Buses run every eight to ten minutes from 7:00 a.rri until 7 :08 pm., Monday through Friday Sparty East &: Sparty West: Two fixed routes operate week day evenings from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. until 2 a.m. Each route serves residence halls, as well as major campus faci lities, located on the respective side of cam.pus (east or west). Sparty West also serves Spartan Villa~e and Cherr y Lane Apartments: Green&: White Lines: Two fixed routes offer evening and weekend service by small buses. Green Line serves the east side of campus, including commuter Lot #89 and Lot #91. White Line serves the west side of campus, including Lot #83, Commuter Lot #89, and University Village upon request at 432-8888. Hours are 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weeknights and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. Commuter Lot Route: travels between the Commuter Lot (#89) and the MSU-CATA Transportation Center Monday through Friday Buses run every 5 to 10 minutes depending on the Lime of day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Across Campus Routes: two routes travel from the east to west ends of campus during the week Buses run every 7 Lo 10 minutes Monday through Friday One route provides serv ice between Spartan Village and Hubbard and Akers Halls. The second roULe runs between the Brody Complex and Hubbard Halls. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 35 SERVICE BY REQUEST Night Owl Service: This is an on-campus, demand response service, operating from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays, and 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. weekends. Dial 2-0888 from any cam pus phone, or use one of MSU's Green Light phones located across campus, to request a ride from that spot to another campus location. A bus will arrive at your curb shortly If you need to travel on campus during the wee hours, you have a safe way to get where you need to go! Paratransit Service, "Spec-Tran": This is a curb-to-curb service for persons with disabilities. Paratransit customers must be certified to be eligible to use this service. Requests for campus paratransit service require 24-hour advanced reservations by calling (517) 394-6230. The CATA cash fare for this service is $2 per trip. Discount fare cards are avail able for certified students through MSU RCPD, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, 353-9642 (voice); 355-1293 (TTY). CATA Information and Assistance: Individual schedules for all routes serving campus are available in all residence halls, at the MSU-CATA Transportation Center, at other loca tions across campus, and on the web site. CATA's Customer Information Center can provide personal trip planning assis tance and information on using CATA services. Call (517) 394-1000 for assistance, or visit: www.cata.org The MSU/CATA,..Transportation Center (MSU-CTC): This public transit indoor facility is the main boarding center for CATA bus routes serving campus. It is located on the ground level of the Shaw Ramp (Ramp 1), between North and South Shaw Lanes, just east of the MSU Planetarium. Convenient amenities include direct phone link access to CATA's Customer Service and Night Owl ride request phone lines, print maps and timetables, direct access to the Shaw Ramp (Ramp 1), comfortable indoor seating areas, a commu nity policing office, Sparty Convenience Store, ATM, vending machines, and restrooms. The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week Those who drive to campus and park in the Shaw Ramp (Ramp 1) can easily board a CATA bus from the same loca tion for a convenient inter-modal commute. LANSING REGIONAL BUS SERVICE CATA is also the Greater Lansing Area bus service that serves MSU, East Lansing, Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, and Holt and includes service to the areas Malls-Eastwood Towne Center, Lansing Mall, Meridian Mall and Frandor. Service operates seven days a week Hours vary Commuter limited stop service into downtown Lansing is provided weekdays during morning and evening rush hours. Buses depart Mason and Webberville with limited stops to make for a faster commute. Accessibility: All buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts. CATA's "Spec-Tran'' provides curb-to-curb service for people with special needs, both on and off campus. Spec-Tran runs on a reserved-ride schedule and uses lift-equipped buses. For more information, call 394-6230. Bike racks are provided on all large fixed route buses so you can take your bike with you at no charge. Each rack accom- modates two bikes. · Bus Schedules are available on-line at www.cata.org , on campus at all MSU Residence Halls and key campus build ings, at the MSU-CATA Transportation Center, on all CATA buses, and at businesses throughout the greater Lansing area. Fares: $1 for adults, 50¢ for students with school ID. Pass~s . are also available at special student rates. For additional information call 394-1000, or Ml Relay Center Voice TDD: 800-649-3777 Web site: www.cata.org. CARPOOLING Ride Board: Going somewhere in North America? A bulletin board, located on the lower level of the MSU Union outside the Microcomputer Center, allows students to post "rides wanted" and "rides available." You are responsible for your own arrangements and for checking the references of those with whom you ride. TRAVEL Travel Agency: STA Travel, a full-service travel agency locat ed at 207 East Grand River Avenue, specializes in serving students with arrangements for study abroad and obtaining student discount fares, as well as general travel plans. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 1000 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call 432-7722. Web site: www.statravel.com Skates and Skateboards Skates of all sorts and skateboards are specifically restricted by University Ordinance 38.00. See "Roller Skates and Similar Devices" in Part III of this book. 36 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 The process for the establishment and adjudication of regulations governing student conduct are set forth in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University Based on the principle of student involvement, there is both a specific legislative process and a comprehen sive judicial system which govern undergraduate students To the extent that interest motivates personal involvement, there continue to be broad avenues for student participation in the governance process. THE LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM Michigan State University maintains three levels of regula tions applicable to student conduct, all of which require stu dent approval. In addition, there are rulings established by administrative offices and policies and ordinances established by the Board of Tru~tees. Information regarding the process through which the various regulations and policies are enact- ed is indicated below . General Student Regulations Student Group Regulations Living Group Regulations Administrative Rulings All-University Policies The above types of regulations, rulings, and policies are enacted in accordance with Article 5 of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State UniversitY (See ParL 2 of this book.) A brief description of each may also be found at the begin ning of Part 3 of this book under "Types of Rules." References for further information include: · a. Bylaws of the Board of Trustees, Articles IV, Vl, and VIII b. Bylaws for Academic Governance1 Articles 2, 4 and 5 c. A,SMSU Constitution and Code of Operation 'd. COGS Constitution and Bylaws e. Major governing group constitutions f. Living unit constitutions • MSU Ordinances-The Board of Trustees is granted author- ity by the constitution of the State of Michigan to legislate ordinances governing the conduct of all persons on University property These ordinances are law, violations of which are mis demeanors and adjudicated through the courts. The legislative process need not involve anyone except the Board of Trustees, although in practice the administration contributes its advice and relevant student-faculty committees may also be consulted. References for further information: a. MSU Ordinances b. Bylaws of the Board of Ti-us tees, Article XI Academic Regulation-Matters of academic policy, program and degree requirements are available in the following sources: a. MSU Catalog-Academic Programs b. MSU Catalog-Description of Courses In addition to consulting these sources, students should con . tact the academic department of their major preference for· specific program requirements. THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM Michigan State University has a number Of judicial bodies which serve the interests of undergraduate and graduate stu dents by contributing to the protection of an environment for learning. Although specific procedures vary from one struc ture or judiciary to another, all ope.ate in a manner designed to assure due process. · This overview focuses on the judicial system established through the report on Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State Univen;ity (commonly referred to as the Academic Freedom Report or AFR). The Academic Freedom Report was adopted in.1967; was amended in 1971, 1977, 1983; and was completely revised in 1984. WHAT DOES A CAMPUS JUDICIAL SYSTEM DO? In addition to hearing alleged violations of regulations govern ing student conduct, the MSU judicial system also protects student rights against infringement by other' students, by fac ulty or adminis trators, by groups, or by the University itself. For example, the judicial system provides for consideration of challenges to regulations or admini'strati ve decisions alleged to be inconsistent with fundamental student rights outlined in the Academic Freedom Report. In addition, there is provision for considering allegations that legislative ·bodies or officers have acted inconsistently with their respective constitutions. It is through performance of these functions, as well as through consideration of alleged violations of regulations, that the judi cial system seeks to maintain the delicate balance between maximum freedom and necessary order so fundamental to the protection of an environment for learning. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE SYSTEM The structure and organization of the judicial system is out lined in the chart which follows. The chart indicates the composition, jurisdiction, and decisions available at the differ ent levels. Also shown are mules of appeal. RELATIONSHIP OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM TO CAMPUS GOVERNANCE Legislation and adj udication are two separate functions of campus governance, although interdependent for their validity and effectiveness. Each needs the either for support and criti cism. The judicial system is structured on the principle that legislative authority requires judicial responsibility Accordingly, there is provision for a judicial body to parallel each legislative body, depend~ng upon it. for provision of members and having. 38 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 (/l 2 ~ ::r: [ CT 0 ~ l>l =:i p.. ~ C/l g ~ ~ 8. g- GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY AND NON-DISCIPLINARY JUDICIAL STRUCTURE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES APPEAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT APPEALS BOARD COMPOSITION: 2 undergraduates appointed by ASMSU; 1 graduate swdent.appoimed by COGS; 4 faculty JURISDICTION:.Appeals of disciplinary decisions made by Administrative Hearing Officers, the Student-Faculty Judiciary, and Student Judiciaries; non-disciplinary decisions of Student judiciaries; and procedures of the Traffic Appeals Board 1 - - - DECISIONS: All outlined in Sections 4.2.4 and 4.5.3.2.1 of the AFR** NQAPPEAL Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction : Challenges to a Uni\usity regulation or an action alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines stated in the AFR ' APPEAL APPEAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICERS COMPOSITION: Student Affairs Staff JURISDICTION: Violation of University regulations -except academic cases DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.24 of the AFR STUDENT-FACULTY JUDICIARY COMPOSITION: 5 undergraduates ap pointed by ASMSU; 1 graduate student appointed by COGS; 5 faculty; 1 advi sor, ex-officio. appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs JURISDICTION: Violation of University regulations-except academic cases DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 42.4 of the AFR . NO APPEAL 1 - - - Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction: Conf1icts arising bet ween groups, governing bodies, liv ing units, and/or registered student organizations. APPEAL APPEAL UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC JUDICIAL STRUCTURE* I PROVOST I , APPEAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY REVIEW BOARD COMPOSITION: 3 students appointed by Student Council; 4 faculty; 1 advisor,"ex-officio, appointed by the Provost. JURISDICTION: Appeals of decisions made by College Hearing Boards DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.24 (a and b) of the AFR** APPEAL COLLEGE HEARING BOARDS COMPOSITION: Determined by each college, must in- elude undergraduate students JURISDICTION: Violations involving Academic Dis- honesty, Falsification of Admission and Professional Standards and Appeals of decisions made by Depart- ment/School Hearing Boards DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4.24 (a and b) of the AFR APPEAL OR REFER TRAFFIC APPEALS BOARD STUDENT JUDICIARIES*** COMPOSITION: Determined COMPOSITION: Determined by appropriate governing bodies or by ASMSU and COGS group JURISDICTION: Appeals aris ing from summonses issued for violation' of the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations DECISIONS: Con5istent with ·penalties outlined the Student Motor Vehicle Regu lations. May also refer to the Student-Faculty judiciar y in \JJ \0 JURISDICTION: Violation of University regulations by a con stituent student 01" . group-except academic cases and those involving a possible Suspension from school DECISIONS: All outlined in Section 4~24 of - t.he AFR except Suspension Brody Area East Area North Area South Area Univ Apts (UARC) ASMSU/COGS (AUSJ) ~ Non-Disciplinary Jurisdiction: A question, conflict, or inter pretation of the constitution or rules of the judiciary ·~ constituent • group; alleged violations of regulations gov erning registered · swdent organizations DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL HEARING BOARDS COMPOSITION: Determined by each department or school, must include undergraduate students JURISDICTION: Student initiated grievances relative to rights outlined in Article 2 of the AFR and Appeals of penalty grades DECISIONS: Advise appropriate remedy - *Graduate Academic Judicial Structure is described in the Gmduate Student Rights and Responsibilities **AFR refers to Report on Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University corresponding jurisdiction. All-student judiciaries are estab lished in general through the Academic Freedom Report, but they are defined more specifically in the constitution of the . student governing bodies whose jurisdictions they share. For example, crn:nposition of the All-University Student judiciary and the selection of its members are determined by the Associated Students of Michigan State University and the Council of Graduate Students. The Student-Faculty judiciary and the University Student Appeals Board, established in the Academic Freedom Report, are also provided for in the Bylaws of the Academic Council, which is the highest governing body of student and faculty membership. JURISDICTIONS jurisdictions of the various judiciaries are determined on the basis of constituencies and residence of the respondent (accused). Students are held accountable for behavioral expectations set forth in duly established regulations regard ing individual .and group conduct. Faculty and administrators are held accountable in that their policies and decisions can be challenged by a student who believes a policy or decision Lo be inconsistent with the prin ciP,les outlined within the guidelines of the Academic Freedom Report. PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES Disciplinary cases. The fundamental rules of due process are prescribed.through the Academic Freedom Report and are required at all levels of t0e judicial structure. Operational procedures vary somewhat among judiciaries. The essential steps of the disciplinary process are as follows: A. Any member' of the University community may initiate a complaint against a student. In living units, reports of alleged violations of regulations are made to the chief administrative officer of a living unit, or the resident director.. B. The student is notified by the appropriate administra tive officer that he/she is accused of violating a regula tion and is requested to meet with the administrative officer. ln the subsequent conference, the student may: 1) admir to the allegation and request, in writing, that the administrative officer take action; 2) deny the alle gation and request that an administrator conduct a hearing; 3) admit to the alkgation and request that a judiciary take action; 4) c:leny the allegation and request that a judiciary conduct a hearing. It should be noted that, as a matter of practice, if the student fails to meet with the administrative officer, a hold is placed on the .student's registration. C. Upon the student's request, the administrative officer may take whatever action seems appropriate. ' Administrative actions are usually in keeping with the range of actions available to the judiciary at the same level but are not restricted to these. The student is informed in writing of the administrator's decision, and that the decision may be app('.'.aled to the University Student Appeals Board. D If a judicial hearing is to be conducted, a student accused of a violation is entitled to: 1. Written notice 3 class days prior to a hearing, stat ing: a. Time and place of the hearing b. Charges, of sufficient particularity to enable the student to prepare his/her defense c. Names of complainant, counsel and witnesses 2. Appear in person and present his/her defense a. Call witness in his/her behalf b. Be accompanied by counsel of his/her choice from among the student body, faculty or staff of the University, · c. Ask questions of the judicial body or witnesses d. Refuse to answer questions 3. Elect not to appear · a. Absence Lo be, noted without prejudice b. Hearing to be conducted in student's absence 4. An expeditious hearing 5. An explanation of reasons for any decision 6. Notification of his/her right to appeal Non-disciplinary cases. A different process is followed in hearing substantive cases in which a regulation or an admin istrative decision is alleged to be inconsistent with the guide lines established in the Academic Freedom Report. The general procedures employed are as follows: A. Student submits a request tor a hearing in which he/she must specifically cite those sections of the Academic Freedom Report he/she be)ieves to have been violated and provide a brief statement of argument. A student need not be in violation of a regulation in order to challenge. B. If the judiciary believes that the appeal has merit (e.g., it falls within the judiciary's jurisdiction, it is not frivo lous) a copy of the appeal is sent to the party respon sible for the decision or regulation and a written response is requested. C. After considering both the request for a hearing and the response, the judiciary may do one of the fol low ing: 1. Accept the request for a formal hearing 2. Reject the request 3. Invite tbe parties to discuss the matter 1nfori:nally . with the judiciary D Hearings are conducted as follows : 1. Hearings are open 2. Both the appell:ant and the respondent may be accompanied by counsel from the student body, fac . ulty or administrative staff of the university 3. Each party is given thirty minutes to present his/her case 4. Each party is given ten minutes for rebuttal ' 5. Parties direct all remarks and questi<'lns through the · chairperson 6. Members of the judiciary may ask questions during the hearing E. The judiciary considers the matter in .closed session · and ·makes a ruling. 40 SPARTAN UFE-2005 administrative-professional personnel, the unionized clerical-technical employees, and the uni0nized hourly employees. (Students consult the Student Employment Policy Manual or the Student Employment Office.) D. Medical Student Judicial Structure. A judicial struc ture is provided for adjudicating cases brought by and - against medical students in the areas of: 1) academic rights and responsibilities; 2) professional behavior of medical students; and 3) professional rights and responsibilities of graduate assistants. Judiciaries are prqvided for at the departmental, college, and universi ty levels. Each judiciary is composed of equal numbers o,f faculty and student members. In addition, medical students alleged to have violated General Student Regulations, student group regulations, living group regulations, or all-University policies which apply to all students, may be referred to the appropriate judiciary as outlined in Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University (Consult Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities or contact the Dean's office of the appropriate medical college or the Graduate School.) F Parties to the case are notified of the judiciary's find ings, and all opinions are made public in an appropri ate manner. There is a community expectation that if a regulation or administrative decision is found to be inconsistent with the Academic Freedom Report, the changes necessary t() bring about consistency will be made. Compliance is gained primarily on the basis of "good faith." A ruling of the judiciary that finds no inconsistency serves to reinforce the validity of the. reg ulation or decision. In addition to the regular procedures just described, a stu dent may request expedited consideration of urgent cases in which it is alleged that a regulation or administrative deci sion threatens immediate and irreparable infringement on student rights as defined in the Academic Freedom Report. If in the opinion of the chairperson that request has merit, a preliminary hearing will be called before a panel of the judi ciary The panel may decide to request the adm\nistrator or administrative office to postpone or withdraw action pending a full hearing on the case. OTHER JUDICIAL BODIES Several judicial bodies within the University have special areas of jurisdiction and may or may not have a direct link with the judicial system described above. A. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board (ADJB) is com posed of: three undergraduates and one graduate stu dent; four faculty and specialists; four representatives from the recognized bargaining units and the non unionized support employees; ahd two representatives appointed by the President. An ADJB Coordinator reports to the President. ADJB has jurisdiction over violations of the MSU Anti-Discrimination Polic;y. lt may hear complaints filed by students, faculty members, or employees. Parties involved in anti-discrimination pro ceedings may choose an advisor (counsel) from the faculty, staff or student body of the University The _ ADJB may specify the actions that must be taken by the charged individual or organization to remedy a violation. Intent is to a·emove the effects of discrimina tion rather than to punish violators. Decisions of the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board are reviewed by the President o'f the University (Consult the Anti Discrimination Policy or the ADJB Coordinator.) B. Graduate Judicial Structure. A completely separate judicial structure is provided for adjudicating cases brought by and against graduate students in the areas of: 1) academic rights and responsibilities; 2) profes sional rights and duties of graduate assistants; 3) pro fessional rights and duties of other graduate students. Judiciaries 'are provided for at the departmental, college and University levels. Each judiciary is composed of an equal number of faculty and student members with a faculty member servii:ig as chairperson. (Consult Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Council of Graduate Students, or the Graduate Scho91.) C. Employment Hearing or Grievance Procedures include those for students, the faculty, the Student Handbook and Resource Guide 41 42 SPARTAN UFE-2005 ''AFR'' ACADEMIC FREEDOM FOR STUDENTS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY This document provides the framework for student rights and responsibilities within the university, specifically regarding student conduct, academic pursuits, keeping of records, and publications. ARTICLE I : Student Rights and Responsibilities at Michigan State University ARTICLE 2: Academic Rights and Responsibilities of Students · ARTICLE 3: Student Records at Michigan State University It describes procedures for formulating regulations ARTICLE 4: Judicial Process governing student conduct and for providing ARTICLE 5: Regulations, Policies, and Rulings due process ih the adjudication of student disciplinary cases. It also defines channels and procedures for student complaints and grievances. ARTICLE 6: Independent and University-Supported Student Publications ARTICLE 7: Office of the Ombudsman ARTICLE 8: Definitions ARTICLE 9: Procedures for Amending and .Revising This Document HISTORY OF APPROVAL I Student Handbook and Resource Guide 43 FOREWORD The foreword is not a part of the document that follows. It supplies, however, a nece,ssary perspective for interpreting the document. Student rights and responsibilities at Michigan State University must be understood against the social and histori cal background of the University itself. When, mo:re than a century ago, the people of Michigan established this institution on the land-grant principle, they framed a new conception of the role of the University in American life. A land-grant university is a trusteeship of intellect in the service of society It gathers society's creative and critical powers and uses them .to advance the common good and to solve fundamental problems. That is the special character that has caused the land-grant university to become one of the great transforming 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 beyond the academy All members of the aca demic community~trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students..,..-enact a trust of which society beyond the University is the ,proper benefi~iary The real significance of this document, as we believe, is not that students have acquired rights, but that they have explicitly been made pany to our social trust. The responsibility which lies upon the trustees, the administration, and the faculty con tinues. They remain guardians of the University, charged with preserving in it the genius of scholarship and the conditions of inquiry which society has entrusted to their care . . PREFACE This report, the Graduate Stude-nt Rights and Responsibilities document, and the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities document contain guidelines to the rights and duties of stu dents in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, the keeping of records, and publications. This report describes structures and procedures for the formulation of regulations governing student conduct, for the interpretation and amendment of the guidelines, for the adjudication of student disciplinary cases, and for channeling student complaints, grievances, or copcerns to faculty, staff, and administrators for appropriate action. For the most part, these provisions simply make explicit -. what has been long understood and practiced at Michigan State University This report identifies rights and duties of students and provides for students a carefully prescribed sys tem of due process. The report does not contain a general or abstract definition of academic freedom. Rather, the report is an operational definition with concrete application of the concept of academic freedom for students. ARTICLE I STUDENT RIGHTS: AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 1.1 Michigan State University is a community of scholars whose members indude its faculty, staff, students, 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 these purposes is freedom of expression and communiqtion. Without this freedom, effective sifting and testing of ideas cease, and research, teaching, and learning are stiiled. Knowledge is as broad and diverse as life itself, and the need for freedom is equally broad. Yet . absolute freedom in all aspects of life means anarchy, just as absolute order means tyranny Both anarchy and · tyranny are antithetical to the purposes and character of the University Therefore, the University always must strive to strike that balance between maximum freedom and necessary order which best promotes its basic pur" poses by providing the environment most conducive to the many faceted activities of instruction, research, and service. 1.2 Each right of an individual places 'a reciprocal duty upon others: the duty to permit the individual to exercise the right. The student, as a member of the academic com munity, has both rights and duties. Within that commu nity, the student's most essential right is the right to learn. The University has a duty to provide for the stu dent those privileges, opportunities, and protections which best promote the learning process in all its aspects. The student also has duties to other members of the academic community, the most important of which is to refrain from interference with those rights of others ,which are equally essential to the purposes and pro,cess es of the University 1.3 The University cherishes many values, modes of thought, and standards of behavior that are better taught by example, persuasion, social pressure, and rewards than by the threat of penalties. Regulations governing the activi ties and conduct of student groups and individual stu dents should not be comprehensive codes of desirable conduct; rather, they should be limited to the prescrip tion of procedures for meeting the practical, routine necessities of a complex community and to the prohibi tion or limitation of acts which cannot be tolerated 44 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 because they seriously interfere with the basic purposes, necessities, and processes of the academic community, or with rights essential to other members of the community 1.4 The student is not only a member of the academic com munity, but a citizen of the larger society, who retains those rights, protections, and guarantees of fair treatment held by all citizens, and which the University may not deny The enforcement of the student's duties to the larg er society is, however, the responsibility of the legal and judicial authorities duly established for that purpose. GUIDELINES 1.5 To protect student rights and to facilitate the definition of student responsibilities at Michigan State University, the following guidelines shall apply to those stipulations and conditions.by which student conduct is regulated, broadly referred to as "regulations" in the remainder of this Artide. 1.5.1 All regulations shall seek the best possible recon ciliation of the principles of maximum freedom . and necessary order. .1.5.2 There shall be no regulation unless there is a demonstrable need which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University as stipulated herein. 1.5.3 To the maximum extent feasible, students shall participate in formulating and revising regulations governing student conduct. 1.5.4 All regulations governing student conduct shall be made public in an appropriate manner. 1.5.5 Every regulation shall be as brief, clear, and spe cific as possible. 1.5.6 Wherever rights conflict, regulations shall, to the maximum extent feasible, permit reasonable . scope for each conflicting right by defining the circumstances of time, place, and means appropri ate to its exerci.se. 1.5.7 Regulations shall respect the free expression of ideas and shall encourage the competition of ideas _ from diverse perspectives. 1.5.8 Procedures and penalties for the violation of regu lations shall be designed for guidance or correc tion of behavior only 1.5.9 Penalties shall be commensurate with the serious ness of the offense. Repeated violations may justi fy increasingly severe penalties. 1.5.10 There shall be clearly defined channels and pro cedures for the appeal and review of: a. The finding of guilt in an alleged violation of a regulation. ' b. The reasonableness, under the circumstances, of the penalty imposed for a specific violation. c. The substance of a regulation or administrative decision which is alleged to be inconsistent with the guidelines in this document. d. The fairness of the procedures followed in the adjudication. 1.5.11 Every regulation shall specify to whom it applies and whether responsibility for compliance lies with individuals, with groups, or with both. 1.6 Handbook of Regulations and Structures: A 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 com munity ARTICLE 2 ACADEMIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 Preamble 2.1.1 The freedom and effectiveness of the educationa l process depend upon the provision of appropriate . conditions and opportunities for learning in an environment that is supportive of diversity among ideas, cultures, and student characteristics. The responsibility to secure, respect, and protect such opportunities and conditions is shared by all members of the academic community The prima cy of the faculty's role and its centrality in the educational process must be recogni zed and pre served. The primary intellectual purpose of the University-its intellectual content and integri ty-is the responsibility of the faculty 2.1.2 The establishment and maintenance of the proper relationship be.tween instructor and student are fundamental 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 students can be valid which suspends the rights of the faculty The student's right to competent instruction must be reconciled with the rights of the faculty, consisten t with the principle that the competency of a pro fessional can be rightly judged only by profession als. It is therefore acknowledged and mandated that competence of instruction shall be judged by the faculty 2.2.2 Teaching units shall provide appropriate and . clearly defined channels for the receipt and con sideration of student complaints concerning instruction. ,In no instance shall the con;ipetence of instruction form the bflsis of an adversarial proceeding before any of the judicial bodies established in this document. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 45 2.2.3 2.2.4 Faculty shall have authority and responsibility for academic policy and practices in areas such as degree eligibility and requirements, course content and grading, classroom procedure, and standards of professional behavior in accordance with the Bylaws for Academic Governance, the Code of Teaching Responsibility, and other documents on faculty rights and responsibilities. No hearing board established under this docu ment shall interfere with the evaluation of a stu- dent which represents a course instructor's good faith judgment of the student's perfoqnance. In the event that an evaluation is determined to be based on inappropriate or irrelevant factors, as discussed in 2.3.2 below, the dean of the college shall cause the student's performance to be reassessed and good faith evaluation established. 2.3 Rights and Responsibilities of the Student 2.3.1 The student is responsible for learning the con tent of a course of study according to standards of performance established by the faculty and for adhering to standards of professi~mal behavior established by the faculty 2.3.2 The student has a right to academic evaluations which represent the course instructor's go_od faith judgments of performance. Course grades shall represent the instructor's professional and objec tive evaluation or the student's academic perform ance. The student shall have the right to know all course requirements, including grading criteria, and procedures at the beginning of the course. Course evaluation procedures are covered by the Code ofTeaching Responsibility. 2.3.2.l To overcome the presumption of good faith, it must be demonstrated that an evaluation was based entirely or in part upon factors that are inappropriate or irrelevant both to academic performance and .applicable professional standards. 2.3.3 The student shares with the faculty the responsi bility for maintaining the integrity of scholarship, · grades, and professional standards. 2.3.4 The student shall be free to take reasoned excep tion to information and views offered in the class room, and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, without fear of penalty 2.3.5 The student's behavior in the classroom shall be conducive to the teaching and learning process for all concerf1".d. · 2.3.6 The student has a right to be governed by educa tionally justifiable academic_ regulations and pro fessional standards. 2.3.7 The student has a right to accurate, timely, and · · clearly stated information concerning general aca demic requirements for establishing .and main taining an acceptable academic standing, the stu dent's academic relationship with the University and the details of any special conditions which may apply, and graduation requirements for the ·. ... . '. 46 student's academic program. Students are respon sible for informing themselves of University, col lege, department, and school requirements as stat ed in unit publications and in the University cata log. In planning to meet such requirements, stu dents are· responsible for consulting with their academic advisors. 2.3.8 The student has a right to protection against improper disclosure (')f information concerning academic performance and personal characteris tics such as values, beliefs, organiza.tional affilia tions, and health. 2.3.9 The student has a right . to be protected from per - • sonal exploitation and to receive recognition for scholarly assistance to faculty 2.3.10 The student has a right to scholarly relationships with faculty based on mutual trust and civility 2.4 Adjudication of Undergraduate Student Grievanc'es and Cases of Academic Dishonesty, Violations of Professional Standards, and Falsification of Admissions and Academic Records. 2.4.1 The University undertakes, within the limits of its resources and the limits imposed by due respect for the professional rights of the faculty, to supply an appropriate remedy for legitimate student · grievance~. (The limits of the University's resources proceed from factors that, while subject to its influence, are not always subject to-its <;:on trol.) 2.4.1.1 Procedures for the adjudication of griev ances must proceed in a timely manner. 2.4.2 If problems arise in the relationship between instructor and student, both should attempt to resolve them in informal, direct discussions. If the problem remains unresolved, then the chief administrator of the unit and/or the Ombudsman should be consulted. If still aggrieved, a student may then submit a formal, written grievance for consideration by an appropriate hearing board. The formal grievance alleging violations of aca demic rights must include a proposed remedy, which could be implemented by a responsible administrator. 2.4.2.1 Grievances must normally be initiated no later than mid-term of the semester fol lowing the one wherein the alleged viola tion occurred. If the involved instructor or student is absent from the University dur ing the semester, or if other appropriate reasons exist, an exception to this provi sion shall be granted by the unit. If the involve)l instructor is no longer employed by the University before the formal griev ance procedure is completed, the griev ance process may proceed. .2.4.2.2 Student grievances must be initiated at the lowest administrative level feasible: normally, the department/school. With the approval of the college dean, small depart ments/schools may waive jurisdiction and 'SPARTAN LIFE-2005 refer grievances to the college hearing board. 2.4.2.3 Administrators shall transmit written grievances promptly to the unit hearing board and to the instructor or other per - sons party to the matter. 2.4.3 For the purpose of constituting a department/school or college hearing board, undergraduate students shall be represented on the hearing board. · 2.4.4 Parties to a grievance shall have an opportunity to state their cases, present evidence, designate witnesses, a.sk questions, and present a rebuttal. 2.4.4.1 Units shall constitute their hearing boards and establish their own procedures in a manner consistent with this document. A copy of procedures adopted by each unit shall be filed with the Office of the Ombudsman and with other appropriate offices. 2.4.4.2 Unit hearing boards shall ensure that a collegial atmosphere prevails in grievance hearings. Involvement of counsel should normally not be required: When present, counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University.· No member of the University's legal department .shall serve as counsel under these provisions. 2.4.5 The hearing board shall prepare a written report of findings, and forward copies to the parties involved and to the Ombudsman. All recipients are expected to respect the confidentiality of this report. When a hearing committee finds that a violation of academic rights has occurred and that redress is possible, it shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the hearing board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. 2.4.6 The appropriate initial judiciary. for cases involv ing alleged violations of regulations prohibiting academic, dishonesty, violations of professional standards, or falsification of admission or academ ic .records by undergraduate students which are referred for disciplinary action shall be the hear ing board of the college within which the viola tion is alleged to have occurred. 2.4.6.1 In cases of ambiguous jurisdiction, the appropriate judiciary will be randomly selected by the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education from the hear ing boards for the Colleges of Arts and . Letters, Natural Science, and Social Science. · 2.4.6.2 In cases of academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, or falsification of admission or academic records by under graduate students which are referred for disciplinary action, the college level hear - ing boards.shall have available to them the full range of decisions provided to a 2.4.7 judiciary for disciplinary cases through this document. The dean of ¢.e student's college may implement the finding, request the hearing board to reconsider its decision, or forward the finding and a conflicting recommendation to the Office of the Provost for final resolution. Either party to a grievance may appeal the deci sion of the department/school hearing board to the college hearing board. All appeals must be in writing. When a college hearing board finds that a violation of academic rights has occurred and that r:edress is possible, it shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. 2.4.7.l Either party to a grievance may appeal the · . deeision of the college hearing board to the University Academic Integrity Review Board only in cases of a penalty grade for academic dishonesty; cases involving . alleged violations of regulations prohibiting academic dishonesty, violations of profes sional standards or falsifications of'admi.s sion and academic records by uqdergradu ate students which are referred for discipli nary action; or other grievances heard only at the college level. All grievances must be in writing. When the University Academic Integrity Review Board finds that such a violation of academic rights has occurred and that redress is possible, it shall direct that redress be provided. The responsible administrator, with the advice of the board, shall implement an appropriate remedy. 2.4.7.1.1 All appeals to the University .. Academic Integrity Review Board in cases of a penalty grade for academic dishonesty must specify the alleged defects in the sub stance and/or procedures of the previous adjudicaiion(s) in suffi cient particularity (o justify fur ther proceedings. 2.4.7.1.2 All appeals to the University Academic Integrity Review Board in cases of alleged violations of regulations prohibiting academic dishonesty, violations of profes sional standards, or falsification of admission and academic records which are referred for disciplinary action must specify the alleged defects in the substance and/or procedures of the previous adju - dication in sufficient particularity to justify further proceedings. 2.4.7.2 Appeals may challenge the substance of a decision and/or the procedures employed in the adjudication. (Presentation of new evidence will normally be inappropriate at Student Handbook and Resource Guide 47 an appeal hearing.) 2.4.7.3 Appeals must be filed within ten class. days following notice of a decision. The original deci.sion shall be held in abeyance while under appeal. ' 2.4.8 If a student is accused of academic dishonesty and is referred for judicial action, and if a discipli nary sanction is not held to be supported by the preponderance of evidence as required in Article 4, the student may appeal a penalty grade received in the case to the department/school hearing board as indicated in 24.9 2.4.9 A student who receives a penalty grade based upon a charge of academic dishonesty, even if not referred for disciplinary action, may seek a hear ing according to the procedures in this Article. 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 aca demic dishonesty The hearing board shall pro ceed in compliance with applicable academic leg islation on the integrity of scholarship, gr:ades, and . professional standards, and the procedural and · appeal provisions of this document shall apply ARTICLE 3 STUDENT RECORDS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 3.1 Achieving educational goals, providing direction to stu-. dents, and extending service to society demand that the University keep records. All policies and practices con- cerning records shall be based on respect for the privacy of the individual student. Because of the professional and legal responsibilities involved, record keeping must be delegated only to responsible persons. · · 3.2 All policies and practices governing acc~ss, maintenance, and release of student records shall conform to the University's published gutdelines. 3.2.1 No record shall be made, duplicated, or retained unless there is a demonstrable need for it which is reasonably related to the basic purposes and necessities of the University 3.2.2 The University shall not make, duplicate, or retain records of a student's religious or political beliefs without the student's knowledge and consent. 3.2.3 A student shall have the right to inspect the offi cial transcript of his or her own academic record and shall also have the right to inspect reports and evaluations of his or her conduct. 3.2.4 All poliCies and practices dealing with the acqui sition of information for records shall be formu lated with due regard for the student's right of privacy 3.2.5 Every record containing information about a stu dent's character shall state when the information was acquired and the name and position of the .. 48 person whp gave it. 3.2.6 Evaluation of students shall be made only by per sons who are qualified to make that evaluation. 3.2.7 All persons who handle confidential records shall be instructed concerning the confidential nature of such information and their responsibilities regarding it. 3.2.8 No one outside the faculty or administrative staff of Michigan State University, except as specified by law, may have access to the records of a stu dent's offenses against University regulations with out the express permission of the student in writ ing. 3.2.9 AH policies governing the maintenance and the selective release of records and of portions of records shall be made public in an appropriate manner and shall be subject to judicial review as provided in Article 4 ARTICLE 4 JUDICIAL PROCESS 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 The University as a community is dependent upon maintaining a balance among personal free doms, individual responsibilities, institutional rights, and institutional responsibilities. When rights conflict or when responsibilities are not met, means for hearing and redress must be pro vided. The fundamentals of fair play are the nec essary guarantees of judicial process. Each party to a hearing has rights and corresponding respon sibilities which, together, define the elements of fair play essential to due process. The require ments of due process are outlined below in 4.3 and 44 and shall be adhered to by all duly con stituted judicial bodies as provided herein. . · 4.2 General Procedures for All Judiciaries 4.2.l Code of Operations: Each judiciary shall establish a code o( operations which is in all ways consis tent with the provisions of due process as out lined in Sections 4.3, 44, and 4.5 of this Article, including establishing procedures for determining whether a complaint or allegation appropriately warrants a judicial hearing. . 4.2.2 A Student Judiciary, with cause, may waive juris diction and request that a case be heard. by the Student-Faculty Judiciary The Student-Faculty Judiciary may elect to hear the case or direct a Student Judiciary to hear it. 4.2.3 Open and Closed Hearings: An open hearing is. open to any member of the University communi ty A closed hearing is restricted to the parties . concerned. The judiciary may close an open hear ing at any time to maintain order. a. Disciplinary hearings shall be closed unless an open hearing is requested by the respondent. SPARTAN LIFE-2005 (See Section 4.3) · b. Non-disciplinary hearings shall be open unless the judiciary determines that the hearing should be closed to protect the confidentiality of information. (See Section 4.4) 4.2.4 Decisions: a. Findings: After hearing a case, a hearing body shall decide whether an allegation has been supported by the preponderance of evidence. If the allegation is not so supported, the case is dismissed. If the allegation is supported, the judiciary may select from the following sanc tions: b. Sanctions in · disciplinary cases: 1. No action. 2. Warning. An official written statement expressing disapproval of acts committed. 3. Warning Probation. A probation indicating that fµrther violations of regulations will _ result in more severe disciplinary action. This probation will be imposed for a specif ic period of time, and the student shall be automatically removed from probation when the imposed period expires. This. probation may be accompanied by a requirement that restitution be made for U_niver.sity property damages or losses resulting from acts com mitted, or other requirements or special conditions as deemed appropriate. 4. Disciplinary Probation. A period of time specified for observing and evaluating a stu dent's conduct, with or without special con ditions, including a written reprimand and indicating that (a) further violations while on probation may result in more severe dis ciplinary action including suspension or (b) further violation while on probation cif reg ulations of similar or greater severity will result in suspension. This probation will be imposed for a specific period of time, and the student shall automatically be removed from probation when the imposed period. expires. Special Conditions: A special condition of disciplinary probation .may include: (i) Restitution: By such date established by the appropriate judiciary or administra tive officer, the student shall pay for University property damages or losses resulting from acts committed. . (ii) Change of Residence: The student shall be required to move from his or her current on-campus residence, to .either an off-campus location or to another location within the University Housing system that is acceptable to the Office of Student Affairs. (iii) Other: Other ac;tion deemed appropri ate to. a specific case. 5. Suspension. A suspension from the University may be by semester, in which case the student is eligible to apply for read- mission at the end of the stated period of time; or it may be a conditional su~spension, in which case the student must demonstrate that he/she has fulfilled stated conditions prior to applying for readmission. Suspension is implemented, after approval, by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services except in the case of academic dis honesty, violation of professional standards, or falsification of admission and academic records, in which suspension is implement ed, after approval, by the Provost. c. Sanctions appropriate· to student group con stitutional questions or issues may include: 1. Censure. · 2. Revocation of privileges. 3. Revocation of registration of a student organization. 4. Other action deemed appropriate to a spe cific case. 4.2.5 Appeals: The decision of a hearing body may be appealed in accordance with the principles estab lished in Section 4.3.6 for disciplinary cases and 4.4.9 for nondisciplinary cases. Procedures for fil ing and acting on appeals shall be as follows: a The appeal must be submitted in writing to the appropriate judiciary within three (3) class days following written notification of the origi nal decision. b. If a group is involved, a representative desig I\ated by the group shall act in behalf of the group. c. The appellate body shall request relevant infor mation, review the case and the procedures used, and then decide as follows: 1. There are not sufficient reasons for another hearing ;md the decision of the lower judici- · ary shall stand, or 2. The lower judiciary shall be directed to rehear the case or to reconsider or clarify its dedsion, or 3. The appellate body may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision, or in extraordinary cir - cumstances, elect to rehear the case in its entirety. 4.2.6 Reconsideration: Each. hearing body shall make provision to allow a complainant or respondent to request reconsideration of a case within sixty (60) class days if it is determined that new evidence has arisen. An exception to the time provision may be granted by the appropriate hearing body. 4.2.7 Members of a judiciary involved or possessing other conflicts of interest in a case at issue shall be disqualified fro111 sitting on.the judiciary for that specific_ case. 4.3 D.ue Process-Disciplinary Proceedings 4.3.1 Students accused of violating a regulation or all University policy shall have the right to appear before a duly constituted judicial body as herein provided. No student shall be suspended from the Student Handbook and Resource Guide 49 University except through the procedures of this article which includes provisions for interim sus pension as prescribed in Section 4.3.7 or the appli cable section of the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities document or the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities document. 4.3.1.l The student shall be notified, in writing, by a representative of the Office of Student Affairs, or of the Office of the Provost in cases of academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards or fal sification of admission and academic records which are referred for disciplinary action, that he or she has been accused of violating a regulation or all-University · policy The student shall be expected to meet with the representative, receive a wtitten statement of the alleged violation, and choose whether the allegatiOn is han dled by an appropriate judiciary or an administrator The provisions of this docu ment concerning sanctions and appeals apply to either option. Students who fail to meet initially with the representative shall be referred to the appropriate judici ary for a hearing. 4.3.1.1.1 In cases of academic dishonesty, viola tions of professional standards, and falsi fication of admission and academic . records, all alleged violations will be handled by the appropriate judiciary 4.3.2 .Notice of Hearing: At least three (3) class days prior to a hearing, the respondent shall receive a written notification of hearing from the appropri ate judicial body or administrator. This notice of hearing shall state: a. The regulation alleged to have been violated . together with charges of sufficient particularity . to enable the respondent to prepare a case. b. The time and place ~f the hearing. c. The body or administrator adjudicating the case. d. The name of the complainant and the name of counsel, if any e. The names of witnesses for the complainant. (A request to add witnesses may be granted by the judiciary or administrator. If so, a post- . ponement of three (3) class days will be grant ed upon request of the respondent.) 4.3.3 Either the complainant or the respondent may request, with cause, a postponement prior to the scheduled time of the hearing. The hearing body may grant or deny such a request. 4.3.4 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be expected to appear at the hearing and present their cases to the hearing body a. Should the complainant •fail to appear, t.he hearing body may either postpone the hearing or dismiss the case. b. Should the .respondent fail to appear, the hear ing body may either postpone the hearing or . hear the case in the student's absence. The fail ure of the student to appear shall not be taken as indicative of guilt and must be noted with- out prejudice. · 4.3.5 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be entitled to: a. Receive an expeaitious hearing. b. Call witnesses on their behalf. The hearing body reserves tl1.e ri~ht to limit the number of witnesses. Witnesses are to be members of the University community except as the hearing body rules that others may serve in the inter est of the case. c. . Submit evidence or written statements in sup port of their positions. d. Be accompanied by counsel of their choice who may assist in the presentation of their cases. Counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University 1 e. Question any witnesses providing oral or writ ten testimony f. Receive a decision and the rationale for that decision. The respondent shall be provided with written notification of the decision. g, Written notific~tion of the right to 'appeal. Should the right to appeal be exercised, any action by the hearing body shall be deferred until the appeal is acted upon by a higher body · 4.3.6 Both the respondent and the complainant· shall, subject to the following conditions, have the right to appeal the decision of a hearing body a. The respondent may appeal an adverse deci sion as a result of a hearing. The reasons for appeal shall be (1) insufficient grounds for the decision; (2) a sanction inappropriate to the . seriousness of t\1.e offense. b. The complainant may appeal a decision not to grant a hearing by a hearing body of original jurisdiction. c. Both the respondent and.complainant may appeal on the grounds that the applicable pro- · cedures for adjudicating the case were not fol lowed, or there was a conflict of interest with a member or members of the judiciary 4.3.7 When the Vice President for Student Affairs and · Services, at his/her discretion, believes there is reasonable cause that a student's continued pres ence at Michigan State University constitutes a clear and present danger to the health or safety of persons or property, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or his/her designee may tem porarily suspend a student pending final resolu tion of the matter. The interim suspension shall · .. .. Permission may be granted to the respondent to be accompanied by an attorney if there are criminal charges pending. lf the respondent is charged with a sex offense, the complainant may also have an attorney present. 50 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 not preclude, predetermine, or render irrelevant subsequent disciplinary action or procedures; nor shall an interim suspension create a presumption of guilt. 4.3.7.l Students placed on interim suspension may petition for reinstatement pending the final resolution of their cases. Such .petitions will be considered by either the Vice President for Student Affairs and · Services or the Student-Faculty Judiciary as requested by the petitioner. The Vice President or the judiciary shall conduct a hearing for the sole purpose of deciding to continue the intei;im suspension or grant reinstatement. Regardless of out come, the hearing shall not preclude, pre determine, or render irrelevant subsequent disciplinary procedures. The hearing shall be held within five (5) University class days after receipt of a student's petition. 4.4 Du~ Process-Non-Disciplinary Proceedings 4.4.1 Any student may request a hearing before the appropriate judicial body when such a request concerns: a,. Any challenge to a University regulation, or an action by faculty or staff alleged to be inconsis tent with the guidelines established in this dpcument. b. A question, conflict, or interpretation of a s~u- dent group's constitution or rules. · In such a case, the person should utilize available remedies before seeking relief through judicial action. 4.4.2 The judiciary shall review each hearing request for jurisdictiOI). and judicial merit and may then forward a copy of the request to the appropriate individual(s) and invite a written response., After , considering all submitted information, .the judici ary may: a. Accept the request, in full or in part, and pro ceed to schedule a hearing. b. Reject the request and provide an appropriate · explanation. , c. Invite all parties to meet with the judiciary for an informal discussion of the issues. Such a discussion shall not preclude a later hearing. '4.4.3 Notice of Hearing: At least three (3) class days prior to a hearing both the respondent and the complainant 'shall be entitled lo a written notifi cation of hearing from the appropriate judicial body This notice of hearing shall state: a. The nature of the issues, charges, and/or con flicts to be Q.eard 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. The body adjudicating the case. d. The names of the respondent and com_; plainant. e. The name of the complainant's counsel, if any f. The names of any individuals who will speq.k · in support of the complain~nt's positi~n 4.4.4 Response to Notice of Hearing: The respondent is to notify the judiciary of the following, in writ ing, at least one (1) class day prior to the sched- uled hearing: a. The name of the respondent's counsel, if any b. The names of any individuals who will speak . · ' in support of the respondent's p'osition. c. An outline of the respondent's presentation for the hearing, if requested by the judiciary 4.4.5 ~hould the respondent fail to acknowledge the nptice of hearing, the judiciary may either post P?ne or proceed with the hearing. 4.4.6 Either the complainant or the respondent may request, with cause, a postponemelit prior to the scheduled time of a hearing. The judiciary may · grant or deny such a request. 4.4.7 Both the respondent and the complainant shall be ·expected to appear at the hearing and present their cases to the judiciary a. Sho1;lld the complainant fail to appear, the judi ciary may either postpone the hearing or dis- miss the case. · ' b. Should the respondent fail to appear after hav ing acknowledged the notice of the hearing, the judiciary may either post-pone the hearing or hear the case in the respondent's absence. c. The Judiciary may accept written statements from a party to the hearing in Jieu of a person al appearance put only in unusual circum stances. Such written statements rnust'be sub mitted to the judiciary at lea.st one (1) day prior to the scheduled hearing. 4.4.8 ·Both the complainant and the respondent shall ' , be entitled to: a. Receive ·an expeditious hearing. b. Present individuals to speak in support of their positions. The judiciary reserves the right to limit the number of such individuals. Those who speak shall be members of the University community except as the judiciary rules that ' others may serve in the interest of the case. · .c. Submit evidence or written statements in sup . port of their positions. d. Be accompanied by counsel of their choice who may assist· in the presentation of cases. Counsel shall be limited to a member of the student body, faculty, or staff of the University , . e., Ask questions of witnesses providing oral or , written testimony f. Receive a written explanation of the reasons for the decision. g Notificatioµ of right to appeal, if any Shoµld the right to appeal-be exercised, any action tJy the judiciary shall be deferred until the ;>ppeal · has been acted upon. 4.4.9 All non-disciplinary decisions by the Student-. Faculty Judiciary shall be final; however, such decisions by a student judiciary may be appealed Student Handbook and Resource Guide 51 subject to the following conditions: a. Either the respondent or the complainant may appeal an adverse decision as a result of a hearing. '"fhe reasons for appeal shall be: (1) insufficient grounds for the decision; (2) inap prophateness of the decision. b. The complainant may appeal a decision by a judiciary of original jurisdiction not to grant a hearing. c. Both the respondent and complainant may appeal on the grounds that the applicable pro cedures for adjudicating the case were not fol lowed. 4.4.10 Decisions·in non-disciplinary cases shall'be made available to the University community unless the judiciary determines that confidentiality of the records should be protected. 4.5 Judicial Structure 4.5.1 Student Judiciaries: Each residence hall govern ment shall establish a judiciary or join with other hall governments in the same residential complex in establishing a common judiciary The All University Undergraduate Student Governing Body and the All-University Graduate Student Governing Body shall also establish a student .judiciary In addition, any major governing group may elect to establish its own judiciary. All such judiciaries shall conduct formal hearings on mat ters herein defined and shall function within the guidelines of this Article. 4.5.1.1 Composition: The members of each stu dent judiciary shall be selected in accor dance with the procedures established by the constitutions of ,their respective groups and shall have an advisor desig nated by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. 4.5.1.2 Jurisdktion: The student judiciaries shall have jurisdiction on the following matters: Original Jurisdiction (Disciplinary): a. A!Ieged violations of general student, student group, or living group regula tions or all-University policies with the exception of alleged academic dishon esty, violations of professional stan dards, or falsification of admission or academic records by individual mem bers or constituent groups within the particular living unit(s) or the major governing group. Where no living unit or group judiciary exists, allegations will be handled by the student judici ary established by the Aile University Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governing Bodies. (1) A Sfudent 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 Decision's: After hearing a case, a student judiciary shall decide according to the provisions of Section 4.2,4, but may not suspend a student from the University 4.5.1.4 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 ofthis document according to the provisions of Section 4.4.9. 4.5.1.5 Summer Term: During summer term, a student judiciary Il}ay, 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 considera 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 include 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-2005 4.5.2 Student-Faculty Judiciary: There shall be estab lished a Student-Faculty Judiciary 4.5.2.l 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 Servic):'.s. 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 4.5.2.2 b and c shall accord with the provisions of Section 4.4 above. The parties involved shall be notified in writing of the Student-Faculty Judiciary's decision and of any recommendation the Student Faculty Judiciary deems 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, predetrrmine, 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 necessary, 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 4.2.4. 4.5.2.5 Appeals: Disciplin~ry decisions of the 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: J he Student-Fawlty 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 46. 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-Faciilty Judiciary Student Handbook and Resource Guide 53 1 1 b. Disciplinary actions taken by an ad!Ilinistrator 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 arisii;ig 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 I\oard and/or academic gover nance bodies, shall implement an approprfate remedy 4.5.3.3 Summer Term: The University Student Appeals Board shall, through continuation of its existing membership or through request for interim appointments, provide for its operation through the summer term. 4.5.3.4 Decisions: The University Student Appeals Board shall have available to it the full range of decisions, including tem porary restraining actions, provided to judiciaries through this .document. In addition, the University Student Appeals Board may make whatever recommenda tions it may consider appropriate to spe cific cases. 4.5.3.S 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 University Academic Integrity Review Board for the purposes described in Article II. 4.5.4.1 Composition: Voting members shall be selected as provided in Section 4.6. The 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 I:'rovost. 4.5.4.1.1 The Office of 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 academic d·ishonesty as provided in Article 2, b. in cas·es 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 con tinuation of its existing m~mbership or through requests for interim appoint- . ments, provide for its operation through summer· term. 4.5.4.4 Decisions: The University Acade_mic Integrity Review Board sh all have available to it ,the full range of decisions provided to judiciaries thrqugh this document. In addition, the University Academic Integrity Review Board may mal J:C> w ffi a:: a:: The following regulations are established to govern the con duct of ind\viduals living and visiting in residence halls. They shall apply to all students regardle~s · of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation when they are in or around any .residence hall. 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 1.0 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMUNITY RIGHTS / 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 1.4 No person shall interfere with the free access of another . to and from his/her own room, suite, apartment, work area, or office in a residence hall. 1.5 No person shall play any athletic games in a common area of a residence hall without proper a~thorization. 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 i re excep tions.) 1.8 No person shall fail to make an effort to discourage another person from violating a regulation and/or to report a violation of which one has knowledge. (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00 and 3.00.) 2.0 SAFETY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY Fundamental to the protect~on 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 explcisives. (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 other danger ous substance, compound, or container of such sub stances, which may injure, molest, or cause damage. 2.5 No person shall set a fire in residence halls or areas immediately associated with residence halls. 2.6 No person shall falsely report a fire, nor interfere in any way with emergency services or procedures, nor fail to conform to established safety regulations. 2.7 No person shall tamper with fire equipment, nor use such equipment for other than the prevention or 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 Cjeneral 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 a residence hall community. 3.1 No person shall harass or abuse any other person. (This shall include, but not be limited to, harassment or abuse based on race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, age, political 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, threaten, or harass any residence hall employee. 3.4 No person shal l 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 Sludent Regulalion 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 alt! 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 per_son shall, i-Vithout 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 Sluclenl 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 Un iversity policies and state law The State of Michigan establishes the age al 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 r'esidents 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., Door party). 5.3 No person shall allow the presence of more than five times the normal occupancy (excludes over or under assignment) in a student room, suite, or apartment where alcohol is being consumed. 5.4 No person shall possess or use a common source of alco hol (e.g., keg, trash can, etc.), nor shall any person partici pate in an event where a common source is present. (See also: General Sluclenl Regulation 2.00) 6.0 lDENTIFICATION Of. INDIVIDUALS Certain privileges are extended to individuals by virtue of their membership in the residence hall community. In order 80 SPARTAN UFE-2005 I. .. . . .. 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 card or room key, for the purpose of improperlY gaining access to a residence hall, a residence hall dining room, an RHA or hall sponsored event, or use of RHA or hall equipment. 6.2 No person shall use the University identification of another, including a meal card or room key, !Or 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) . 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. The misuse of meal LD.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 facil~ty 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 author\zation. . (See also: General Student Regulation 2.00, 4.00 and 5.00) 8.0 VISITORS All members of the residence hall community have some responsibility to help secure the community's welfare by communicating to visitors the expectations established through these regulations. _ 8.1 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 ha\l 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 ~pon his or her rights. -Residence Halls Association -Associated Students of Michigan State University -Approyed on an interim basis by the Vke President for Student Affairs and Services -July 13, 1981 -Amended July 18, 1984 . -Amended August 8, 1988 . I RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS- ~"' OWEN GRADUATE CENTER ~~ 1 1 (Student Group Regulation) ~ . ' 1 1 The following regulations are established lo 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 bf 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 lo unrea sonable noise in Owen Graduate Cenl~r 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 ir:iterfere with the free access of another to and from his/her room, suite, apartment, 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 G~aduate Center, without proper authorization, any chemical or other dangerous substance, compound or container of such substances, which may injure, molest or cause damage. 2.5 No person shall set a fire in 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 use unauthorized cooking applianc~s 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) ens to harm another person or another person's property 3.3 No person shall abuse, threaten or 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 heing 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 Owen Graduate Center. 4.3 No person shall damage, deface or destroy any property (See also General Student Regulation 4.00) 5.0 ALCOHOL Owen Graduate Center is part of a larger community, and as such, is not only governed by its own regulations, but by University policies and state law The State of Michigan estab lishes the age at which alcohol C0nsumption 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 (enter 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) 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 abu:;e 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- 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-2005 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 performir:ig hi's 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 sociab~e 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 tq 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 Center, includ .ing one's room, for more than three continuous days during any given week. 8.2 No person shall fail to Lake res ponsibility 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 Sn1derns of Michigan State University - Council of Graduate Students -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services ·- June 6, 1986 UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS COMMUNITY BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Student Group Regulation) These rights and responsibilities are established to govern the conduct of all residents and visitors in University Apartments. The student/resident may be held responsible for the actions of his or her spouse, children or visitors, through the Michigan Stale 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. (Unr~asonable noise is that which interferes with the legitimate rights of others.) 2. All residents shall enjoy the right Lo live in a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities of each resident w insure this right shall include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Avoid 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 u$ing fireworks on University Apartments property. c. Avoid discharging a firearm on University Apattment property ing spaces provided. e. Keep the area immediately in fro m of his or her apart ment clean, orderly and free from safety hazards. 3. All residents shall enjoy the right Lo their personal proper ty, and equal access to all property provided by University Apartments for residents. Responsibilities of each resident Lo insure this right shall . include, but are not limited to the following: a. Avoid tampering with, or borrowing without permis sion, the personal property or another. b. Avoid vandalizing or defacing any University Apartments property. (This includes bulletin boards, flower beds, recreation al 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 liniited Lo, written harassment, physical attack, peeping Toms, harassmem 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 visitor.s. 6. Suggestions for modification of th is document may be presented to the Residents Council for. University Apartments, RCUA, at any ti.me. d. Park his or her motor vehicles only in the lined park- (See also: General Student Regiilalion 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00) Stude~t Handbook and Resource Guide 83 STUDENT GROUP REGULATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS, ALL-UNIVERSITY POLICIES, AND SELECTED OR.DINANCES ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS All-University academic requirements and policies that apply to both undergraduate and graduate study are stated in the Academic Programs, wwwmsu.edul-ucandc Students are . encouraged to consult ~heir 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 instrµction, 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 Lo 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, ot 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 Ill. IMPLICATIONS OF DIVERSITY IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT L 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 full compliance. Ll 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 V[ce 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 fii;st' 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 UFE-2005 ·' .. to inquire concerning the permissibility of an action or use, prior to execution. Questions should be directed in turn to Facility Sta.ff, 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 tho,t 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 ~ccount 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 o_f 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 Fai:ility Staff. System Sponsors and Users are jointly responsi ble for ensuring compliance with such requirements. IV. GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN "CYBERSPACE" l. All Users must respect the privacy and usage privileges of others, both on the MSU campus and at all sites reachable by 1y,1SU's external network connections. I . 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 Vi~e Provost for Computing and Technology. Reasonable file copying (e.g., in back-ups) and password changes are permiLLed 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 the MSU campus or elsewhere. · 1.4 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 withour proper authorization from the 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 'l\.cceptable Use" policies estab lished by tJ:ie external networks' governing bodies. 3.1 The current MERIT policy is attached as Appendix C of this ruling. 3.2 The MSU Computer Laboratory will publish revisions of external networks' 'l\.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 p<;rmissibility of exter nal network uses, prior to execution. Such questions should be dirnct.ed 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 from system to system and according to time of day, week, semeste1~ and year. 4.1 System Sponsors, and by their delegation System Managers and Facility Sta'ff, have broad discretion to set and revise reasonable usage priorities and opera tional policies (such as hours of operation, usage Lime 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 Lo 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 to 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 concern ing 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 i~tellectual property 1.2 System Sponsors may suspend service to Users with out notice when reasonably necessary to the operation or integ1·ity 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 network 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 Academ!c 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 networks in multiple campus units have been disrupted or com 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 1.05, 1.06, 2.o2, 2.04, 4.03, 4.05, 4.06, apd 502; allegations are adjudicable under Article IV of Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University Disciplinary issues concerning students, faculty, or staff shou1d be discussed with the Vice Provost for Computing and Technology before action is taken, in the interests 'of consistency of treatt!Jent. 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 -CC.SAC., June 8, 1992 -Vice Provost for Computing and Technology; August 4, 1992 The Appendix ·referenced above ·may be found at: http:llmerit. edulmnlaboutlpolicies-acceptableuse. html. Or please call Libraries, Computing and Technology at 35.}-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 of registration and to report any change of address thereafter Failure to register the actual address at which he or sh~ 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 on the web at www.reg.msu.edu. Change of on-campus address is made in the office of the living-unit 1nanager)" -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services -January 26, 1984 ADDRESS WITHHOLDING POLICY (Administrative Ruling) Students may, upon request, restrict the release of Directory information. To do so, go to www.reg.msu.edu. -Office of the Registrar -June ·2004 86 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 n 1.1 I I I ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 1. MSU Ordinance 22.00 .01 The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, includ ing beer and wine, subject to state law, is permissible in housing facilitie? (rooms, suites, and apartments) assigned by Michigan State University · .Q2 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. .03 The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all 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 whieh 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 Ordina~ces 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 pubh~, 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 ordiriance also prohibits the use of a11y type of false identification to enter a bar or to purchase liquor from a carry-out stqre and requires liquor establishments to confis cate suspected false identification and turn it ov{;'.r 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 driV,er'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 Pof\cy 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 Michigan 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, iilicit 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 respopsibilities under East Lansing Ordinar.ices, which may be obtained at East Lansing City Hall. The employee must notify the University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurrfog 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 · (Stildent 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 Building: 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. · .OS 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 broi.1ght 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 Stud'ent Employment Office. Michigan State University supports and sponsors programs aimed at the prevention of substance .abuse by University employees. The Employee Assistance Program pi·ovides 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 Commuriities 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 2.07 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 ;:ictivities. These regulations ate as follows: 2.06 "No student shall posse,ss, use, manufacture, produce, sell, exchange or otherwi.se distribute any drug prohib ited by federal or state laws." 2.07 "No student shall possess, consume, furnish, mamrfac 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 n9t limited to, some form of disci plinary probation, required attendance at edm:ational pro grams, referral for assessment and treatment, relocation •to a new hving environment, and suspension fr.om 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 prevenrion 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 Trustees, October 12, 1990 88 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 student organiza tiC'ms, student governing bodies, and the University's adminis trative units, and the University's contractors .in the execution of their University contracts or engagements1 , with respect to the following: 1. All educational, employment, cultural, and social activities occurring on ~he University campus; · 2. University-sponsored programs occurring off-campus, including but not limited to cooperative extension, ihter 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 employment opportuni ty3, access to University residential facilities, or participation in educational, athletic, social, cultural, or other University activities on the basis of age, color, gender, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight4 · or 2. Harass any University community member(s) on the basis of age, color, gender, disability status, height, marital 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 ADJUDl 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 scheduled day and evening classes within a particular h,all 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, h'all 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 encl at hall closing-12:00 midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday mornings. However, halls may identify specific facilities outside the living area which could be used for events continuing past 99 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 Associate Director. Such a proposal should also contain explicit expectapons for the way in which the hall escort policy will be maintained during such events without excessively overburdening the night receptionist. lt would include, furthermore, a stipulation that such events will encl promptly at the agreed upon closing time at the initiative of the residents planning the event and without the need for intervention by advisory staff. Subsequent to approval of such a policy, only the hall 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 gei1eral 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 clays 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,hall 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-Prodiicing 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 prior 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 tnue 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 ~stablished pro cedures. (See policy for Distribution of Material in Residence Halls, Fundraising and Revenue-Producing Projects, and Signs.) 9) Any petitio~ing 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 th'e 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 advert1sed 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 director. 100 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 policy 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 itself against the alleged accusations to a comrnittee .compris~d of representatives of the hal1 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 avail~ble, upon request, to the 'halls. b. Use of Space by Within-Hall Groups The following guidelines as well 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 Tesi 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 governm~nt (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 / 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 fall under Section 2.c., "other groups," thus giving the event "within-hall group" status and thereby circurpventing the specific provisions of Section 2.c. whiCh pertain to "other groups." 4) Charges for within-hall gr,oups or activities are under the following guidelines. These procedures differ from ,those for other groups outside the specific hall for two ~easons: first, these residents have paid for the 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 governmen~ representatives, determines whether or not volunteer help can be accepted to assist in set-up or clean-up. Care should be taken in planning events with respect to day, time, and location, so as to utilize all facilities to the best advantage with lowest possible labor ·costs. b) Charges for set-up and clean-up are made if an event is presented for residents of a hall 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 th~ space for use the following morning. D Charges are mad.e fot 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 McDonel Owen Snyder-Phillips West Circle Halls Wilson Wonders dent members of the residential college or academic Student ,Handbook and Resource Guide 101 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 permis 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 do.sing. · 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 enforcemer{t 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 responsibility · 5) All groups which fall under this section and which request the use of space in a residence hall shall be charged a deposit for the use of that space 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 recei,;ing permission to use facilities will be held responsible by the hall 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 for 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 du~·ing 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, a,nd unoccupied student rooms. The following Residence Halls Association (RHA) confer ence policy applies only to student conferences held dur- ing the academic year. b. Pr~cedures 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 applicati9n. The application should be returned to. Residence Halls Association a.t least six months (during which school is in session) prior to the planned conference . 3) The application must be approved by: a) Residence Halls Asso~iation b) Department of Residence Life c) The Department of University Housing. d) All individual halls in ~hich housing is desired 4) After RHA has approved the conference, a coordinator will be assigned from the centrill 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 1ncurred, 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 Associati.on -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 500.) 102 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 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 Office. 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 c!osed 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 5.00) 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 possess any chemical, or other danger ous substance or compound , with the intenL of using the same to injure, molest, or coerce another, anywhere upon property governed by the Board. 03 The use of any firearm or weapol). is prohibited upon property governed by the Board except those are_as. specifically set aside and supervised at range fac1hnes, 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 officers. 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 arrd 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 soimel 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 arrangemerits must be cleared with Physical Plant for any such need ed service. An appropriate job request will be necessary for this. (NOTE: Student organizations offering food for sale must register the event ancl/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 oppor tunities for learning through co-curricular programs which they sponsor The Outside Speakers Policy specifically encourages studtmt groups to invite speakers to the c,ampus 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 ? variety of 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 studenr groups may sell tickets or charge admission to public activi ties or events, as well as solicit voluntary 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 stu- dent -tax revenues. · Beyond utilization of student tax dollars and revenue producing projects, student groups may solicit the support of other sttldent groups on campus to ·co-sponsor programs of mutual interest. University funds may be provided dire~tly 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 q.ctual 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 ~he 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 procedl,dres. The unit must maintain a record of funds directly allocated to student organizations. Further, for public events (e.g., ·outside speakers), the unit's 104 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 contribution to the event should be visible on materials 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, READMISSION, 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. Agmcies 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 authorized under this administrative ruling to ir{itiate 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 6bliga tions due to the University's operating funds or to stu dent loan funds. Examples of these obligations are: stu- • dent tuition, residence hall room and board, deferred payments, traffic violations, charges for damages to University property, University housing apartment rent, past due loans, library fines, bad checks cashed by stu dents or presented in payment of student indebtedness, charges originating in various operating units (such as the Health Center, MSU Union, Veterinary Clinic, etc.), overdrafts in student organization accounts, etc. b. Holds may not be used for collection of debts owed to any non-University agency For purposes of this admin istrative ruling, registered student organizations, student government organizations and student newspapers are defined as. non-University agencies. (Exception: ASMSU Student Loan Fund.) · c. Except in the case of checks/ ACH, 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 ail 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 Un)versity, 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, iri some circumstances, financial ai~ 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 Hold~ 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 suspendeq 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 mitted to the University, having an application for admission to a new program of study processed, 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 Office of the Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer. 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. Proc;edures 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, the 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. -University Business Affairs Committee, -University Committee .on Student Affairs -Vice President for Business and Finance and Treasurer -Vice Pre.sident for Student Affairs and Services -May 17, 1971; Amended, 1979, 1993, 1995 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 coniplete an academic requirement, e.g., has not declared a major, has 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 student shall have had reasonable oppoi;tun1ty to be informed 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 cial aid requirements, studen.t 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 hst of all University agencies authorized by the Office of the Vice Pre$ident for Student Affairs and Services to issue <1dministrative 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 lJe 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 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 rriore 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: 1. 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. Ji,miors and Seniors-Juniors and seniors are encouraged to live on campus Moreover, the University will always . seek to achieve some b0lance 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 ver.ify their adherence to it. Failure to maintain the required residency could result in termihation 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 credits 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 cam pus address is made on the web at www.reg.msu.edu. 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 Services1 The committee will have one representative from each of the following offiq~s: Department of Student Life, University Housing, 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 to be eligible to house students consis tent with past practice. Spec'ific 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 nefrher 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 1 The sophomore student (28-55 credits accumulated) requirement may be waived by administrative action on a yearly basis. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 107 IDENTIFICATION CARDS (Administrative Ruling) INSURANCE . (Administrative Ruling) 1. Each student of Michigan State University is issued an ID card following initial enrollment. 2. The ID card is the1 property of Michigan State University. 3. The falsification, alteration, or unauthorized transference . · (loaning) of said ID cards or any other University records . or documents max 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 ohhe Dep,artment of Police and Public Safety. -Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (See also: General Student Regulation 507.) More About Student ID Cards Library privileges, access to University buildings, facili ties and classrooms, and purchase of tickets and entry into athletic and entertainment events may require the possession and presentation of the ID card upon request. You are responsible for all use of your ID card whether authorized or unauthorized. Do not loan your ID card or leave it where it might be used by an unau thorized person. If you lose your card, contact the Registrar's Office (355-3300) and the Library (355-2333). Replacements may be obtained in 50 Administration. Pictured ID is required. Replacement fees will be billed to your stu dent account. Replacement costs are: $20 for lost card No charge for exchange of damaged or qefaced card There is no cost for exchange of an electronically unreadable card which is not visibly damaged. Spouses of registered students may obtain IDs entitling them to certain privileges. The student and spouse must appear in person in 50 Administration Building and present the student's MSU ID card and proof of marriage. There is no charge. . 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 use.d 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 Regu)ation 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 lar case, he or she may give a failing grade to the student on the assignment or for the course. 3. In instances whe~e 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 than, 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- 01;s 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-University Academic Integrity Review Board. Refer to Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University 6. In instances of academic dishonesty where the instructor feels that action other than, or in addition to, a failing grade in the course is warranted, the instructor will report 108 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 MichigalJ. State University. (See also: Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities, Article 5; or Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities, Article 5.) -Academic Council -Academic Senate -November 18, 1969, Revised July, 1990 -Editorial revisions as printed in Academic Programs 2000 LIBRARY POLICY (Administrative Ruling) The library loan policy is .available at www.lib.msu.edu/drc All parking violations must be paid or appealed ~ithin 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 che Police and Public Safety Building lobby open-24 hours/7 days 4 At the Parking Office during business hours If a firn: 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 impoundrnent of the vehicle at which time unpaid tickets, the impoundrnent fee and storage fees must be cleared to . release the vehicle. (See .also: General Student Regulation 400 and 500.) Appeals May Be Initiated: MOTOR VEHICLES (All-University Policy) If a vehicle is driven, parked or possessed on. MS U 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 v.ermit, 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 ~alls 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 including graduate assistants commuting from off-campus (commuters) or resid ing 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. Payment for ~he permit (cash, check or money order made out to Michigan State University, or VISA, MC, DISC and AMEX are accepted). lllegally 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 re;;ponsible for its operation. 1. Via our website: wwwdpps.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. edulmgtservelregulations/sturesgs. pdf.. Detailed parking and driving information may be found at the Michigan State University ordinance website: www. msu. eduldig/DOCUMENTS/ordinance.html. -~11-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 I 109 PARADES, PROCESSIONS, AND SOUND TRUCKS PUBLIC ADDRESS EQUIPMENT 1. Mobile Sound Units - 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 anc;l 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) Secti0n 203 (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 Lans.ing 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 ~rdi­ 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 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 an.cl/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.) · ?· Permission must be obtained from the .East Lansing · authorities if the equipment is used in ~ast Lansing · proper. 2. Public Address Equipment University ordinance 15.04 states the following: ... 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, lOl Student Services, must be completed and signed by the Department of Student Lif~ 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 Beaumont Tower. Any one event is limited to 4 hours within the following hours: Monday-Thursday----B 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-2005 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 Lhe recommendaLion of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and be approved by Lhe Secretary of the Board of Trustees. 3) .for information on the use of sound trucks and other mobile units .see Public Address Equipment and Ordinance 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, sLaff, 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 ouLdoor events will be granted if it would no~ 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 Vite President for Student Affairs and Services -Office of Secretary of the Board of Trustees -April 26, 1972 I RECORDS 1. Guidelines Governing Privacy and Release of Student Records These guidelines are printed in Academic Programs and on ·the web at www. reg msu. edu. 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 SLudent 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 ORGANl.ZATIONS (Student Group Regulation) A. Introduction An MSU registered student organization is a volunteer group comprised of enrolled students mganized to obtain certain goals and objectives. The goals and objectives of these organizations are met through educational, social, cultural, religious, or philanthropic activiLies. These activi *s should enhance and support MSU students, the University, and the community Membership in organiza tions benefits students' grow~h and education while attending the University The University acknowledges the importance registered studenL organizations have on campus. As such, these · organizations have the use of Univer~ity 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 regulations. Due to the cyclical naLure 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 August 1 of the previous academic year 3. Registered Student Organizations must have an advisor(s). 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 offict;rs and/or voting members. c. Necessary operating procedures such as rnmmittees, rules of order, etc. ' cl. 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 and 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. cl. 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 de,nied 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. Th e 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 prtvacy The University also has responsibility to insure that the welfare o,f 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 Enfry 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 b'e 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. SPARTAN LIFE-2005 1.3 Entry of police 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 riot 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 arre?ted 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 room's occupants, at times other than regular working hours. 4.2 Between semesters, residence hall rooms are exclu sively und~r 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 inspect, 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 t;Xercis 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) .03 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 vehicle shall be released to the owner or the agent of the owner when the impoundment fee for the vehicle has. been P<:id and when all outstanding parking violation notices and citations regarding illegal parking relating to the vehtcle 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 are 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 resporsible 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 t1ie prevention of accidents to members and guests. Questions regarding safety standards, codes, and regula tions including 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 Ht;alth 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 tions. Each department is responsible for the establishment and preservation of safe conditions and safe practices.within the area of jurisdiction of the department. · -Board of Trustees, June 15, 1961 (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 iL\'.ms or services, ot solicit contributions, on University premises without an authorized written permit, which permit must be promptly exhibited Lo any requesting University representative. Authority to set standards for and to grant permits is vested in the Secre"tary 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 27.01 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 c 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 affiliated organizations, (iii) academic and administra tive university units, (iv) groups selling or soliciting in conjunction with authori.zed 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 infringe 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, tobacco 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 Lime and place restrictions result in a limited number of permits being available, permits 114 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 commu)1ity lt is reprehensible and is not tolerated at Michigan State University ' Sexual harass~ent 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. Sexual 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 Universitfand 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) alt(".rs the terms or conditions of a person's employ ment or e_ducational 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. Th~ 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 111. DEFINITION A. What is Sexual Harassment? "Sexual harassment" means unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests 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 condilion 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 acti~ity; Speech and expressive conduct can be sexual harassment. However, this Policy shall not be interpreted to abridge First Amendment rights o~ 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 ll5 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 Compliance 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 harassmemt occurs. 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 sexual 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. Ea~h complaint of sexual 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 remedial , including, where appropri ate, disciplinary, action. In processing sexual harassment complaints, 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 a~d 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 report 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 LIFE-20Q5 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 ele~t 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 meas1,1res. 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 r.etaliation for complaining or cooperating, whether or not the University finds that th.ere 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 (stafD, the Assistant Provost/Assistant Vice President for Academic Human Resources (faculty and academic stafD, 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, or 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 p9ster 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 am.y structure without a permit. .022 Areas may be designated by University regula tions and/or administrative rulings for the erec tion and/or maintenan~e 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 oy 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 I TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, ERECTION . OF ·A. In accordance with constitutional rights of freedom of (Administrative Ruling) 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 stn~ctures 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: l. 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 q.s will leave the area unimpaired and free from trash, garbage and litter. 6. Signs, posters, placards, aii.d 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 structures 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 will 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 fi{idings, 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 (EIS). 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 perm[tted 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. Cigare~td 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 Oune 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 ll8 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 assisf 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 employees 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 any closed space, regardless of location, except specifically designated private residential space and hotel rooms. Smoking will not be permitted near exits and_ entrances of ~uildings, 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 Tn'.tstees -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 ~ 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 subj~ct only to the following provisions: / 1. The speaker must not urge the audience to take action which is prohibited by the rules of the Univer:sity 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 $tudent Life Center, 101 Student Services.) UNIVERSITY IMPLEMENTING POLICY 4. Any student organization violating the provisions of this bylaw is subject only to the procedures and penalties applicable to students and student organizations that vio late other University rules. 5. Public announcements concerning the speaker shall c;:on - tain statements that clearly and accurat~ly 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 i4, 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 University 1 strongly believe in the First Amendment of the ' Constitution of the United States and those rights it pro tects. Free speech is fundamental Lo the academy Therefore, 1 do not support a speech code. It .would be dif ficult, in my judgment, to draft a meaningfi.11 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 not 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 Lo the ideas and beliefs of others, reflect 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 tfgulations 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 at MSU and our vision for the future are articulated in the "Guiding Principles:" access Lo 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 influence of their speeches. Visiting speakers can cause discomfort: a't 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 ization;; through its 1962 board-approved "Outside Speakers Policy" and in its 1990 "Criteria for Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Ac,tivities by University Administrative Units." These documents are printed annually i.n 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. l 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, 1 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 1 have in the past. So . too should others. Critical reflection is a foundation of the efficient operation of the mark~tplace 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 schedul}ng 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 risl<: of causing public · terror or alarn1. 120 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 -Academ ic 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 that will allow students to assess themselves 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 University 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. Add itional criteria, procedures, and accountability measures for the use of University collection procedures by the above mentioned groups are to be developed by appropriate administrative offices. · Until further action by the Board, an exception will exist for The State News, Inc., which will continue to collect student tax assessments under the same procedures that have been in effect since The State News, Inc., became a separately incorporated organization. -Board of Trustees -December 2, 1983 'l\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 incluqe: 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 4.2.4 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 prope!tY In some instances, students accused of violating this Policy may be suspended on an interim basis. 1 Behav"iors 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 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 clear and present danger to the health or safety of persons or property; the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services or his/her designee may temporarily suspend a student pending final resolution of the matter. The interim suspension shall not preclude, predetermine, or render irrelevant subsequent disciplinary action or procedures; nor shall an interim suspension create a presumption of guilt. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 121 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. 3. 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 I. B.), the yearly financial report of the parent all University student governing body or on-campus residence governing 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 constituent students. B. Constituent major governing groups, organizations, and programs of the all-University student governing 122 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 student 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 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 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 collection of fees· for a specific major governing group, organi zation, or program. This referendum shall be held in a manner prescribed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. The referendum will be open only to the proposed student constituency A majority of that constituency (fifty percent plus one) must vote on the referendum, and approval for the referendum must be by a majority of those voting. 1. At the time of renewal for fees authorized by the procedure outlined in this section of the adminis trative 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 govern ing group, organization or program. 2. The cbsts of all initial and renewal referenda authorized by the procedure outlined in th.is 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-UJniversity student governing body or on campus residence governing group may request a referendum for modification or removal of any previ ously established fee under its jurisdiction. A specific major governing group, organization, or program may also request a referendum for modification or removal of any fee it is receiving. These referenda shall be held during the next entire registration pro cedure except summer term. The referenda must be approved by a majority of students voting. D When · a student fee is established or modified through a referendum, the new fee will take effect two registration periods after the registration period in which the referendum was conducted (e.g., a refer endum conducted fall registra~ion, new fee takes effect summer registration; a referendum conducted spring registration, new fee takes effect at fall regis tration). IV. Referendum for Renewal A. Renewal referenda on the taxes collected for the all University student governing bodies and on-campus residence governing groups shall be 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 refer endum to re-establish th.e 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 referendum. 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 andlor referenda if the all-University govern 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-campµs 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 coriduct a hearing on this matter. If it is the judgment of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services that violation of procedures is evident, the affected group(s) may be suspended 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 I 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 ''extra_ordinary circum . stances" no longer exist and, in all cases, after a four month period, unless the President extends the surveil lance. Records Regarding Undercover 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 ih accordance with 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 not contain the names of the individuals or organizations that were the subject of undercover surveil lance. The maintenance and release of other records, if any; regard ing the undercover surveillance will be·govemed 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 ''extraordinary 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 l:?efore 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 for 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 to 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-2005 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 c;lose of a Semester. There is no formal procedure for withdrawal at the end of a semester; however, a student living in University housing should riotify 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 must 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 \s 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 described in the paragraph Voluntary During the Semester. -Revised 1993 OTHER ORDINANCES The University has ordinance? 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.University ' 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 to 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 will 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 on the refund of room and board fees. Student Handbook and Resource Guide 125 A Standing Committees . Amendment Procedure .. .' . . History of Approval . . . . . . Academic Advising. Academic Assembly, ASMSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Council . ... .... ... .. . .... ... 6-7 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . ........... 22 Academic Dishonesty. . . ....... . .... 76, 77, 98, 108 Academic Freedom for Students at MSU . ..... . ... . . . 43-60 . ... . .... . ... 59-60 . . 60 . 22, 72 . 39, 47 . .. 38 . . . . . . . . . . Academic Governance-Student Participation . . . Academic Integrity Review Board. . . . Academic Policies, Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Rights and Responsibilities All Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-60 Graduate Students (See GSRR, Art. 2) . .. . . . . . ... 61-74 Medical Students (referral only) . 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46 Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Support Resources ........ 6-8 Acceptable Use of Computing Systems, Software ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessible Transportation . . . . . . . . . Activities, Student (Also see Recreation) Activity Registration (See All-University Events) Address Change. . . . . . . . . . . Address Withholding Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Rulings: Definition . Adult Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising (See GSR 4.08) . . Affirmative Action (See Anti-Discrimination) . . . Alcohol and Other Drug Education. . . . . . . . . . Alcoholic Beverages. . . . . . . and the University Digital Network ......... .. . . 84-86 . . 36 ..... 9-12 .... 88 . 86 . 86 . ...... 57, 76 . .... 33 . 78, 114 . . 33, 89 . ... . 24 . 87-88 . . 87-88 All-University Policy (Employees and Students). . . 77 General Student Regulation 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. ........ . ..... 87 MSU Ordinance . Owen Graduate Center. . . 82 . . . . . . . . . Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 State Law .......... . ........................ 87 . . . . . . . . . Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgender Students, ASMSU . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 20, 34 . . . . . . . . . All-University Events and Activities ... .. . . . ......... 88 . .... . ..... 57, 76 All-University Policies: Definition. . . 39, 52 AH-University Student Judiciary (AUSJ) . . . All-University Traffic &. Transportation Committee . 35 . .. 20, 33 American Indigenous Students (NAISO) . . . 15-16 Americans with Disabilities Act. . . . ... . . .... 110-lll Amplified Sound . . . . . . . . . Amorous and Sexual Relationships . . 96 Animals (Ordinance) ............. . .. . .. . . . ...... 88 Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board .. 41, 90 Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures . . . 89-92 . . . . . . . . Art Museum, Kresge . . ......... .. . . ... . . ... . .. 10-11 . 20, 33 Asian Pacific American Studen ts (APASO), ASMSU. ... 6 Assistant Deans- Student Academic Affairs Associated Students of Mich igan State University (ASMSU) AUSJ (See All-University Student Judiciary) . Automobiles (See also: Cars) ........ . . .. . 19-20 ... 39, 52 .. 35 B Bad Check Collection .. .. Bicycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Student Alli ance (BSA), ASMSU. . . . . . . . . . . Breslin Student Events Center . Bug House Bulletin Boards . Bus Service ..... .. . . . ' . . . . . .. .. . . 92-93 . . 26, 35, 93 . . 20, 33 . . 10 . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . .. ... 11 . .. .. ...... 97 . .. . . . ......... . . .. . 35-36 . 34, 36 . ... 22 By-laws for Academ ic Governance ..... . . .. . . . Accessible .. c . . 12 Cable TV (MSU, University Housing) . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . ............ 18 Cafeterias . Campaign ing, Can vassing and Petition Drives . . .. 93-94 Camping .. . ............ . .......... .... . .. . ... . 94 . . 94 Campus Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Campus Life Orientation . ... 26 · Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-94 Canvassing (See Campaigning) . ...... 14 Career Development, Assistance . . 4, 13-16 Career Services and Placement. Career Fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. . ........ 13 Cars: . . . . . . . . . Car Pools . Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traffic Appeals Board . . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . ....... . . . . .. ·36 . 35 . 35 . ... . . . ....... . 39, 55-56 Cheating (See Academic Honesty, Integrity of Scholarship and Grades). . . 76, 77, 98, 108-109 . 20, 33 Chicano/Latino Students . Closing Hours: "\-)niversity Residences . . . 94 Clubs (See Student O rganizations) .... . . . . . . .. . . . . ... 9 Clubs, Sports . . . . .. 31 Code of Teachi ng Responsibili ty .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. 94-95 . . . . . . . . . . 126 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 .. 20 . 20 . 20 . ....... 20 . 84 .. 7 . . . 10 102 . 96 . . 96 . 25 COGS (Council of Graduate Studerns) Copy Service Loan Program Legal Service .............. . .. . ...... . ........ . . ...... . . ....... . Computer Use Policy . . . . . . . . . Computers for Student Use ....... . Concerts. . . . . . . . . . . . Conference Housing Policy, RHA .............. . Conflict of Interest-Amorous Relationships. Consensual Amorous or Sexual Relationships . Cooperative Living Units . ................. . Copy Service ASMSU.. COGS ............................ . . . . . . . . . . . Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Counseling Center . ............... . . MECCA. Sexual Assault Crisis Line . Testing Office . · ..................... . . 20 . . 20 . 20 . ............. 4, 24 .. 24 ... 24, 29 . 8, 24 Credit Union, MSU-Inside rront cover . 10 Cross-Cultural Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRU (Culturas de las Razas Unidas) . 20, 33 Cycles (See Motor Vehicles) ....................... 109 D . . . . . . . . . Discipline (Also See Judicial System) . Disciplinary Process . Accessible Transportati~n. . . Disability Resource Center , . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use of IM Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dairy Store, MSU . Day Care (See Family Resource Center) Department of Poli,ce and Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . Disabilities, Persons with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ..... 34 . 26 . .... 34 . . 31 . 34 . 34, 36 . 40, 49~ 52 . .... 38, 48 Discrimination (See Anti-Discrimination) .... .. . ...... 89 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct ............... 96-97 . ....... . ....... ... 97-98 Distribution of Literature. . . 77, 80, 82, 87-88 Drinking (See Alcoholic Beverages) . ...... . .. .. .. ... . 35, 109 Driving (See Motor Vehicles) . 87-88 Drug and Alcohol Policy, All-University. . 87-88 Drug-Free Workplace Policy . . . 46, 49-52, 68-72 Due Process. . F .. . ... . ... .. . . . .. 78, 98-102 Facilities and Services Faculty: Instructional Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45-46, 63 Falsification of University Records ...... . : . . . : ....... 78 16 ·Family and Medical Leave Act. . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . .... ...... .34 Family Resource Center . Farms, MSU (Visits) . . . . . .... 11 . . . . . . . . . Financial Accounts: Student Organizations . . . . . ... .. . 103 . ... . .... 17 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fines: Parking ......... . . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . .... 35,. 109 ..m fu~~. Firearms or Weapons (Ordinance) .. . .. . . ...... . . ... 103 . .... 103 Fires (Ordinance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103-104 Foreign Students (See International Studen~) . ...... 33-34 . ..... 9, 21, 25 Fraternities (See Greek) . . ... ... . 120 Free Speech (President's Statement) . . 98-99, 114- 115 Fund Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Funding Board, ASMSU . . . . . . . Public Sale on Campus (Policy) . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . Amendment Process. History of Approval Gardens, MSU . . ............................... 11 Gay Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 34 General Student Regulations . .. . .. . . ..... ... . ... 77-78 . . 19- 22 Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Governi.ng Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Assistants ................... . ...... 67 - 68 Graduate Judicial Process ............ .. .. . .. ... 68- 72 . ........ 62- 74 Graduate Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . ... .. , .. . .. . . ... 72-73 . ... 74 Graduate Student Employees .. . .......... . . .. ..... · . 67 Graduate Students, Council of. . . 20 Greek Community Chapter Houses . . ..... . . . . ...... 25 . ........... 21 Greek Governing Boards. . .. 9 Greek Affairs . . . . . Green & White Bus Lines . 35 Green Light Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 30 . ...... . Grievance. . . .... 46, 69 .8 Also See Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E H Employee Conduct, Student E 1 mpoyment .... .. . ..... . Employment Grievances ....... . .. , . . . . . . . . . . . Employment Verification . .. . ...... . .. . ..... 16 . 14-16 . . 41 . ... 15 / . . . . . . . Handicapper Students (See Disabilities) Harassment . . . . . . . 80, 82, 89, 116-117 . . 23- 24 Health Education ......... . . . 23-24 Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hearing and Speech Clinic . . 20, 33 Hispanic Students ( CRU), ASMSU Holds on Enrollment, Registration, Re-admission ... 105- 106 Student Handbool} and Resource Guide 127 Honors College . . . . .. . . ... ... . . . Housing . Housing Policy, Student. ... . .. . . . . .... ... .... .. . . . . . . 8 ... 25 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . .. 108 Identification (ID) Cards. . 12 Information Channel-MSU (Cable TV) . Insurance, Health. . . . 23, 108 Integrity of Scholarship and Grades .. . ....... 77, 108-109 . ... . . 21 Intercooperative Council (ICC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 21 . . . . . . . . Interfraternity Council . . . . . . . .... . .. . . . .. 33-34 International Students . . International Studies and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . ..... . . .. 77, 80, 82, 89, 115 Intimidation . . ........ . . 31 Intramural Facilities .. . 4, 31-32 Intramural Sports and Recreative Services judicial System . . ... 14-16 .... . 4 Jobi; (See Employment) ... . . . . . . judicial Affairs Office .. judicial Bodies (Also see judicial System) Anti-Discrimination judicial Board. . . . . 41, 90-92 Employment Hearing and Grievance Procedures ...... 41 . .... . . .. . 41 Graduate judicial Structure . . .. 41 Medical Student judicial Structure. . .... .... . .. 38-41 . . 54 -~ Academic Integrity Review Board . Di~~cl ... 41 Graduate judicial Structure and Process . .. 52 Living Unit judiciaries . . . . . . 52 Student judiciaries . . ... 53 Student-Faculty judiciary (SFJ) . Traffic Appeals Board . . . . . . .... 55-56 Undergraduate judicial Structure and Process ..... 48-56 . . .. 53-54 University Student Appeals Board . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Living Group Regulations: Definition . . . . .. . . . . . . Loans (See Financial Aid) . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 17 ASMSU/COGS ......... ...... .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . 17 . .... .. 17 COGS. . . . . . . . . . • . M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Mail Service, Campus. . . . . .... 21 Major Governing Groups . . 24 MECCA (Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance). . 23-24 Medical Care and Services (See Health) . . . . . . . . . . 23, 108 Medical Insurance . . . . ... 74 Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities (MSRR). Mental Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Michigan Right to Know Law . . . .. ... .. ... . . . .. . ... 16 Microcomputers for Student Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 7 . .. 33 Minority Aide Program . Mobile Sound Units (See Public Address Equipment) 110-lll . 98-99, 114-115 Money-Raising Activities (See Fund Raising) Mopeds (See Motor Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Motor Vehicles . . ........ . ...... ... . . .. . . . . .. 35, 109 . . 35, 109 Motorcycles (See Motor Vehicles) ............... . . ...... 10 ~~- MSU/CATA Transportation Center (MSU-CTC) ......... 36 . . . 24 MSU Clinical Center (See MSU Health Team) . MSU College of Law Rental Housing E::linic (off-campus) .. 25 .... 18 MSU Dairy Store ........... . . . . . . . \ ..... · ~ · . .. 24 MSU Health Team . . . 12 MSU Information Channels . . 38, 125 MSU Ordinances ............. . . .. 12 MSU Union .......... . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . 9 Multicultural Activities . . . . . . . . . . 9 Multicultural Center ........ . ....... , . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA). . ..... . ......... 10-11 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Music.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Kresge Art Museum ..... . .. . ........ . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 L Latino/Chicano Students . Leadership . Learning Resources Center (LRC) . Legal Services-ASMSU . Legislative Process .. Lesbian Students. Libraries (MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 . 20, 33 .. 4 . ... 6 . 20 . 38 . 20, 34 .7 N NAISO (North American Indigenous Student Organization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Pan-Hellenic Council . . Night Owl Bus Service . . . . . . . Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 33 . ..... 21 . . .. . . .. . .. . . . 36 General Student Regulations 2.00, 300, 5.00 .... . . . 77-78 Residence Hall Regulation 1.1 . . . ...... . . 79, 81 University Apartments Regulation'# 1 .. . ... . . . ..... 83 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct ...... . ...... 96-97 Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks ... . ........ 110 Public Address Equipment .................. 110-lll . . 40-41, 51-52 Non-disciplinary judicial Process . Non-traditional Student (Adult Students) .. . 33 North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO) . 20, 33 .. . 12 Notary Public (See MSU Union) . . . . . . ' SPARTAN LIFE-2005 0 Off-Campi.ls Housing ....... . . . .... ... .. . .. . . . ... 25 Off-Campus Housing and Commuter Programs .. ....... 4 Officer Eligibility-Student Organizations ....... . . . .. 109 Olin Health Center .. .. ...... ....... ..... . . . .. 23.,...24 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 .... . .. . . . .... 81-82 Owen Graduate Center Regulations . .. .. . .. ....... 81-83 p Panhellenic Council (Panhel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Parking-Driving Regulations (See Motor Vehicles) ...... 109 Parking Tickets .... . ........ . ... .... ........... 109 Passport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 · Personal Security .... . ....... . ........ . . ... . . 26-30 Persons with Disabilities, Resource Center for .. . ...... . 34 Petition Drives (See Campaigning) . ......... . .... 93-94 Pets (See Animals, Ordinance) . ......... ; . . .. .. . . . . 88 Placement Services .. ... . ... . . . . , .... .......... 14-16 Plagiarism ............... . ... .. ...... 76-77, 108-109 Planetarium, Abrams ...... . ... . .. ... . .. .. . . ...... 11 Plant Materials (Ordinance) . . . .. . . .... . ... .... ... 110 Police (emergency-Call 911) MSU . . ... ... ..... . ... . 26 Post Office (MSU Union) . . . ...................... 12 Professional Standclrds, Coqe of .. . . . ....... . .. . .... 65 Programming Board (PB), ASMSU . ....... .. .. . . ... 9, 20 Psychological Clinic . . ........ .. .... . .. . . ..... . . . 24 Public Address Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-lll Public Safety, Dept of Police· and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 - 53' R Racial Ethnic Student Affairs Office . .. . .. . .... ... . ... 33 Radio Station (Campus) . .... ... .. . .. ... . . ... ..... 11 Records, Student .. · ...... · . . ........ . .. . . . .. 46, 64, lll Recreation (Also see Activities) ... . . .. ........ . .. 31-32 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) ..... . .. . lll-112 Registration Holds (See Hold Policy) ...... . . . . . . 105-106 Regulations . ..... . ..... .. .. . .. . . ... . .. . ... 76-125 Amendment and Initiation . ... .. . . ....... . . 56-57, 76 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i' . 56, 76 General Student Regulations ... .. ... ...... ... , 77-78 Acceptable Use of Computing Systems, Software and the University Digital Network ........... 84-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 . ..... . .. 86 Address Change. Address Withholding Policy . . . . . . . . . 114-115 · Advertising and Selling . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 87 Alcoholic Beverages. . . . All-University Events and Activities . . .. .. . ... . ... 88 Amorous and' Sexual Relationships . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . . ....... . ... . ... 88 Animals.. ...... . . . . Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedures . . . . 89-92 Bad Check Collection ... ..... ... . . . . . . . . .. .. 92-93 . . . . 93 Bicycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campaigning, Canva~sing, and Petition Drives ..... 93-94 . ...... . . . . 94 Camping . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Campus Mail Service . ..... .. . . 94 Closing Hours in University Residences Code of Teaching Responsibility . . . . . . . .... . . 94-95 Conflict of Interest-Consensual Amorous . . . . . . . Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct ...... .. . . . .. .. 96 Distribution of Literature ................ . ....... 97 Distribution of Material in Residence Halls .... . . ... . 97 Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . 98 Facilities and Services, University . . ... . .. . . .... 98-99 Use of Space in Residence Halls . . .... . ...... 99-102 Residence Halls Association Conference Housing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Falsification of University Records ................. 78 Financial Accounts-Student Organizations .. . . ..... 103 Firearms or Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Fires . ... . ......... .. . . . . . . .. . . .... . . . . .... 103 Food, Public Sale on Campus ............... 103-104 Fund-Raising and Revenue-Producing Projects .... 104, 114 Funding Student-Sponsored Programs and Activities by University Administrative Units, Criteria for .. 104-105 Hold Policy . . . . . . . . . . . : , . 105-106 Housing Policy, Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . 107 Identification Cards. . . . . . . . . . . 108 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Integrity of Scholarship and Grades .. ..... . ... 108-109 Library Policy .... . .... . . . . ...... ... . .. ...... 109 Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Offiter Eligibility-Student Organizations ... . . . . . . . 109 Other Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Owen Graduate Center Bill of Rights ..... . ........ . 79 Owen Graduate Center Regulations . ... . ... . ... . 81-83 Parades, Processions, and Sound Trucks ............ 110 Plant Materials (Ordinance). . . . . . ... . ... ... . .. . 110 Public Address Equipment .. . . . . .. . . . . .... 110-lll . . . . . . ·. . . . . . . . . . . lll Records . . . . . . . . . Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) ... .. .. lll-112 Residence Hall Bill of Rights-Undergraduate and Graduate Halls . ...... ... . .......... .. . .. 79-83 Residence Hall Regulations-Undergraduate Halls . . 79-81 . ... 80 Use of Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residence Hall Regulations-Owen Graduate Center ........ .... . ..... ... ... . 81-83 Residence Hall Room Entry Policy .. .. . ... . . . . 112-113 Revenue-Producing Projects . .... . .... ... .. 98-99, 104 · Student Handbook and Resource Guide 129 Riot Policy (See Student Disorderly Conduct . . . . . . . . . . Policy, MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-121 . ... . 113 Roller Skates and Similar Devices . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 113-114 Selling and Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 115-117 Sexual Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signs and Structures (Ordinance) .. . ... .. . . . .. 117- 118 . . .......... 118-119 Smoke-Free Policy, MSU . 119 Smoking (Ordinance) . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 . . . . . . . . . . Social Events, Student . . . Speakers Policy, Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Student Disorderly Conduct Policy, MSU .. 120-121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Student Events, Social . . ....... 121-123 Student Fee Collection. Temporary Structures, Erection of . . . 118 University Apartments Community Bill of Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . University Trademarks. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Withdrawal Procedures and Policies . . 83 125 . . . . . .. . . . . .. 125 Religious Activities . . . . . . .... . ... . .. 11 Religious Living Units .... . . . ... .. . . . . . .... ..... . . 25 Rental Housing Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Residence Halls . . . . . . . . Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . 77, 80, 88 Assignments Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Association (RHA) ... . . . . .. . . . .. . . ... . .. .. . . .. 21 . . . . . . . .. .. . ~ ..... 79 Bill of Rights .. , . . . . . . . . . . . Canvassing (See Campaigning) ... . .. . ......... 93-94 Conference Housing Policy .... '. . . . . . . . . . .. 102 .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. 97 Distribution of Material. Housing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Movie Program ..... . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . ... 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, Options . . . . . . . Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-83 Rooms, Policy on Entering . . . . . . ... 112-113 Security Procedures (See Closing Hours) ...... . . . . . 94 Solicitation (See Fund Raising) . . ........ 98- 99, 114-115 . . . .. 99-102 Space Use . . . . . . . . . . ....... 4, 25 Residence Life, Dept. of . . ... ..... 18 . Restaurants, On-Campus . . 98- 99, 114-115 . ........ . ......... 36 . .. 36 Revenue-Producing Projects Policy . . Ride Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ridesharing . . . Riot Policy (See Student Disorderly Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Policy, MSU) ............. . .. . ........... 120-121 Roller Skates and Similar Devices (Ordinance) .. . .... . . 113 s Safe Place (Relationship Violence) .. . .. . . .. . .. . .... . ... 29 SafeRide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30, 113...:.114 Safety . . . . . . . . . Scholarship and Grades (General Student Regulation) . 77- 78 Security . .. . ... .. ..... .... ................. 26-30 . 27, 30, 32 Self-Defense Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . .... 114-115 Selling (Ordinance and Guidelines) Service-Learning&: Civic Engagement . . .... . . ..... 4, 8, 9 Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education. Sexual Assault Crisis Line , . Sexual Assault, Statement on Information . . 24, 27-29 . .. ... 24, 27, 29 and Programs . . ...... . . .. . . ... . ....... . .. . 27-30 Sexual Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 115-117 . . . 96 Sexual .Relationships, Consensual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signs and Structures (Ordinance) . . . . . .. . .... . .. 117-118 Skates, Skateboards (Ordinance) ... ... . .. .. .. . ..... 113 Smoke-Free Policy, MSU . ......... ...... .. .. .. 118-119 Smoking (Ordinance) .. . ........ .. . . . . ... ... . ... 119 Social Events- Student, planning ... . .............. 120 . . 98-99, 114-115 Solicitation (See Fund Raising) . Sororities (See Greek). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 21, 25 . ......... 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Trucks . . . . 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 . 31- 32 Sports-Intramurals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 State Walk . . . . . . . . . . 117-118· Structures, Erection of. ..... '. 6-7 Student Academic Affairs Student Affairs and Services, Division of . . . . .... . ...... 4 . . . 53-54 Student Appeals Board, University. . . . Student Assembly- ASMSU .... ..... . ..... . 19 . . 120-121 Student Disorderly Conduct Policy, MSU. . ... . . . . . 4, 14-15 Student Employment Office .. .. . .. . . .. .... 39, 53 Student-Faculty Judiciary (SFJ) . 120 Student Events- Social, planning .. Student Fee Collection (Student Taxation) .. . . . . .. . . .. 121 Student Government ..... . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ..... 19 ASMSU. . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . .. . .. .... .... 19-20 COGS . .. . . .. . . .... . . . .. .. . . .. . .. . .. . . ... . . 20 . . ..... . .... . .. . ...... 22 Judicial. . ... 56, 76 Amendment . . ........... . . . . . .. .. .. ... . ..... 56 . .. 56, 76 Definition . . . . . . . . . ....... 4 .. . .' . . 35, 109 . .... 9, lll-112 Student Life, Department of . . . . . . . . . . Student Motor Vehicle Regulations Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . Student Organizations, Relevant Policies Student Group Regulations . . . ! . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alcohol . . . . . . . . 77, 87- 88 Discrimination Prohibition .............. . .. . . •89- 90 Disorderly Assemblages or Conduct .. . .. . .. . . ..... 96 Distribution of Literature . .. ..... . . . .......... .. . . 97 Financial Accounts . . ... ... .......... . . . . . .. . . 103 . ... . 120 Free Speech and Individual Responsibility. . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Address Equipment ... . .. . . .. .. . . . ... 110-lll 130 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 Registration Policy (Student Organizations) ...... lll-112 . ....... . . . . . ......... 119 Speakers Policy . . . 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 . . Student Union Programming Council . . . 20 Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . ...... 8 Supportive Services, Office of .... . ....... . . ....... 6-7 T . ...... . ... . ........ . .. 121 Taxation, Student . . Teaching Assistants, Graduate .. . .. . . ..... 67-68 .. 94-95 Teaching Responsibility, Code of . ........ . . . 118 Temporary Structures, Erection of .. . .. . . . . Tenants' Resources ...... . . .......... 25 Testing Office (See Counseling Center) .... . . ... . ... 8, 24 Tickets, Wharton Center .. . . 10 Trademarks, University ...... . . .. . . . ....... 125 Traffic Appeals (See Motor Vehicles) ...... . ... 109 Traffic Appeals Board . . .. 55-56 Traffic Committee, All-University ..... .. ............. 35 . . 35-36 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... . . . . . .......... 36 Travel-ASMSU . . . TV Information Channel . . ... . . 12 TV, University Housing Cable Ch . 12 .. . ..... . . . . . . 10, 12 . . . . . . . u Undercover Surveillance ...... . . 124 ...... 6 Undergraduate University Division (UUD) Union Building (See: MSU Union) ... . . . ..... . .. 12 University Academic Integrity Review Board ... 39, 46-47, 54 . . 25 University Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 21 . 83 . . 4 University Student Appeals Board ................ 53- 54 . . 6 UUD (University Undergraduate Division) . . Advisory Board. . . Community Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Residence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Vehicle Registration (See Motor Vehicle) Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ..... 109 . ... 35, 109 .. . . ~~ITT.. Vice President for Student Affairs and Services ..... . .... 4 . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . w Western Union Payout Station (See: MSU Union) ....... 12 . . 10 Wharton Center for Performing Arts . . 125 Withdrawal Procedures. . . 34 Women's Council, ASMSU. . . . . 34 Women's Resource Center .... . ... . . 27, 30 Women's Self Defeme Writing Center ..... . ... 7 . . . . . . . / Student Handbook and Resource Guide 131 I Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... 132 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... . I Student Handbook and Resource Guide 133 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... 134 SPARTAN LIFE-2005 Notes, Numbers, Addresses, Etc .... / Student Handbook and Resource Guide 135 Notes, Number~, Addresses, Etc .... / 136 SPARTAN UFE-2005 Tuition ... Covered H Ith I ea Classes ... Covered ?? nsurance ............. . .~ I GET COVERED! MSU is again offering a health insurance plan to students and their dependents through ' The Chickering Group. Ian Features: • Access to medical services on-campus and an extensive network of local and national hospitals and physicians. • Affordable co-payments for prescription drugs at 1:1artfcipating on-campus, local and national pharmacies. • Travel assistance when traveling or studying at school or abroad. GET COVERED For more information visit the MSU Human Resources Benefits Office, Nisbet Building, Suite 140 or call The Chickering Grnup at 1-800-859-8452. Health care assistance is available to qualifying students through the Student Health Subsidy Program MSU students, their spouses and MSU recognized same-sex domestic partners of graduate assistants who have no health insurance may qualify for health care coverage through the Student Health Subsidy Program. Coverage includes: Olin Health Center office visits, dental services, immunizations, lab and x-rays, prescriptions (up to $1,400) and more. Some income guidelines apply. To learn more about the program and find out if you qualify, visit: www.hr.msu.edu/ HRsite/ Be11efits/Stude11ts/SHSP or contact MSU Benefits at 517-353-4434 or shsp@hr.msu.edu / Advancing Knowledge. Transforming Lives.