Faculty Handbook Disclaimer I. INTRODUCTION The Michigan State University Faculty Handbook contains University policies, procedures, and other information in effect as of the date of issuance (see date at the bottom of each Faculty Handbook page). Any subsequent changes in policies, procedures, or other information are effective as of the date of action or issuance by the appropriate University body even though such changes have not been distributed as revisions or additions to the Michigan State University Faculty Handbook. Revisions of, or additions to, the Faculty Handbook will be issued regularly (usually annually) to deans, chairpersons, and directors. In the interim, every effort will be made to communicate revisions and additions to deans, directors, and chairpersons for communication to faculty and academic staff members. Services & Opportunities I. INTRODUCTION Listed below are some of the services and opportunities which are widely used by faculty and academic staff. Service/Opportunity University Office Telephone 1 Emergencies Department of Police and Public Safety 911 or 355-2221 Art Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum 884-4800 Benefits Human Resources 353-4434 Bookstore MSU Bookstore 355-3450 Chapel Alumni Memorial Chapel 355-3464 Child Care Spartan Child Development Center 353-5154 Child Development Lab - East Lansing 355-1900 Child Development Lab - Haslett 339-6045 Computer Services Academic Information Technology 432-6200 Credit Union MSU Federal Credit Union 333-2424 Dining On-Campus International Center 355-4550 Kellogg Center 432-4000 Union 355-3492 Owen Graduate Center 355-5007 On-Campus Dining Halls (Akers, Brody, Case, Holden, Holmes, 884-0660 Landon, Shaw, Snyder Phillips and Wilson) Disability Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities 353-9642 Accommodations /Services MSU Community MSU Community Club MSU Operator Club Gardens Beal Botanical Garden 355-9582 Hidden Lake Gardens 431-2060 Kellogg Biological Station 269-671-5117 MSU Horticultural Gardens 355-5191 Grievance Faculty Grievance and Dispute Resolution Office 353-8884 Health Care Clinical Center 353-3000 Hotel Services Kellogg Center 432-4000 Housing On-Campus Live ON (Spartan Village, Owen Hall and Kellogg Hotel) 884-5483 Housing Off-Campus MSU Off Campus Listing Service 877-895-1234 offcampushousing. msu.edu Library Services Library 353-8700 Lost and Found Union Building 355-3497 Media Services ITS Help Desk 432-6200 Minority Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives 353-4563 Organizations Museum Museum 355-2370 Music College of Music 353-5340 News Outlets MSU Today (online) 432-0922 State News 355-3447 Parking - Vehicle, Department of Police and Parking Office 355-8440 Bicycle Payroll Payroll Office 355-5010 Performing Arts Wharton Center 432-2000 Personal Assistance Employee Assist. Prgms 355-4506 Planetarium Abrams Planetarium 355-4672 Printing Services MSU Printing Services 355-6610 Psychological Clinic Psychological Clinic 355-9564 Publishing Services MSU Press 355-9543 Radio WKAR AM and FM Radio 884-4700 Recreation and Sports Athletic Ticket Office 355-1610 Forest Akers Golf Crs 355-1635 Recreational Sports and Fitness Services (IM East, West and 355-5250 Circle) Union Building-Spartan Lanes 355-3357 Research Services Research Development 355-0306 Animal Care Laboratory Animal Care Service 353-5064 Safety Radiation, Chem., Biological 355-0153 Television WKAR TV 884-4700 Transportation Transportation Services 353-5280 University Club University Club 353-5111 University Relations University Communications 355-7505 Women's Women's Resource Center 353-1635 Organizations Mission Statement Last updated: 4/18/2008 I. INTRODUCTION The following statement was approved by the Board of Trustees on April 18, 2008. Michigan State University, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of the top 100 research universities in the world, was founded in 1855. We are an inclusive, academic community known for our traditionally strong academic disciplines and professional programs, and our liberal arts foundation. Our cross- and interdisciplinary enterprises connect the sciences , humanities, and professions in practical, sustainable, and innovative ways to address society's rapidly changing needs. As a public, research-intensive, land-grant university funded in part by the state of Michigan, our mission is to advance knowledge and transform lives by: providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to promising, qualified students in order to prepare them to contribute fully to society as globally engaged citizen leaders conducting research of the highest caliber that seeks to answer questions and create solutions in order to expand human understanding and make a positive difference, both locally and globally advancing outreach, engagement, and economic development activities that are innovative, research- driven, and lead to a better quality of life for individuals and communities, at home and around the world Board of Trustees II. ORGANIZATION The Constitution of the State of Michigan provides that the Board of Trustees shall have general supervision and direction of the University. The eight members are elected from the state at large for a term of eight years, two being elected each even-numbered year. The president of the University is appointed by the Board and by constitutional provision is the presiding officer of the Board. Generally, the Board meets monthly, except as otherwise scheduled by the Board. In accordance with Michigan law, the Board establishes an annual calendar for its regular meetings; meetings are open to the public except for limited closed sessions. Items requiring Board action should be submitted to the Provost's office about three weeks before each Board meeting. In addition to the President the following University officers are present at Board meetings: Provost, Vice President for Finance and Operations and Treasurer, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, Vice President for University Development, Vice President for Governmental Affairs, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs, Vice President for University Relations, Secretary of the Board and Executive Assistant to the President, Executive Director of the MSU Alumni Association, and Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity and Director, Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives. Five faculty members and four students selected by their respective constituencies also attend Board meetings. Academic Governance II. ORGANIZATION The following summary information is from the Bylaws for Academic Governance1; the Bylaws were approved by the Board of Trustees on April 15, 2016. Footnote: 1 The Secretary for Academic Governance is secretary to the Academic Congress, the University Council, the Faculty Senate and The Steering Committee. The Office of the Secretary provides staff support to the University Council, Faculty Senate and the Steering Committee, supervises elections for Academic Governance and its committees, and provides assistance to colleges and departments in the preparation and interpretation of unit bylaws for academic governance. The Office of the Secretary is located in Room W32 Owen Hall (355-2337). Preamble II. ORGANIZATION Under its bylaws and Michigan's Constitution, the Board of Trustees has the responsibility to develop a free and distinguished university and to promote the welfare of mankind through teaching, research and public service. The Board of Trustees exercises final authority and responsibility for University governance within the bounds fixed by the State Constitution. In exercising its responsibility the Board delegates to the president, and through him or her, to the faculty appropriate authority and jurisdiction over matters for which they are accountable to the Board. In other cases, for example, faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure, the Board does not delegate, but instead instead looks to the faculty for recommendations. The specific powers delegated to the faculty are detailed in the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees. The Board also has declared its intention to give due consideration to the opinions of students on matters directly related to their interest. It is important to specify the manner and process by which the faculty and students develop and communicate their views to the President and the Board. These Bylaws for Academic Governance are designed to provide an effective system for the participation of faculty and students in the development of policy on academic matters. The Faculty II. ORGANIZATION The faculty of the University is defined in the Bylaws of Academic Governance section 1.1.1 as follows: The "regular faculty" shall consist of all persons appointed under the rules of tenure and holding the rank of professor, associate professor or assistant professor and all persons appointed as librarians. The "fixed term faculty" shall consist of all persons holding the rank of professor, associate professor, assistant professor, or instructor, but not appointed under the rules of tenure. The "Health professions faculty" shall consist of all faculty appointed in the Health Programs Faculty Appointment System who hold the rank of professor, associate professor, or assistant professor in the Colleges of Human Medicine, Nursing, Osteopathic Medicine, or Veterinary Medicine. The "Facility for Rare Isotope Beams/National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (FRIB/NSCL) faculty" shall consist