Policies

The current Important University Policies for Faculty and Academic Staff document contains information regarding university policies related to teaching, research, and employment at MSU.

Updates in 2025 include:

• Updated Retaliation section (new policy: Interim Policy on Protection from Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct)
• Updated sections for:
  • Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • RVSM and Title IX Policy
  • Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Policy
  • Religious Accommodations (for employees)
  • Mandatory Reporting for RVSM

MSU has adopted a unified Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Identification and Disclosure Policy (BOT 414), effective Oct. 1, 2025. This new policy replaces the Outside Work for Pay and Conflicts of Interest, Faculty/Academic Staff policies, streamlining expectations and procedures for faculty and academic staff.

The updated policy aligns MSU with evolving federal requirements, including NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which emphasize transparency and research security. It supports faculty engagement in external activities while ensuring institutional integrity and compliance. 

Key Highlights:

• Encourages outside activities that enhance MSU’s mission.
• Requires approval of outside activities that are paid or unpaid.
• Applies to all paid, ranked faculty and executive managers.
• Promotes ethical standards, transparency, and accountability. 

Resources & Forms: Faculty and administrators can find guidance, FAQs, and many more helpful documents on the Conflict Disclosures and Management site. 

Submit activities in the new Conflict of Commitment form here.
 

The Office of the Provost maintains a religious observance calendar in accordance with the current Religious Observance Policy to identify major holidays and reduce scheduling conflicts for students.