Policies

FASA oversees policy alignment, creation, implementation, and compliance for MSU's Faculty and Academic Staff, Academic Management, and Executive Management.

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Policies

Policies & Resources by Appointment Type

academic specialist

Specialist Resources

faculty handbook

Faculty Handbook

Fixed-Term Faculty

Fixed-Term Resources

MSU librarian & Archivist

tenure-system faculty

health programs faculty

msu extension

research associates

FRIB/NSCL

Quick Tips & Forms

Quick tips for processes and requests, designed for unit and college HR. Commonly used forms for FAS and unit/college HR.

Tips & Forms

Handbooks

All faculty and academic staff handbooks in one list.

Handbooks

Religious Observance Calendar

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.

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2024 Policy Updates

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 2024 include

  • Addition of Statement on Faculty Professional Integrity
  • Revised Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
  • Addition of Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Programs
  • Addition of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy-Related Conditions for Students and Employees
  • Changed reference from OIE to ISR throughout the document
2024 Policy Update
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