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Important 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. This is a helpful document pertaining to the ongoing work of faculty and academic staff.

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

Handbooks

MSU Faculty Handbook
Academic Specialists
Executive Management
FRIB
Fixed-Term (UNTF) Faculty
Librarians
Tenure System Faculty
Other Faculty and Academic Staff

Tip Sheets

The Role of FASA
Adding Named or Endowed Chair and Professor Titles to Faculty HR Record
Sabbatical Review and Approval Process
Hiring with Tenure - Provost Approval Process
Emeritum Request Process
Spousal and Partner Hires

Forms

Emeritum Request Form
Request for Provost's Approval for Offering a Tenure Appointment
Request for 1/3 Salary Support for a Spouse/Partner Hire

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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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