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Policies

In order to make the principles stated in the preamble of the Board of Trustees bylaws effective and to fulfill the mission of the university, the Board of Trustees has established policies for the direction of Michigan State University. The policies set forth the board’s position on issues that are vital to the university. Although board policy is reprinted and interpreted in several official university publications, the statements of these policies herein, in the event of any conflict or questions, are authoritative and controlling. They may be amended only by formal Board of Trustees action. The board delegates to the president the authority to implement and interpret these policies and, in order to do so, authorizes them to promulgate further university policies that are consistent with the policies of the Board of Trustees.

See below for policies related to each policy category.

Current Policy: BOT 101

  • Policy Name: Amendment of Board of Trustees Policies
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-01

Current Policy: BOT 102

  • Policy Name: Trustees Emeriti
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-08

Current Policy: BOT 103

  • Policy Name: Board of Trustees Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-10

Current Policy: BOT 104

  • Policy Name: Board of Trustees – Auditor Rotation
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-04

Current Policy: BOT 105

  • Policy Name: University Operation in Special Emergencies
  • Retired Policy Number: Bylaws Article 14

Current Policy: BOT 201

  • Policy Name: Presidential Redelegation
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-02-01

Current Policy: BOT 202

  • Policy Name:  Presidential Performance Evaluation Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-17-02

Current Policy: BOT 203

  • Policy Name: Cowles House
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-02-02

Current Policy: BOT 301

  • Policy Name: Admission to the University
  • Retired Policy Number: 06-08-01

Current Policy: BOT 302

  • Policy Name: Archives and Records
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-12-01

Current Policy: BOT 303

  • Policy Name: Standards for Research Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-05-01

Current Policy: BOT 304

  • Policy Name: Tuition Benefit Program
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-10-01

Current Policy: BOT 305

  • Policy Name: Extension Centers
  • Retired Policy Number: BOT Bylaw Article 12

Current Policy: BOT 401

  • Policy Name: Disruption of University Activities
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-10

Current Policy: BOT 402

  • Policy Name: Conflict of Interest in Employment
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-08

Current Policy: BOT 403

  • Policy Name: Indemnification
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-10

Current Policy: BOT 405

  • Policy Name: Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-01

Current Policy: BOT 406

  • Policy Name: Smoke and Tobacco-free Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-08

Current Policy: BOT 407

  • Policy Name: Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-10

Current Policy: BOT 408

  • Policy Name: Base Retirement Plan
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-01-08

Current Policy: BOT 410

  • Policy Name: Overload Pay
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-03

Current Policy: BOT 411

  • Policy Name: Political Candidacy
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-04

Current Policy: BOT 412

  • Policy Name: Librarian System
  • Retired Policy Number: 04-17-02

Current Policy: BOT 413

  • Policy Name: Medical Practice Guidelines
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-11

Current Policy: BOT 414

  • Policy Name: Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Identification and Disclosure

Current Policy: BOT 501

  • Policy Name: Consensual Amorous or Sexual Relationships with Students
  • Retired Policy Number: 04-17-05

Current Policy: BOT 502

  • Policy Name: Awarding of Emeritum Status
  • Retired Policy Number: 04-17-07

Current Policy: BOT 504

  • Policy Name: Faculty – Tenure System
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-08

Current Policy: BOT 505

  • Policy Name: Faculty – Dismissal of Tenured Faculty
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-09

Current Policy: BOT 506

  • Policy Name: Faculty – Nontenured in Tenure System
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-10

Current Policy: BOT 507

  • Policy Name: Faculty - Appointments
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-05

Current Policy: BOT 508

  • Policy Name: Faculty- Appointment Periods
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-06

Current Policy: BOT 509

  • Policy Name: Faculty Grievance Procedure
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-13

Current Policy: BOT 510

  • Policy Name: Specialists
  • Retired Policy Number: 04-17-03

Current Policy: BOT 511

  • Policy Name: Sabbatical Leaves of Absence
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-12

Current Policy: BOT 512

  • Policy Name: Faculty & Academic Staff - Retirement
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-17-12

Current Policy: BOT 603

  • Policy Name: Expenditure Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 05-07-02

Current Policy: BOT 604

  • Policy Name: Lottery Tickets
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-09-02

Current Policy: BOT 605

  • Policy Name: Risk Management and Quality Assurance
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-07-02

Current Policy: BOT 606

  • Policy Name: Settlement of Claims and Litigation
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-07-03

Current Policy: BOT 607

  • Policy Name: Investment Policy Statement
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-07-01

Current Policy: BOT 608

  • Policy Name: Recognition of Revenues from State Appropriations to the Operating Funds
  • Retired Policy Number: 05-07-03

Current Policy: BOT 609

  • Policy Name: Debt Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 01-07-03

Current Policy: BOT 610

  • Policy Name: Capital Project Planning and Approval
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-06-01

Current Policy: BOT 611

  • Policy Name: Responsible Contractor Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-06-06

Current Policy: BOT 612

  • Policy Name: Buildings and Facilities - Naming
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-06-03

Current Policy: BOT 613

  • Policy Name: Buildings and Facilities- Use for Political Activities
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-06-04

Current Policy: BOT 614

  • Policy Name: Real Estate
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-06-05

Current Policy: BOT 615

  • Policy Name: Application Fee Waiver
  • Retired Policy Number: 06-08-02

Current Policy: BOT 616

  • Policy Name: Patents
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-19-01

Current Policy: BOT 617

  • Policy Name: Copyright and Legal Title
  • Retired Policy Number: 03-19-02

Current Policy: BOT 618

  • Policy Name: Voter Registration
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-16-02

Current Policy: BOT 619

  • Policy Name: Public Radio and Television
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-16-01

Current Policy: BOT 701

  • Policy Name: Speakers on Campus
  • Retired Policy Number: 06-09-01

Current Policy: BOT 702

  • Policy Name: University Housing
  • Retired Policy Number: 06-09-03

Current Policy: BOT 703

  • Policy Name: Student-Athlete Conduct Policy
  • Retired Policy Number: 06-18-01

Current Policy: BOT 802

  • Policy Name: Gifts and Grants - Acceptance
  • Retired Policy Number: 02-13-02