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2019 Board Statements
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2018 Board Statements
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- BOT 405: Drug and Alcohol Policy
- BOT 501: Consensual Amorous or Sexual Relationships with Students
- BOT 408: Base Retirement Plan
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- BOT 610: Capital Project Planning and Approval
- BOT 611: Responsible Contractor Policy
- BOT 612: Buildings and Facilities-Naming
- BOT 613: University Facilities-Use for Political Activities
- BOT 701: Speakers on Campus
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- BOT 703: Student-Athlete Conduct Policy
- BOT 504: Faculty-Tenure System
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- BOT 509: Faculty Grievance Procedure
- BOT 704: Student Disorderly Conduct
- BOT 801: Development Program-Centralized
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- Athletic Council Constitution
- BOT 601: Accounting System-Adoption of Michigan Uniform System
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- BOT 202: Presidential Performance Evaluation Policy
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