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Policies and Procedures

This page provides links to crucial information about specific university policies and procedures regarding student rights and responsibilities, academic freedom, research conduct, and confidential ombud services.
Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University
A report which, along with the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities document, and the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities document, contains guidelines to the rights and duties of students in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, the keeping of records, and publications.
Code of Teaching Responsibility
Guidelines for Authorship; Data Management, Control & Access; and Potential Conflicts of Interest Pertaining to Applications for NSF and PHS Research Support
Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities
A report which, along with the Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University document, and the Medical Students Rights and Responsibilities document, contains guidelines to the rights and duties of students in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, the keeping of records, and publications.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Institutional Research Boards (IRBs) for Human Subjects Research
The homepage for UCRIHS, an Institutional Review Board through which all research projects involving human subjects and materials of human origin must be reviewed and approved before initiation.
Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities
A report which, along with the Academic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University document, and the Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities document, contains guidelines to the rights and duties of students in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, the keeping of records, and publications.
Ombudsman
The homepage for the Office of the Ombudsman at MSU, whose purpose is to provide students with an independent point of view while assisting in the resolution of their problems with the University.
Procedures Concerning Allegations of Misconduct in Research and Creative Activities
A report detailing procedures for the investigation and evaluation of alleged or apparent misconduct in order to safeguard the integrity of research and creative activities at Michigan State University.
Programs and Guidelines for Biological, Chemical, Environmental, Hazardous Waste, and Radiation Safety.
Last Updated: 03/08/2006

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