Bylaws, Policies and Procedures

Bylaws

The Bylaws of the College of Natural Science (PDF) provide a framework for meaningful participation of faculty and students in the academic governance of the College of Natural Science. Revised 12-4-2009.

Faculty Development & Workload

• Faculty Development Policies (PDF)
• Work Load Policies (PDF)

Faculty Mentoring Policies

• CNS Faculty Mentoring Policy (PDF)
• MSU Faculty Mentoring Policy

Unit polices can be found on individual websites.

Faculty Search Policies

• CNS Faculty Search Procedures  (PDF)
• New Academic Position Request Form (Word)

 Post-doctoral Researcher Salary Policy

Beginning October 1, 2011, the minimum salary for a post-doctoral researcher (usually appointed as a research associate or visiting research associate) in the College of Natural Science will be $35,000/year for a full-time appointment, irrespective of the source of funds. The salaries of all post-doctoral researchers appointed after May 1, 2011, should be at this level or greater. Waivers to this policy may be requested by the supervisor through the unit executive officer to the college associate dean for research. After October 1, 2012, waivers will be granted only for extraordinary reasons. Policy (PDF)

Research and Grants Procedures and Forms

The CNS Office of Research Support provides coordination for grant development for faculty within the College of Natural Science.

• Grant Submission Procedures
• Contract Requirements for Events Involving the Use of Animals

Sabbatical Leave Policies

The College of Natural Science policies (PDF) related to sabbatical leave are built on and are consistent with the University policies.

Student Affairs Procedures

• Student Academic Grievance Hearing Procedures (PDF)
• Jurisdictions of Academic Hearing Committees (PDF)

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Other Policies & Forms

• The George Leroi Conferences (Word)
• Position Management Policy
• MSU Faculty Handbook
• MSU Parenting and Caregiving Resources for Faculty