Learn how MSU proposes, adopts, and revises policies on our How a Proposal Becomes a Policy webpage.

Proposed for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 University Council

43 Policies from Human Resources

Revised policies, 1st Reading

 

 

Status of policies

Date Proposed
Policy
Comment Period Ends
Adopted
12/4/24

2/5/24

 

10/2/2024

11/6/2024

11/6/2024

9/4/2024

10/2/2024

10/2/2024

9/4/2024

9/4/2024

9/4/2024

8/14/2024

[Revised]

Operating Policy

10/2/2024

10/2/2024

4/3/2024

4/30/2024

5/1/2024

4/3/2024

4/30/2024

5/1/2024

4/3/2024

4/30/2024

5/1/2024

3/6/2024

4/2/2024

4/3/2024

3/6/2024

4/2/2024

4/3/2024

2/7/2024

3/5/2024

3/6/2024

1/10/2024

2/6/2024

2/7/2024

11/1/2023

[Revised, informational]

Research Misconduct Policy

11/1/2023

11/1/2023

11/01/2023

12/5/2023

12/6/2023

9/6/2023

10/4/2023

10/05/2023

9/6/2023

10/4/2023

10/05/2023

8/9/2023

[Revised]

Sports Facilities Policy

9/6/2023

9/6/2023

8/9/2023

[New]

Lost and Found Policy

9/6/2023

9/6/2023

4/5/2023

[Revised]

Relationship with Students Policy

4/3/2023

4/3/2023

4/5/2023

[New]

Institutional Survey Policy

Tabled

4/5/2023

3/1/2023

[Revised] 

Export Controls Policy

4/5/2023

4/5/2023

3/1/2023

[Revised]

Restricted Research Policy

4/5/2023

4/5/2023

3/1/2023

[Sunset Proposal]

Air Conditioning Policy

3/1/2023

Sunsetted 3/1/2023

1/4/2023

[Revised]

Benefits and Leaves: Tuition Waiver 

1/11/2023

Adopted by OCHE

11/7/2022

[Revised]

Fiscal Misconduct

1/11/2023

1/11/2023

11/02/2022

[Revised] 

Student Code of Conduct

12/06/2022

12/7/2022

11/02/2022

[Revised]

Restricting Access to University Property

12/06/2022

12/7/2022

11/02/2022

[Revised]

Student's Bill of Rights

12/06/2022

12/7/2022

10/05/2022

[Revised]

Employee ADA and Appeal Policy

11/02/2022

11/02/2022

10/05/2022

[Revised]

Research Misconduct Policy

11/02/2022

11/02/2022

09/07/2022

[Revised]

Real Estate and Leasing Policy

09/07/2022

10/05/2022

09/07/2022

[Revised]

International Travel Policy

09/07/2022

10/05/2022

08/10/2022

[Revised] 

Limited Submission Policy

09/07/2022

09/07/2022

08/10/2022

[Revised]

University Student Accommodations and Appeals Policy 

08/10/2022

08/10/2022

04/06/2022

[New]

Personal Care Attendant Policy and Procedure

05/11/2022

05/11/2022

04/06/2022

[Revised]

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Policy (UAS)

05/11/2022

05/11/2022

03/02/2022

[Revised]

Use of University Name and Logos by Reigstered Student Organizations

05/11/2022

05/11/2022

04/06/2022

[REVISED]

Media Policy Guidelines

04/06/2022

04/06/2022

01/12/2022

[REVISED]

Envirnmental Health and Safety Policy

02/02/2022

02/02/2022

01/12/2022

[REVISED]

Missing Student Policy

02/02/2022

02/02/2022

08/11/2021

[NEW]

University Contract Approval and Execution Policy

10/04/2021

10/06/2021

08/11/2021

[REVISED]

Res Space Guidelines Draft

10/04/2021
10/06/2021
08/11/2021

[REVISED]

Space Management Principles Draft

10/04/2021
10/06/2021
08/11/2021

[REVISED]

Space Management Policy Draft

10/04/2021
10/06/2021
09/01/2021

[REVISED]

Research Misconduct Policy FInal Draft

10/04/2021
10/06/2021
03/03/2021

[REVISED]

University Leave of Absence and Retroactive Withdrawal Policy

04/05/2021
04/07/2021
01/12/2021

[REVISED]

Interim Discrimination , Harassment and Retaliation Policy

02/01/2021
02/03/2021
01/12/2021

[REVISED]

Interim Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Grievance Procedures

02/01/2021
02/03/2021
10/07/2020

[REVISED]

Conflict of Interest Policy

11/02/2020
11/04/2020
08/12/2020

[REVISED]

Procurement Policy

08/28/2020
09/02/2020
08/12/2020

[REVISED]

Public Participation Policy

08/28/2020
09/02/2020
08/12/2020

[REVISED]

Open Meeting Policy

08/28/2020
09/02/2020
08/12/2020

[REVISED]

Undergraduate Catalog Probation and Suspension Policy

08/28/2020
09/02/2020
02/05/2020

[NEW]

Personal Transportation Policy

02/28/2020
 03/04/2020
01/08/2020

[NEW]

Relationships with Students Policy

01/31/2020
02/05/2020
12/4/2019

[REVISION]

Stay at Work/Return to Work Policy

01/03/2020
01/08/2020
 11/06/2019

 [REVISION]

Student Field Trips and Domestic Travel Policy 

 01/03/2020
 01/08/2020
 11/06/2019

[NEW]

Restricted Research Policy 

 01/03/2020
 01/08/2020
10/02/19

[REVISION]

Academic Misconduct Policy 

 10/30/19
 11/06/19
10/02/19
[NEW]

Disruptive Student Behavior Policy

 10/30/19
 11/06/19
09/04/19

[REVISION]

Breastfeeding Policy 

 09/27/19
 10/02/19
 09/04/19

 [REVISION]

Volunteer Policy

 09/27/19
 10/02/19
 09/04/19

 [REVISION]

University Sponsored Programs for Children and Youth Policy 

 09/27/19
 10/02/19
08/14/19

[NEW]

Credit Card Policy

08/30/19
9/4/19
08/14/19

[REVISION]

International Travel Policy

08/30/19
9/4/19
04/03/19

[REVISION]

Film and Photography Policy: Audiotaping and Recording

04/24/19
 05/01/19
01/09/19

[REVISION]

Facilities Use Manual: Campus Outdoor Spaces

01/30/19
 02/06/19
01/09/19

[NEW]

Web Accessibility Policy

01/30/19
 02/06/19
12/05/18

[REVISION]

Compensatory Time for Classified Exempt Positions

12/26/18
 01/09/19
09/05/18

[REVISION]

Non-Employee Appointments Policy

11/06/18
 11/07/18
09/05/18

[NEW]

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy

09/26/18
 10/03/18
04/11/18

[REVISION]

Human Resource Policies (effective Jan 1, 2019)

09/04/18
 09/05/18
04/11/18

[REVISION]

Freedom of Expression Policy

04/25/18
 05/02/18
03/07/18

[NEW]

Medical Amnesty Policy

04/04/18
 04/11/18
02/14/18

[REVISION] 

Academic Misconduct and Student Academic Grievance Procedures Policy

03/01/18
 03/07/18
02/14/18

[REVISION] 

University Retroactive Withdrawal Policy

03/01/18
03/07/18
02/14/18

[REVISION] 

Commemorative Tributes Policy

03/01/18
 03/07/18
12/06/17

[REVISION]

Space Management Policy

01/03/18
 01/10/18
12/06/17

[REVISION]

Sports Facilities Policy Manual Revisions

01/03/18
 01/10/18
09/06/17

 [REVISION] 

Update to Enterprise Data Stewardship Policy

 09/30/17
 10/04/17
04/05/17

[REVISION]

Procurement Policy: 500.00 Approvals Required Prior to Purchase, IT Resources 510.00

05/02/17
05/03/17 
04/05/17

[REVISION]

Enterprise Alleged Copyright Infringement Response Policy

 05/02/17
05/03/17
04/05/17

[REVISION]

Conflict of Interest 4 Policy Update

05/02/17
05/03/17
03/01/17

[REVISION]

Update to the MSU Code of Student Conduct, Drug Policy

03/28/17
04/05/17
02/01/17

[REVISION]

Trademark and Licensing Policy

 05/02/17
05/03/17
12/07/16

[REVISION]

Procurement Policy Section 800.00

01/10/17
01/11/17
12/07/16

[REVISION]

Procurement Policy Section 340.00

01/10/17
01/11/17
10/05/16

[REVISION]
Commemorative Tributes Policy

 11/01/16
11/02/16
08/10/16
[NEW]
Non-Employee Appointments Policy
09/27/16
10/05/16
02/03/16
[NEW]
Affiliated Organizations
02/24/16
03/02/16
02/03/16
[NEW]
Payment To or Expense Reimbursement for University Depts and Employees by Affiliated Organizations
02/24/16
03/02/16
09/02/15
[REVISION]
Sponsored Programs for Children and Youth
09/30/15
10/07/15
05/06/15
[NEW] 
Student Bill of Rights
09/30/15
10/07/15 
05/06/15
[REVISION]
Fiscal Misconduct, Affiliated Campuses Policy
08/26/15
10/07/15 
12/03/14
[REVISION]
Student Code of Conduct
03/01/15
03/04/15
05/07/14
[REVISION]
International Travel Policy
01/02/15
01/14/15
11/05/14
[REVISION]
Employment Background Check Policy
12/03/14
12/03/14
11/05/14
[NEW]
Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Policy
12/03/14
12/03/14
04/10/14
[NEW]
Reporting Suspected Legal, Regulatory or Policy Violations
05/04/14
05/07/14
03/05/14
[REVISION]
Administrative Fees Policy
03/31/14
04/02/14
03/05/14
[NEW]
Posthumous Degree Policy
03/31/14
04/02/14
02/05/14
[REVISION]
Discrimination/Title IX Policy and Procedures & Corresponding Sections of the Student Conduct Code
03/04/14
03/05/14
02/05/14
[REVISION]
Section 800.00, Personnel Policy and Procedures: Grievance Procedures
03/04/14
03/05/14
12/04/13
[REVISION]
Logo Policy (Use of University Name and Logos by Registered Student Organizations)
01/31/14
02/05/14
12/04/13
[NEW]
Space Management Policy
01/31/14
02/05/14
11/06/13
[REVISION]
Limited Submission Policy
12/02/13
12/04/13
10/02/13
[REVISION]
MSU Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Policy
11/04/13
11/06/13
09/04/13
[NEW]
Environmental Health and Safety Policy
10/02/13
10/02/13
06/07/13
[REVISION]
SUB Policy, Sec. 200 J Cancellation of Room Reservations
08/14/13
08/14/13
05/01/13
[NEW]
Honorary Degree Policy
06/04/13
06/05/13
04/03/13
[NEW]
Emergency Management Policy
04/30/13
05/01/13
03/07/13
[REVISION]
Commemorative Tributes Policy
04/02/13
04/03/13
02/06/13
[REVISION]
Student Travel Policy and Student Travel Forms
04/02/13
04/03/13
12/07/12
[REVISION]
Donated Sick Leave Policy; Maternity Leave Policy Personnel & Policy Procedures Manual
01/08/13
01/09/13
12/07/12
[REVISION]
Student Electronic Communications Policy
01/08/13
01/09/13
11/07/12
[NEW]
Background Checks & Program Information for University-Sponsored Programs for Youth & Children
12/04/12
12/05/12
10/10/12
[NEW]
MSU Information Technology Policies
11/06/12
11/07/12
10/10/12
[NEW]
Video Surveillance Policy
11/06/12
11/07/12
10/10/12
[REVISION]
Sports Facilities Policy Manual
11/06/12
11/07/12
09/05/12
[REVISION]
Sexual Assault Policy (Interim 8/24/12)
10/08/12
10/10/12
09/05/12
[REVISION]
Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures
10/08/12
10/10/12
09/05/12
[REVISION]
Student Code of Conduct (Interim 8/24/12)
10/08/12
10/10/12
05/03/12
[REVISION]
Academic Expectations-Student Conduct Code Section 310 and New Section 310.01
06/03/12
09/05/12
05/03/12
[REVISION]
Strand Union Policy Section 200.00 (A) Space Rental Charges
06/03/12
09/05/12
04/05/12
[REVISION]
Conflict of Interest Policy
08/24/12
08/24/12
01/04/12
[REVISION]
Freedom of Expression Policy
01/31/12
02/01/12
01/04/12
[REVISION]
Property Management Procedures Manual
01/31/12
02/01/12
01/04/12
[REVISION]
Non-Discrimination Policy
01/31/12
02/01/12
01/04/12
[NEW]
Annual Inventory Policy
01/31/12
02/01/12
09/07/11
[NEW]
Identity Theft Prevention Program
09/30/11
10/05/11
07/13/11
[REVISION]
Student Conduct Code - TITLE IX (Interim)
9/23/11
10/05/11
07/13/11
[NEW]
Tobacco Free Campus Policy (Effective 8/1/2012)
10/04/11
10/05/11
06/01/11
[NEW]
President/Chancellor/CEO Transition Audit Policy
07/01/11
08/01/11
06/01/11
[NEW]
Freedom of Expression Policy
07/01/11
09/07/11
05/04/11
[NEW]
Honorary Degree Policy
05/31/11
06/01/11
03/03/11
[NEW]
Discrimination and Harassment Training Policy
03/18/11
04/06/11
10/07/10
[REVISION]
IT Resource Management Policy
10/22/10
11/03/10
10/07/10
[REVISION]
Telecommunications Antenna and Apparatus Siting Policy
10/22/10
11/03/10
10/07/10
[NEW]
Alcohol Facilities Use Policy
10/22/10
11/03/10
10/07/10
[REVISION]
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Policy
10/22/10
11/03/10
08/23/10
[NEW]
Missing Student Policy
09/08/10
09/13/10
05/17/10
[NEW]
Heritage Buildings and Sites Policy
06/17/10
7/21/10
05/10/10
[NEW]
Medical Marijuana, Section 250.00 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Policy
05/27/10
5/27/10
04/21/10
[REVISION]
Construction Activities Policy
05/05/10
5/17/10
01/25/10
[REVISION]
Background Check Policy
02/10/10
7/1/10
03/08/10
[NEW]
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

03/24/10
03/24/10
02/08/10
[NEW]
Film and Photography Policy

02/25/10
02/26/10
12/15/09
[NEW]
Public Art Policy
01/15/10
02/11/10
09/28/09
[REVISION]
Retroactive University Withdrawal Policy

10/14/09
10/21/09
08/04/09
[REVISION]
Real Property Leases Policy

08/20/09
08/20/09
07/24/09
[REVISION]
Sports Facilities Policy

08/10/09
08/11/09
05/25/09
[NEW]
Institutional Base Salary

06/21/09
06/22/09
01/29/09
[REVISION]
Facilities Use Manual; 300, 500, 600, 1000, 1300

02/07/09
02/23/09
01/29/09
[REVISION]
Strand Union Policy Manual

02/07/09
02/12/09

01/21/09

08/13/10

[REVISION]
Student Conduct Code, Section 440 Academic Misconduct Procedures
Sections 442 rev.; Section 444 new;638 rev.

02/05/09

08/30/10

02/12/09

8/30/10

09/29/08
[NEW POLICY]
MSU Timely Warning and Emergency Notification

10/14/08
10/27/08
Revised 8/30/10
04/15/08
[NEW]
Breastfeeding Policy

04/30/08
05/01/08
11/08/07
[NEW]
Gift Acceptance Policy

12/09/07
12/14/07
11/08/07
[NEW]
Export Control Policy and Procedures

12/09/07
03/05/08
11/08/07
[REVISION]
Firearms Policy NEW: University Weapons Policy

12/09/07
04/16/08
11/07/07
[NEW]
Conflict of Interest Policy

12/06/07
04/04/08
08/14/07
[NEW]
University IT Security Incident Response Policy

10/11/07
10/12/07
08/14/07
[NEW]
Commemorative Tributes Policy

08/31/07
10/1/07 Revised Sec 320.00 1/24/08
06/15/07
[REVISION]
University Firearms Policy

07/06/07
Not Adopted
02/14/07
[NEW]
Performance Evaluation Policy
02/28/07
03/12/07; Revised 3/7/08
02/14/07
[NEW]
Employee Evaluation Guide
02/28/07
03/12/07
02/02/07
[NEW]
Cost Transfer Policy
03/02/07
03/19/07
01/03/07
[NEW]
Electronic Research Data Security Policy
02/03/07
02/12/07
02/02/07
[NEW]
Limited Submission Policy
03/02/07
03/19/07
12/21/06
[NEW]
Testing Services Policy and Testing Services Agreement
01/10/07
01/30/07
10/18/06
[REVISION]
TIP Policy
11/03/06
11/16/06
10/18/06
[NEW]
Data Stewardship Policy
11/20/06
12/12/06
9/20/06
[REVISION]
Nepotism Policy-Section 430.00 PPM
10/05/06
10/11/06
9/5/06
[REVISION]
Antenna Policy
09/21/06
09/21/06
8/31/06
[REVISION]
Student Electronic Communications Policy
09/15/06
11/09/06
8/25/06
[NEW]
Governance and Administration of the myMSU Portal Resource
09/24/06
09/25/06
7/27/06
[REVISION]
Recruitment and Hiring Manual Sections 500 - 590
08/11/06
12/17/06
7/26/06
[REVISION]
Employment & Compensation of Personnel Paid from a Grant or a Contract
08/10/06
9/14/06
7/24/06
[NEW]
Volunteer Policy and Volunteer Agreement
08/08/06
09/01/06
7/17/06
[REVISION]
Recruitment and Hiring Manual Section 100
07/31/06
12/31/06
7/05/06
[REVISION]
Recruitment and Hiring Manual Sections 400 - 430
07/21/06
12/31/06
6/26/06
[REVISION]
Recruitment and Hiring Manual Sections 310 - 340
07/12/06
12/31/06
6/21/06
[REVISION]
Recruitment and Hiring Manual Sections 250 - 270
07/07/06
12/31/06
6/16/06
[REVISION]
Recruitment and Hiring Manual Sections 210 - 240
07/05/06
12/31/06
6/5/06
[REVISION]
Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures
06/05/06
06/21/06
5/25/06
[NEW] [REVISION 4/12/07]
Mobile Communications Devices
05/20/06 & 4/11/07
07/01/06
4/24/06
[REVISION]
Section 600.00 Food - Strand Union Policy
05/09/06
05/30/06
4/04/06
[REVISION]
Additional Compensation Section 965.00 PPM
04/20/06
04/20/06
2/15/06
[NEW]
Disposal of Computer Storage Devices
 
 
2/15/06
[REVISION]
Section 330.00 Temporary Employees/Personnel
Policies and Procedures
03/02/06
03/27/06
11/15/05
[REVISION]
Montana State University Graphic Identity and Branding Policy
10/31/05
11/15/05
9/09/05
[NEW]
Affiliated Support Organizations Policy
9/23/05
10/1/05
7/25/05
[NEW]
Real Property Leases Policy
8/9/05
8/31/05
7/25/05
[NEW]
Student Email Policy
8/9/05
8/15/05
7/14/05
[REVISION]
Adjunct Policy Section 400.00
7/26/05
9/6/05
10/1/05
7/14/05
[REVISION]
MSU Conduct Guidelines & Grievance Procedures
for Students
Section 100 Instructor Responsibilities
Section 300 Student Responsibilities
7/28/05
8/17/05
6/14/05
[NEW]
University Long-Term Designated Reserve Revolving Account
06/21/05
6/30/05
4/12/05
[REVISION]
Smoking Policy
05/03/05
6/2005
2/21/05
[REVISION]
Computing Policies Manual (MSUnet Section 410.00
03/08/05
3/29/05
2/18/05
[NEW]
Adjunct Policy
12/8/04
2/18/05
11/08/04
[NEW]
Financial Affairs: Payment or Expense Reimbursement for University Employees
by Affiliated Organizations
11/23/04
11/23/04
9/29/04
[REVISION]
Project Fee Assessment Policy
12/8/04
03/03/05
9/29/04
[NEW]
Air Conditioning Policy
12/8/04
03/03/05
8/30/04
[REVISIONS]
Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual;
Section 300 Employment Categories and Conditions
Section 935 Time Keeping and Reporting
Expired 9/14/04
 9/23/04
8/02/04
[REVISIONS]
MSU Conduct Guidelines and Grievance Procedures for Students-Revisions
to Section 633.00 Stalking, Harassment, Hazing and
Section 430.10 Disruptive Student
8/17/04
 8/19/04
7/30/04
[NEW]
Student Outcomes Assessment Policy
8/16/04
8/19/04 
6/25/04
[NEW]
Construction Activities Policy
7/26/04
9/7/04 
6/21/04
[NEW]
Naming of Buildings Policy
7/21/04
7/30/04
04/27/04
[NEW]
Alcohol Purchase Policy
 
6/4/04
02/03/04
[NEW]
Campus Networking Policy
 
5/13/04 
10/13/03
[NEW]
Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs
[Superseded by the MSU Affiliated Campuses International Travel Policy 1/14/15]
 
1/24/04
9/22/03
Transportation Policy w/revisions
 
On hold
8/24/03
[NEW]
Transportation Policy
Expired 8/24/03
On hold
7/31/03
[NEW]
Delegation of Authority
 
Expired 9/1/03
9/8/05
12/13/06
6/3/03
[Revised]
ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs)
 
6/19/03

4/21/03

[NEW]

Policies regarding Financial Privacy Requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act:

  • Safeguarding Customer Information
  • University Application for Authorization to Process Bankcard Transactions
  • University Application for Authorization to Process Bankcard Transactions over the Internet
  • Established Procedures for Approved Credit Card Merchants
 
5/07/03
4/21/03
[NEW]
Trademark & Licensing
 
5/7/03
12/16/02
[NEW]
TIP Incentive Award Program
 
1/8/03
12/16/02
[NEW]
Progressive Discipline [Approved (MPEA)]
 
1/02/03
12/16/02
[NEW]
Overpayments & Underpayments
 
1/02/03
12/16/02
[Revised]
Criminal History Record Checks
 
1/02/03
12/09/02
[Revised]
Purchasing Policy
 
12/18/02
9/9/02
[NEW]
Antenna Policy
 
9/30/02
5/17/02
[Revised]
University Parking Regulations
 
 
5/17/02
[NEW]
Administrative Fees and Exemptions
 
6/2/02
3/4/02
[NEW]
Employment & Compensation of
Personnel Paid from a Grant or Contract
 
4/1/02
3/4/02
[Revised]
Facilities Use Manual
 
4/1/02
3/4/02
[NEW]
Operating Policy on Policies
& Procedures
 
3/19/02