Bylaws

Statement of Purpose

The major purposes of these Bylaws are to implement the requirements of the Bylaws of the Michigan State University Faculty Organization with reference to department structure and procedure. 

Nothing in these Bylaws shall be construed as limiting or discouraging 1) the rights of groups or individuals of the staff from initiating actions or resolving problems through direct consultation with the Department Chairperson, and 2) the rights of the Chairperson to discuss and formulate programs of action with such individuals or groups as he/she may choose.

Bylaws

Section 1.  UNIT GOALS & OBJECTIVES 

Section 2. THE FACULTY

Section 3. THE STUDENTS

Section 4. DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION

Section 5. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR FACULTY AND ACADEMIC SPECIALISTS

Section 6. GRIEVANCE AND HEARING PROCEDURES

Section 7. REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS

Revised 11/14/2021

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