Jump to HeaderJump to Main ContentJump to Footer
Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Academic Governance
  • Contact our Office

Academic Governance

  • About
    • Comments from the Floor
    • Writing Resolutions
    • Acronyms
    • Schedule of Meeting Dates
    • Newsletters
    • Constituencies
    • Elections
    • Parliamentary Procedure
  • |
  • Bylaws
    • Board of Trustees Bylaws
    • Bylaws for Academic Governance
    • College Bylaws
  • |
  • Committees
    • The Steering Committee
    • Faculty Senate
    • University Council
    • University Committee on Academic Governance
    • University Committee on Graduate Studies
    • University Committee on Curriculum
    • University Committee on Faculty Affairs
    • University Committee on the Libraries
    • University Committee on Faculty Tenure
    • University Committee on Student Life and Engagement
    • University Committee on Undergraduate Education
    • Academic Hearing Pool
    • Athletic Council
    • MSU Board of Trustees
    • Faculty Healthcare Council
    • Other Committees and Boards
    • University Committee on Honors Programs
    • University Committee on International Studies and Programs
    • University Military Education Advisory Committee
  • |
  • Representatives
  • |
  • Meeting Schedule
  • |
  • Contact
Academic Governance
  • About
  • Bylaws
  • Committees
  • Representatives
  • Meeting Schedule
  • Contact

< About

  • Comments from the Floor
  • Writing Resolutions
  • Acronyms
  • Schedule of Meeting Dates
  • Newsletters
  • Constituencies
  • Elections
  • Parliamentary Procedure

< Bylaws

  • Board of Trustees Bylaws
  • Bylaws for Academic Governance
  • College Bylaws

< Committees

  • The Steering Committee
  • Faculty Senate
  • University Council
  • University Committee on Academic Governance
  • University Committee on Graduate Studies
  • University Committee on Curriculum
  • University Committee on Faculty Affairs
  • University Committee on the Libraries
  • University Committee on Faculty Tenure
  • University Committee on Student Life and Engagement
  • University Committee on Undergraduate Education
  • Academic Hearing Pool
  • Athletic Council
  • MSU Board of Trustees
  • Faculty Healthcare Council
  • Other Committees and Boards
  • University Committee on Honors Programs
  • University Committee on International Studies and Programs
  • University Military Education Advisory Committee

< Representatives

< Meeting Schedule

< Contact

  • Contact our Office

University Committee on Student Affairs

Academic Governance >

University Committee on Student Life and Engagement

Academic Governance

  • Bylaws for Academic Governance
  • Bylaws of the Board of Trustees
  • Livestream

Important Policies

  • Strategic Plan
  • Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy
  • Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Board of Trustees Policies
  • Board of Trustees Ordinances

Faculty

  • Faculty Grievance and Dispute Resolution Office
  • Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs
  • Faculty Grievance Policy
  • Faculty Rights and Responsibility Policy
  • Faculty Handbook
  • Academic Specialist Handbook
  • Librarian Personnel Handbook

Communications

  • Board of Trustees
  • President Kevin M. Guskiewicz
  • Provost Laura Lee McIntyre

Support Services

  • General Student Regulations
  • Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Learning Resources
  • University Housing Regulations
  • Ombudsperson
  • Student Rights Advocates
  • Office of Student Support and Accountability
  • Student Legal Services

Student Governments

  • Associated Students of Michigan State University
  • Council of Graduate Students
  • Residence Halls Association
  • Student Achievement and Outcomes

Email

acadgov@msu.edu

Address

Owen Graduate Hall 735 E Shaw Ln, Room W157 East Lansing, MI 48825

If you're having accessibility issues, please let us know.

  • Contact Information|
  • Site Map|
  • Privacy Statement|
  • Site Accessibility|
  • Call MSU: (517) 355-1855|
  • Visit: msu.edu|
  • Notice of Nondiscrimination|

SPARTANS WILL|© Michigan State University|

What is UCSA?

4.9.3. The UCSA shall advise the Vice President for Student Affairs on all policies of the Division of Vice  Student Affairs and on other University policies as they affect the academic achievement of students.

4.9.4. The UCSA shall initiate and review proposed amendments to the Student Rights and Responsibilities, General Student Regulations, and policies relating to the academic rights and responsibilities of students.

4.9.4.1. Any such amendment affecting the professional rights and responsibilities of the faculty must be reviewed by the UCSA and approved by the Faculty Senate before consideration by the University Council.

Meeting Dates

8:30-10 a.m. | Zoom

September 18, 2026

October 16, 2026

November 20, 2026

January 15, 2027

February 19, 2027

March 19, 2027

April 16, 2027

Members

Historical Records

University Committee on Student Affairs/Student Life and Engagement historical records can be found below.

UCSA Records

September 18, 2026
October 16, 2026

Agenda - PDF and Word

Draft Minutes from September 19, 2025 Meeting - PDF and Word

November 20, 2026
January 15, 2027
February 19, 2027
March 19, 2027 
April 16, 2027