The University Council is composed of the members of Faculty Senate, members of the Appointed Council, all faculty serving as Chairpersons of College Advisory Committees (or their designees), the Chairperson of Athletic Council (or the Chairperson’s designee), members of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), members of the Council of Graduate Students (COGS), Chairpersons of University-level Standing Committees, The Steering Committee, the President, the Provost, and designated ex officio members.
The University Council brings together faculty, student, and administration representatives to discuss issues that involve the entire University. While the Faculty Senate may seek input from the University Council on proposals regarding curricular issues, faculty tenure and promotion issues, and faculty salary and benefits issues, the primary focus of discussion in the University Council is on other issues that are not the core responsibility of the Faculty Senate.
The University Council considers and act upon all matters within its purview brought before it by The Steering Committee, the President or the Provost, and provides a forum for the dissemination of information and exchange of views regarding University policy.
University Council (Livestream)
3:15-5:00 p.m. | Zoom
September 26, 2023
October 31, 2023
November 28, 2023
January 30, 2024
February 20, 2024 (4:00-5:00 p.m.)
March 26, 2024
April 16, 2024
Resolutions that have been adopted by University Council can be found below.
Historical University Council records can be found below.
Draft Minutes of April 25, 2023 Meeting (pdf) (docx)
Draft Minutes of October 31, 2023 Meeting - PDF and Word
RVSM Survey Report from October 31, 2023 Meeting - PDF and Word
Attachment A: Modified Operations Policy - PDF and Word
Attachment B: Business Continuity Plan - PDF and Word
Attachment C: Modified Operations FAQ - PDF and Word
Attachment D: Student Rights and Responsibilities Edits - PDF and Word
Attachment E: MSU Student Rights & Responsibilities / General Student Regulations Revision Process Summary of Changes - PDF and Word
Attachment F: MSU Student Rights & Responsibilities / General Student Regulations Group Meetings - PDF and PPT
Attachment G: Status of Free Speech at MSU - PDF and PPT
Draft Minutes of November 28, 2023 - PDF and Word
Attachment A: MSU SSR Updated Redline - PDF and Word
Attachment B: MSU Conduct Model Considerations - PDF and Word
Attachment C: Ad Hoc Committee on Free Speech - PDF and Word
Attachment D: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy Related Conditions for Students and Employees - PDF
Attachment E: Summary of New Students and Employees Affected by Pregnancy Policy - PDF
Attachment F: University Council P&P - PDF and Powerpoint
Draft Minutes of February 20, 2024 - PDF and Word
Attachment A: Ad Hoc Committee Membership Slate - PDF and Word
Attachment B: Draft Citation - PDF and Word
Attachment C: University Council 2/20/24 - PDF and PP
Attachment D: Resolution on Trustee Conduct - PDF and Word
Attachment E: Draft Resolution on Trustee Misconduct - PDF and Word