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 24, 2024
October 29, 2024
November 26, 2024
January 28, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
April 22, 2025
Resolutions that have been adopted by University Council can be found below.
Historical University Council records can be found below.
Draft Minutes of April 16, 2024 - PDF and Word
Attachment A: COTR Revisions - PDF and Word
Attachment B: MSU Survey Committee Overview University Council Fall 2024 - PDF and Powerpoint
Attachment C: MSU Survey Committee One Page Overview - PDF and Word
Attachment D: Interim Protection from Retaliation Policy - PDF and Word
Attachment E: UCUE Bylaw Revisions - PDF and Word
Attachment F: Disability & Reasonable Accommodation Policy University-Policy-Template - PDF and Word
Item 4.3 Presentation on Space, Planning, Infrastructure and Public Safety - PDF
Draft Minutes of September 24, 2024 - PDF and Word
Attachment A:
- Athletic Council Bylaws Redline - PDF and Word
- Athletic Council Original Language - PDF and Word
Attachment B: Partial Term Bylaw - PDF and Word
Attachment D: MyIdentity Portal Presentation Slides - PDF
Attachment C: University Communication Strategies Presentation Slides - PDF
Attachment E: HLC Slide - PowerPoint
Draft Minutes for February 25, 2025 - PDF and Word
Attachment A: Presentation from the Department of Prevention, Outreach, and Education - PDF and PowerPoint
Attachment B: Presentation from the Division of University Health and Wellbeing - PDF and PowerPoint
Draft Minutes of March 25, 2025 - PDF and Word
Item 4.4 - Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws for Academic Governance - PDF and Word
Item 4.5.1 - Annual Report from the University Military Education Advisory Committee - PDF and Word
Item 4.5.2 - Annual Report from the University Committee on Honors Programs - PDF and Word
Item 4.5.3 - Annual Report from the University Committee on International Studies and Programs - PDF and Word