Code of Ethics
- The PRL prioritizes the cultivation of a welcoming, nourishing and inclusive atmosphere that encourages creative exploration, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
- Central to this goal, we will foster an environment that promotes the trust necessary for open and honest scientific and professional discussion. This includes fostering safe and nonjudgmental venues that emphasize fact-based discussions.
- We strive to approach our colleagues and collaborations with reciprocal generosity and respect. Likewise, we endeavor to receive feedback with the assumption of these motivations.
- We will promote activities that highlight the strengths of our colleagues, celebrate our successes, and recognize individual contributions and intellectual efforts towards our shared mission.
- We seek to avoid actions that erode trust or diminish inclusiveness. These include interactions that exhibit disrespect, bullying, dominance, prejudice, exclusionary dealing, or gossip, and circumstances leading to internal competition. We are striving to increase the standard of transparency. Transparency is the embodiment of respect and trust that we strive for.
- We commit to self-examination of our internal biases and to endeavor to allow awareness to mitigate how these biases influence our actions. We will reflect upon these biases and make every effort to take corrective action when they are not grounded in objective facts.
- We place value upon the development of young scientists from diverse backgrounds and especially commit to the above actions to promote the intellectual maturation, career development and advancement of the next scientific generation.
MSU Resources
Campus Resources
| Resource | Contact Information |
| The College of Natural Science Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee (NatSci DEIAC) diversity.natsci.msu.edu/homepage-images/deiac2 Recommends, reviews, and evaluates policies and programs that promote and support diversity and inclusivity within the College of Natural Science community. NatSci is beginning the process of hiring a full-time diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) director or assistant/associate dean. This person will oversee DEI issues within the college and will be available to address concerns related to DEI for the NatSci community. |
NatSci.DEI@msu.edu College Contacts diversity.natsci.msu.edu/about/directory1 |
| STEAM4Diversity Listserve This listserv was created to disseminate diversity and inclusion information for the entire MSU community. It is intended to offer a place to share on- and off-campus events, information and resources. |
If you would like to become a member, please email natsci.dean@msu.edu |
| Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) oie.msu.edu Reviews complaints related to discrimination and harassment based on age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and weight under the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) and Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM). Provides information and training. |
408 W. Circle Dr., Suite 4 Olds Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922, oie@msu.edu Information for mandatory reporters: oie.msu.edu/resources/mandatory-reporters.html |
| Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives inclusion.msu.edu Leads and supports efforts to advance a diverse and inclusive campus community. |
426 Auditorium Road, Room 444 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-4563, inclusion@msu.edu |
| Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) oiss.isp.msu.edu Provides support to international students, scholars and families. |
International Center 427 N. Shaw Lane, Room 105 East Lansing MI 48824 (517) 353-1720, oiss@msu.edu |
| Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions (OCAT) ocat.msu.edu Constructs supportive cultural, social and educational communities that actively involve students in learning. |
556 E. Circle Dr., Room 339 Student Services Building East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-7745, ocat@msu.edu |
| Mosaic Multicultural Unity Center mosaic.msu.edu A space for students to study, have meetings and be within a neutral environment. |
49 Abbot Rd., Room 226 East Lansing, MI 48824 mosaicmsu@gmail.com |
| Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (M-RULE) & Intercultural Aide Program mrule.msu.edu Program to help students transition at Michigan State to promote student success and to cultivate students’ abilities to engage across cultural boundaries by developing genuine relationships and discussing social issues. |
Mosaic, 49 Abbot Road, MSU Union, Room 226 and 332 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 432-7153 964 Hubbard Road, Hubbard Hall, Room G43 East Lansing, MI 48825 (517) 353-9260 |
| Diversity Research Network inclusion.msu.edu/research/diversity-research-network/index.html Connects faculty of color and scholars interested in diversity research, to create scholarly communities, facilitate new interdisciplinary collaborations, and to advance the growth and visibility of research by underrepresented faculty as well as research on diversity across MSU. |
426 Auditorium Road, Room 444 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-4563, inclusion@msu.edu |
| MSU library office for inclusive teaching lib.msu.edu/inclusiveteaching MSU librarians have developed this site to highlight research and resources focusing on inclusive teaching in the disciplines. |
Jill Morningstar Education and Children's Literature Librarian (517) 884-0852 jmorning@lib.msu.edu Sara D. Miller Librarian for Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Initiatives (517) 884-083 smiller@lib.msu.edu |
| Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) rcpd.msu.edu Assist students, employees and visitors by maximizing ability and opportunity. |
120 Bessey Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 884-7273 |
| Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Resource Center (LBGTRC) lbgtrc.msu.edu/educational-resources lbgtrc.msu.edu/resources/campus-resources Resources to celebrate, affirm, and empower LGBTQ+ members for the Michigan State University community through educational programming, engagement, advocacy, and student support. |
302 Student Services Building 556 E. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-9520, lbgtrc@msu.edu |
| Office for Civil Rights and Title IX civilrights.msu.edu Education on how to prevent, identify, and report discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence; monitors complaints, conducts fair and equitable investigations, connects those affected by discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence with campus and community resources. |
408 W. Circle Dr., 105 Olds Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922, oie@msu.edu Filing a report: civilrights.msu.edu/file-a-report/index.html |
| Prevention, Outreach and Education (POE) Department poe.msu.edu/about/index.html Promotes safety and improves quality of life by educating members of the MSU campus community on sexual assault and relationship violence, eliminating violence on campus, empowering staff, faculty and students to become advocates for a non-violent community and positively affecting social change. |
408 W. Circle Drive Olds Hall, Suite 101 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3865, empower@msu.edu |
| Counseling and Psychiatric Services caps.msu.edu For students: caps.msu.edu/resources/index.html#free 24/7/365 Counseling Support 1-866-743-7732 Provides free & anonymous online screening self-assessments, food security self-assessment, online care options for MSU students, online information resources, campus and community resources for MSU students For Faculty and staff: caps.msu.edu/faculty-staff/index.html Provides information on who to contact if you have a student in distress, where to turn if you have a student in distress, outreach services, and information on the Behavioral Threat Assessment Team (BTAT). Provides counseling services for faculty and staff through the employee assistance program (EAP), provides EAP training for faculty and staff, provides information for RAs and Residence Hall staff, provides information on how to edit syllabus language to support both the mental health of students and campus suicide prevention efforts. |
Olin Health Center 463 East Circle Dr. 3rd Floor East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-8270 |
| MSU Reflection/Prayer Rooms msu.edu/~msa/prayerrooms.html The MSU reflection rooms are open to members of all faiths. Provides a quiet space for individual reflection, meditation, and prayer. |
1277 Anthony Hall, 474 South Shaw Lane East Lansing, MI 48824 C210B Bryan Hall 209 W. Brody Road East Lansing, MI 48825 C210B Armstrong Hall 271 W. Brody Road East Lansing, MI 48825 C200B Butterfield Hall (has a foot bath) 140 E. Brody Road East Lansing, MI 48825 msaofmsu@gmail.com |
| Employee Assistance Program eap.msu.edu Provides confidential counseling service at no cost to MSU faculty, staff, retirees, graduate student employees, and their families. Provides help with work related and personal stress, anxiety, depression, shame, alcohol and drug concerns, relationship challenges, family transition/conflict, recovery from trauma, grief and loss. |
Linton Hall, 479 West Circle Drive, Room 110 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-4506, eap@msu.edu |
| WorkLife Office worklife.msu.edu Range of services and programs to help MSU employees across appointment types navigate multiple roles in their personal and professional lives. |
479 West Circle Drive, Linton Hall, suite 116/118, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-1635, worklife@msu.edu |
| Academic Advancement Network aan.msu.edu Provides resources for difficult dialogues in the classroom (see resources). Provides professional development opportunities and training for staff and faculty, and resources for teaching and learning. |
Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 308, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 432-1185 |
| Research Integrity Officer (RIO) rio.msu.edu/about Investigation and evaluation of alleged or apparent misconduct to help preserve the integrity of research and creative activities. Misconduct hotline - report misconduct in the areas such as athletics, conflicts of interest, discrimination and harassment, employment, fiscal misconduct, medical and HIPAA, privacy, research, retaliation, safety, or any other compliance issues that do not fit into an existing area. |
106, Wills House, 287 Delta Court, Room 106 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 432-6698 Submit a report online misconduct.msu.edu/ Or call the misconduct hotline (800) 763-0764 - anonymous calls can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
| MSU Postdoctoral Association and the MSU Postdoctoral Office grad.msu.edu/pda grad.msu.edu/PDO Provides assistance to postdocs to achieve professional and personal goals, resources for social and career development, mutual dialogue with the University administration regarding postdoctoral affairs. |
pda@grd.msu.edu |
| Faculty Conflict of Interest at MSU, Office of Regulatory Affairs coi.msu.edu/index.html Institute to which conflicts of interest should be reported to. Provides information on federal regulations and guidelines, training and helps resolve conflicts of interest. |
4000 Collins Rd., Room 108 Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 884-7000, FCOIIO@msu.edu Faculty Conflict of Interest Officer (517) 884-8045, mattesbr@msu.edu Help Desk (517) 355-2000, kchelpdesk@msu.edu |
| Faculty Grievance and Dispute Resolution Office fgo.msu.edu Responds to inquiries from MSU faculty, academic staff and administrators concerning alleged violations of MSU policies and practices, attempts to informally resolve grievances between faculty, academic staff and their administrators, schedules and conducts formal grievance hearings when necessary, works with the General Counsel and Provost offices and the University Committee on Faculty Affairs (UCFA) to help resolve disputes and to review and recommend changes in MSU Human Resource policies. |
W38 Owen Graduate Hall 735, E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48825 (517) 353-8884, fgo@msu.edu |
| Academic Human Resources ahr.msu.edu, ahr.msu.edu/directory For Faculty and academic staff: Conducts faculty development, leadership development, and organizational development programs; provides strategic expert advice, information, and data collection and analysis on academic human resources issues. Handles pay, rewards & recognition, reappointments, promotion and tenure/ continuing appointment, retirement/termination/separation. |
Office of the Provost 426 Auditorium Road, Room 440 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5300, ahr@msu.edu |
| MSU Human Resources hr.msu.edu, hr.msu.edu/contact Faculty and academic staff: information on hiring and job postings, policies, union contracts and handbooks. Support staff: academic employment-related questions. |
1407 S. Harrison Road Nisbet Building, Suite 110 East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 355-1526 |
| MSU Human Resources cont'd. Graduate Assistants: Graduate Assistants Processing (graduateassistants@hr.msu.edu) Faculty, academic staff: Benefits, flexible spending accounts, insurance, disability, retirement, tuition assistance, workers compensation. Support staff: Benefits, flexible spending accounts, insurance, disability, retirement, tuition assistance, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) related questions, workers compensation, non-academic employment related questions, employee records-related questions. |
MSU HR Solutions Center (517) 353-4434 or (800) 353-4434 SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu |
| MSU Human Resources cont'd. Support staff: union/contract-related questions |
MSU HR Employee Relations (517) 353-5510, hr.er@hr.msu.edu |
| MSU Human Resources cont'd. Faculty, academic and support staff: professional development services |
Organization and Professional Development (517) 355-0183, ProDev@hr.msu.edu |
| The Office of the University Ombudsperson ombud.msu.edu Information on students’ rights and responsibilities, information related to student grievances, assist students in resolving conflicts or disputes within the University, helps staff members, instructors, and administrators sort through university rules and regulations that apply to specific student issues and concerns. |
129 North Kedzie Hall, 354 Farm Lane East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-8830, ombud@msu.edu |
| Student Veterans Resource Center veterans.msu.edu Space for meetings, studying, and socializing, VA benefits and health information, financial aid application support, transition services, career development, employment/ internship opportunities, referrals to many other programs and services both on and off campus. |
Student Services Building 556 E. Circle Dr., Room 8 East Lansing, MI 48824 |
| The Dean of Students Office deanofstudents.msu.edu Contact regarding when there is a hold on someone's account, a matter concerning student conduct or academic integrity, if someone wishes to file a complaint/grievance. |
735 E. Shaw Lane W129 West Owen Graduate Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 884-0789, doso@msu.edu |
| The Behavioral Threat Assessment Team (BTAT btat.msu.edu Facilitates a multidisciplinary, coordinated response to reports of students, employees, or other individuals on campus who have engaged in behavior indicating a possible threat of harm to self or other members of the campus community. Supports a safe, productive working and learning environment. Educates the campus community to identify and report potential threats. Provides early, prompt, and effective intervention. |
btat@police.msu.edu, (517) 355-2222 btat.msu.edu/referral-form |
| Handbooks and policies hr.msu.edu/policies-procedures/index.html Provides comprehensive information on MSU policies, procedures and guidelines for support staff, faculty and academic staff, and student employees. |
MSU Human Resources 1407 S. Harrison Road Nisbet Building, Suite 110 East Lansing, MI 48823 Solutions Center: (517) 353-4434, (800) 353-4434, (517) 355-1526 solutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu |
Policies & Procedures
| Policies / Procedures | Resources |
|---|---|
| Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) Tolerance And Civility Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Policy |
Office of Institutional Equity 408 W. Circle Dr., Suite 4 Olds Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922, oie@msu.edu oie.msu.edu Reviews complaints related to discrimination and harassment based on age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and weight under the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) and Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM). Provides information and training. Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives 426 Auditorium Road, Room 444 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-4563, inclusion@msu.edu inclusion.msu.edu Leads and supports efforts to advance a diverse and inclusive campus community. Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) 120 Bessey Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 884-7273 rcpd.msu.edu Assist students, employees and visitors by maximizing ability and opportunity. Academic Human Resources Office of the Provost 426 Auditorium Road, Room 440 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5300, ahr@msu.edu ahr.msu.edu, ahr.msu.edu/directory For Faculty and academic staff: Conducts faculty development, leadership development, and organizational development programs; provides strategic expert advice, information, and data collection and analysis on academic human resources issues. Handles pay, rewards & recognition; Handles reappointments, promotion and tenure/continuing appointment, retirement/termination/separation. MSU Human Resources 1407 S. Harrison Road Nisbet Building, Suite 110 East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 355-1526 hr.msu.edu, hr.msu.edu/contact Faculty and academic staff: information on hiring and job postings, policies, union contracts and handbooks. Support staff: academic employment-related questions. MSU HR Solutions Center (517) 353-4434 or 800-353-4434 SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu Graduate Assistants: Graduate Assistants Processing (graduateassistants@hr.msu.edu) Faculty, academic staff: Benefits, flexible spending accounts, insurance, disability, retirement, tuition assistance, workers compensation. Support staff: Benefits, flexible spending accounts, insurance, disability, retirement, tuition assistance, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) related questions, workers compensation, non-academic employment related questions, employee records-related question MSU HR Employee Relations (517) 353-5510, hr.er@hr.msu.edu Support staff: union/contract-related questions Organization and Professional Development (517) 355-0183, ProDev@hr.msu.edu Faculty, academic and support staff: professional development services Office for Civil Rights and Title IX 408 W. Circle Dr., 105 Olds Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3960, oie@msu.edu civilrights.msu.edu Education on how to prevent, identify, and report discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence; monitors complaints, conducts fair and equitable investigations, connects those affected by discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence with campus and community resources. |
| University Policy On Relationship Violence & Sexual Misconduct | Office for Civil Rights and Title IX 408 W. Circle Dr., 105 Olds Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3960, oie@msu.edu civilrights.msu.edu Education on how to prevent, identify, and report discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence; monitors complaints, conducts fair and equitable investigations, connects those affected by discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence with campus and community resources. |
| University Reporting Protocols: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, And Child Pornography | MSU Police Department 1120 Red Cedar Road East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-2221 Emergencies: 911 police.msu.edu Investigations – including special victims unit, behavioral treat assessment unit, and digital forensics and cyber crime unit – and parking services. OIE / Title IX Coordinator 408 W. Circle Drive, Room 4 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922, oie@msu.edu oie.msu.edu Reviews concerns related to discrimination and harassment based on age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and weight. Michigan Department of Human Services Report Abuse & Neglect Hotline (855) 444-3911 Resources on domestic and sexual violence |
| Bullard Plawecki Employee Right To Know Act Personnel File Guidance Policies associated with evaluations across the range of academic appointment types Project Pay Policy |
Academic Human Resources Office of the Provost 426 Auditorium Road, Room 440 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5300, ahr@msu.edu ahr.msu.edu, ahr.msu.edu/directory For Faculty and academic staff: Conducts faculty development, leadership development, and organizational development programs; provides strategic expert advice, information, and data collection and analysis on academic human resources issues. Handles pay, rewards & recognition; Handles reappointments, promotion and tenure/continuing appointment, retirement/termination/separation. MSU Human Resources 1407 S. Harrison Road Nisbet Building, Suite 110 East Lansing, MI 48823 Solutions Center: (517) 353-4434 or (800) 353-4434 SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu Faculty, academic staff, and support staff: Benefits, flexible spending accounts, insurance, disability, retirement, tuition assistance, workers compensation. Performance review and development Support staff: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) related questions, non-academic employment related questions, employee records-related questions |
| Grievances Policy (FGP) for faculty and academic staff | Faculty Grievance & Dispute Resolution Office (FGO) W38 Owen Graduate Hall 735, E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48825 (517) 353-8884, fgo@msu.edu fgo.msu.edu Responds to inquiries from MSU faculty, academic staff and administrators concerning alleged violations of policies and practices, attempts to informally resolve grievances between faculty, academic staff and their administrators, schedules and conducts formal grievance hearings when necessary, works with the General Counsel and Provost offices and the University Committee on Faculty Affairs (UCFA) to help resolve disputes and to review and recommend changes in MSU Human Resource policies. |
| Conflict of Interest In Employment | Office of Regulatory Affairs 4000 Collins Rd., Room 108 Michigan State University Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 884-7000 FCOIIO@msu.edu Faculty Conflict of Interest Officer (517) 884-8045 mattesbr@msu.edu Help Desk (517) 355-2000 kchelpdesk@msu.edu Institute to which conflicts of interest should be reported to. Provides information on federal regulations and guidelines, training and helps resolve conflicts of interest. |
| Procedures Concerning Allegations of Misconduct in Research and Creative Activities | Research Integrity Officer (RIO) 106, Wills House, 287 Delta Court, Room 106 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 432-6698 Submit a report online (misconduct.msu.edu/) or call the misconduct hotline (800-763-0764): anonymous calls can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Investigation and evaluation of alleged or apparent misconduct to help preserve the integrity of research and creative activities. Misconduct hotline - report misconduct in the areas such as athletics, conflicts of interest, discrimination and harassment, employment, fiscal misconduct, medical and HIPAA, privacy, research, retaliation, safety, or any other compliance issues that do not fit into an existing area. |
| Students Rights and Responsibilities Link 1 Link 2 |
The Office of the University Ombudsperson 129 North Kedzie Hall, 354 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-8830, ombud@msu.edu ombud.msu.edu Information on students’ rights and responsibilities, information related to student grievances, assist students in resolving conflicts or disputes within the University, helps staff members, instructors, and administrators sort through university rules and regulations that apply to specific student issues and concerns. |
Relationship Violence & Sexual Misconduct
| Resource | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) oie.msu.edu Reviews complaints related to discrimination and harassment based on age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and weight under the University's Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) and Policy on Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM). Provides information and training. |
408 W. Circle Dr., Suite 4 Olds Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922, oie@msu.edu Information for mandatory reporters: oie.msu.edu/resources/mandatory-reporters.html |
| Office for Civil Rights and Title IX civilrights.msu.edu Education on how to prevent, identify, and report discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence; monitors complaints, conducts fair and equitable investigations, connects those affected by discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence with campus and community resources. |
408 W. Circle Dr., 105 Olds Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-3922, oie@msu.edu Filing a report: civilrights.msu.edu/file-a-report/index.html |
| Private and confidential resources available at MSU at no cost (these services are not required to report incidents to the Office of Institutional Equity or campus police) civilrights.msu.edu/file-a-report/confidential-report.html |
MSU Sexual Assault Program 14 Student Services Building 556 East Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3551 (office) (517) 372-6666 (24-hour crisis line) endrape.msu.edu MSU Center for Survivors 14 Student Services Building 556 East Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3551 (office) (517) 372-6666 (24-hour crisis line) centerforsurvivors.msu.edu MSU Counseling Center Student Services Building 556 East Circle Drive, Room 207 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-8270 counseling.msu.edu MSU Safe Place Administrative Office: 219 Wilson Road, G-60 Wilson Hall East Lansing, MI 48825 (517) 355-1100, noabuse@msu.edu safeplace.msu.edu MSU Psychological Clinic 316 Psychology Rd, #151 East Lansing, MI 48825 (517) 355-9564, psychology.msu.edu/clinic Couple and Family Therapy Clinic 138 Service Rd East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 432-2272 hdfs.msu.edu/clinic Olin Psychiatry 463 E. Circle Dr. East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-8737 olin.msu.edu/services/couns_psych.htm University Ombudsperson North Kedzie Hall 354 Farm Lane, Room 129 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-8830, ombud@msu.edu msu.edu/unit/ombud/index.html Employee Assistance Program Olin Health Center 463 East Circle Drive, Room 330 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-4506 eap.msu.edu |
| Prevention, Outreach and Education (POE) Department poe.msu.edu/about/index.html Promotes safety and improves quality of life by educating members of the MSU campus community on sexual assault and relationship violence, eliminating violence on campus, empowering staff, faculty and students to become advocates for a non-violent community and positively affecting social change. |
Prevention, Outreach, and Education Office 408 W. Circle Drive Olds Hall, Suite 101 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-3865 empower@msu.edu |
| MSU Police Department police.msu.edu Investigations – including special victims unit, behavioral treat assessment unit, and digital forensics and cyber-crime unit – and parking services. |
1120 Red Cedar Road East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-2221 Emergencies: 911 |
MSU & PRL Resources for Self-Education in DEI
MSU College of Natural Science resources for self-education in DEI
https://natsci.msu.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/education/self-education/
Topics discussed in above link include: Understanding the Summer 2020 protests for black lives
(resources from MSU College of Education and MSU Dialogues), Social Justice Terminology Guides, Anti-racism,
Disability Issues, Inclusive Language for Course Syllabi, Inclusive Learning, Humanities in STEM,
Informative Videos, Defining Oppression, Racism in STEM, Racism on Campus, Gender Equality, Implicit
and Unconscious Bias, Microaggressions, Impact of Inclusion on Faculty Retention, Inclusion in STEM,
Hiring Practices, Psychological Interventions, Growth Mindset, and Stereotype Threat.
Reading material shared by PRL members and invited speakers:
- Montgomery, BL (2020) Lessons from Microbes: What Can We Learn about Equity from Unculturable Bacteria? mSphere, 5: e01046-20.
- Schell et al. (2020) Recreating Wakanda by promoting Black excellence in ecology and evolution. Nature Ecology & Evolution volume 4, 1285–1287.
- The New York Times editorial written by late congressman John Lewis before his death. Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation.
- Nance-Nash, S (2020) Why imposter syndrome hits women and women of color harder?
- Settles et al. (2019) Scrutinized but not recognized: (In)visibility and hypervisibility experiences of faculty of color. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 113, 62-74.
- Whittaker JA and Montgomery BL (2012) Cultivating Diversity and Competency in STEM: Challenges and Remedies for Removing Virtual Barriers to Constructing Diverse Higher Education Communities of Success. Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, 11: A44–A51.
- Whittaker et al. (2015) Retention of Underrepresented Minority Faculty: Strategic Initiatives for Institutional Value Proposition Based on Perspectives from a Range of Academic Institutions. Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, 13: A136–A145.
- Dr. Mark F. Patishnock (Director, MSU Counseling & Psychiatric Services, CAPS), Dr. David Weismantel (University physician, MSU Department of Family Medicine), Jonathon Novello, (LMSW/ACSW, Counselor, MSU Employee Assistance Program) (2020). How to maintain good mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.