Michigan State University Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways. Together we tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems to find solutions that make life better.
The nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college and service-learning programs, MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students, scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, and leaders.
The Michigan State University Academic Governance was established in 1955. The Secretary for Academic Governance is Dr. Gary Hoppenstand. Dr. Hoppenstand is an ex-officio member of the University Council, Faculty Senate, The Steering Committee, and Academic Congress. He serves those bodies as Secretary and Parliamentarian. Dr. Hoppenstand meets with the University Committee on Academic Governance, working with that committee to review and interpret the University Bylaws for Academic Governance. This Web site features many informational resources, including meeting dates, agendas, minutes, committees, and memberships.
Along with other administrative offices, the Office of Academic Governance provides staff support to the Steering Committee, University Council, Faculty Senate, and the University-Level Standing Committees. The office conducts and oversees elections for faculty vacancies on Standing Committees, Advisory Consultative Committees, At-Large Faculty Members of the Steering Committee, and Other Boards and Committees.
The Higher Learning Commission accredits Michigan State University. Some individual programs, schools, and colleges are recognized by the accrediting agencies in their respective fields. Information about the accreditation of individual programs, schools, and colleges is included in program descriptions in Academic Programs. The university is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Association of American Universities, American Council on Education, American Council of Learned Societies, Association of Graduate Schools, Council of Graduate Schools, Committee on Institutional Cooperation, and International Association of Universities.
MSU is home to one of the most talented, creative, and hardworking student communities you will find. Want proof? Our students come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. They win championship titles and some of the world’s most prestigious academic awards. They conduct research, study abroad, and take advantage of hundreds of student organizations and the more than 200 academic programs MSU offers.
MSU´s College Portrait is an online report designed to help current, and future students, their families, and others gain a better understanding of Michigan State University. The report—presented in an easy-to-read Web template—provides current information about the undergraduate student experience at MSU, including data about the cost of attendance, graduation rates, degree offerings, student engagement with the learning process, and core educational outcomes. The College Portrait is an outcome of the Voluntary System of Accountability, a voluntary initiative for four-year public colleges and universities developed as a collaborative effort among the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the public higher education community. Collectively, AASCU and APLU represent more than 600 public institutions that enroll 7.5 million students and award 70 percent of bachelor’s degrees in the United States each year.
Michigan State University Spartans work to advance the common good with uncommon will. The nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. Today, MSU is one of the top research universities globally—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, and leaders.
Every day, Michigan State University’s network of faculty experts, researchers, and specialists work side by side with small businesses and corporations, hospitals and schools, individuals, counties, and countries to improve quality of life near and far. Our extensive research capabilities, world-class facilities, and faculty enable us to create opportunities and solve problems to make a positive and sustainable impact on the health and prosperity of the people of Michigan—and millions around the globe.
Among the world’s top 100 universities, MSU brings together an exceptional faculty, a vast array of world-class facilities and resources, and more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and preprofessional study programs. Our students become part of a robust network of vibrant campus communities and initiatives, including nationally recognized residential college, undergraduate research, and service-learning opportunities, as well as more than 600 student organizations.
Every day, dedicated Spartan scientists, scholars, and students create and apply knowledge as they work to provide sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems. Among the world’s top research universities, MSU is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate research and creative activities and is home to top-ranked graduate programs and world-leading research centers that attract an international community of scientists and graduate students. Scholarship and creative activity are encouraged at every level of learning at MSU. Students have numerous opportunities to participate in projects, connect with faculty mentors, or conduct their research activities.
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