University Policies

Michigan State University Anti-Discrimination Policy

• The University Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) states expectations for institutional and individual conduct.
• The ADP User’s Manual provides further discussion of the definitions of behaviors prohibited by the ADP as well as the relationship between the First Amendment and complaints of harassment/discrimination.
• Protocol for addressing Bias Incidents, Acts of Prohibited Discrimination/Harassment, and Hate Crimes.

Michigan State University Policies Related to Title IX

Consistent with Title IX, MSU’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Anti-Discrimination Policy expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. The Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy provides a procedure for reporting and resolving complaints of sexual exploitation, which applies to youth and adult program participants. Sexual exploitation includes:

• observing, recording, or sharing intimate activity without consent – even attempting to do so is prohibited;
• knowingly exposing someone to a sexually transmitted infection without their knowledge;
• expanding definitions to include acts involving minors, public acts of sexual behavior, and attempted facilitation of nonconsensual acts.

MSU’s Title IX Coordinator oversees the University’s compliance with Title IX, including its complaint procedures, and is available to meet with youth program participants about matters involving sex discrimination. You can reach the MSU Title IX coordinator at 517-355-3690 and https://civilrights.msu.edu/index.html

Reporting Procedures and Resources

Possible violations of MSU’s Anti-Discrimination and Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policies should be promptly reported to the MSU Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance, law enforcement, or both. A person unsure about reporting that would like assistance understanding their options may contact a Confidential Resource. When involving incidences in youth programs, https://youthprograms.msu.edu/reporting/ can be a helpful resource.

• To contact the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance to ask questions, file a report, or find a list of confidential resources, visit https://civilrights.msu.edu/, call 517-355-3960, or email oie@msu.edu.
• For assistance in filing a criminal complaint and preserving physical evidence, contact MSU Police at 9-1-1 in case of emergency, or 517-355-2221 in non-emergency situations. Individuals may also contact their local law enforcement office.

Media Release and Adherence to Policies and Procedures

CMS uses photography and video to document lessons, classes, sessions, events, and public relations activities. Per MSU policy, photographs featuring registered students/clients are considered eligible for publication or public use unless a parent/guardian or student/client 18 years of age or older submits a Request for Non-Use Form, available through the Registrar in the CMS office.

All individuals submitting a payment and registration form are agreeing to abide by the policies of the MSU Community Music School and Michigan State University. CMS reserves the right to change any curricular offering, policy, procedure, or fee at any time.

If a participant or any other individual associated with CMS is alleged to have violated any Michigan State University or CMS policy or rule of conduct, the participant or other individual is subject to dismissal and/or removal as a CMS student, client, family, faculty, or staff member.

The MSU Community Music School is committed to excellence. By working together with our faculty, students, clients, families, and community partners, we create meaningful music experiences that foster personal growth and artistic development.

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