civil discourse for employees

On August 8, 2024, President Guskiewicz sent a message to the MSU community, Civil Discourse in our MSU Community.  In support of this message, Chief Human Resources Officer, Christina Brogdon sent a welcome message  to employees ahead of the new academic year. MSU Human Resources has also compiled the following resources and answers to frequently asked questions for employees. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join a protest during work time? 

Employees are expected to perform the duties of their job during their work time. 

Can I talk to the media about protests on campus? 

Requests by media for statements on behalf of the university should be directed to University Communications at (517) 355-7505 or media@msu.edu . As private citizens, employees may speak on matters of public concern, subject to some limitations. Read more about these limitations at Freedom of Speech - FAQs . Read more responding to the media on the page, Media Relations Procedures .

I have additional questions about political activities, speech and the workplace. Where can I find additional information?

The university has created a webpage designed to answer many questions like these.  Please visit Freedom of Speech – Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Resources

Questions

For questions or clarifications please contact: MSU Human Resources at SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu or 517-353-4434.