Budget reduction resources
Updated June 25, 2025
The resources and information on this page are intended to support unit administrators and HR representatives in navigating recently announced budget cuts and potential reductions in force. We understand this is an uncomfortable time that requires difficult decisions; however, our hope is that this guidance gives you the information and resources you need to navigate this challenging time.
Please note that units should not take any action until their budget reduction outline plans have been reviewed and approved.
Communications
- May 20, 2025 - Guidance for Potential Reductions in Force
- Recording: Informational Webinar - Budget Reduction Impacts on Workforce
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Slides: Informational Webinar - Budget Reduction Impacts on Workforce
- New: See updates on slide seven regarding the university position approval process
Faculty & Academic Staff Resources
Support Staff Open Office Hours (virtual)
MSU Human Resources Layoff and Employee Relations team members are hosting virtual open office hours throughout July to provide support and assistance to organizational unit members. Click below for details.
Date |
Meeting Details |
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Wednesday, July 9 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Click to join
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| Thursday, July 10 | 10:00-12:00 p.m. |
Click to join
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| Monday, July 14 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Click to join
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| Thursday, July 17 | 10:00-12:00 p.m. |
Click to join
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| Tuesday, July 22 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Click to join
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| Friday, July 25 | 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
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Support Staff Resources
- Layoff Resources - This page includes resources regarding budget considerations, answers to frequently asked questions, benefit information, processes, and important details by union groups.
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Layoff Notice Timelines - Rolling dates by union/employee type due to coordination required across the university for bumping. Click below for a timeline.
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Union/ Employee Type |
Unit Layoff Template Submission Deadline |
HR Review/
Analysis |
Notice Issued to Employee |
Layoff Effective Date |
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APA |
7/9/25 |
7/25/25 |
7/28/25 |
9/26/25 |
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APSA |
7/9/25 |
7/25/25 |
7/28/25 |
9/26/25 |
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CTU |
7/18/25 |
8/15/25 |
8/18/25 |
10/17/25 |
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324 |
7/18/25 |
8/15/25 |
8/18/25 |
9/1/25 |
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SSTU |
7/18/25 |
8/15/25 |
8/18/25 |
9/1/25 |
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1585 |
7/18/25 |
8/15/25 |
8/18/25 |
9/1/25 |
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All others |
8/1/25 |
8/22/25 |
8/25/25 |
POAM: 9/8/25 |
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274 & non-union: 10/24/25 |
Questions
Faculty and Academic Staff, Executive Managers - Contact your unit’s FASA director
Support staff contracts - Contact The MSU Human Resources Office of Employee and Labor Relations at (517) 353-5510 or hr.er@hr.msu.edu.
Support staff layoff process - Contact the support staff team at SupportStaffLayoff@hr.msu.edu.
