Founded in 1991, the International Center for the Advancement of Scientific Literacy (ICASL) has worked with a wide array of scholars and institutions throughout the world to facilitate and coordinate the measurement and advancement of scientific literacy. The International Center holds the largest single archive of survey data concerning the public understanding of science of any research center in the world.

The Grant Proposal System (GPS) was developed by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate studies as a portal for MSU faculty to gain information about and apply for, internal funding opportunities offered by the University.

Administered under MSU's Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

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Institutional Biological Safety Committee

CHANS-Net: International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems facilitates communication and collaboration among scholars from around the world who are interested in coupled human and natural systems (e.g., coupled human-environment systems, social-ecological systems, ecological-economic systems, population-environment systems) and who strive to find sustainable solutions that both benefit the environment and enable people to thrive.

CHANS-Net is sponsored by the Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems program of the National Science Foundation, with coordination provided by the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability at Michigan State University.

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is appointed by the President of the University to oversee and evaluate all aspects of the institution's animal care and use program. The IACUC includes scientists, veterinarians, and local community representation.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008, and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Under this law, each postsecondary institution in the United States that participates in Title IV student aid programs must post a net price calculator on its Web site that uses institutional data to provide estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on a student’s individual circumstances.

Current Michigan State University HEOA data avaible here.

The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Federal depository libraries, and the American public.

Contract and Grant Administration (CGA) provides post-award administration. CGA is also the "official" designated point of contact in case of an external financial audit.

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The Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives serves as an institutional focal point for promoting inclusion and diversity at Michigan State University. In addition to providing leadership and support for university-wide initiatives on inclusive excellence, a staff of experts work diligently to facilitate and support a campus environment that provides students, faculty, and staff with opportunities for excellence.

This office is now know as the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.