The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.

Enterics Research Investigational Network, Cooperative Research Center (MSU ERIN CRC)

The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen), in International Studies and Programs (ISP), draws together the strengths of the program in Women, Gender, and Social Justice (WGSJ) in the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) and the College of Social Science (SSC) and the Gender, Development and Globalization Program (GDG) in ISP. These programs have historically looked at gender in the US and in international contexts, respectively. The new center emphasizes women and gender in a global context, with distinctive new programs promoting teaching, research, and outreach relevant to 21st century concerns.

A Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) (sometimes referred to as a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)) is a legal contract that governs the exchange of proprietary or confidential information. The agreement is used when there is a need to share proprietary information with an external party for a limited purpose while protecting it from being disclosed to others or the public. A CDA is also used when there is a need to avoid forfeiture of patent rights due to premature public disclosure.

Established in 1961 as a unit of the Department of English and the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University, the English Language Center (ELC) provides instruction to international students who need to improve their English language skills before beginning academic course work. The ELC serves the international community by providing English language instruction against a backdrop of American life and academia.

It also serves individuals who are not seeking a degree at MSU but who want to improve their English skills. Such students can apply directly to the English Language Center or may enroll through the Eurocentres program.

The Office of Faculty and Organizational Development's mission is to provide support for faculty, academic administrators, and academic staff in their quest for excellence across the tripartite mission of teaching, research, and outreach and across the career stages through a comprehensive program of professional development activities including:

The Michigan Right to Farm Act guaranteed certain protections to farmers, provided they followed specified guidelines. These guidelines took the form of Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices or GAAMPs.

IRS EIN (same as MSU Tax ID number) Sales Tax Exemption Certificate and Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Form W-9 and IRS Determination Letter

138-6005984A1

A funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is a notice in  Grants.gov of a federal grant funding opportunity.

The Commerce Control List  is a short name for the Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 of the US Export Administration Regulations.

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