Midwestern State University

The following concerns should be reported using the existing institutional policies and procedures designed to effectively address them.

Faculty Grievances

If you are a faculty member of Midwestern State University, please click on the policy links below for the appropriate Procedures to report your grievance:

• MSU OP 06.05 Faculty Tenure and Promotions
• MSU OP 06.08 Faculty Grievance Procedures
• TTUS Regents’ Rules Chapter 04.02 Tenure (PDF)

Staff Grievances

MSU staff employees with a concern regarding their employment should contact their supervisor first and attempt a resolution.

• MSU OP 52.90 Grievance Procedures for Non-Teaching Employees

If no resolution is reached the staff employee should then contact:

• Human Resources
• Phone: (940)-397-4221
• Email: human.resources@msutexas.edu

Student Concerns and Grievances

Students are encouraged to attempt to resolve concerns directly with the individual(s) or department(s) involved. In general, students should direct their questions to the persons responsible for the individual or department. If no resolution is reached, the student should then contact:

• MSU Student Handbook (PDF)
• Academic Affairs
• Phone: (940)-397-4226
• Email: provostoffice@msutexas.edu
• Student Affairs
• Phone: (940) 397-7500
• Email: studentaffairs@msutexas.edu
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Phone: (940) 397-7500
• Email: studentaffairs@msutexas.edu
• MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center
• Phone: (940) 397-4500
• Email: mosaic@msutexas.edu

Discrimination or Harassment

Faculty, staff, and student employee concerns regarding discrimination or harassment should be directed to:

• MSU OP 16.03 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
• MSU OP 16.02 Sexual Misconduct
• Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
• Phone: (806) 742-3627

Title IX

Under the United States Code of federal statutes, Title IX states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” 20 USC § 1681; Public Law 92-318

For more information on Title IX and appropriate procedures to report misconduct, visit:

• MSU OP 16.02 Sexual Misconduct
• Title IX Resources
• Phone: (940)-397-4213
• Email: titleix@msutexas.edu

Misconduct in Research

Please click on the policy link below for the appropriate procedures to report allegations of misconduct in research or scholarly activity.

• MSU OP 56.05 Misconduct in Research
• Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
• Phone: (940)-397-4315
• Email: research.integrity@msutexas.edu