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Sample #7: Zoning Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure
Published on April 12, 2021
This presents a sample rules of procedure, or by-laws, for a zoning board of appeals in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs which may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent. -
Begin the journey towards parliamentary procedure certification
Published on April 3, 2021
Obtaining credentials as a parliamentarian. -
Redistricting and Communities of Interest
Published on March 26, 2021
A webinar about Michigan's new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and the role communities of interest play in Michigan's redistricting process. -
Incompatible office: what does it mean and how does it differ from a conflict of interest?
Published on March 18, 2021
Conflict of Interest and Incompatible Office are not the same thing. There are unique responses to each situation. -
Sample #1E: Bylaws for a Planning Commission
Published on March 12, 2021
This presents a sample bylaws, for a planning commission in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs which may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent for a given community. -
Food safety before and after a flood
Published on March 5, 2021
Food safety tips to prepare for and recover from flooding. -
MSU Assistant Professor Wonmin Sohn receives 2020-2021 CELA CLASS Fund Research Grant Award
Published on March 5, 2021
Wonmin Sohn received the CELA/CLASS Fund for her project called “Longitudinal Assessment of Development Composition and Spatial Patterns of Green Infrastructure for Effective Flood Control in Growing and Shrinking U.S. Metropolitan Areas.” -
Local Government Codes of Conduct: Q&A
Published on March 2, 2021
Participant questions and answers from the webinar Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum -
Local Government Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum
Published on March 2, 2021
Codes of Conduct are useful tools for government boards. They clarify a person's role and expectations for member conduct. This webinar uses the planning commission as an example of how a code of conduct can be valuable and how other bodies can use them. -
Rethinking access to food: Lessons learned during a pandemic
Published on February 24, 2021
A list of five ways the pandemic has shifted the way we access/purchase food products. -
MSU Assistant Professor Dong Zhao receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Published on February 19, 2021
Dong Zhao receives $505K NSF CAREER Award to research way to make homes more energy efficient, intelligent, human-centered and sustainable. -
Incompatible Offices in Planning and Zoning
Published on February 17, 2021
This table is a working draft of incompatible offices with respect to the planning and zoning function of local government. It is based on statutes, Michigan Attorney General opinions, and court decisions, and may be incomplete. -
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education major holds something for everyone
Published on February 4, 2021
Kylie Sperow says that the AFNRE major is for anyone interested in education, agriculture, food, natural resources, or a blend of them all. -
Sustainable Living and Leadership Series launched by three land-grant universities
Published on January 22, 2021
Multi-topic series explores sustainability actions for home and community. -
MSU to offer CPTED certificate training – Feb. 15-17, 2021
Published on January 15, 2021
The MSU Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three-day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities. -
Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum
Published on January 6, 2021
Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021. -
Basic Home Hydroponics: A workshop for DIY enthusiasts
Published on December 22, 2020
On Jan. 2, 2021, the Basic Home Hydroponics workshop will teach participants everything they need to know to begin hydroponics at home. -
Give the gift of knowledge this holiday season with MSU Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course
Published on December 11, 2020
Treat someone special in your life to an online course dedicated to Michigan inland lakes! -
Entering the job stream with an aquatic sciences degree? Check out these programs to scale up your career!
Published on December 3, 2020
Effective public engagement skills benefit science, society, and enhance aquatic sciences careers. -
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from
Published on December 2, 2020
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from.
