Implementing org changes requires careful coordination between unit leadership and representatives of University business systems . The Organization Change Group is comprised of subject matter experts who facilitate this coordination - ensuring that university organizational changes are appropriate and timely.
Delegated authorities from appropriate units should send an email to orgchng@msu.edu with information about the requested change. This email will begin the process. Please be sure to include the following:
Once a request is submitted, you’ll receive information on next steps from the IR team.
Upon verification of the appropriate approvals, a meeting with impacted units and the Org Change Group is held. These meeting are held on Thursdays at 10am. The Org Change Group consists of business systems’ subject matter experts who guide the org change process.
Changes are recorded in the OOI Application and distributed to MSU’s business applications via controlled interfaces.
Academic org changes may require additional approval from University Leadership, Academic Governance and/or University Curriculum. If considering a change for an academic unit, please contact orgchng@msu.edu and the Office of Accreditation, Assessment, Curriculum, and Compliance.
Below is general information on the approval process for various types of non-academic/administrative org changes. Please note, approval requirements may vary depending on type of change, unit(s) involved and executive directive.
Request Level
Required Approval
Org Change
Level 1*
Primary Fiscal/Budget Officer
Creation of additional U2s (when U2s already exist)
Deactivation of U2s (when other U2s will remain active)
U2 name change
Org manger changes
Level 2*
MAU Leadership
Initial creation of U2s under a U1
Creation of U1s
Deactivation of remaining U2s
Deactivation of U1s
U1 name change
Move U1 to a different MAU (approval from both MAUs is required)
Level 3
University Leadership
Creation of MAU
MAU name change
Move MAU to a different VP
Deactivate MAU
*Org changes involving jointly-administered units require approval from each MAU
The Organization Planning Group meets regularly to assist units in planning and implementing all types of organizational change.This group also ensures that those changes are distributed to all MSU business systems. The Organization Change Group is comprised of subject matter experts from identified MSU business systems and applications. Org Change Group includes representatives from:
Office of the Controller
Human Resources, HRIT
Financial Planning and Budget (FPB)
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)
Institutional Research (IR)
MSU IT Campus Experience, Access Management
Treasury and Financial Management
University Advancement
Office of Accreditation, Assessment, Curriculum, and Compliance