The University Operating Policy and Procedure system was developed to standardize university operating policies and procedures and academic operating policies and procedures (OPs and AOPs) and to provide a consistent and coherent method of defining university policies.
Executive Council
The Executive Council is comprised of the university's senior leadership. Its members meet monthly to advise the president on official policies and procedures. Executive Council Minutes are available online by clicking below.
Recent Updates
July 27, 2026
Policy on Policies
These revisions clarify the review, revision, and approval process for the University’s policies. The update extends the timeline for review from 30 days to 90 days as requested by the Robert Holland Faculty Senate. It also upholds our current policy numbering system.
Data Governance
This new policy establishes the structure and authority for governing data at Mississippi State University. It establishes a two-tier structure consisting of the Data Governance Executive Council and the Data Governance Committee.
Management of Copyrighted Site Licensed Computer Software
This policy revision clarifies the governance over university-wide site licenses for computer software products.
Traffic and Parking Rules and Regulations
This policy was updated as part of its annual review cycle to ensure compliance with IHL Policy 1107: Enactment of Traffic Rules and Regulations. Changes include corrections to the director title and adjustments to the policy language to match the existing parking processes that have already been shared with the university community.
Information Security Policy
This policy was updated to appropriately reference the Information Technology Governance Council and existing operating policies
Provision of Information Technology Resources
This policy was updated to appropriately reference the Information Technology Governance Council and existing operating policies
Privacy of Electronic Information
This policy was updated to appropriately reference the Information Technology Governance Council and existing operating policies
Trademark Licensing
This policy was updated to reflect the name change of the licensing agency.
Health Insurance and Repatriation Insurance for International Students
This policy was updated to reflect the current insurance offerings of the Longest Student Health Center.