College of Education Casual Dress Policy
For Clerical and Administrative Professionals
The College of Education has a responsibility to present itself in the most professional manner possible to the public. This standard of professionalism includes our appearance in the workplace. Attire sends both positive and negative messages relative to our ability to provide exceptional service. The following business casual dress policy supports dressing in a manner that balances your own personal style with the professional image of the college. While it may not be possible to describe in detail what constitutes appropriate attire, certain items are clearly inappropriate for the office.
Inappropriate attire includes, but is not limited to:
Athletic Wear
Beach Wear
Exercise Wear
The above items listed are a guide as to what is inappropriate, however, they are not a substitute for good common sense. The Dean’s College Support Staff Committee (CSSC) set forward the following items as some examples of inappropriate attire. (Short shorts, mini skirts, cut offs, t-shirts, halter/tube tops and sweatsuits). If you are uncertain about the article of clothing, ask your supervisor before you wear it to work.
Special event days (such as MSU athletic event days) may relax the policy to include MSU apparel, also, specific days where an employee is not performing their normal functions (e.g. assisting in office move or cleanup) would allow for more relaxed, but still appropriate attire.
Supervisors will initially counsel employees, if in their judgment the attire of an employee is deemed inappropriate. Subsequent incidents will result in the employee being asked to go home and change on their own time.
This policy is intended to provide guidance to staff in regard to appropriate attire in the college. Individual units within the college retain the right to administer a more defined expectation. Your support and cooperation in following this policy is greatly appreciated.
Aug 2, 2000