The Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration (EVPA) is an officer of the university, responsible for carrying out the duties outlined in Article 4 of the MSU Board of Trustees bylaws Officers and Organization of the Board.
Methodology
The EVP for Administration delegates authority to the units responsible for delivering work in well-managed programs. The staff functions within the Office of EVPA support the EVPA in integrating efforts across the university, consistent with the responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the respective roles.
Purpose
We serve MSU by supporting MSU’s mission and its people.
Mission
To provide high-value enterprise services which advance the teaching, learning, research and outreach missions of the university
Vision
To deliver outstanding high-value services, provide excellent customer experiences and engage in continuous improvement to maximize value to the university.
Our Core Values
As we fulfill our responsibilities, we recognize the privilege entrusted to us to utilize public funds in advancing MSU. We acknowledge our responsibility in stewarding University resources and the role we play in fostering a supportive environment where staff, faculty, and students, from all backgrounds, can do their best work.
Operational Excellence
We achieve operational excellence through outstanding service, great experiences, and continuous improvement.
Humility
We listen intently with curiosity, celebrate milestones, recognize contributions, and can learn from each other while extending compassion and empathy.
Diversity
We commit to steward an inclusive environment in which diverse opinions and beliefs are a part of and enrich our professional, student and personal experiences.
Accountability
We are responsible to fulfill our commitments to colleagues and clients with a clear understanding of the urgency and responsibility inherent in those commitments.
Respect
We will treat everyone with uncompromising and unwavering deserved respect, civility and fairness.
Collaboration
We work as a team and share knowledge for continuous improvement personally and professionally with a commitment to lifelong learning.
Transparency
We speak honestly to others by explaining how we feel and what we are thinking, disclose information, ask questions, provide and ask for feedback in a genuine manner.