Guided by—MSU 2030: Excellence for Global Impact—the priorities of the Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration (EVPA) focus on innovation, sustainable health, access and opportunity, student success, faculty and staff success, and stewardship for a sustainable future.
The EVPA is committed to fostering a culture of Spartan Excellence across its portfolio. Within our units—Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF), MSU Human Resources (HR), MSU Information Technology (MSU IT), Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS), and Office of EVPA—people take pride in their work, are deeply invested in MSU’s mission of education, research, and outreach, and go the extra mile to support their fellow Spartans. Spartan Excellence focuses on building high-performance teams, where every employee is empowered to contribute, innovate, and drive meaningful impact. Together, we are fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement that supports the university’s mission and long-term success.
Spartan Excellence is who we are.
To meet the university’s evolving needs as a next-generation organization, the EVPA is committed to effective operations that maximize resource stewardship and improve services for students, faculty, and staff. We will redesign processes, strengthen the use of technology, and build staff capabilities to foster a culture of continuous improvement. By optimizing our operations, we aim to deliver superior performance, increase efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and provide greater value to our stakeholders.
Read more about Operational Excellence
Across the EVPA portfolio, key performance indicators (KPIs) have been developed that link day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals. Aligning these metrics to unit goals provides a comprehensive approach to process improvement and enables data-driven decisions. The KPIs are organized around four areas:
To support and advance the university’s commitment to operational and environmental practices, the Office of Sustainability has launched the Sustainability Systems Think Tank (SSTT)—a cross-functional team charged with providing thought leadership and developing a comprehensive framework to guide campus sustainability efforts.
The 12-month initiative will shape long-term program direction, prioritizing policies and practices that position MSU as a living laboratory for sustainability teaching, research, and operations.
Read more about the Sustainability Think Tank
As we look to the future workforce, the EVPA is partnering with the School of Human Resources and Industrial Studies to conduct a study on the Future of Work. This effort will guide the reevaluation and modernization of MSU’s Human Resources classification system, building a framework that reflects the university’s mission, supports our goals, and meets the needs of a changing workforce.
Michigan State is dedicated to promoting access, opportunity, advancement and excellence for all. Building the future of Michigan, the nation and world with the talent and contributions of a broad range of individuals is a top priority. We are committed to being a leader in promoting access, opportunity and excellence, and we will work to address barriers to success for all on our campus and beyond.
Read more about Access, Opportunity and Excellence