Workplace Environment Survey

Survey window: Feb. 16-27, 2026

Strengthening Our Work Environment — Together 

Fourteen months ago, EVPA completed its first Work Environment Survey. The feedback shared by employees has been instrumental in strengthening our work environment and the broader Spartan experience.

The EVPA Work Environment Survey (WES) helps ensure a positive and supportive work environment for all team members across the EVPA portfolio. It provides employees with an opportunity to share honest feedback about their day-to-day work experiences — highlighting what is working well, where improvements can be made, and how teams can be better supported.

At Michigan State University, staff are our most important asset. A strong workplace culture enables employees to thrive, contribute meaningfully, and support the university’s mission. The survey is a key tool in building a next-generation organization that values collaboration, accountability, and high-performance teams. 

Survey Overview

The EVPA Workplace Environment Survey (WES) is designed to better understand employees’ daily experiences across the EVPA portfolio and gather insights that help create the best work environment possible. Feedback from the survey informs a respectful, effective workplace built on trust and collaboration, identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement, and supports operational excellence by aligning workplace culture with performance goals. The survey is a key tool for fostering high-performance teams and empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to the university’s mission.

Survey submissions are fully confidential, though employees may choose to identify themselves, and aggregated results are used to guide action planning. 

How are results used? 

Survey submissions are confidential to all parties, though not anonymous. Employees may choose to identify themselves if they wish.

After the survey concludes, results are summarized and shared in aggregate with EVPA units. Each unit will use these insights to develop action plans aimed at addressing opportunities for improvement and strengthening their work environment.

For questions or additional information, please contact Paul Goldblatt at goldbla7@msu.edu.