University Administration
MSU's administrative offices help the University carry out its mission efficiently and effectively.
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Mission
As a community of lifelong learners, we will: educate students for success in a global environment; engage in scholarship; promote diversity of people and ideas; foster innovation, collaboration and creative thinking; and serve our communities to improve the quality of life.
The University is organized into divisions. Each division is led by a vice president responsible for implementing programs and services essential for the management of the University and reporting to the Office of the President. Administration & Fiscal Services units report directly to the president.