Mission and Values

Mission

The Office of the Provost supports extraordinarily high-quality teaching, research, and outreach and engagement – all in the best sense and spirit of MSU’s land-grant mission and values, and with a focus on expanding opportunities for increased equity and inclusion across all three areas. This mission includes enabling the academic success of every student – from prospect to graduate – and every member of our faculty and academic staff – from recruitment to the university through every stage of professional growth.

The work of the Office of the Provost supports academic excellence in teaching, research, and outreach and engagement. Academic excellence and student success constitute the twin pillars of MSU’s academic mission.

The work of the Office of the Provost supports student success, enabling all MSU students to learn, persist, and graduate. Academic excellence and student success constitute the twin pillars of MSU’s academic mission.

The Office of the Provost supports the exploration and development of broad and diverse approaches to innovative and effective teaching. Opportunities to increase access and expand engagement for all learners remains a steadfast value of MSU’s academic mission.

The culture and climate of the university shape and influence the work and learning outcomes of its faculty, staff, and students. The Office of the Provost is committed to fostering a healthy, safe, and welcoming culture and climate for everyone at MSU as part of its fundamental values, and as prerequisites for advancing MSU’s academic mission.

Fostering welcoming and supportive work and learning environments is central to supporting MSU’s academic mission. The Office of the Provost works to advance policies, practices, and behaviors that support the success of all members of our MSU community – faculty, staff, and students.

Mission and Values

Mission

Dedication to Student Success