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An Update from the Provost and Executive Vice President | October 2026Academic Matters

I hope you were able to take time to enjoy Fall Break last week. I want to begin this month’s letter by encouraging you to complete the Employee Engagement Survey (EES) from MSU Human Resources Management (HRM) if you haven’t already done so. The survey is open to faculty through October 19, with the survey period for professional and support staff running October 19 through November 2. This survey is one of the most direct ways HRM can hear from faculty and staff.

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