MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Salary Survey & Compensation Committee is to identify and propose a compensation and salary review process that is equitable, fair and applied consistently. The process should reward performance while concurrently recognizing marketplace equity and fiscal operating constraints.

VISION STATEMENT
In February 2008, Missouri Western State University contracted with Evergreen Solutions, LLC to conduct a Market Salary Survey and Compensation Plan. As part of the study, Evergreen Solutions, LLC was tasked with:

• Analyzing the current practices within the University, including the compensation policies and guidelines;
• Designing a fair, equitable and easy to administer compensation system for MWSU;
• Collecting market data for benchmark titles from peer organizations;
• Reviewing and providing recommendations for the existing compensation plan;
• Providing specific implementation recommendations; and
• Providing recommendations for maintenance of the system over time.

The purpose of this quantitative assessment is to provide a broad review of the current compensation structure in place within MWSU and a brief analysis of employee demographics within the organization.

By reviewing information about the current compensation structure, philosophies and employee demographics, Evergreen Solutions can ensure we have a full understanding of the structures and methods in place at MWSU and help identify issues for further review and potential for revision.