Grand Valley: Inclusion and Diversity at Grand Valley News GVSU Inclusion and Diversity at Grand Valley News http://gvsu.edu/diversity/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:57:37 EST Grand Valley: Inclusion and Diversity at Grand Valley News http://gvsu.edu/images/rsslogo.gif http://gvsu.edu/diversity/ 112 33 Reported Bias Incidents Summary 2013-01-07 00:00:00.0  
Reported Biased Incidents Summary

Fall Semester 2012

  

There were 14 biased incidents reported to the Dean of Students Office during the fall semester 2012.  Twelve incidents occurred on the Allendale campus and one occurred on the Pew campus.  Four incidents were reported in housing areas, 2 incidents were reported in Kirkhof, 1 incident was reported in Kleiner, 1 incident was reported on a campus road, 2 incidents were reported on the bus, and 4 incidents were reported in academic buildings.  Reports included 2 incidents regarding sexual orientation, 6 incidents regarding race, 1 incident regarding disability, 2 incident regarding religion, 2 incidents regarding ethnicity, and one incident regarding gender.  One incident involved anonymous written comments and 13 incidents involved comments made by individuals.  All reported incidents were investigated and appropriate follow-up actions were taken with individuals identified as making biased comments and support was provided to victim(s) and/or the reporting individuals.

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=D8BC9159-9866-FDAE-7DE9FE5B39E11B24 GVSU Co-sponsors new Building Blocks program 2012-10-11 00:00:00.0 Grand Valley was recently asked to co-sponsor a new program called "The Construction Management Building Blocks" program. 



"Building Blocks", offered by Skansa in partnership with Spectrum Health and Grand Valley, is a bi-weekly program designed to provide minority-, woman- and veteran-owned, and small businesses with the technical, administrative and managerial skills necessary to successfully pursue, win and execute business opportunities in the construction industry.



For more information, click here.




To view the program agenda, click here.

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=2283778F-F3A6-223B-89837AE8F8BC2820 Reported Bias Incident Summary 2012-07-13 00:00:00.0

Reported Biased Incidents Summary


Winter Semester 2012


 


There were 8 biased incidents reported to the Dean of Students Office during the winter semester 2012.  Six incidents occurred on the Allendale campus and two occurred on the Pew campus.  Three incidents were reported in housing areas, 1 incident in the Commons, and four incidents in academic buildings.  Reports included 2 incidents regarding sexual orientation, 3 incidents regarding race, and 3 incidents regarding gender.  Three incidents involved anonymous written comments, and 5 incidents involved comments made by individuals.  All reported incidents were investigated and appropriate follow-up actions were taken with individuals identified as making biased comments and support was provided to victim(s) and/or the reporting individuals.

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=04EAA734-DEE8-40B1-B09D972C1EAB926D Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2012-06-18 00:00:00.0
Based on the recommendation from the University Academic Senate, as well as supporting materials from the Academic Policy and Standards Committee, Gayle Davis, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, along with the support of the Senior Management Team, has agreed that classes will be cancelled on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  As part of this decision, the University will remain open for regular business, and additional class time will not be scheduled to compensate for the cancelled classes.  Faculty, staff and students will be encouraged to attend and participate in events scheduled throughout that day to honor Dr. King. The Senior Management Team also agreed that this decision will be revisited in a few years to determine whether the changes prove to be compatible with the best interest of our students’ academic success.

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=02C2035F-C2E0-CF43-B32EEA28291E791C Diane Nash speaks at Grand Valley 2012-02-29 00:00:00.0


     Civil rights pioneer Diane Nash told a campus audience that the movement in the 1960s was similar to hot metal — malleable when the metal was hot, but wait too long and the metal was immovable.


                                                          Click here to read the full article.

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=4B4318D3-0A7D-4B42-5480FE791D25695F GVSU May Grow American Indian Businesses 2012-02-22 00:00:00.0
     Derek Bailey, tribal chairman of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, knows the challenges members of his tribe face when it comes to running a business.

     A lack of high-speed Internet, challenges transporting and creating awareness of their products, and difficulties finding experts to help craft a marketing or business plan all are among the obstacles faced by members of his tribe, which spans six counties in the northwestern corner of the Lower Penninsula.

 

Click here to read more.

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=78579C0D-ACBF-0F2B-121CA21FB243A3A1 GVSU Becomes Member of HACU 2012-02-10 00:00:00.0

GVSU has become a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.  To read more about HACU, click on the link below.


www.hacu.net


 


 


 

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=0FBD8341-EED0-CDC9-F8D49F3DAAD786D2 MI-SBTDC Lands Grant To Aid American Indian Small Business Owners 2012-01-27 00:00:00.0
     The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center, headquartered at Grand Valley State University, received a $200,000 award to increase aid to small businesses owned by American Indians.

     The MI-SBTDC will use the funds to hire two business consultants who will work with the 12 federally recognized Native American tribes to help start and grow small businesses, said Carol Lopucki, state director of the MI-SBTDC.

 

Click here to read the full article

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=3E6D6D91-BB84-7A5E-7D4FB80152FE0CAF Veterans Day: 11 Ways to Honor 2011-11-07 00:00:00.0

Want to say thank you to someone who's served? Check out these tips for lending a hand to our 23 million vets - or those still in uniform. (Read full article from Parade here)



  1. Give Shelter. Homes for Our Troops constructs houses for severely injured veterans who served after 9/11. Donate equipment or help build a home. (www.homesforourtroops.com)

  2. Offer a vet a ride. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides free transportation to men and women unable to travel to VA medical facilities on their own. You can volunteer to drive a DAV van for those in need. (www.dav.org/volunteers)

  3. Provide foster care for a pet. Take in the dog or cat of a deployed soldier or a wounded veteran while he or she is on duty or receiving VA medical treatment. (www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org)

  4. Record a war story. Do you know an old soldier with tales from the front lines? The Library of Congress wants to hear their voice. Go to the website below for tips on conducting an interview or to request a field kit, including biographical data and release forms. (www.loc.gov/vets)

  5. Put those old cell phones to good use. Instead of stashing your used phones in the junk drawer, ship them to Cell Phones for Soldiers. For each one donated, the organization will pay for an hour of talk time for troops overseas. (www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com)

  6. Donate used DVDs. Drop off movies or television shows at your local VA facility, or mail them to DVDs4Vets, a national organization that distributes them where needed. (www.dvds4vets.org)

  7. Cut coupons. Have some expired coupons lying around? Military families can use them for up to six months past their end date. (www.coupsfortroops.com)

  8. Contribute to a holiday drive. Operation Gratitude's annual campaign collects clothing, food, and more and packs it in gift boxes for service members. Pitch in by offering up items; local residents can sort them on-site. (www.operationgratitude.com/volunteer)

  9. Post a car package. Through the organization Kitchen Table Gang, hospitalized veterans and troops abroad can receive personalized parcels containing everything from candy to board games. Get a service member's address from KTG, bundle up items with a note of thanks, and send them off. (www.soldierpackages.org)

  10. Share your expertise. MilServe connects volunteers with vets in many areas: financial counseling or legal services; job search guidance; even carpentry, for building wheelchair ramps. (www.milserve.org)

  11. Support Big Brothers Big Sisters. The national organization has special Military Mentoring program for children with parents in the armed forces. The group carefully pairs kids with adults serving in the military, as well as with veterans and civilians. (www.bbbs.org)

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=FDDFC932-007F-1748-13E72C1A65C341C5 NAAB member Levi Rickert launches Native News Network 2011-10-28 00:00:00.0

Native American Advisory Board Member Levi Rickert has launched the Native News Network, a website that offers stories about American Indians and mainstream issues from an American Indian perspective.


Click here to read the full article

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=ED9BB378-C775-A348-3BF744F05E0F7172 myGVSU Climate Study Executive Summary Available 2011-09-26 00:00:00.0

The Executive Summary of the myGVSU Climate Study is now available! Thank you to all those who participated!


Click here to view!

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=7F61EF8A-0EB3-D919-AE2A4A946F36FA09 Grand Valley Ranks High As Gay-Friendly 2011-08-31 00:00:00.0

Grand Valley State University has been named one of the top gay-friendly universities in the nation by the 2011 Campus Pride Climate Index.


Eastern Michigan, University of Michigan, Western Michigan and GVSU were the only Michigan schools to earn a 4.5 star rating or above out of 5 possible stars.  Of note, Kalamazoo College scored a 3.5, Central Michigan scored a 2.5, and Grand Rapids Community College scored a 1.5.


Go to the 2011 Campus Pride Climate Index for more details.


The Campus Climate Index ranks nearly 300 public colleges and universities based on policies, programs and practices related to inclusion and friendliness. Colleges are ranked on a scale of one to five stars, based on answers the schools provide on a voluntary survey submitted to Campus Pride.


Clink on the link to view the entire article: http://www.wzzm13.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=175923


 

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=4134DEDD-F6A7-8A45-49D354E0880F3006 GVSU selected to receive 2011 Corporate ONE Award 2011-08-04 00:00:00.0

The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) announced that Grand Valley State University has been selected to receive the 2011 Corporate ONE Award.  This prestigious honor recognizes those corporate members who are fully engaged and supportive of MMSDC and its mission by meeting the following criteria in 2010:



  • Fully participating corporate member of a Project ONE module

  • Reports minority spend to MMSDC

  • Has an established Supplier Diversity Program

  • Sponsored an exhibit at the MMPC Trade fair or other major MMSDC event

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=E1BB4388-9893-2355-6D8F49501E6883B7 Published Article by Jeanne Arnold and Marlene Kowalski-Braun 2011-07-29 00:00:00.0
To read the published article by Jeanne Arnold and Marlene Kowalski-Braun, click the title below.

 

The Journey to an Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer:

Preparation, Implementation and Beyond

]]> http://gvsu.edu/diversity/module-news-view.htm?newsId=A3E69D11-99E2-2AE6-3C9CD1F864828F17 Reported Bias Incident Summary 2011-07-29 00:00:00.0
Reported Biased Incidents Summary

Winter Semester 2011

 

There were ten (10) biased incidents reported to the Dean of Students Office during the winter semester 2011. All incidents occurred on the Allendale campus with 3 reported in housing areas, 6 reported in academic buildings, and 1 reported on a walkway on campus. Reports included 4 incidents regarding sexual orientation, 2 incidents regarding race, 1 incident regarding gender, and 3 incidents regarding ethnicity. Five incidents involved anonymous written comments and five incidents involved comments made by individuals. All reported incidents were investigated and appropriate follow-up actions were taken and support was provided to victim(s) and/or the reporting individual.

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