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MarcQus Wright
Director of Educational Support Program
Before accepting a position as the director of the Educational Support Program, MarcQus Wright held a number of different positions at Grand Valley that all centered on impacting student success.
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Originally from Chicago, Wright graduated from Illinois State University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, then earned a master’s degree in training and development in 2004.
Wright began working for Grand Valley in 2005 in Housing and Residence Life as a living center director. He also served as the assistant director of camps and conferences and later as assistant director of academic student support.
In his current role with ESP, one of Grand Valley’s TRiO programs, Wright serves as the primary program advisor for students. He also is responsible for identifying, recruiting and selecting qualified program participants, managing the department’s budget and serving on various university committees.
Wright said all of the positions he has had at Grand Valley have been tied to the direct contact he is able to have with students and help mentor them.
“I enjoy being able to have an impact on a large number of students, particularly those that are typically underrepresented or underserved,” said Wright. “Seeing students involved in a program where they can interact with one another, develop life goals and academic plans and succeed from year to year has been a rewarding experience regardless of the position I’ve been in.”
In his spare time, Wright said he enjoys spending time with his family, going to see movies, reading and blogging. He is also currently working towards obtaining his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University.
Page last modified April 19, 2013
