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Diversity Resources

GVSU, "A Place Where All Voices are Heard"

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Dean of Students Office

Disability Support Resources

Division of Inclusion and Equity

LGBT Resource Center

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Team Against Bias

Allies and Advocates
Allies and Advocates is a group comprised of GVSU faculty and staff who offer support and resources in a safe environment for the members of the university community concerned with issues of sexual orientation. When you see the Allies and Advocates logo displayed, you can be assured you will be treated with respect and dignity.

Contact: Gary Van Harn
Website: www.gvsu.edu/allies

Counseling and Career Development Center
The Counseling and Career Development Center provides students with counseling on personal issues in a confidential and safe setting. The Center also offers seminars and on-going support groups.

Contact: MJ Thiel (LGBT issues) Harriet Singleton (ethnic and racial diversity issues)
Phone: (616) 331-3266
Location: 204 STU

EXCEL Program
The EXCEL program provides academic support for students of color.

Contact: Koleta Moore
Phone: (616) 331-3780
Location: 200 STU

Inclusion and Equity Division
The mission of the Inclusion and Equity Division is to provide leadership in the development and implementation of a university-wide integrated approach to enhancing diversity awareness and intercultural competency for students, faculty and staff.

Contact: Dr. Jeanne Arnold
Phone: (616) 331-3898
Location: 130 LOH

International Student Services
International Student Services provides services and referrals for GVSU international students.

Contact: Mark Schaub or Kate Stoetzner
Phone: (616) 331-3503
Location: 10 ZBL

LGBT Resource Center
The LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) Resource Center offers support, education and resources for and about the LGBT campus community.

Contact: Milt Ford or Colette Beighley
Phone: (616) 331-2530
Location: 1161 KC

Office of Academic Support
The Office of Academic Support provides academic support and accommodations for students with disabilities.

Contact: Kathleen VanderVeen
Phone: (616) 331-2490
Location: 200 STU

Office of Multicultural Affairs
OMA assists in the development of a campus climate that promotes acceptance and appreciation of a diverse environment.

Contact: Connie Dang
Phone: (616) 331-2177
Location: 1240 KC

Out-N-About
Out-N-About is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies. The group also serves as a resource for GVSU students and community.

Contact: Student Organization Center (SOC)
Phone: (616) 331-2345

Student Life
The Office of Student Life provides opportunities for students to get involved in organizations such as Black Student Union, Hispanic Student Union, fraternities and sororities.

Contact: Aaron Haight
Phone: (616) 331-2345
Location: 1110 KC

Women's Center
The Women's Center strives to educate both the university community and the larger community about gender-related issues, addressing matters of concern to women and promoting a campus climate that is safe and respectful of all people.

Contact: Marlene Kowalski-Braun
Phone: (616) 331-2748
Location: 1201 KC

Page last modified November 17, 2011