CLAS Van Pool
Learning Takes a Road Trip
In order to provide barrier-free learning opportunities outside of the classroom, the college is piloting a van pool during the 24-25 academic year. Available to CLAS faculty on a first-come, first-served basis and is a free service. Each van can transport up to fifteen of students and can be used for day trips as well as extended travel. To get started, faculty need to fill out the registered driver form and take the van orientation course.
Become a Registered Driver
To use the vanpool, a faculty member must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Please fill out the form to register to drive a vanpool vehicle. (Please note that if you are not on the GVSU network you will have to use VPN to access this form)
Van Orientation Training
All registered drivers must complete a van orientation class. If you have registered as a driver, you will have access to the training through BlackBoard. Here is the link to the Bb training.
Reserve A Van
Once a driver has registered and completed the orientation, please reach out to Heather Shenefield [email protected] for reservation help, such as checking for availability or making a reservation
What to expect once you have made a reservation.
The day before your reservation you will receive an email with the details of your reservation
- Date of your reservation.
- The van do you have a reservation for.
- The key code for the lockbox. Be aware the key code will change perodicly throughout the semester. The most updated code will be in the email.
The day of your reservation.
- Your van will be available in the GVSU MP lot.
- Your key will be in the lock box located to the left of the elevator in KHS 1141. (You will need key card access to this space)
After you have completed your trip.
- Please have your student check for loose trash in the van.
- Please remove all equipment from the trip.
- Please return the van to the MP lot where you found it.
- Please return the van key to the lock box.
CLAS Van Pool FAQ
For more information, please review the Van Pool FAQ or email Heather Shenifield [email protected]