Mission

The Fraternity & Sorority Life community at Grand Valley State University fosters a culture of excellence, leadership, and service, empowering students to develop lifelong connections through the values of scholarship, brotherhood and sisterhood, and community engagement. We are committed to cultivating leaders who contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic environment that promotes personal growth, leadership development, and the advancement of a pluralistic society.

Vision

Our vision is to be a model fraternity and sorority community that champions leadership development, social responsibility, and academic success. We aspire to create a lasting impact on the university, our members, and the broader community by fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and positive change. Through our shared values, we strive to prepare the next generation of leaders to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Values

JUSTICE: Our community embodies a steadfast commitment to fostering a culture where accountability, equity, and inclusion are paramount. This means actively working to ensure that all members are treated with fairness and respect and holding ourselves accountable for upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our community.

LEADERSHIP: We believe in empowering members to be effective, ethical, and inclusive leaders, both within our community and beyond.

SCHOLARSHIP: We prioritize academic excellence and lifelong learning as fundamental components of our members' personal and professional success.

SERVICE: We value service to our community and are dedicated to positively impacting society through philanthropy and civic engagement.

SIBLINGHOOD: We foster deep, supportive relationships that promote personal development, respect, and unity.

Jeremy Paul, M.Ed. - Assistant Director of Student Life

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths Themes: Arranger | Relator | Learner | Responsibility | Ideation

Jeremy is an alumnus of Otterbein University (BA) and received his Master of Education degree in College Student Personnel from Ohio University. Jeremy is a proud member and volunteer for Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He contributes to the fraternity and sorority life field by serving as the Regional Director of the Region III Membership, Engagement, and Recruitment Team for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, the NASPA Fraternity & Sorority Knowledge Community Board, and by facilitating programs for fraternity and sorority members nationwide. He is also a speaker and Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and is available to facilitate strengths-based programs and training for organizations at Grand Valley State University, and beyond campus through his speaking and coaching brand, We Can Move Mindsets.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Fraternity & Sorority Life community assessment and strategic planning
• Liaison between chapter advisors and campus
• Interfraternity Council Advisor
• National Pan-Hellenic Council Advisor
• Equity and social justice initiatives
• Community stakeholder relations
• Chapter coaching
• Staff hiring and supervision

NOTE: Jeremy will be remote on Mondays during the Spring/Summer term.

Schedule a meeting with Jeremy

Alicen Fimple, M.Ed. - Student Life Specialist

Email: f[email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths Themes: Includer | Harmony | Empathy | Discipline | Consistency

Alicen is a graduate of the University of Akron, where she received a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Financial Planning, and received her Master's of Education degree in College Student Personnel from Ohio University. Alicen is a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She enjoys spending quality time with her friends and loved ones and enjoys doing escape rooms with them in her free time. She has completed 26 escape rooms and hopes to do more as she explores Michigan!

Functional Responsibilities:

• Panhellenic Association Advisor
• Order of Omega Advisor
• Chapter coaching
• Large-scale programming
• Educational programming
• Leadership development programming

NOTE: Alicen will be remote on Fridays during the Spring/Summer term.

Schedule a meeting with Alicen

Carlie Toering - FSL Staff Assistant

Email: g[email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Includer | Positivity | Analytical | Harmony

Carlie is a junior at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Political Science, with a minor in Marketing. Carlie is a proud member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Administrative support
• Student support
• Roster management
• Event registration
• General programming assistance

Office Hours:
Monday: 8-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday: OFF
Friday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Jamar Williams - FSL Marketing Intern

Email: g[email protected]
Phone: 616-331-2345 (Office)
CliftonStrengths: 

Jamar is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations. Jamar is a proud member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Social media management
• Community communications
• Community advertising and public relations
• Event coverage

Office Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: OFF
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.