Division of Inclusion and Equity
GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success
Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.
Sep 30, 2022
University initiative will create culture of civil conversation, interrupt polarization
Four campus partners have collaborated to bring to Grand Valley and the community a yearlong series of programs designed to foster a culture of civil conversation and provide participants with tools to interrupt polarization.
Aug 25, 2022
Carmody: Any proposed Title IX changes would be years away from implementation
Kevin Carmody, director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX coordinator, said proposed U.S. Department of Education changes to Title IX regulations may bring more flexibility for institutions but any implementation will be years away.
Aug 16, 2022
Schaner earns AP Achievement Award
Betty Schaner received the AP Achievement Award, the employment group's highest recognition, during an April 19 ceremony.
Apr 20, 2022
Participation rates, incentive winners for campus climate survey announced
Results of the 2021 myGVSU survey will be released in February; 18 percent of the campus responded to survey questions.
Jan 31, 2022
Yale professor: Prejudice, discrimination persist due to idea of "iconic ghetto"
Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and of African American Studies at Yale University, spoke as part of Grand Valley's King Commemoration Week, discussing how the stereotypes associated with the "iconic ghetto" linger to this day.
Jan 20, 2022
MLK week presenter gives audience action steps to make changes
Grand Valley graduate Littisha Bates admittedly struggled to find hope during her presentation highlighting the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'
The daughter of a man whose life intersected with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opened Grand Valley's commemoration week events by saying the two men "planted the seeds we are still watering and nurturing today."
Jan 17, 2022
Slate of speakers will reflect on legacy of King during commemoration week events
To commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Grand Valley will host four virtual or in-person presentations by speakers and a day of service.
Jan 11, 2022
GVSU names new director of Title IX office
Kevin Carmody currently serves as civil rights and Title IX coordinator at Alma College, a position he has held since 2018.
Dec 7, 2021