Human Resources
Pulse surveys reveal students, faculty, staff confident in university's response to COVID-19
Surveys to gauge how students, faculty and staff members feel about returning to campus showed they are mostly confident in Grand Valley's response to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Jul 31, 2020
Town hall on health, safety touches on steps to implement testing, contact tracing in fall semester
Grand Valley leaders provided a glimpse into the preparations of opening a campus under the shadow of COVID-19 during a town hall July 23 for faculty and staff members focused on health and safety measures.
Jul 23, 2020
Incident Management Team update: New face covering toolkit, web-based self-assessment, virtual campus tours
Grand Valley has launched a new virtual campus tour that can be accessed using a mobile device. VisiTOUR features a virtual tour guide who will lead guests through an on-campus visit using 360-degree images, videos, audio and text, to highlight each stop on the tour.
Jul 9, 2020
Incident Management Team update
In preparation for the Fall 2020 semester, university leaders have been working on a plan for how students will safely return to live and learn on campus. Fall 2020 Move-in will be extended to five days to allow for social and physical distancing.
Jun 18, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 2020
Virtual Laker town hall focuses on return to campus, preparation for fall
Nearly 1,000 faculty and staff members attended a June 3 virtual Laker town hall to learn the latest information on Grand Valley's plans for returning to campus and the Fall 2020 semester.
Jun 3, 2020
Incident Management Team update
In preparation for fall, classrooms are being redesigned for social distancing. Standard rooms will be converted for a capacity of 19 students instead of 48.
Jun 2, 2020
Incident Management Team update
As university leaders prepare for the start of a new academic year, members of the IMT have been making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team, using public health and CDC guidance.
May 26, 2020
Affinity group for faculty and staff members earns national recognition
Grand Valley's oldest affinity group for faculty and staff members was recognized nationally for its commitments to professional development and student mentorship.
May 4, 2020
HR offers support during Stay-at-Home order, UComm offers photo, video tips
Human Resources is working to make the disruption to work and home life caused by COVID-19 less stressful with resources for appointing officers, supervisors, employees and parents.
Apr 10, 2020
