Office of the Provost
Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.
Aug 28, 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
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
Incident Management Team update
In preparation for Fall 2020, select buildings on GVSU campuses will have one-way directional floor signs to help with the flow of traffic, especially between classes.
Jun 10, 2020
GVSU names new CLAS dean
Jennifer Drake has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Jun 5, 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
GVSU online summer math program offers college-going students updated instruction, credits and coaching
The Math Advantage program gives students the tools to be successful in an online class, while learning college math and earning four credits. The program also offers tutoring and one-on-one success coaching.
May 27, 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
Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers
Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.
Apr 30, 2020
