Get to Know GVSU IT

GVSU Information Technology partners with our community to provide exceptional services, innovative solutions, and resources to advance and facilitate learning, teaching, and research in support of the university’s educational mission and strategic priorities.

Academic Research Computing
Data & Analytics
eLearning Technologies
Enterprise Applications
Enterprise Architecture
Innovation + Research
Information Security (Cyber Safety)
IT Services
Operations
Project Management Office
Technology Acquisition

Academic Research Computing

Academic Research Computing (ARC) provides strategic direction and support for advanced academic technologies and high-performance research computing at GVSU. ARC collaborates on cutting-edge technologies, architecture design, procurement, grant funding, security, and maintenance to support the research needs of the campus.

Learn more on the Academic Research Computing website.


Data & Analytics

The Data and Analytics team is committed to partnering with all areas across the university to develop and implement a data-driven strategy where data powers digital transformation and decision-making. The office will lead a Data Strategy Committee to define, oversee, and advance data policies and standards.


eLearning Technologies

eLearning Technologies is dedicated to supporting faculty, contributing to teaching excellence, and enhancing student success through exemplary instructional design, effective application and integration of instructional technologies, interactive digital media development, administration, and enhancement of the university’s enterprise learning management system.

Learn more on the eLearning Technologies website.

eLearning Overview Video


Enterprise Applications

The Enterprise Applications team supports the primary institutional missions of teaching and service with secure, dependable administrative systems and programming services necessary to carry out the long-range mission needs of the university’s students, administration, faculty, and donors.


Enterprise Architecture

The Enterprise Architecture team collaborates with key stakeholders to design, implement, and support a robust technology infrastructure that meets the needs of the university community.  

The team facilitates the deployment and management of a wide array of technology, including: 

  • Network and telecommunication infrastructure
  • Storage
  • Enterprise applications
  • Databases
  • Endpoint configurations
  • On-premise systems
  • Cloud environments

Innovation + Research

The Innovation + Research team is on a mission to lead, coordinate, and facilitate the discovery and exploration of emerging and innovative solutions that lead to digital transformation (DX) across Information Technology at Grand Valley State University.

Collaborating with key stakeholders, the team will endeavor to build a robust portfolio of solutions, services, and resources that are purposefully designed to:

  • Further academic and research initiatives
  • Facilitate quality digital education
  • Enhance the learner experience
  • Build the next generation of teaching and learning spaces
  • Support the University’s mission and strategic priorities

Our goal is to develop and nurture strong working relationships and partnerships with business leaders and technology experts across the University, state, and nation through a rich "Innovation and Research Ecosystem".


Information Security

Information Security is focused on delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring that GVSU's digital assets are secured.  We partner with divisions across the university to ensure that we manage risk and maintain compliance with all local, state, federal, and international requirements.  We are committed to providing equal access to the entire GVSU community and ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and tools to stay safe in a modern digital era.

Focused areas:

  • Compliance
  • Data Loss Protection (DLP)
  • Endpoint Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • IT Governance  
  • Risk
  • Security Operations Center (SOC)

Learn more on the GVSU Cyber Security website.


IT Services

IT Services provides high-quality technology services and support for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees while being courteous, reliable, and a trusted resource. We encourage and promote the availability and usability of technology that facilitates successful engagement throughout the workplace, the classroom, and online while collaboratively empowering our diverse campus community to succeed in an increasingly connected world.

GVSU IT Services Video


Operations

IT Operations oversees the business operations and community outreach of the division.  We provide quality services that include: events, communication, marketing, and technology procurement. We are entrusted with the management of IT budgets, IT vendor contracts, and IT software licenses.


Project Management Office

The IT Project Management Office is dedicated to applying best practices that promote collaboration, standardization, and management to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute a portfolio of project initiatives that are aligned with the University and IT division’s strategic goals and educational vision.

Learn more about the IT Project Management Office.


Technology Acquisition

Technology Acquisition handles the procurement of all computer equipment for GVSU faculty and staff with university funds. The staff works to ensure that the equipment purchased is compliant with the latest policies, guidelines, and security features to meet the technology goals of the University. Technology Acquisition has access to educational pricing through reliable vendors.

Learn more services and technology solutions on the Technology Acquisition website.




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