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The Dean of Students Emergency Fund helps students facing small one-time financial hardships.
Mission
We inspire and support learning for all Lakers.
Vision
To be a national leader in innovative and inclusive student affairs practice — where students and staff thrive, teams lead with heart, and impact lasts a lifetime.
Guiding Principles
Well-being
We promote holistic wellness and supportive systems that uplift our community.
Equity, Belonging, and Accessibility
We cultivate inclusive environments where all people are seen, heard, and empowered.
Community of Care
We nurture a culture of empathy, respect, and connection where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
Accountability
We act with integrity, transparency, and responsibility, guided by our principles and informed by data.
Relationships
We foster open communication and authentic partnerships to break down barriers and reach shared goals.
Engagement
We enrich student life through dynamic, hands-on experiences that spark reflection, growth, and lifelong learning.
Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to continued excellence by learning, growing, and acting within our GVSU Laker community. We center students in everything we do and strive to create a safe and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We acknowledge that the United States has a complex history of embedded and structural inequities that create barriers for many people to full participation in public life, including in higher education. By offering dynamic opportunities for culturally informed and responsive programming, and by fostering environments for brave and rich dialogue, we strive to promote a university community that values difference. Through this work, Grand Valley Lakers are empowered to challenge oppressive systems and cultures and to create socially diverse and just environments within Grand Valley State University and our society.
Resources to Navigate Executive Orders
Grand Valley has a dedicated webpage to help Lakers navigate executive orders and other federal actions that could affect higher education or members of the GVSU community. To learn more about the university resources available to you, visit the Division of People, Equity and Culture's website.
Upcoming Events
Bike Breakdown Session 2
A volunteer opportunity helping OA break down the inventory of abandoned/ broken bikes. Well break things down to save what we can for other students to use in their own repairs, recycle as much as possible, leaving minimal parts for the landfill. This...
Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays
Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...
The Boo-tique Costume Showcase
From October 28 - November 3, submit your costume photos to participate in The Boo-tique, a costume showcase through The Rainbow Resource Center and Gender Justice House. Categories include Duos, Groups Costumes, Superhero/Villain, Campy/Whimsical, Und...
Election Day Celebration
Join GVSU Votes!, President Mantella, the Laker Marching Band, the NAACP, and members of the NPHC for an Election Day Celebration and Stroll to the Polls!
Weekly Hikes (on campus)
Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP for November Hikes!
