GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events
Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.
Nov 11, 2024
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Mission Statement
To elevate, challenge, and empower all learners to develop their passions and purpose in a healthy, inclusive, and equitable environment. The Division of Student Affairs positively impacts the university through engaging experiential learning and exceptional student support.
Vision Statement
Every learner will belong, persist, and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.
Values Statement
As student affairs professionals, we value:
- Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Justice
- Creating a Community of Care and Respect
- Embracing Collaboration and Creativity
- Empowering Experiential and Engaged Learning
- Enhancing Health and Well-being
- Seeking Understanding Across Differences
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.
The Dean of Students Emergency Fund
The Dean of Students Emergency Fund helps students facing small one-time financial hardships.
Division of Student Affairs Departments
Upcoming Events
Nutrition for Managing Cravings, Withdrawal, & Health
November 21, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Alcohol & Other Drugs Services office will be holding a series of webinar topics related to substance abuse, impacts, and issues. Check out the variety of topics and join us via Zoom to get...
Unnatural Causes
November 21, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...
Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED Certification
November 22, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This is an American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED certification course provided by Recreation & Wellness. Hands-on training covering lifesaving skills. Intended...
Men's Club Ice Hockey D3 vs. Davenport University
November 22, 2024 7:30 PM
Grand Valley State Men's Club Ice Hockey hosts Davenport University at 7:30pm. Click here for additional information
Men's Club Ice Hockey D1 vs. Western Michigan University
November 23, 2024 4:30 PM
Grand Valley State Men's Club Ice Hockey hosts Western Michigan University at 4:30pm. Click here for additional information
Outdoor Adventures Social - Hot drinks and Leave No Trace (LNT)
November 25, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
It is important whenever in the outdoors to follow the Leave No Trace standards. In this meeting cozy up with a hot drink and we will review the 7 LNT principles and how to apply them on your trips.
GVNext News
GVSU promotes student participation in presidential election with on-campus events
GVSU’s Office of Student Life hosts a variety of events leading up to and following the election to encourage student voter participation. For many students, this is their first opportunity to participate in a presidential election.
Nov 5, 2024
Eliminating barriers: Let's Talk offers appointment-free counseling sessions through Counseling Center
The program gives GVSU students the opportunity for free, virtual conversations with licensed counselors.
Oct 24, 2024
GVSU in photos, September 2024: The liveliness of September, the tranquility of a butterfly on a rare flower
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Oct 1, 2024
Student Philanthropy Week spotlights connections, belonging
Coordinated by University Development, events throughout the week and money raised put a spotlight on the impact that philanthropy has on every Grand Valley experience.
Sep 22, 2024
Native American Heritage Fund grant creates GVSU pilot program to embed Indigenous knowledge into courses
The program includes bringing in community Indigenous knowledge keepers to collaborate and co-teach with faculty members.
Sep 17, 2024