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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.

 

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Vision Statement

Every learner will belong, persist, and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.

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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.

Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Dean of Students Emergency Fund

The Dean of Students Emergency Fund helps students facing small one-time financial hardships.

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

IM Bouldering League

January 24, 2025 7:00 PM

The Climbing Center has partnered with Intramural Sports to offer a 4-week bouldering league! The intramural bouldering league (IMBL) implements a handicap system that levels the playing field so newer...

Women's Ice Hockey Club vs. Davenport University

January 24, 2025 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Grand Valley State's Women's Ice Hockey Club hosts Davenport University at 7:30pm. Click here for additional information

MLK Day of Service and Solidarity

January 25, 2025 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity represents a nationwide initiative where campuses across America join hands to serve and stand in solidarity with their communities, honoring the legacy...

Wheelchair Basketball

January 26, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Looking for a thrilling new experience? Give wheelchair basketball a shot! It’s a dynamic, high-energy sport where players use wheelchairs to dribble, pass, and shoot, just like in able-bodied...

Knots for (outdoor) climbers

January 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This workshop moves beyond the figure-eight to introduce additional knots that are commonly used throughout our workshops for climbers hoping to take their skills outdoors. The specific knots...

Outdoor Adventures Socials

January 27, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Updates for Event times/locations will be listed in Laker Dock.  First Aid Pt.2---1/13/2025 Survival Scenarios---1/27/2025 Social/Snacks---2/3/2025 Knots Pt.2---2/10/2025 Hygiene...

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GVNext News

Students participate in a game of wheelchair pickleball.

New equipment, adaptive sports coming to GV Recreation & Wellness

Community members of all levels of ability can enjoy increased access to fitness in 2025.

Jan 13, 2025

A graduate points to her diploma during a commencement ceremony.

GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 10, 2024

A blue and white tassel with a 2024 charm hangs among colorful leaves.

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Dec 2, 2024

Veteran in attendance at GVSU Veterans Day Breakfast

GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events

Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.

Nov 11, 2024

Philosophy major Conrad McIntosh votes at the Kirkhof Center on November 1.

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

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