Dean of Students 2022-23 Annual Report
Dean of Students
July 2022 - June 2023
The Dean of Students Office empowers learners and provides a culture of equity, self-advocacy, and care through programs, resources, and support. The Dean of Students Office offers services such as CARE, support for expressive activity, support for first-year student transitions and success through New Student Orientation sessions, the Laker Welcome program, and parent/supporter engagement. We strive for our programs and services to help every learner develop meaningful connections, respect, self-advocacy, and diversity of thought.
New Student Orientation
Laker Welcome
6,000
Parents and supporters participated in orientation
Student Outreach
80 students attended 4 "Dinner with the Dean" sessions
~50 students at donuts with the Dean
240 students had their pictures taken on the first day of school
~100 students participated in DSO-Led campus tours
2,193 Student Care Referrals
Between July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
56% off campus residents, 43% off-campus residents
Referred by: Staff(1,118), Faculty(797), Students(112), GVPD(109), Anonymous(32), Community Member(25)
Top Concerns:
#1 Mental Health 27%
#2 Medical 11.5%
#3 Personal Wellbeing/Safety 11%
#4 Family Emergency/Death 9%
#5 Financial Insecurity 6.5%
Dean of Students Emergency Fund
$1,572+ of emergency funds given out to 13 individual students to meet immediate financial needs
Dean of Students Office | https://gvsu.edu/dso
Provides advocacy and support for students and families/supporters. Faculty, staff, and community members may use the CARE referral process for students of concern. Coordinates new student and parent/supporter programs and communication.