Leveling Up! Esports program expands
Esports, the largest student organization on campus, will host a 24-hour live broadcast beginning March 19 for Day of Giving.
Mar 18, 2025
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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.
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
QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training (APPROVED INT 100/201)
April 2, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized...
Climbing Movement Workshop
April 2, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
For newer climbers wanting to take their ability to the next level! A strong foundation in fundamental movement is the single fastest way to see improvement in your climbing ability. Join...
How to Help Someone with a Drinking/Drug Problem (APPROVED INT 100)
April 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 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
April 3, 2025 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,...
Indoor Sport Lead Workshop
April 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Led by experienced Climbing Wall Instructors, this workshop will introduce the fundamentals of indoor sport lead climbing and belaying in a single-day, in-person format. For the best ...
Seated Volleyball
April 4, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Want to try something new and exciting? Join us for seated volleyball! In this dynamic game, players stay seated on the floor and use their upper bodies to pass, set, and spike the ball. It’s...
GVNext News
Engineering students find community in the chaos of FIRST Robotics
Students who are alumni of FIRST Robotics hosted a tournament for 11 teams.
Feb 20, 2025
TRIO programs celebrate resources, community
To celebrate National TRIO Day, Grand Valley's 12 TRIO programs were displayed during an open house February 19 in the Kirkhof Center.
Feb 19, 2025
GVSU in Photos, January 2025: A night of disco, campus hallways and the paths we take
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Feb 3, 2025
A Night at the Disco: Lakers find their groove at Presidents' Ball 2025
Over 1,500 Lakers celebrated “A Night at the Disco” at the 39th Presidents’ Ball.
Feb 1, 2025