Top Ten Things For New Staff to Know and Do
The Division of Student Affairs helps students get the most out of their university experience and achieve personal, educational, and career success.
Our mission places students at the center of our work, advocating for their well-being, and promoting positive and inclusive programs, services, and facilities.
Our staff is ready and eager to partner with students, faculty, and staff as we support Lakers in discovering their purpose and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.
- Basic Needs Support: Familiarize yourself with GVSU’s Basic Needs resources to help students access food, housing, or financial assistance
Replenish website Dean of Students website
- QPR Training: Take the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training to identify and support students in crisis.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training information
- Conduct or CARE Referrals: Submit referrals to the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) for student conduct issues or use the CARE system for students needing support.
OSCCR website CARE website
- Encourage Advisor Connections: Urge students to regularly connect with their academic advisors and consider being an advisor for student organizations.
GVSU Advising website
- Expressive Activity & First Amendment: Learn about GVSU’s policies on expressive activity and First Amendment rights to support student freedom of speech in a respectful environment.
Expressive Activity at GVSU
- Encourage Well-being Engagement: Promote involvement with RecWell, University Counseling, and the Center for Health and Well-being, encouraging students to prioritize their overall health and well-being.
RecWell website University Counseling Center website Center for Health and Well-being website
- Social Justice Centers & Student Accessibility Resources: Share information about the Social Justice Centers and Student Accessibility Resources to support diverse needs and promote an inclusive campus environment.
Social Justice Centers website Student Accessibility Resources website
- GVSU Votes!: Encourage student civic engagement by promoting voting and educating students about their rights and responsibilities.
GVSU Votes! website
- Commencement & Convocation: Assist with event planning, volunteering, or supporting students during these key ceremonies.
Commencement information Convocation information
- Know Who to Contact: If you’re unsure how to help a student or need information on available resources, reach out to your supervisor or the Dean of Students Office for guidance.