We are the Office of Student Life

Mission

We empower students to discover their passions while building inclusive communities of belonging through experiential learning in campus programming, civic engagement, and student organizations.

Vision

Through transformative experiences, all learners will create lifelong memories, develop transferable skills, and be prepared to lead with integrity in a dynamic society.

A group of staff wearing light blue Student Life t-shirts and raising the "anchor up" hand signal

Our Values

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE: We advocate for all students to have access to resources and equity in opportunity.

CONNECTION AND BELONGING: We support students in building meaningful relationships and communities of belonging.

DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT: We inspire students to discover meaning and purpose as they engage, learn and grow.

FUN AND ENJOYMENT: We design fun and unforgettable GVSU traditions that instill Laker Pride.

COLLABORATION: We partner across campus and communities to enhance the student experience.

Staff Directory

    First Name Last Name Email Action
    Shyceka Armstrong armstrsh@gvsu.edu View
    Melissa Baker-Boosamra bakerbme@gvsu.edu View
    Cindy Driesenga drieseci@gvsu.edu View
    Leah Erben erbenle@gvsu.edu View
    Alicen Fimple fimplea@gvsu.edu View
    Elijah Fosu s_fosuel@gvsu.edu View
    Sydney Gandolfi s_gandolsy@gvsu.edu View
    Katie Garrett garretka@gvsu.edu View
    Valerie Guzman guzmanv@gvsu.edu View
    Dana Krol s_krolda@gvsu.edu View
    Martha O'Brien obrimart@gvsu.edu View
    Jeremy Paul pauljer@gvsu.edu View
    Kellie Pnacek-Carter pnacek-k@gvsu.edu View
    Miranda Schriedel s_schriemi@gvsu.edu View
    Bri Slager slagerbr@gvsu.edu View
    Nick Smith smithni7@gvsu.edu View
    Anees Ul Haq Mohammad s_mohamane@gvsu.edu View
    Hayley Wilson s_wilshayl@gvsu.edu View


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