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
Elijah

Last Name
Fosu

Pronouns
he/him

Headshot of Elijah Fosu

Email
s_fosuel@gvsu.edu

Title
Graduate Assistant of Student Organizations and Leadership Development

Team/Area
  • Student Organizations

Website

About

Elijah holds a University of Cape Coast Bachelor of Education degree in Social Science with an Economics Education major and Geography Education minor. Throughout his undergraduate education in Ghana, he took up leadership roles as a student and then after graduation, worked as a Teaching Assistant with the Department of Business and Social Sciences at the University of Cape Coast. At the same time, he volunteered as an Administrative Assistant attending to the administrative needs of students at the University of Cape Coast. Elijah is currently a graduate student at Grand Valley State University pursuing a master's degree in Higher Education with a concentration in College Student Affairs Leadership and works with the Office of Student Life as the Registered Student Organization and Civic Engagement graduate assistant. In his current role, Elijah honed his skills in figuring out how to get students involved and engaged. In his free time, Elijah loves to play video games, especially FIFA.  
 

StrengthsQuest Themes

Positivity - Woo - Communication - Empathy - Developer

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