Accountability
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Haas presents accountability map to trustees
February 8, 2013President Thomas J. Haas gave members of the Board of Trustees a snapshot look at the universitys accountability in relation to other public universities in Michigan during his Presidents Report at the Feb. 8 meeting. Read More
Campus Dining celebrates 25 years
November 6, 2012In celebration of 25 years on campus, Campus Dining created its first endowed scholarship that will be awarded to one student each year. Read More
Grand Valley's Accountability Report shows positive return for state and students
November 2, 2012At a time when measuring performance and results of higher education are dominating discussion, Grand Valley State Universitys annual Accountability Report shows the university is excelling in key areas. The university released the report at its November 2 Board of Trustees meeting. Read More
Grand Valley named a top Midwest university
September 11, 2012Grand Valley has been ranked 7th in the "Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest" by U.S. News & World Report. Read More
President Haas urges freshmen to attend full time
August 21, 2012Student loan data shows Grand Valley students who completed their degrees in four years accrued debt below the national average and nearly 40 percent had no debt at all. Read More
Grand Valley ranked a greenest school by national environment group
August 16, 2012Grand Valley was named one of the country's greenest universities by Sierra Club, the largest national grassroots environmental organization in the U.S. Read More
Grand Valley ranked among Best Colleges by Forbes
August 7, 2012Grand Valley State University is listed as one of America's Best Colleges in 2012 by Forbes magazine. Read More
Graduate total sets new record
July 13, 2012Grand Valley State University has produced a record number of graduates this year and marked its best-ever graduation rate. Read More
Grand Valley Trustees adopt budget, set tuition
July 13, 2012Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees approved the university's FY 2013 budget at its July 13 meeting, balancing the financial needs of students with the need to sustain the quality of its academic programs. Read More
Grand Valley's regional impact more than $700 million
April 27, 2012The annual economic impact that Grand Valley has on the region rose by more than $50 million to $732.3 million. Grand Valley issued its yearly tri-county economic impact report during its April 27 Board of Trustees meeting. Read More
Grand Valley named 'Green College' for third year
April 18, 2012Grand Valley State University was named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the third year in a row. Read More
GVSU again receives national recognition for community service
March 14, 2012Grand Valley has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, a recognition from the highest levels of the federal government for commitment to service and civic engagement. Read More
Grand Valley would get bonus under Snyder plan
February 14, 2012Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposal for higher education ties funding to performance. Under the proposal, Grand Valley would receive a one-time bonus for meeting performance requirements. Read More
State higher ed funding tied to performance
February 10, 2012Governor Rick Snyder has released a state budget that would tie funding for higher education to performance and accountability. Read More
Grand Valley named Newsmaker of the Year
January 23, 2012Grand Valley State University was named Newsmaker of the Year by the Grand Rapids Business Journal for its impact on the West Michigan economy. Read More
Grand Valley ranked top 20 in world for sustainable practices
January 3, 2012Grand Valley ranked 16th for sustainable practices in an international survey called the GreenMetric World University Ranking. Read More
Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows solid return on investment
November 4, 2011National and state data show that Grand Valley State University continues to excel in the areas of graduation rates, alumni working in Michigan and keeping down the cost of a college degree. The university issued its fifth Accountability Report at its November 4 Board of Trustees meeting. Read More
Enrollment increases for students of color
October 24, 2011Grand Valley's overall student enrollment has increased over last year, including numbers for students of color. Read More
Grand Valley named Best College Buy for 16 consecutive years
September 22, 2011For the 16th year in a row, Grand Valley has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. in Georgia. Read More
Grand Valley ranks tops in Midwest
September 13, 2011Grand Valley State has been ranked second as an "up-and-coming" institution in the Midwest in the U.S. News & World Report 2012 edition of Best Colleges. Read More
Grand Valley State has record enrollment
September 9, 2011Grand Valley State University's enrollment is up for the 29th year in a row. Fall enrollment stands at 24,662 up from 24,541 last year. Read More
GVSU ranked among America's Best Colleges by Forbes
August 4, 2011Grand Valley State University is listed as one of America's Best Colleges in 2011 by Forbes magazine. Read More
GVSU named a 'Best In The Midwest' college
August 2, 2011Grand Valley has again been named a "Best In The Midwest" college by Princeton Review. Read More
Grand Valley Trustees adopt budget, set tuition
July 15, 2011Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved the university's budget at its July 15 meeting, keeping the state's financial challenges and students' finances front and center. Read More
Participation in Faculty and Staff Campaign sets record
July 13, 2011More than 51 percent of faculty and staff members participated in this year's Faculty and Staff Campaign, setting a new record for faculty/staff giving and continuing Grand Valley's history of being the most generous university community in Michigan. Read More
GVSU announces totals for record-setting campaign
June 8, 2011Grand Valley fittingly concluded its golden anniversary year June 8 with an announcement that will provide the university with momentum well into the next 50 years. Read More
Grand Valley leaders to announce comprehensive campaign numbers
June 8, 2011As an appropriate conclusion to Grand Valley's 50th anniversary, an announcement will be made that the university's first comprehensive campaign is coming to a close at the end of June and has far surpassed its original goal of $50 million. Read More
DeVos announces challenge grant for Seidman Campaign
May 25, 2011Rich and Helen DeVos announced a challenge grant for Grand Valley's L. William Seidman Center. Read More
DTE Energy awards GVSU incentive for energy conservation efforts
May 10, 2011Grand Valley received an incentive from DTE Energy for its 2010 energy conservation projects. Campus-wide energy efficient efforts save the university $1.4 million annually. Read More
Grand Valley State's regional impact tops $680 million
April 29, 2011The annual economic impact that Grand Valley has on the region rose by nearly $40 million to $680.4 million. Read More
Grand Valley reports record number of internships for 2009-10 academic year
April 29, 2011Grand Valley reported a record number of students are getting practical experience in the work force, saving employers money and keeping more graduates in Michigan. Read More
Princeton Review names Grand Valley 'Green College' for second year
April 22, 2011Grand Valley was named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the second year in a row. Read More
President Haas addresses administrative costs
April 7, 2011In an email to Grand Valley students, faculty and staff, President Thomas J. Haas "set the record straight" concerning news stories about administrative costs. Read More
Grand Valley creates jobs and bright future for state of Michigan
March 28, 2011A new Grand Valley State University report on its graduates shows Michigan's taxpayers are getting a great return on investment. Of recent graduates, 88 percent are employed or pursuing advanced degrees. Of those working 84 percent are employed in Michigan. Read More
Dashboard Report: Grand Valley leads in key indicators
February 11, 2011President Thomas J. Haas said the university's accountability Dashboard Report shows Grand Valley leading other Michigan schools in key performance indicators. Read More
Grand Valley freezes housing rates on campus
February 11, 2011For the first time in Grand Valley's history, the Board of Trustees voted to freeze housing rates for all students living on campus next year at 2010 rates. Read More
Brownfield credits will aid Seidman Center
December 14, 2010Grand Valley will benefit from a December 14 announcement that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is supporting 11 brownfield redevelopment projects in five Michigan cities. Read More
Grand Valley recognized as top producer of Fulbrights
December 2, 2010Grand Valley was recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More
Grand Valley's fourth accountability report shows efficiency increases
October 22, 2010Grand Valley State University shows that it has increased access and efficiency while contributing millions to the West Michigan economy in its fourth annual Accountability Report. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate progress toward new home for Seidman College of Business
September 29, 2010Grand Valley will make a major announcement regarding the new L. William Seidman building for the Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids. Read More
Grand Valley named Best College Buy for 15 consecutive years
September 23, 2010For the 15th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. in Georgia. Read More
Grand Valley's support staff takes extraordinary step
September 21, 2010In an historic vote, the support staff at Grand Valley State University voted overwhelmingly to join the rest of the university's employees in a wage freeze, giving up a raise scheduled for October 1, the last year of a three-year contract. Read More
Officials break ground for 'game-changing' library
September 21, 2010Grand Valley and community leaders symbolically broke ground September 21 for a new library that speakers called both a "game changer" and the "intellectual heart of campus." Read More
Grand Valley has record enrollment for 2010
September 14, 2010Grand Valley announces another record enrollment for fall 2010. This is the 28th year in a row in which Grand Valley enrolled more students than the year before. Read More
Groundbreaking will make new library a reality
September 14, 2010Grand Valley officials and community leaders will break ground and celebrate the start of construction on the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons on Tuesday, September 21. Read More
Haas editorial supports university autonomy
September 10, 2010"Dome Magazine," which covers Michigan politics and policy, on September 10 included an editorial by Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas that supports the value of university autonomy. Read More
More Grand Valley students to get cash award for full-time study
September 1, 2010Grand Valley announced Wednesday it will expand its Grand Finish program by tripling the number of students able to qualify for the new program, which encourages full-time study and rewards timely graduation. Read More
GVSU Trustees adopt budget, freeze salaries, set tuition
July 16, 2010Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees kept the state's challenged economy front and center when adopting the 2010-11 budget at its July 16 meeting. The budget implements wage freezes for university employees and shifts health care costs, with employees paying a greater percentage. Read More
GVSU continues Michigan brain gain
April 30, 2010With the current struggles in Michigan's economy, some experts are concerned that there is a "brain drain" of talented and highly educated young people leaving the state. But with nearly nine out of 10 of Grand Valley State University's 2009 graduates employed or in graduate school in Michigan, the university continues to provide the state a brain gain. Read More
GVSU's regional economic impact $643.9 million
April 30, 2010Grand Valley State University continues to be a major economic engine driving job creation in West Michigan, according to a report released April 30. Meanwhile, the university's Board of Trustees approved a slate of summer construction projects that will continue to create jobs in the region. Read More
Grand Valley creates 'Grand Finish'
April 30, 2010Grand Finish is a unique support program aimed at keeping students moving toward graduation. Read More
Accountability Report recognized
October 23, 2009The nonpartisan think tank Center For Michigan posted a story recognizing Grand Valley State University's annual Accountability Report. Read More
GVSU issues third annual accountability report
October 16, 2009Grand Valley State University's third annual review of academic and fiscal performance was presented October 16 to the Board of Trustees. The Board also took action on several other items. Read More
