Created in 2006, the GVSU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Faculty and Staff Association serves as an advisory group for the University. 

The Grand Valley State University LGBT Faculty and Staff Association (LGBT FSA) aspire by our presence and visibility to help create a safe and supportive professional environment for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered faculty and staff of GVSU. The Association is a professional organization that serves as a resource and advocacy group for these employees and their families.

History of LGBT Faculty and Staff Association

In the Summer of 2006 a group of faculty and staff were brought together by Vice President Pat Oldt to explore the creation of a LGBT faculty/staff association.  Recommendations were made by this initial foundation committee, which were accepted by Vice President Oldt. 

The next major step was the establishment of bylaws, which were composed during the 2006 - 2007 academic year, quickly followed by the first election of the Steering Committee in Winter 2007. 

Following the election, the board members met to establish officers and commenced work on a number of initiatives including the development of a community website and a new faculty/staff mentoring program.