The LGBT Resource Center works to create an inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff, and supports the educational achievement and personal growth of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, question and intersex students, and their allies. 

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center is the focal point for GVSU’s proactive approach to assuring that the institution offers an inclusive, supportive and affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex students and allies.  Among GVSU students, the center is known for its welcoming environment, wide variety of helpful resources, involvement of peers in center operations, and commitment to trusting relationships honoring privacy and confidentiality.  The center fosters institution-wide collaborations aimed at aligning GVSU policies, practices and programming with best practices related to addressing LGBT and other human rights issues.  The Center maintains strong connections with community, regional, state and national LGBT and other human rights organizations, drawing on their resources and contributing to their work in supporting the LGBT population and the creation of a safe and equitable society. 

We promote a culture of respect, compassion, and appreciation for diverse populations and perspectives.

We value liberal education, modeling critical thinking and problem resolution skills in all that we do.

We value student empowerment, with student voices and leadership shaping the work of the center.

We value collaborative connections with other members of the university and surrounding community.

We are committed to trusting relationships in which privacy and confidentiality are honored.