Leadership
The Division of Student Affairs leadership team meets weekly to enhance relationships and support the shared responsibility for a division wide focus on student success. Division updates are provided by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Leadership
First Name
Abigail (Abbe)
Last Name
Forbes
Email
forbesa@gvsu.edu
Title
Director of Budget and Financial Planning - Student Affairs
Website
Division of Student Affairs
Office Address
4035 James H. Zumberge Hall
Office Phone
616-331-4250
About
Abigail is currently the Financial Manager for the Division of Student Affairs and since 2000, served in several financial leadership roles within the Division of Student Affairs at GVSU. She previously served as Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life in the financial role. Abigail received her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University and spent her early career in public accounting in the Lansing area while she gained her C.P.A. She returned to MSU for master’s and doctoral education in the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education program. She is engaged in numerous professional organizations focusing on finance, planning, and sustainability in higher education as well as international higher education.
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