University Compliance
Academic Affairs & Student Support
Academic Affairs
University Compliance Network Contact:
Julie Guevara, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, x12400
Representative Compliance Areas:
Distance education regulations, The Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association, University, college, unit or program accreditation and approvals.
Helpful Resources:
Accreditation and assessment materials are available online:
- The Higher Learning Commission Statement of Affiliation Status for GVSU
- GVSU Catalog - Accreditation Section
- Assessment and Grand Valley
- GVSU Program and Accreditation and Approvals Table
- Strategic Positioning 2010 - 2015
Financial Aid
University Compliance Network Contact:
Michelle Rhodes, Director of Financial Aid, x13234
Representative Compliance Areas:
Financial aid eligibility, awards/disbursements, loans, student employment.
Helpful Resources:
The Financial Aid website is a comprehensive source of information for students and parents:
- Financial Aid Basics
- How to Apply
- Loan Information
- Cost & Payment Options
- Forms
- Important Policies
- Federal Disclosures
Housing
University Compliance Network Contact:
Andy Beachnau, Director of Housing & Residence Life Office, x12120
Representative Compliance Areas:
Student housing, student health center, fire safety (housing units).
Helpful Resources:
Potential and current student residents and families will find the GVSU Housing website an essential reference guide to living on campus, with pages below specifically related to compliance topics:
Registrar's Office
University Compliance Network Contact:
Jerry Montag, Registrar (FERPA Officer), x13327
Representative Compliance Areas:
Academic records, privacy of student records, veteran services, voter registration.
Helpful Resources:
Students will find the Academic Calendar, Annual Class Schedule, Catalogs and other academic record guidance on the Registrar's Office website. Consulting the pages below may be a helpful first step in addressing compliance questions:
- FERPA - Access to Student Records
- Voter Registration
- Veteran Services
- FAQs
- Tuition and Charges
- Forms
Academic Health Care Compliance (Academic Programs Related to Health)
University Compliance Network Contact:
Linda Kirk, Health Compliance Officer, x15867
Representative Compliance Areas:
Academic programs related to health care professions.
Helpful Resources:
The Office of the Vice Provost for Health assists faculty, staff and students with health-related academic programs at GVSU and presents the following online:
Continuing Education
University Compliance Network Contact:
Simone Jonaitis, Executive Director of Continuing Education, x17360
Representative Compliance Areas:
Continuing education.
Helpful Resources:
"Continuing Education provides exceptional educational programs and services that link the needs of lifelong learners with the resources of the university." The Continuing Education website assists with a variety of information::
- About Continuing Education
- Community Engagement
- Regional Locations
- Professional Development
- Online Courses
- Contact Information
Students with compliance questions/concerns are encouraged to contact the appropriate University Compliance Network member, review the Resources by Subject Matter pages, use the Search feature on the GVSU home page, and/or refer to the applicable University policy document(s) for assistance.
Page last modified February 4, 2013
