Please share your feedback by October 15 through one of three options: 

• participate in an interactive campus forum
• participate in a college or unit conversation
• submit the Individual Feedback Form on the AASF website

Your input will guide revisions and help shape metrics and timelines as we begin implementation in Winter 2026. 

Your voices are essential as we refine the framework and move toward implementation. Between now and October 15, you can participate in any of the following ways:  

1. Participate in an interactive campus forum:  
   We will host seven open forums across our Valley and City campuses and via Zoom. Please complete the RSVP form to and join as many sessions as you are able. Participants are encouraged to pre-read the Strategic Framework. 
   1. Wednesday, September 10, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Health Campus in 210 DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
   2. Tuesday, September 16, 2:30 – 4:00 PM Allendale Campus in 2266 Kirkhof Center  
   3. Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Allendale Campus in 2266 Kirkhof Center  
   4. Thursday, September 18, 1:00 – 2:30 PM Via Zoom  
   5. Monday, September 22, 5:00 – 6:30 PM Via Zoom 
   6. Tuesday, September 23, 1:00 – 2:30 PM Pew Grand Rapids Campus in 102E Devos  Center
   7. Wednesday, October 1, 9:00 – 10:30 AM Pew Grand Rapids Campus in 1008 Seidman Center
       
2. Participate in a College/Unit group session 
   Deans or unit heads may convene a group discussion and submit a single summary using the College or Unit Feedback Form. You may also contact AVP Lancaster for guidance in facilitating conversations and to submit group feedback.  
    
3. Submit individual feedback
 
   If you prefer to respond independently or anonymously, use the Individual Feedback Form on the AASF website. 

Your feedback will guide revisions to the draft Strategic Framework, inform metrics and shape implementation timelines. Our team will compile all feedback to improve the draft, align moves and actions, and create steps along with metrics that include baselines and targets. The final strategic plan will be available in December. 

Implementation and activation will begin in Winter 2026, including the creation of implementation teams, clear accountability structures, regular check-ins, and a public dashboard to track progress. 

Thank you for your dedication to our students and to this important shared work. We look forward to learning from your insights as together we co-create a future for Academic Affairs that is bold, strengths-based, and aligned with Grand Valley’s mission. 

Additional information about the engagement plan.