First Name *

Last Name *

Phonetic pronunciation of name

Preferred pronouns

Are you speaking as *
- Select Option An individual A representative of an organization

If representing an organization, please list the organization's name

Please note: If you are speaking on behalf of an organization or group, only one public comment speaking slot per organization/group will be reserved for each meeting.

Select your relationship to GVSU *
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Address 2

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Please select the category that best describes the issue you plan to address: *
- Select Option Academic Programs Student Affairs Campus Services & Operations Board Governance/Policy Finance/Budget Facilities/Planning Safety/Student Well-being Not listed Please specify a value for Please select the category that best describes the issue you plan to address:

In 3–5 sentences, describe the subject matter of your remarks: *

Have you previously contacted or worked with the appropriate University office or administrator in an effort to resolve this matter? *
Yes
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Not applicable

Individuals are encouraged to meet with the appropriate University office or administrator before addressing the Board of Trustees. 

The length of time desired (which shall not exceed three minutes): *

Disclose any personal or financial interest involved in the topic:

By submitting this request, I acknowledge that: 

• The Board of Trustees meeting is a public meeting that may be livestreamed, recorded, archived, summarized, or otherwise made publicly available. 

• Individuals addressing the Board are expected to maintain appropriate decorum and communicate with respect and civility. 

• My name and comments may become part of the public record. 

• My comments will remain focused on the topic identified in my public comment request. If my remarks move substantially beyond that topic, I may be asked during the meeting to return to the submitted topic.  

• I will make factual statements in good faith and will not knowingly present materially false or misleading information. 

• I will speak on my own behalf or clearly identify any organization or group I am authorized to represent.  

• Opinions, concerns, and personal experiences are welcome, but I will make reasonable efforts to distinguish them from statements presented as established fact. 

• The university may review factual claims made during public comment and may publicly provide relevant records, context, clarification, or corrections following the meeting. 

• Any university response may become part of the public record and may be posted alongside or linked to my comments. 

I have read and acknowledge the information above. *
- Select Option Yes