Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences! CLAS is the largest of Grand Valley's colleges. Our students choose from more than 50 bachelor degrees (and a growing number of advanced degrees) in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. In fact, all GVSU undergraduates build the foundation for their major studies in general education courses offered by our College. 

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Grand Valley State University is seeking a dynamic and collaborative academic leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the university’s largest and most academically diverse college, offering over 50 undergraduate degrees and a growing number of advanced programs across the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. CLAS serves as the foundation of the university’s general education curriculum, fostering critical skills in inquiry, analysis, and communication that prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong adaptability. With more than 1,000 courses, active faculty scholarship, and opportunities for hands-on learning and community engagement, the College equips students with both immediately marketable skills and the intellectual agility to thrive in a rapidly changing world. 

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