GVSU Addressing Educator Shortage
GVSU has multiple programs and collaborations working across generations and communities in the field of Teacher Education to address Michigan's educator shortage and prepare new teachers.
Mar 7, 2023
Why Study Education at GVSU?
Grand Valley State University's Education programs are an ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate students to study the fields of education, teaching, and counseling. Offering courses in the field of education and teaching since 1964, GVSU provides high quality programs with small class sizes. With a commitment to educational principles such as active learning, interaction of theory and practice, and learning relevancy, the Education programs offer students the type of personalized attention needed to become leaders in their fields.
Welcome to the College of Education and Community Innovation
In July 2021, Grand Valley State University merged the College of Education and the College of Community and Public Service into a new college, the College of Education and Community Innovation.
“Through our programs, we educate students to become professionals within fields in which a broader understanding of the larger community remains essential. We see opportunities for interdisciplinary synergies because of our shared focus on community engagement, social justice, and our support for societal structures.” — Dr. Sherril Soman, Dean
Information about how GVSU is continuing to address COVID-19 and the health of our university can be found on the Laker's Together website.
GVSU Education Programs News
Two Education faculty receive awards
Two Education program faculty members received 2023 GVSU Faculty Awards. These awards honor the outstanding contributions of our Education faculty and were presented at the Faculty Awards Convocation on February 14.
Jan 9, 2023
Warsen becomes endowed Professor of Civil Discourse
Greg Warsen of Educational Leadership was selected as GVSU's new Padnos/Sarosik Endowed Professor of Civil Discourse.
Dec 5, 2022
Faculty member's podcast guides future teachers
Erica Hamilton and a Hope College colleague co-produce a podcast to help future teachers gain deeper insight into applying literacy in their classrooms.
Nov 29, 2022
Events
GVSU Education Alumni & Teacher Appreciation Night
May 2, 2023 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
GVSU Education Alumni & Mentor Teacher Appreciation Night is a celebration of all GVSU mentors and alumni teachers, and a way to welcome our newest teaching graduates into the GVSU Education Alumni...
National Accreditation
The Education programs' accreditation for our initial teacher preparation programs was most recently renewed by CAEP (the national Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) in 2019.
