Faculty & Staff Directory
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Education Faculty & Staff Directory
First Name
Charlotte
Last Name
Balkus
Email
balkucha@gvsu.edu
Role(s)
- Career Navigator
Office Address
1154 AuSable Hall
Office Phone
616-331-7622
Department
- CECI BCPS Partnership for Educational Transformation
Program
- Battle Creek Scholars
About
Charlotte Balkus earned her Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a
focus on college student affairs leadership from GVSU, solidifying her
status as a Laker for a Lifetime. She previously achieved her
bachelor's degree in psychology with double minors in youth and
society and human behavior and social services from Michigan State University.
Prior to joining the Battle Creek Scholars Program, Charlotte
served as the Program Advisor in GVSU's TRIO Student Support Services
(SSS Classic) Program. Being a fellow first-generation college
student, she is deeply passionate about assisting
first-generation/low-income college students in navigating their
higher education journey and addressing their unique needs. Charlotte
aspires to continue her career in higher education while advocating
for increased educational access and fostering new opportunities for all.
Teaching Areas
- EDH-181
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Michigan State University
- Master of Education in Higher Education, Grand Valley State University