Partners

Together we work towards a more inclusive and equitable campus and community

FTLC

We partner with the FTLC

The Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center 's mission: Guided by the ideals of liberal education and the principles of inclusive excellence, the Pew FTLC strengthens the university in carrying out its primary mission of teaching and learning. 

The FTLC Inclusive practices

THE EIC liaison is Dana Munk ([email protected]

GVNext News

Charter school educators take a tour of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta.

Teachers from GVSU-authorized charter schools find inspiration in Atlanta

K-12 educators from Grand Valley-authorized charter public schools spent two days at the Ron Clark Academy, exploring new approaches to student engagement, leadership and school culture.

Aug 20, 2026

Rhaeven Richardson performs with West Michigan Jewels of Africa as part of a Juneteenth Celebration at the Kirkhof Center on June 18.

GVSU community takes part in Juneteenth celebration

The event, held in Kirkhof Center on the Valley Campus, included dancing, performances, crafts, food and more.

Jun 18, 2026

A pride flag fan sits on top of a pile of rainbow beaded necklaces.

Pride by the Pond kicks off Pride month at Grand Valley with celebration and education

The celebration included bingo, performances and educational resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

Jun 4, 2026

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PEOPLE, EQUITY AND CULTURE

We partner with Inclusion and Equity

Mission: Through collaboration, consultation, and leadership with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners, the Division of Inclusion and Equity advances GVSU’s social justice framework for equity and inclusion.  The division coordinates sustainable and strategic institutional efforts to engage all members of the community while also intentionally supporting and advocating for historically underrepresented communities. The division’s work furthers the university's liberal education and student-centered mission. 

It hosts the

Equity and Inclusion Institute

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX 

Activation and Accountability Leadership Team (AALT), Genevieve Elrod is our representative

Our ex officio members are Robert Shorty (VP for People, Equity and Culture) and Marlene Kowalski-Brown (Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Inclusion and Equity Officer)



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