GVSU ranks first in state, among top in the nation, on 'Best for Vets' list
Grand Valley ranked as the top Michigan college or university, 11th nationally, in the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.
Dec 2, 2025
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 EIC liaison is Dana Munk ([email protected])
GVNext News
Join Giving Tuesday efforts to support growing needs at Replenish
A record number of students have accessed the Replenish Basic Needs Center this year.
Nov 20, 2025
From classroom to community: INT 100 students make an impact at Replenish
Students visited Replenish Basic Needs Center in early November to volunteer and learn about food insecurity on campus.
Nov 12, 2025
Grand Valley unveils GVSU Military Promise program during Veterans Day Luncheon
The initiative guarantees admission to the university to all servicemembers who have committed to serve, are serving or have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Nov 11, 2025
Author, speaker addresses community as part of Native American Heritage Month
Anton Treuer shared his reflections during an Oct. 28 event.
Oct 29, 2025
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)