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

Gustavo Alonzo, a member of the GVSU Boxing Club, laughs while encouraging a student to try out punching gloves during Campus Life Night.

National award recognizes GVSU's commitment to belonging

GVSU received an Insight Into Academia award for dedication to academic excellence and belonging.

Sep 18, 2026

Mimi Sperl and Susana Villagomez stand in the doorway of Replenish behind a red ribbon tied in a bow.

Replenish unveils updated space to better serve students

Changes include new freezer space and an updated layout to better accommodate visitors and volunteers.

Sep 16, 2026

Students cheer at a GVSU Football game.

10 things every new Laker must know

As students head back to campus and GVSU comes to life, here are 10 things that every incoming Laker should know.

Aug 24, 2026

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

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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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