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

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Women's History Month kicks off with summit for middle, high school students

Keynote speaker Sharnell James challenged participants to be unapologetically themselves.

Mar 9, 2026

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National TRIO Day celebrates support systems that turn potential into futures

Grand Valley's 11 programs, including Detroit, held events to celebrate students, partnerships.

Feb 24, 2026

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GVSU launches free AI literacy course for community learners

A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.

Feb 24, 2026

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Black History Month: GVSU students 'continue to elevate' during annual Blackout event

Over 20 student organizations gathered for the kickoff Black History Month event.

Feb 6, 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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