“This is a day of celebration”: GVSU community participates in Election Day
The celebration started with a performance from the Laker Marching Band and ended with a student Stroll to the Polls.
Nov 3, 2026
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
Mantella op-ed: Gap remains between students who register to vote and those who cast ballots
For Bridge Michigan, Mantella urged universities to help students move beyond voter registration to lifelong civic participation.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU in photos, October 2026: Fall provides perfect backdrop for Homecoming, cultural events and 'The Beast'
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU joins over 50 colleges and universities in National Student Success Project
The National Student Success Project seeks to address concerns from students and families about the value of a college degree through five core commitments.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU-supported workshop helps educators explore digital storytelling
A free workshop series from WGVU Public Media is helping educators bring video and audio storytelling into K-12 learning spaces.
Oct 29, 2026
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)