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
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])
GVSU received an Insight Into Academia award for dedication to academic excellence and belonging.
Sep 18, 2026
Changes include new freezer space and an updated layout to better accommodate visitors and volunteers.
Sep 16, 2026
As students head back to campus and GVSU comes to life, here are 10 things that every incoming Laker should know.
Aug 24, 2026
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
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Aug 3, 2026
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)