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

Adrian King, of the Ojibwe and Oneida nations, performs during the All Walks of Life Traditional Powwow at the Fieldhouse on April 4.

'All you feel is love': GVSU hosts 25th annual ‘All Walks of Life’ Pow Wow

This year’s event was the most-attended Pow Wow in GVSU’s history.

Apr 4, 2026

A military member crosses the street.

GVSU receives gold status designation from G.I. Jobs in veteran-friendly schools report

When military veterans are in the transition process to civilian life, the G.I. Jobs list of schools is the one provided to those looking into higher education.

Mar 26, 2026

Robert Shorty, left, and Derrick Johnson on stage seated in the Kirkhof Center, GVSU vertical banners behind them

NAACP president: 'Do well for yourself, do good for your neighbors'

Derrick Johnson gave a rescheduled MLK keynote presentation in the Kirkhof Center.

Mar 18, 2026

A person pours tea from a coffee urn into a blue mug with text on it that reads �Center for Women and Gender Equity, Equali-Tea�.

EqualiTEA celebrates Women's History Month with connection, healing and solidarity

The annual event was hosted by the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity on March 17, inviting the campus community to connect over a cup of tea to share stories and honor the exceptional women at GVSU.

Mar 17, 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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