President Philomena V. Mantella and three other university leaders
were featured in an article in Diverse Issues in Higher Education that
explores how Grand Valley's commitment to educational equity is
incorporated into its Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan.
Mantella, Jesse Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice
president for Inclusion and Equity; Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury, associate
professor of educational foundations and director of Engagement for
Education and Community Innovation; and Alisha Davis, assistant vice
president for the Social Justice Centers and director of the Office of
Multicultural Affairs, were interviewed for the article, “Setting
the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work."
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program offers a venue for departments to invite notable alumni to share their experiences, insights and advice with students.
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November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by
Abby Jones