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."
Aviation students can complete the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Traverse City, or online, and have tangible professional benefits within the industry.
A Detroit News article centered on university governance and a Brookings article called the Thompson Scholars program a model solution for increasing access for students from middle-income families.
Now working in the Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures, Ngassa discusses how his background serves as a bridge between enrollment and academic affairs.