College of Community and Public Service
GRPD police chief named to police standards commission
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne, '86, was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to a commission that sets training, licensing and professional standards for law enforcement agencies.
Aug 17, 2020
GVSU Master of Health Administration becomes the second graduate program in Michigan to earn national health care management accreditation
Grand Valley's Master of Health Administration, offered through the College of Community and Public Service, has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Aug 4, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 2020
Regional strategies work best during times of disaster, GVSU researcher says
Davia Downey, associate professor of public, nonprofit and health administration, said responding to public health disasters, like COVID-19, is particularly difficult.
May 11, 2020
HTM professor leads hospitality industry virtual education conference in response to COVID-19
The virtual education conference will feature hospitality and event industry leaders from around the world, who will provide resources for professionals and redefine the effectiveness of the industry's future.
Apr 20, 2020
Standardized Patient Program goes virtual, provides students with telehealth experience
Grand Valley's Standardized Patient Program has launched a virtual component that allows students in the College of Health Professions, Kirkhof College of Nursing and School of Social Work to continue to gain clinical experience.
Apr 3, 2020
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism wins governor's award
The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids has been recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for innovation and collaboration.
Mar 2, 2020
Students who participate in ROTC now receiving course credits
Grand Valley students who participate in ROTC will now receive course credit for their time and commitment.
Dec 16, 2019
Social work professor initiates social justice book club
It was an innocent question from her 3-year-old son that prompted Paola Leon, associate professor of social work, to start a children's book club that focuses on social justice topics.
Dec 13, 2019
GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad
During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.
Dec 9, 2019
