Cultivate Community & Well-being

• Cultivate a robust, unified network that integrates the diverse experiences, perspectives, and needs of historically underserved and underrepresented faculty and staff.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable community by providing resources and programming that prioritize holistic well-being and a sense of belonging.
• Strengthen our collective impact through strategic collaboration with other FSAs as part of the FSA Leadership Council.

Advance Professional Growth & Recognition

• Facilitate professional and personal development opportunities that enable faculty and staff to reach their full potential.
• Champion institutional efforts to recruit, retain, and support the diverse community of faculty, staff, and students at GVSU.
• Partner with regional organizations and institutions across Michigan to promote best practices, cultivate broader networks, and enhance learning for faculty and staff at GVSU.

Drive Shared Agency and Amplify Voices

• Elevate the perspectives of FSA members to ensure their contributions are recognized and concerns are addressed at the institutional level.
• As integral university leaders, collaborate with broader GVSU leadership in ways that are mutually responsive to drive co-created and interdependent actions in pursuit of our Reach Higher Together commitments.

There are many ways to get involved—whether you're interested in attending events, joining a planning committee, or taking on a leadership role. All levels of engagement are welcome and appreciated. To express your interest, select the contact form for the appropriate group under Get Connected.

Asian Faculty & Staff Association

Black Faculty & Staff Association

International Faculty & Friends

Lakers Unidos!

LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Association

Military and Veteran Faculty & Staff Association

Positive Black Women

Women's Commission

Native American Advisory Council (2009)