Faculty & Staff Associations
Nurturing a university culture that supports the wellbeing of faculty, staff, and students continues to be a top priority of the university. With this commitment, the Department of Inclusion and Equity sponsors GVSU’s Faculty & Staff Associations (FSAs). Grand Valley State University has eight FSAs which host meaningful events, engage in mentoring, give voice to concerns and foster a strong sense of community among faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Each FSA group is led by devoted and passionate executive member(s) who design and host meaningful events, engage in mentoring, and foster a sense of belonging among our underrepresented faculty, staff, and student populations by:
- Developing a community and support network that nurtures group-affiliated faculty and staff within the GVSU community.
- Providing professional and personal support to group-affiliated faculty and staff.
- Giving voice to the concerns of the group-affiliated faculty and staff on campus.
- Helping to maintain a positive work environment for group-affiliated faculty and staff.
- Advocating for and supporting the recruitment and retention of group-affiliated students.
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.
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To learn more about a specific FSA, click on the group's graphic below. Contact Latoya Booker, I&E liaison to the Faculty Staff Associations, at [email protected] for general questions.
Asian Faculty & Staff Association (2015)
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Black Faculty & Staff Association (2015)
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International Faculty & Friends (2007)
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LGBT Faculty & Staff Association (2006)
Lakers Unidos! (2015)
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NEW! Military and Veteran Faculty & Staff Association (2024)
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Positive Black Women (1995)
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Women's Commission (1996)
