Get to Know GVSU IT
Mission
GVSU Information Technology partners with our community to provide exceptional services, innovative solutions, and resources to advance and facilitate learning, teaching, and research in support of the university’s educational mission and strategic priorities.
Our mission supports the university's Reach Higher Together initiative and furthers the division’s Digital Transformation (DX) Strategy.
Vision
Deliver seamless, transformational, and secure technologies designed to enable and empower people to achieve more.
Core Values
- People First: Fostering respect, collaboration, open communication, inclusion, accessibility, and growth.
- Integrity: Building trust through honesty, accountability, and transparency.
- Innovation: Embracing new ideas, taking thoughtful risks, and continuously improving experiences.
- Privacy and Security: Protecting information through security, responsible risk management, governance, and compliance.
Leadership Principles
- Collaboration and Unity: Working together toward shared goals.
- Accountability and Performance: Taking ownership and delivering results.
- Strategic Partnerships: Building meaningful relationships that create value.
- Innovation and Possibilities: Encouraging new ideas and exploring opportunities for improvement.
Policies & Procedures
University policies related to technology and the appropriate use of technology resources can be found on the University's Policies website. For guidance on technology processes, how-to information, and recommended best practices, visit the Service Portal, which provides knowledge articles and support resources for the campus community.
Our Teams
Academic Research Computing (ARC) provides advanced research and curricular technology solutions, including virtual computer labs, specialized software, and the High-Performance Computing Cluster.
Data & Analytics supports a data-informed culture through trusted data, Power BI dashboards, data governance, training, and the university's Data Lakehouse.
eLearning Technologies supports teaching and learning through course design, instructional technologies, digital media production, and administration of GVSU’s learning management system.
Enterprise Applications provides secure, reliable administrative systems and software solutions that support the university’s academic and operational needs.
Enterprise Architecture designs and maintains the infrastructure that powers GVSU’s digital environment, including networking, cloud and on-premises systems, databases, and collaboration platforms.
IT Innovation + Research (I+R) explores emerging technologies and develops innovative solutions that advance digital transformation and enhance learning, research, and teaching at GVSU.
IT Operations supports the university’s technology ecosystem by managing budgets, contracts, technology acquisition, communications, and key operational processes for the IT division.
IT Security protects the university’s digital environment through cybersecurity, risk management, threat monitoring, incident response, and compliance efforts.
IT Services ensures technology across GVSU is reliable, accessible, and easy to use. The team provides front-line support, classroom and AV services, device assistance, and user-focused solutions.
The Project Management Office (PMO) leads technology initiatives using standardized methodologies, governance, and transparent reporting to align with institutional priorities.