IT INNOVATION and RESEARCH

The Innovation + Research team within Information Technology is on mission to lead, coordinate, and facilitate the discovery and exploration of emerging technologies and innovative solutions that catalyze digital transformation (DX) at Grand Valley State University.

Collaborating with internal and external partners, the team will endeavor to spark transformation, serve as a change agent, and create a robust portfolio of solutions, services, and resources that are purposefully designed to:

  • Further academic and research initiatives
  • Facilitate quality digital education
  • Enhance the learner experience
  • Encourage a culture of innovation
  • Build the next generation of teaching and learning spaces
  • Support the University’s mission and strategic priorities

Our goal is to develop and nurture strong working relationships across the GVSU community, including partnerships with business leaders and technology experts across the University, state, and nation through a rich "Education Futures Collaboratory and Ecosystem" to serve as a hub for emerging technologies and innovation purposefully designed to help shape the future of education.

Eric Kunnen

Eric Kunnen
Senior Director, IT Innovation + Research

Innovation + Research Team

Name Title Action
Joseph Van Harken Adjunct Innovator in Residence View
Jacob Fortman Emerging Technology Research Analyst View
Hunter Bridwell Emerging Technologies Coordinator View
Eric Kunnen Senior Director, IT Innovation & Research View


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