A Future-Proof Education
The Core of a Grand Valley Education
Grand Valley prepares students to become agile problem solvers by equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
What is Core to a Grand Valley Education?
Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the ability to use, create, evaluate, and engage critically with digital technologies to complete tasks safely and ethically in professional and civic contexts.
Student Agency
Our students are motivated and purposeful learners who play an active role in shaping their own educations as they pursue meaningful careers.
Experiential Learning
At Grand Valley, students build valuable experience in collaboration with their professors, as well as business and professional communities.
No matter a student’s major, they’ll build skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Leadership
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Cultural Understanding
Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Resolution
Faculty Members Who Love to Teach
One of the hallmarks of a Grand Valley education is our faculty’s commitment to teaching and student success. Unlike many institutions, the vast majority of classes are taught by faculty (not graduate assistants) creating a more personal, collaborative, and transformative learning experience. Through active scholarship, our faculty advance their fields, stay at the forefront of their professions, and bring new insights into the classroom, empowering students to shape their futures, lead in their careers, and make a meaningful impact on society.
Local Learning, Global Impact
The Grand Valley education prepares students for life in a fast-changing world. It fosters a commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability and an inclusive campus that values diversity. Through this forward-thinking education, students are empowered to positively affect the global community now and in the future.
