Happy Friday Colleagues,

We are writing to acknowledge the issuance of new executive orders and to note that we are working to assess their potential impact on our Grand Valley State University community. We understand that these executive actions may cause concern and uncertainty, and we want to assure you that we are closely monitoring developments and will take appropriate action to comply with applicable law.

More importantly, we want to emphasize that our commitment to our shared values and shared equity leadership remains unwavering. We will continue to support all members of our community – including students, faculty, staff, and administration – and uphold our values that are central to GVSU's mission.

Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. We will keep you informed as we navigate these or other changes in federal law and policy.

We look forward to a successful semester and continued collaboration in advancing our shared goals.

Sincerely,

Robert Shorty, PhD
Vice President for People, Equity, and Culture
Chief People and Inclusion & Equity Officer

Jessica Weare
General Counsel