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Senior Leadership Team

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is comprised of the president, provost, and vice presidents and is responsible for the strategies, investments, and resources of the university.

Laura Aikens

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Stacie R. Behler

Vice President and Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Jennifer A. Drake

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jenny Hall-Jones

Vice President for Student Affairs

Gregory Sanial

Vice President for Finance and Administration, Treasurer to the Board of Trustees

Robert Shorty

Vice President for People, Equity, and Culture

Miloš Topić

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer

B. Donta Truss

Vice President for Enrollment Development and College Futures

Kara Van Dam

Vice President and Chief Executive of GVSU Omni

Jessica Weare

Vice President and General Counsel

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Page last modified October 14, 2026