Strategic Plan for Office of the Provost - AVP of Student Success
Strategic Plan for Office of the Provost - AVP of Student Success
Mission
This Division encourages and supports students toward achievement of
their educational goals.
Vision
Grand Valley State University demonstrates its commitment to providing
an inclusive learning environment where all students can explore new
directions, find their niches, and develop skills for life and for
productive careers. Grand Valley is known for innovative and
outstanding support for all students. Grand Valley inspires and equips
students to be active lifelong learners and global citizens through
significant community engagement opportunities throughout the curriculum.
Value Statement
At Grand Valley State University, the primary focus of administration,
faculty, and staff is on the success of students. The Division of
Academic and Student Affairs has adopted the following values, which
reflect the focus on students, and are also the values of this Division:
We value excellence in teaching and learning in all undergraduate and
graduate programs. We believe the principles and practices of a
liberal education provide a sound foundation for the institutions
academic programs. We are committed to a student-centered, rigorous
learning environment that integrates disciplinary, interdisciplinary,
and co-curricular programs. We value the use of high impact educational
practices that demonstrate the relevance of liberal education and
prepare students with essential skills for their lives after graduation.
We believe ethically-grounded scholarship in all of its forms
contributes to the development and application of knowledge, creates a
dynamic environment for learning, and enriches the world and the lives
of its citizens. We believe that innovation in teaching, learning and
scholarship produces meaningful educational experiences and is critical
to the growth and development of the University. We value internal and
external service that enriches the intellectual culture of the
University and its communities. We value and invest in economic,
social, environmental and cultural initiatives and collaborations that
have the potential to benefit our institution, our region and state, our
nation, and the world. We believe that a diverse faculty, staff and
student body; inclusive programming and curricula; and a welcoming,
respectful, and accessible environment are fundamental components of a
quality educational experience and vibrant campus community. We believe
collaborative leadership through shared governance is central to the
success of the University. We believe in responsive leadership, with
clarity and transparency in processes and communication. We believe
that strategic planning and purposeful assessment and evaluation of
programs and processes are essential to the University's viability.
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
