University Development supports the mission, the vision and the values of Grand Valley State University by securing friends, funds and resources in support of the priorities of the university. In this effort, the goals of the strategic plan adopted by the university and the implementation priorities as determined by the Senior Management Team guide us in our planning process. According we are focused on growing; endowments for scholarships and programs, Capital funds for prioritized projects, Operational funds to support the current programs, projects and students of the university as outlined in the strategic plan.
Mission
University Development helps Grand Valley State University fulfill its mission and realize its aspirations in three ways: (1) securing, stewarding and increasing financial support; (2) building meaningful partnerships with external and internal constituents; and (3) communicating the universitys character, quality, priorities and goals.
Vision
To provide funding, resources and opportunities enabling Grand Valley State University to educate students to shape their lives, the professions, and their societies.
Value Statement
Integrity: Firmly adhering to ethical principles, honesty and responsibility for actions.
Respectful: Using courtesy and tact when interacting with team members regardless of position, role or title.
Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving objectives established for self, university development and Grand Valley State University.
Self-Motivated: Produces work of the highest quality with resources available while independently taking the initiative to continue to undertake projects for the good of the department and the university.
Team Orientation: Strive to accomplish the goals of the department and the university by working together with others.
Articulate: Clarity and effectiveness in all aspects of work and including written and oral communication while maintaining strict attention to detail.
Actively works to support the strategic direction of University Development and Grand Valley State University.
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 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.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
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.
