Welcome to Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Accreditation (SPAA), a portfolio of services provided through the Office of the Provost. SPAA supports university and program level efforts that advance educational quality, promote continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with GVSU's mission.
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning at GVSU is guided by Reach Higher Together, the university's strategic plan, and the Academic Affairs Strategic Framework.
- Establishes the university's mission, vision, values, commitments, strategies, and key performance indicators
- Aligns institutional priorities and decision-making across the university
- Guides progress toward achieving GVSU's mission and long-term vision
Assessment
Assessment is the process of measuring progress and using evidence to improve student learning, programs, services, and institutional effectiveness.
- Supports continuous improvement through the systematic evaluation of outcomes
- Provides data to inform planning, decision-making, and resource allocation
- University Assessment Committee (UAC) partners to support assessment across all curricular and co-curricular programs
- General Education Committee (GEC) oversees and supports assessment of GVSU's general education program
Accreditation
Accreditation is an evidence-based peer review process that affirms institutional and program quality and promotes continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates that GVSU meets established standards for educational quality and institutional effectiveness
- Reinforces a culture of excellence and accountability across all academic and administrative units
- GVSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and maintains more than 50 specialized program accreditations
Page last modified July 1, 2026