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Mission Statement

To elevate, challenge, and empower all learners to develop their passions and purpose in a healthy, inclusive, and equitable environment. The Division of Student Affairs positively impacts the university through engaging experiential learning and exceptional student support.

 

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Vision Statement

Every learner will belong, persist, and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.

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Values Statement

As student affairs professionals, we value:

  • Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Justice
  • Creating a Community of Care and Respect
  • Embracing Collaboration and Creativity 
  • Empowering Experiential and Engaged Learning
  • Enhancing Health and Well-being
  • Seeking Understanding Across Differences

Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to continued excellence by learning, growing, and acting within our GVSU Laker community. We center students in everything we do and strive to create a safe and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We acknowledge that the United States has a complex history of embedded and structural inequities that create barriers for many people to full participation in public life, including in higher education.  By offering dynamic opportunities for culturally informed and responsive programming, and by fostering environments for brave and rich dialogue, we strive to promote a university community that values difference. Through this work, Grand Valley Lakers are empowered to challenge oppressive systems and cultures and to create socially diverse and just environments within Grand Valley State University and our society.

Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Dean of Students Emergency Fund

The Dean of Students Emergency Fund helps students facing small one-time financial hardships.

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

GYT: STI Testing

January 8, 2025 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

We are offering FREE and confidential STI testing on-campus again this year! Testing will be the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30-7:30pm.  Holton-Hooker Multi-Purpose Room. Gonorrhea...

Seated Volleyball

January 9, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Want to try something new and exciting? Join us for seated volleyball! In this dynamic game, players stay seated on the floor and use their upper bodies to pass, set, and spike the ball. It’s...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Speaker Meeting

January 12, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

AA Open Speaker Meetings are open to all! These meetings are a great way to learn about what AA is, what it does, and what it does not do, too. During these meetings, a member of AA will share their...

QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training APPROVED INT 100/201!

January 16, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized...

The Mentalist

January 16, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Come for a night of entertainment by mentalist Noah Sonie! His show mixes magic, mind reading, and hypnosis, and is sure to be a mind-blowing show! Hosted by GVSU Campus Activities Board (CAB) Learn...

MLK Day of Service and Solidarity

January 25, 2025 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity represents a nationwide initiative where campuses across America join hands to serve and stand in solidarity with their communities, honoring the legacy...

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GVNext News

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GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 10, 2024

A blue and white tassel with a 2024 charm hangs among colorful leaves.

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Dec 2, 2024

Veteran in attendance at GVSU Veterans Day Breakfast

GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events

Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.

Nov 11, 2024

Philosophy major Conrad McIntosh votes at the Kirkhof Center on November 1.

GVSU promotes student participation in presidential election with on-campus events

GVSU’s Office of Student Life hosts a variety of events leading up to and following the election to encourage student voter participation. For many students, this is their first opportunity to participate in a presidential election.

Nov 5, 2024

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Eliminating barriers: Let's Talk offers appointment-free counseling sessions through Counseling Center

The program gives GVSU students the opportunity for free, virtual conversations with licensed counselors.

Oct 24, 2024

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