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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.

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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

Michigan Ice Fest Trip - Ice Climbing in Munising, MI

February 14, 2025 All Day

Join the Outdoor Adventures (OA) program February 14 - 16 as we venture to Munising, MI for the annual Michigan Ice Festival! Participants will have the opportunity to climb iconic frozen...

Women's Ice Hockey Club vs. Arizona State

February 14, 2025 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Grand Valley State's Women's Ice Hockey Club hosts Arizona State at 7:30pm.  Click here for additional information

Women's Ice Hockey Club vs. Arizona State

February 15, 2025 4:30 PM

Grand Valley State's Women's Ice Hockey Club hosts Arizona State at 4:30pm. Click here for additional information

Women's Volleyball Club Tournament vs. TBD

February 15, 2025 8:00 PM

Grand Valley State's Women's Volleyball Club hosts a tournament at 8pm. Click here for additional information

Top Managed Systems

February 16, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This course introduces technical climbing systems implemented from the top of a climb such as found with some top-rope settings (e.g. Munising, MI & Devil's Lake, WI) and also in...

Wheelchair Football

February 16, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Love football and want to try something new? Join us for wheelchair football! Designed to promote inclusivity and teamwork, wheelchair football is played using specially designed sports wheelchairs...

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GVNext News

An above shot of a room full of Lakers dancing. A sign hanging reads Presidents� Ball 2025. A large silver disco ball hangs from the ceiling.

A Night at the Disco: Lakers find their groove at Presidents' Ball 2025

Over 1,500 Lakers celebrated “A Night at the Disco” at the 39th Presidents’ Ball.

Feb 1, 2025

Students participate in a game of wheelchair pickleball.

New equipment, adaptive sports coming to GV Recreation & Wellness

Community members of all levels of ability can enjoy increased access to fitness in 2025.

Jan 13, 2025

A graduate points to her diploma during a commencement ceremony.

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

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