Leadership

The Division of Student Affairs leadership team meets weekly to enhance relationships and support the shared responsibility for a division wide focus on student success. Division updates are provided by the Vice President for Student Affairs.


Leadership

First Name
Aaron

Last Name
Haight

Profile Photo

Email
haighta@gvsu.edu

Title
Associate Vice President For Student Engagement And Dean Of Students

Website
Dean of Students Office

Office Address
202 Student Services Building

Office Phone
(616) 331-3585

About

Aaron Haight has worked with the students of GVSU since 2000. She currently serves as the Acting Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.  Dr. Haight has served in the Dean of Students Office as Associate Dean, Assistant Dean and Director of Student Conduct and Special Programs for 8 years while also providing leadership for the Division of Student Affairs. As assistant director of Student Life (2000 – 2013) she spent her first seven years advising the fraternity and sorority community and her last six years in the OSL coordinating the Transitions Orientation program and a variety of student organization services. Prior to coming to GVSU, Aaron worked as a project manager for Edison Schools, Inc. in New York City and as a special events and development coordinator at Special Olympics Michigan.

Aaron graduated with her Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Central Michigan University, her Master of Public Administration from Grand Valley State University, and her Doctor of Education from Eastern Michigan University.  The title of her dissertation is “Examining the Impact of Student Involvement and Intercultural Experiences on Perceptions of Institutional Commitment to Diversity".

Aaron is also a facilitator of StrengthsQuest and True Colors. She consults with area K-12 schools in college access, hazing, and diversity initiatives. She is a past member of the Allendale Public Schools Board of Trustees, Allendale Rotary and volunteered with the Allendale PTO, Allendale Youth Soccer Organization, and Allendale Little League.  

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