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
Kate
Last Name
Harmon
Email
harmonka@gvsu.edu
Title
Assistant Vice President for Well-being and Inclusion
Website
Division of Student Affairs
Office Address
JHZ 4043
Office Phone
(616) 331-1732
About
Kate Harmon currently serves as an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs with administrative oversight of the Campus Health Center, the University Counseling Center and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, and the department of Recreation & Wellness. Kate became the Director of Campus Recreation in 2014 after working for twelve years overseeing day to day operations of the GVSU Recreation Center. Her work experience prior to GVSU included fitness and wellness promotion, personal training, group fitness instruction, and coaching soccer at youth and collegiate levels. In 2019, Kate's role increased with the oversight of the Campus Health Center and various student health initiatives. Kate has additional experience in emergency and risk management, facility management, and advocacy for low-income and underrepresented students.
Kate earned her Master's degree in Sports Administration from Central Michigan University in 2000 after completing a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science from Northern Michigan University in 1998. At NMU she was a student-athlete and captain of the varsity soccer team. In 2019, Kate received her Educational Specialist in Leadership degree from GVSU. Kate recently completed requirements for a Doctorate of Education specializing in Educational Leadership from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2022. When she is not at work, you will find her spending time with her family enjoying the outdoors. She currently serves on the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission.
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