We are the Office of Student Life
Mission
We empower students to discover their passions while building inclusive communities of belonging through experiential learning in campus programming, civic engagement, and student organizations.
Vision
Through transformative experiences, all learners will create lifelong memories, develop transferable skills, and be prepared to lead with integrity in a dynamic society.
Our Values
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE: We advocate for all students to have access to resources and equity in opportunity.
CONNECTION AND BELONGING: We support students in building meaningful relationships and communities of belonging.
DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT: We inspire students to discover meaning and purpose as they engage, learn and grow.
FUN AND ENJOYMENT: We design fun and unforgettable GVSU traditions that instill Laker Pride.
COLLABORATION: We partner across campus and communities to enhance the student experience.
Staff Directory
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shyceka | Armstrong | armstrsh@gvsu.edu | Event Services Assistant | View |
| Melissa | Baker-Boosamra | bakerbme@gvsu.edu | Associate Director of Student Life for Civic Engagement & Assessment | View |
| Dylan | Barron | s_barrondy@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Fraternity & Sorority Life | View |
| Phillip | Brzezinski | s_brzeziph@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement and Student Organizations | View |
| Cindy | Driesenga | drieseci@gvsu.edu | Secretary | View |
| Leah | Erben | erbenle@gvsu.edu | Marketing Communications Coordinator | View |
| Alicen | Fimple | fimplea@gvsu.edu | Student Life Specialist | View |
| Elijah | Fosu | s_fosuel@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement and Student Organizations | View |
| Sydney | Gandolfi | s_gandolsy@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement and Student Organizations | View |
| Katie | Garrett | garretka@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Programming | View |
| Valerie | Guzman | guzmanv@gvsu.edu | Director of Student Life | View |
| Jenna | Mazurek | s_mazureje@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Programming | View |
| Jeremy | Paul | pauljer@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life | View |
| Kellie | Pnacek-Carter | pnacek-k@gvsu.edu | Associate Director, Kirkhof Center and Event Services | View |
| Bri | Slager | slagerbr@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Student Organizations | View |
| Nick | Smith | smithni7@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Event Services | View |
| Hayley | Wilson | s_wilshayl@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Programming | View |