We are the Office of Student Life
Mission
The GVSU Office of Student Life empowers students to effectively engage with their communities through intentionally designed and inclusive programs, services and environments. Student Life fosters learning, development, wellness, and success for students at Grand Valley State University.
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Vision
The OSL strives to engage students in a variety of experiences that will offer opportunities for personal growth and development, balanced with academics. Through the many programs, services and leadership opportunities offered, students are provided with a collaborative environment to gain skills that will shape their lives, their professions and their societies.
Our Values
INCLUSIVENESS | Providing environments where the unique voices of all are included, engaged, and supported.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY | Expecting integrity, honesty, and accountability at all times.
COMMUNITY | Engaging students in active leadership and service; celebrating campus rituals and traditions; preparing students to contribute their talents within a global society.
SUSTAINABILITY | Modeling responsible use of human, fiscal, and natural resources.
COLLABORATION | Partnering with students, faculty, staff, and external constituents in order to realize shared goals.
INNOVATION | Fostering critical and creative thought to continually strengthen our programs, services, and environments.
Staff Directory
| First Name | Last Name | Title | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Justin | Brown | s_brownju5@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Fraternity & Sorority Life | View |
| Phillip | Brzezinski | s_brzeziph@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement | View |
| Cindy | Driesenga | drieseci@gvsu.edu | Secretary | View |
| Leah | Erben | erbenle@gvsu.edu | Marketing Communications Coordinator | 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 |
| Chad | Novak | s_novakcha@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant for Programming | View |
| Valerie | Palmer | palmerv@gvsu.edu | Student Life Assistant | 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 |
| Olivia | Witsaman | s_witsamol@gvsu.edu | Graduate Assistant of Student Organizations and Leadership Development | View |