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
Elijah
Last Name
Fosu
Pronouns
he/him
Email
s_fosuel@gvsu.edu
Title
Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement and Student Organizations
Team/Area
- Civic Engagement
- Student Organizations
Website
About
Elijah holds a University of Cape Coast Bachelor of Education degree
in Social Science with an Economics Education major and Geography
Education minor. Throughout his undergraduate education in Ghana, he
took up leadership roles as a student and then after graduation,
worked as a Teaching Assistant with the Department of Business and
Social Sciences at the University of Cape Coast. At the same time, he
volunteered as an Administrative Assistant attending to the
administrative needs of students at the University of Cape Coast.
Elijah is currently a graduate student at Grand Valley State
University pursuing a master's degree in Higher Education with a
concentration in College Student Affairs Leadership and works with the
Office of Student Life as the Registered Student Organization and
Civic Engagement graduate assistant. In his current role, Elijah honed
his skills in figuring out how to get students involved and engaged.
In his free time, Elijah loves to play video games, especially
FIFA.