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.

A group photo of the Office of Student Life staff.

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 Email 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



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