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Mission Statement

To elevate, challenge, and empower all learners to develop their passions and purpose in a healthy, inclusive, and equitable environment. The Division of Student Affairs positively impacts the university through engaging experiential learning and exceptional student support.

 

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Vision Statement

Every learner will belong, persist, and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.

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Values Statement

As student affairs professionals, we value:

  • Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Justice
  • Creating a Community of Care and Respect
  • Embracing Collaboration and Creativity 
  • Empowering Experiential and Engaged Learning
  • Enhancing Health and Well-being
  • Seeking Understanding Across Differences

Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to continued excellence by learning, growing, and acting within our GVSU Laker community. We center students in everything we do and strive to create a safe and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We acknowledge that the United States has a complex history of embedded and structural inequities that create barriers for many people to full participation in public life, including in higher education.  By offering dynamic opportunities for culturally informed and responsive programming, and by fostering environments for brave and rich dialogue, we strive to promote a university community that values difference. Through this work, Grand Valley Lakers are empowered to challenge oppressive systems and cultures and to create socially diverse and just environments within Grand Valley State University and our society.

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Upcoming Events

5 Days of Service - Advocating for Animals

March 19, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Help support animals by making DIY toys and blankets for the Humane Society of West Michigan. For more information on this event, as well as other 5 Days of Service Events, visit www.gvsu.edu/service/5days....

5 Days of Service - Cultivating Community: Meals on Wheels

March 20, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join Meals on Wheels in decorating lunch bags to brighten the day of those who receive assistance from the organization. For more information on the event, as well as other 5 Days of Service events,...

QPR - Suicide Prevention Training

March 20, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 11 minutes and suicide remains the 2nd leading cause of death among college students. The QPR program dispels common misconceptions about suicide,...

Knowledge Support Series

March 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Alcohol & Other Drugs Services office will be holding a series of webinar topics related to substance abuse, impacts, and issues. Check out the variety of topics and join us via Zoom to get...

Comedian: Lafayette Wright

March 21, 2024 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Laugh the night away with Lafayette Wright! Coming to GVSU will be an upbeat comedian prepared to entertain you all set long!

Versiti Blood Drive

March 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations! RSVP on LakerLink

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GVNext News

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Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024

An adult and child weigh the amount of trash collected from a Grand Valley football game.

GVSU's work earns sustainability honor from national organization

Since 2013, an initiative among campus partners has been working to reduce landfill-bound trash at Lubbers Stadium as part of the National Wildlife Federation's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge.

Feb 28, 2024

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Food and questions from around the world: For the Culture Quiz Bowl

Students and a few faculty and staff members flexed their Black history and cultural knowledge at the second quiz bowl.

Feb 28, 2024

Several buttons that read 'GVSU Votes!' on a table.

GVSU fosters voter engagement ahead of Michigan primary

GVSU's Office of Student Life is hosting events to educate the campus community and provide accessible voting opportunities.

Feb 20, 2024

Award winner Michelle Rhodes on stage at the President's Ball

Presidents' Ball award winners celebrate in style

Event included presentation of Laker of the Year awards, Presidential Appreciation Award, Student Award for Faculty Excellence

Feb 13, 2024

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23 GVSU highlights from 2023

See some of the top stories, videos, social media and photos that captured life as Lakers.

Dec 19, 2023

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