Office of the Provost
Health Forum series begins with focus on health care jobs
The monthly Health Forum of West Michigan series begins its new year with a panel discussion that focuses on the supply and demand of health care jobs, and how higher education institutions are working to meet the needs of industry employers and employees.
Sep 28, 2017
Expert to dissect psychology of police interrogations during Carey Memorial Lecture
Why do innocent people confess to crimes during police interrogations? This is one question that will be answered during the 7th annual James W. Carey Memorial Lecture. Featured lecturer, Kyle Scherr, associate professor of psychology at Central Michigan University, will discuss why innocence can still lead to injustice by presenting evidence from wrongful conviction cases and experimental psychological science. Scherr will present "Arresting Signs: From Miranda Waivers, Through False Confessions to Wrongful Convictions" Sep
Sep 22, 2017
Provost gives keynote at Women's Commission event
Maria Cimitile spoke at Grand Valley's Women's Commission Fall Luncheon September 19 and called equity a complex idea that at times masks itself as "sameness."
Sep 20, 2017
Provost will be keynote speaker at Women's Commission event
Provost Maria Cimitile will provide the keynote address at the annual Fall Welcome Luncheon hosted by Grand Valley's Women's Commission.
Sep 11, 2017
Convocation messages stress importance of making connections
Grand Valley's Convocation speakers who welcomed first-year students to their new academic home gave unified messages of the importance of making connections, accepting challenges and stepping out of comfort zones.
Aug 25, 2017
Academic year gets formal welcome Friday
The formal start to the 2017-2018 academic year begins Friday, August 25, with an address by President Thomas J. Haas to faculty and staff members followed by Convocation ceremonies.
Aug 22, 2017
Schendel named assistant VP for Academic Affairs
Provost Maria Cimitile announced the appointment of Ellen E. Schendel as assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.
Jul 25, 2017
Stegeman will retire as community engagement director
A national search will be conducted for a director of the Office of Community Engagement, following the early August retirement of Ruth Stegeman.
Jul 24, 2017
Grand Valley State names new provost
President Thomas J. Haas announced his selection of Maria Cimitile to become provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs at Grand Valley State University.
Apr 26, 2017
Provost candidate notes university progression comes with student success
John Omachonu, a candidate for provost, said progress at a university is not only measured by noting increases in retention and graduation rates.
Apr 20, 2017
