Office of the Provost
Fireside Chat presenter: Higher education needed to teach 'human skills' as digitalization advances
Even as more and more computers replace humans, a former Google executive said colleges and universities are in the exact right place to prepare the next generation for the workforce.
Nov 2, 2020
GVSU joins national alliance to develop inclusive, diverse STEM faculty
Grand Valley joins 18 other institutions within a national alliance to develop inclusive teaching practices and increase diversity among STEM faculty members over a three-year period.
Oct 29, 2020
GVSU faculty member recognized as a top public university educator
Stephen Mattox, professor of geology, received the Michigan Association of State Universitiesý Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award.
Oct 14, 2020
Fireside Chat presenter: offering nudges to students helps build relationships, satisfaction
The series is a presidential initiative designed to bring in "thought activators" for campus discussions.
Sep 24, 2020
Software package goes beyond efficient functions to key tool for student success
Navigate, software that assists students with making appointments on campus, goes beyond that functionality and has become a key tool for student success and retention.
Sep 14, 2020
Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.
Aug 28, 2020
Town hall on health, safety touches on steps to implement testing, contact tracing in fall semester
Grand Valley leaders provided a glimpse into the preparations of opening a campus under the shadow of COVID-19 during a town hall July 23 for faculty and staff members focused on health and safety measures.
Jul 23, 2020
Incident Management Team update: New face covering toolkit, web-based self-assessment, virtual campus tours
Grand Valley has launched a new virtual campus tour that can be accessed using a mobile device. VisiTOUR features a virtual tour guide who will lead guests through an on-campus visit using 360-degree images, videos, audio and text, to highlight each stop on the tour.
Jul 9, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 2020
Incident Management Team update
In preparation for Fall 2020, select buildings on GVSU campuses will have one-way directional floor signs to help with the flow of traffic, especially between classes.
Jun 10, 2020
