University Initiatives
Search committee will review applications for employee ombuds soon
Grand Valley's first employee ombuds could begin working in early January, according to the search committee timeline.
Dec 4, 2020
Faculty, staff discuss mission and values during Reach Higher 2025 huddles
President Philomena V. Mantella listened and engaged with faculty and staff members December 3 during two virtual huddles continuing the process of formalizing Grand Valley's strategic plan through 2025.
Dec 3, 2020
Students enrolled in accelerated degree program want bachelor's degree for job security
In this most unusual of academic years, more than 150 adult students have committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree through Grand Valley's new accelerated, online program.
Nov 20, 2020
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
High school students gain work experience, math skills as GVSU consultants during summer jobs
Eight West Michigan high school students learned more about college and gained work experience as consultants to President Philomena V. Mantella through a City of Grand Rapids summer program.
Sep 28, 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
Mantella reappoints two faculty members as Presidential Fellows
Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury, associate professor of Educational Foundations, has been reappointed as the Presidential Fellow for Strategy Development and Outreach. Aaron Lowen, professor of economics and finance department chair, has been reappointed as the Presidential Fellow for Enterprise Learning & Development.
Sep 23, 2020
Mantella elevates learners as consultants to the university
The Learner Engagement Challenge connected high school and GVSU students to reimagine the future of learning.
Sep 23, 2020
COVID-19 Call Center volunteers provide compassion, empathy, resources
More than 35 volunteer faculty and staff members have listened empathetically and offered resources to hundreds of students, parents and supporters who have called the GVSU COVID-19 Call Center.
Sep 22, 2020
University earns national recognition for diversity, inclusion outreach on campus
Insight Into Diversity, the nation's oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, awarded Grand Valley and 89 other institutions the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award September 1.
Sep 1, 2020
