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GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
FAMILY GUIDE TO
LAKER RESOURCES
2020-2021
LAKER FAMILY WELCOME I am excited that your student has chosen Grand Valley State University to be their home, their learning environment, and their space to grow and become. I am confident that your student will find our campuses and their fellow Lakers to be welcoming, friendly, and supportive on their journey to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies. This guide details the resources and services available to students at Grand Valley. More importantly, Lakers are always there to support one another and this guide outlines the offices and staff that are available to assist in answering questions and help your student navigate their academic and co-curricular journeys as Lakers for a Lifetime. Welcome to the Laker Family! Philomena V. Mantella President To make the most of this guide: • Read the information and discuss it with your student • Bookmark the Laker Family Network website: gvsu.edu/family Grand Valley has published this guide in order to help inform you of the resources available to your student. We hope this will be helpful in maintaining a supportive connection with your student during their college years.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LAKER FAMILY
LAKER FAMILY ............................................ 1 LAKER FINANCES .................................... 24
About Grand Valley ............................................................. 2 Financial Aid ......................................................................... 24
Liberal Education .................................................................. 3 Student Employment....................................................... 24
FERPA 101 ................................................................................. 3 Scholarships ......................................................................... 24
MoneySmart Lakers ......................................................... 24
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS ...........4 Banking and ATMs ............................................................ 25
University Libraries ..............................................................6 Student Accounts.............................................................. 25
Library Spaces ....................................................................... 7
Library Collections and Resources .............................. 7 LAKER LIVING .......................................... 26
Tools for Academic Success ...........................................8 Housing and Residence Life......................................... 26
Student Success Network ................................................9 Dining On Campus ............................................................ 28
Academic Advising ............................................................ 10 Transportation ..................................................................... 29
Advising Centers ...................................................................11 Living Off Campus ............................................................. 31
Blueprint for Student Success ......................................12
Study Abroad ....................................................................... 16 LAKER LIFE ................................................32
Research and Scholarship ...............................................17 Office of Student Life ...................................................... 32
Fellowships..............................................................................17 Campus Activities.............................................................. 32
Student Organizations .................................................... 32
LAKER SUPPORT ...................................... 18 Civic Engagement ............................................................. 33
Career Center ....................................................................... 18 Leadership Development .............................................. 33
University Counseling Center ......................................20 Recreation & Wellness..................................................... 34
Information Technology Support ................................21 Department of Music, Theatre,
Division Of Inclusion And Equity ............................... 22 and Dance Opportunities .............................................. 35
Campus Interfaith Resources ...................................... 22 Finding Fun on Campus ................................................. 36
Disability Support Resources ...................................... 22 Fun Downtown and Around ......................................... 36
Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center .................... 22 Life in West Michigan....................................................... 37
Office of Multicultural Affairs ...................................... 23
Title IX And Gender Equity........................................... 23 LAKER RESOURCES ................................ 38
Gayle R. Davis Center for Women Laker Glossary of Terms ................................................ 42
and Gender Equity ............................................................ 23 Important Contacts .......................................................... 43
Notes ........................................................................................44
Campus Maps ......................................................................46
The GVSU Family Guide is produced by the
Promotions Office, a part of the Office of
Student Life. It is a creative team of students
and full-time staff who promote campus
events and more through graphic design,
printing, posting on campus bulletin boards,
social media, photography, and film/video
services. Learn more at gvsu.edu/promotions.
The cover photo, featuring the Cook
Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus,
was taken by Kendra Stanley-Mills
(University Communications).
LAKER FAMILY NETWORK
LAKER FAMILY
Welcome to the Laker Family Network, our parent and supporter resource here at Grand Valley! We care
about the success of both you and your student. Parents and supporters play an important role in their student’s
success; your student wouldn’t be where they are today, without you! We are thrilled to partner with you and help
guide you along the way. Parents and supporters have an opportunity to build relationships with the university by
attending events, volunteering, or signing up for our newsletter.
Supporting a college student is a transitional role for parents and supporters. Roles shift from daily monitoring to
weekly mentoring. Here are some recommendations and resources to help with this transition.
STAY INFORMED: your student’s problems. Instead, listen intently, ask
The Laker Family Network sends out monthly questions, and provide them the opportunity to
newsletters that provide timely information on create their own solution.
campus events, important resources for your
student, and ways for you to best support your Whether this is your first student attending college
student’s educational journey. Parents and or your third, the experience varies from student
supporters must opt in for newsletters on the Laker to student. The college experience is intended to
Family Network website. further student growth and development, and it
may take some time to determine some essential
IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS: skills that will benefit your student. Growing into a
Help prepare your student by discussing mentoring relationship with your student may not
expectations and important topics such as always be easy, but learning to respect and value
academics, finances, belonging, wellness, and each other in new ways can strengthen your bond
safety. Utilize this guide and the Laker Family even more.
Network website to help your student connect with
the appropriate campus resources. You have helped shape the foundation of your
student’s life. For that, we are grateful to you; we
CAMPUS EVENTS: look forward to getting to know you and your
Make sure your student attends the required fall student. Welcome to the Laker Family Network!
orientation program, Transitions: New Student
Orientation (gvsu.edu/transitions). Other beneficial
events for new students are Laker Welcome Events
Recommended Resources
There are many great books that can help you
and Campus Life Night. These programs are
and your family in the transition from high school
designed to provide intentional opportunities to
to college. Fellow Grand Valley parents suggest:
build community and to share valuable information
with students as they acclimate to life as Lakers. • The Happiest Kid on Campus by Harlan Cohen
(for parents) or The Naked Roommate, also by
LISTEN & EMPOWER: While college can be a Harlan Cohen (for students)
wonderful experience for students, it can also • Letting Go by Karen Levin Coburn and
be very challenging: a time of new freedoms, Madge Lawrence Treeger
new opportunities, new responsibilities, and • You’re On Your Own (But I’m Here If You
new friendships. Because you have always been Need Me) by Marjorie Savage
there, know that you will likely remain the “go-
• 1001 Things Every Teen Should Know Before
to” person when your student experiences joy or
They Leave Home or 1001 Things Every
disappointment. Resist the temptation to solve
College Student Should Know, both by Harry
H. Harrison, Jr.
• The iConnected Parent by Barbara K. Hofer
Learn More
• How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Visit the Laker Family Network website for
• Out to Sea: A Parents’ Survival Guide to the
more information or to sign up for newsletters.
Freshman Voyage by Kelly Radi
gvsu.edu/family
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ABOUT GRAND VALLEY
LAKER FAMILY
Mission
Grand Valley State University educates students Learn More
to shape their lives, their professions, and their Visit gvsu.edu/strategicplanning for
societies. The university contributes to the more information.
enrichment of society through excellent teaching,
active scholarship, and public service.
Grand Valley is proud to have eight colleges
Vision offering more than 100 undergraduate, graduate,
Grand Valley State University demonstrates its and doctoral degrees:
commitment to providing an inclusive learning
• Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
environment where all students can explore new
directions, find their niches, and develop skills • College of Community and Public Service
for life and productive careers. Grand Valley is • College of Education
known for increasingly innovative and outstanding • College of Health Professions
teaching, recognized scholarship, significant
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
community engagement, and excellent stewardship
of its resources. Our university inspires and equips • Kirkhof College of Nursing
students to be active life-long learners and global • Seidman College of Business
citizens. Grand Valley strives to be a model public • Seymour and Esther Padnos College of
university shaping leaders for success. Engineering and Computing
Value Statements
At Grand Valley, we value:
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Inquiry
• Inclusiveness
• Community
• Sustainability
• Innovation
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LAKER FAMILY
FERPA 101
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974 (FERPA) also known as the Buckley
Amendment, helps protect the privacy of student
LIBERAL EDUCATION records. Under FERPA, eligible students have the
right to inspect and review their education records;
A strong liberal education serves as the foundation
seek amendment of any records believed to be
for Grand Valley State University’s wide array of
inaccurate; consent to disclosure of education
undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering
records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes
critical thinking, creative problem solving, and
disclosure without consent; and to file a complaint
cultural understanding. Through personalized
with FPCO concerning potential violations.
learning enhanced by active scholarship, in which
FERPA applies to students who are currently (or
faculty members contribute to the growth of
formerly) enrolled in higher education, regardless
their fields, stay current in their professions, and
of age or status. Grand Valley provides all students
enhance student learning in the classroom, Grand
with full access to their records either in person or
Valley accomplishes its mission of educating
by use of the university website.
students to shape their lives, their professions, and
their societies. Grand Valley’s liberal education FERPA identifies college students as adults
focus prepares students for life in a fast-changing responsible for determining who may receive
world. It fosters a commitment to economic, social, information about them. While guardians/parents
and environmental sustainability and an inclusive understandably have an interest in a student’s
campus that values diversity. Through this forward- academic progress, they are not automatically
thinking education, students are empowered to granted access to a student’s records without
positively affect the global community now written consent of the student. Students can
and in the future. provide view access to their online records using
the Guardian/Family Access tab in myBanner.
Guardians/Parents are encouraged to consult with
the student if academic information is needed.
George Grant, Jr., Ph.D., Dean
College of Community and Public Service
Learn More
Refer to the FERPA guidelines available on the
Registrar’s website at gvsu.edu/registrar for
“Never be afraid to ask questions. Knowledge comes from taking risks.” more information.
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LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Tutoring Center Writing Center
The Tutoring Center provides scheduled The Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan
tutoring for many 100- and 200-level courses. Authors has offices on the Allendale and Pew Grand
Students can request a course specific tutor Rapids campuses and provides help with writing
through the Tutoring Center website. Once a for any course, at any stage of the writing process.
tutor is assigned, they will meet weekly for a The center’s well-trained peer consultants can
one-hour session, typically in a small group. help students brainstorm ideas, organize content,
Tutoring is provided by trained peer tutors integrate research, polish a draft, and correctly
who have successfully completed the course document sources. Drop-in times are available, as
and received recommendations from faculty. well as scheduled appointments. Online support is
Tutoring assistance is free and open also available and students can drop-in or schedule
to all students. appointments at all physical locations.
Drop-In Tutoring Learn More
Several discipline specific drop-in centers offer TUTORING CENTER
on demand support from faculty and peer tutors Visit gvsu.edu/tc to request a tutor and for
without an appointment. Check the Tutoring more information on drop-in centers.
Center website for more details. SLA & PASS
• Anatomy Tutor Lab Visit gvsu.edu/sla for more information.
• BIO & BMS Drop-In Tutoring WRITING CENTER
Visit gvsu.edu/wc for more information.
• Chemistry Success Center
ACADEMIC COACHING
• CIS Student Success Center
Visit gvsu.edu/sasc for more information or to
• Engineering Drop-In Tutoring
make an appointment.
• Math Center
• Physics Help Corner
• Seidman College of Business Tutoring
• Stats Center
Structured Learning Assistance (SLA)
and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
These embedded tutoring programs provide
structured support through peer-led workshops
and/or tutoring as part of select courses. Peer
facilitators work with the course faculty and provide
weekly group review sessions and exam reviews.
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LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Academic Success Workshops
Workshops are held throughout the year that
focus on a variety of academic success topics
including study skills, time management, motivation, Mark Schaub, Ph.D., Interim Dean
organization, goal setting, and much more. These Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
workshops are free for all students.
Academic Coaching Sessions “As a parent of two Laker graduates, I am very happy with the
These one-on-one sessions with a professional countless opportunities available to students here at GVSU. I’m
particularly partial to the high-impact experience of studying
coach will assist students to assess barriers to their abroad, but am equally excited about the other experiential
academic success, and to develop a success plan that learning available: internships, community engagement, working
on the Sustainable Agriculture Project (the “Farm”), and
may include academic coaching, learning strategies, many more. The campus is great, but get off campus, too—to
experience Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and the wider world!”
or getting referrals to other university resources.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Visit the Data Inquiry Lab (DIL)
The Data Inquiry Lab, located within the Mary
Grand Valley University Libraries have the Idema Pew Library, offers assistance with
resources and research services your student quantitative data management, analysis, and
needs to succeed. visualizations. From workshops and in-classroom
demonstrations to one-on-one consultation, the
Meet with a Liaison Librarian DIL’s purpose is to develop practical data skills of
Each academic program at Grand Valley has GVSU students, faculty, and staff. Students may
a Liaison Librarian with related subject and drop in, schedule an online consultation, or make
information expertise. Liaison Librarians visit an in-person appointment.
classes to teach about research and available
resources. Liaison Librarians can help students Visit the Technology Showcase
develop research questions, identify research The Technology Showcase, located on the Atrium
strategies, evaluate the usefulness of specific Level in the Mary Idema Pew Library, provides an
sources, and find relevant and reliable information, immersive and engaging environment to interact,
including data, online. Liaison Librarians are discover, and learn how innovative technologies can
available in person, by email, or by telephone. improve student learning.
Visit the Knowledge Market Stop by the Service Desk
The Knowledge Market is a program uniquely Staffed by knowledgeable library staff, the Service
designed to bring expertise for research, writing, Desk is an easy place to ask for help! At their point
data, digital, and presentation support into one of need, students can stop by, chat online, text, or
space. University Libraries, the Writing Center tweet questions.
and Speech Lab are partners in this program.
Staffed by trained student consultants, the
Knowledge Market offers assistance for developing Learn More
research strategies, honing writing skills, or There is a wealth of information and
polishing presentations. Students may drop in or resources available on the libraries website!
make an appointment at the Mary Idema Pew, gvsu.edu/library
Steelcase Libraries, or online. The Knowledge
Market services are also available for remote
access through the Virtual Knowledge Market.
6LIBRARY SPACES In addition to a full suite of student support services,
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
your student will have access to the following:
GVSU libraries accommodate the mix of social • A wide variety of study spaces to support both
and academic learning that students prefer, but group and independent work
in an enriched environment that challenges their • Late night hours varied by location with
thinking, accommodates their needs for comfort extended hours during final exams
and community, and provides seamless support
• Laptops and other equipment available for
services for their assignments.
checkout at some locations
The Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and • Windows and Macintosh computers, printers,
Information Commons on the Allendale campus scanners, and a variety of productivity software
provides an unprecedented array of spaces, at most locations
furnishings, technology, and services to support • Fast, easy ways to request materials from other
academic work and the development of skills your libraries, including delivery to email
student will need to succeed during college and
• On-site IT support available at the Mary Idema
beyond. Seidman House, also on the Allendale
Pew Library
campus, houses rare and archival materials for
• Media and real-time programming to engage
students to use in their research; overlooking the
your student in diverse learning experiences
ravines, it is also a favorite quiet study space for
beyond the classroom
students during weekdays.
• Study rooms with large digital displays and
Two locations on the Pew Campus offer spaces laptop connectivity designed for group
and services to support students located in collaboration at some locations
downtown Grand Rapids. Students will find • Robust wireless network that also provides
friendly staff and resources at Steelcase Library, wireless printing from personal mobile devices
the Curriculum Materials Library located in the (laptops, tablets, and phones)
Steelcase Library, and at the Frey Foundation
• University Libraries employs over 100 students
Learning Center in the Cook-DeVos Center for
in a variety of student jobs, and there are also
Health Sciences.
opportunities for internships
LIBRARY COLLECTIONS AND
RESOURCES
• Over one million online electronic books
• 300 electronic databases
• Over 400,000 printed books, serials, and
media items
• 70,000 print and electronic journals
Using our resources will help your student do
better work. We invite you to stop by when you
are on campus.
Annie Bélanger, MLIS, Dean
University Libraries
“It can be said that the libraries are the place where it is quiet
enough to hear yourself become who you will be and loud
enough to know that you are not alone in this journey.”
7TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
The Planner tab assists your student with
MyPath planning courses to complete their desired
The myPath tool is designed to assist your student program. Audits and planning blocks can be
to prepare and track academic progress toward viewed on one screen. Your student can drag
graduation. It encompasses both a degree analysis and drop courses into future semester blocks
audit and an educational planner. and type courses directly into planner boxes.
Courses should be entered as they appear in the
Your student can use myPath to produce a catalog, for example, CHM 115, not Chemistry 115.
user-friendly degree audit. It also provides clearly
defined information for selecting coursework, The audit will outline the courses needed to
understanding degree requirements, and meet degree, major, minor, and/or emphasis
developing an educational plan. requirements within each specific block.
Your student can use this information during
Your student can access myPath online by logging discussions with an academic advisor.
into myBanner, selecting the “Student” tab, then
“Student Records”, then “myPath.” Learn More
Visit gvsu.edu/registrar/mypath for
The “What If” function allows your student to more information.
hypothetically change their degree, catalog year,
major, minor, or emphasis. The “What if” function
will then show:
• Coursework required for the new major, minor,
or emphasis
• Previously taken courses that are applicable to
the new requirements
• Courses that still must be taken
Note that “What If” does not change the major/minor.
To declare a major, your student must go through
the major declaration process in myBanner.
Students should review myPath throughout the
academic year or after the following instances:
• Registering for classes
• Making changes to their schedule (drop/add)
• Receiving final grades
• Declaring, adding, or changing a major
• Applying for graduation
The myPath tool will verify that courses regis-
tered in the current and future semesters or the
final grades will satisfy specific requirements
toward your student’s degree.
8LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
STUDENT SUCCESS NETWORK
Sherril Soman, Ph.D., Dean
The Student Success Network (SSN) connects College of Education
students to faculty partners and experienced un-
dergraduate students with the goal of enhancing
their first-year experience! Students will meet their
partners during Transitions New Student Orienta- “Grand Valley State University provides exceptional advising
resources, including faculty and professional advisors to guide
tion, and during this year-long program they’ll have
our Lakers to academic success. It’s never too early to connect
opportunities to connect in person and receive
with your assigned advisor via myPath.”
regular email communication. Partners are knowl-
edgeable of campus resources and serve as an im-
portant network to help students not only navigate
their first year as a college student but also help
them succeed at GVSU!
Benefits
• Learn about student success resources
• Develop strategies for academic success
• Receive guidance from a faculty member
throughout the year
• Gain useful feedback as they develop as a
college student
• Establish connections with an experienced
undergraduate student who can provide tips
to succeed
Learn More
Visit gvsu.edu/ssn for more information.
9ACADEMIC ADVISING FAQ Regarding Academic Matters:
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Am I allowed to call and ask questions about my
Advising is an integral part of your student’s student’s class performance?
college education. The advising process According to FERPA (Family Educational Rights
establishes a collaborative relationship between and Privacy Act of 1974) faculty and staff cannot
your student and an advisor in which the student discuss your student’s academic records unless
feels a sense of connection, support, and guidance. your student grants written permission for
Effective advising is developmental. It responds disclosures by designated university employees
to and creates growth and change within the (faculty or administrators). Steps on how your
student. Advising encourages students to think student can grant access can be found on the
critically, seek out resources, and develop action Registrar’s Web page in the section for Parents.
plans. It provides students with the information
and encouragement they need to take personal What happens if my student is late paying
responsibility for exploring options and making for tuition?
decisions. Ultimately, advising will allow your If a student does not pay for tuition on time,
student to achieve a meaningful and successful they will be dropped from all registered courses
educational experience. effective immediately following the payment
deadline. Payment after the deadline does
not guarantee a student a seat in the classes
previously registered for; they will have to enroll in
classes that still have available seats.
Student’s Role and Responsibilities
In Advising What happens if my student misses an exam?
1. Consider academic and career goals While attendance policies can be class and
instructor specific, GVSU students are expected
2. Write list of questions before each
to attend class, to turn in work on the scheduled
advising session
due date, and to take all exams at the scheduled
3. Initiate contact with a faculty advisor and/or date and time. If a student misses class for an
advising center illness or for a family emergency, documentation
4. Actively participate in advising sessions may be required prior to an opportunity to discuss
accommodations. Faculty are not expected
5. Ask questions if unsure of a policy or procedure to provide opportunities to make up exams or
6. Know the academic calendar and do not class assignments for unexcused absences. In
miss deadlines particular, your student is expected to take the
final examination on the scheduled day and time,
7. Know when to register and drop or add courses
so please consider your student’s exam schedule
8. Schedule courses that are consistent with when planning family vacations.
educational goals and will meet degree
requirements What happens if my student chooses to retake a
9. Accept responsibility for making final course previously completed?
A student may repeat any course one time. The
decisions on academic choices
grade for the second attempt will be the grade on
record and will be figured into their grade point
average, but all course attempts will remain on
the official transcript. Repeating a course more
than once is only allowed by the approval of the
Diana Lawson, Ph.D., Dean
student’s academic advisor and the department,
Seidman College of Business and will generally only get approved for classes
that are not in the student’s major field of study.
“At GVSU opportunities to LEARN abound. You’ll PRACTICE what
you’re learning both in the classroom and in the community.
Ultimately, this transformational GROWTH experience will prepare
Learn More
you to make a difference. Learn-Practice-Grow. It’s all here at GVSU.” Visit gvsu.edu/advising for more information.
10ADVISING CENTERS
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
CLAS (College of Liberal Arts College of Community and Physical Therapy
& Sciences) Public Service Physician Assistant Studies
C-1-120 and C-1-140 Mackinac Hall, 321C Richard M. DeVos Center, Public Health
Allendale (616) 331-8585 Grand Rapids Radiation Therapy
advstu@gvsu.edu (616) 331-6890 Recreational Therapy
ccpsadvisor@gvsu.edu Respiratory Care
Exploratory Study (Undecided) Speech Language Pathology
Advertising & Public Relations Criminal Justice
Anthropology Hospitality & Tourism Management Kirkhof College of Nursing
Art Education Legal Studies 326 Cook-DeVos Center for
Art - Studio Art Public & Nonprofit Administration Health Sciences, Grand Rapids
Art History Social Work (616) 331-7160
Behavioral Neurosciences kcon@gvsu.edu
Biochemistry College of Education
Biology 401C Richard M. DeVos Center, BSN- Nursing & Pre-nursing
Biomedical Sciences Grand Rapids RN to BSN and 2nd degree BSN
Cell & Molecular Biology (616) 331-6650
Chemistry coeserve@gvsu.edu Brooks College of
Classics-Greek/Latin Interdisciplinary Studies
Communication Studies Elementary Education 133 Lake Michigan Hall, Allendale
Comprehensive Science/Arts for Secondary Education (616) 331-8200
Teaching – Special Education Special Education brooksadvising@gvsu.edu
Comprehensive Science/Arts for Graduate Education Programs
Teaching with Early Childhood Environmental and Sustainability
Comprehensive Science/Arts Seymour & Esther Padnos College Studies
for Teaching with Elementary of Engineering and Computing Global Studies and Social Impact
Spanish 101 Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids Integrative Studies
Comprehensive Science/Arts for & C-2-208 Mackinac Hall, Religious Studies
Teaching with ESL Allendale Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Dance (616) 331-6025
Earth Science pcecadvising@gvsu.edu Seidman College of Business
English 1041 L. William Seidman Center,
Exercise Science Biomedical Engineering Grand Rapids
Film & Video Production Computer Engineering (616) 331-7500
French Computer Science go2gvbiz@gvsu.edu
Geography and Sustainable Planning Cybersecurity
Geology Electrical Engineering Accounting
German Information Systems Business Economics
Health Communication Information Technology Economics (BA/BS)
History Interdisciplinary Engineering Entrepreneurship
Integrated Science Mechanical Engineering Finance
International Relations Occupational Safety & Health General Business
Mathematics Management General Management
Microbiology Product Design & Manufacturing Human Resources Management
Multimedia Journalism Engineering International Business
Music Management-Information Systems
Natural Resource Management College of Health Professions Marketing
Philosophy 113 Cook-DeVos Center for Operations Management
Photography Health Sciences, Grand Rapids Supply Chain Management
Physical Education (616) 331-5900
Physics chpss@gvsu.edu
Political Science
Psychology Allied Health Sciences
Social Studies Audiology
Sociology Cardiovascular Sonography
Spanish Clinical Dietetics
Sport Management Communication Sciences and
Statistics Disorders
Theater Diagnostical Medical Sonography
Writing Health Information Management
Health Professional Degree
Completion
Histotechnology
Medical Dosimetry
Medical Laboratory Science
Occupational Therapy
11BLUEPRINT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Support
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Support is available to your student personally,
These pages introduce the four-year Blueprint for academically, and professionally through leadership
Student Success. The items noted include as- opportunities, academic support services, and a
pects of curriculum and co-curriculum, campus wide variety of programs.
traditions, as well as learning outcomes noted in
“Learning Reconsidered” and AAC&U’s Liberal Engagement
Education and America’s Promise (LEAP). A Grand Your student will be encouraged to engage in
Valley education is characterized by programs that both curricular and co-curricular aspects of their
challenge, support, and engage students in their education and by opportunities like internships,
academic experience. service learning, and off-campus programs, as well
as by building relationships with faculty members.
Challenge
Your student will be challenged both inside and
outside the classroom as they learn the value of Learn More
liberal education. What is expected academically Visit gvsu.edu/advising/interactiveblueprint
of your student will be clearly communicated. to view the Blueprint for Student Success.
FIRST YEAR Personal Transition Into College
For more information about student success visit www.gvsu.edu/sasc
Review syllabi
Log in to on first day
Handshake Attend of class and Connect with Explore majors Check your Utilize
to seek Transitions and make note of faculty during and careers at mid-term academic
campus jobs Convocation due dates office hours Majors Fair grades resources
Move in and Engage with Attend Campus Participate in Take Sign up to live Participate in Complete FAFSA
Laker Welcome GVSU’s diverse Life Night Campus mySuccessCheck on campus your Make a and apply for
communities Recreation survey second year Difference Day scholarships
and cultures
SECOND YEAR Exploration of the College Community
Engage with
Confirm Participate Attend Attend GVSU’s diverse Prepare secondary
academic year in Campus Teach-In Undergraduate communities admit program
schedule Life Night Research Fair and cultures applications
Volunteer for Review syllabi Sign up to live Expand your Utilize Career Complete FAFSA Learn how
Helping Hands on first day on campus leadership, Center and and apply for to be a
and Laker of class and your third year service attend career scholarships MoneySmart
Welcome make note of involvement events Laker
due dates
12LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Review syllabi
on first day Register for next Explore research
Explore campus of class and Participate in Explore academic year opportunities by
leadership make note of MLK Week study abroad including an attending Student Finish 30
opportunities due dates events opportunities SWS class Scholars Day credits
Prepare for Find ways to Connect with Meet with Confirm Prepare for Attain
final exams get involved faculty during your academic summer plans final exams dean’s list
on campus office hours advisor
Meet with faculty Connect with Explore research,
about graduate Find a academic and internship, and Register for Volunteer at
and professional faculty professional student study abroad next academic Student Attain
school programs mentor organizations opportunities year Scholars Day dean’s list
Review syllabi Get involved with Meet with your Attend Participate in Finish 60 Credits
on first day campus academic advisor Career Fair community
of class and traditions service activities
make note of
due dates
13THIRD YEAR Involvement in the Larger Community
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Confirm Host a table Meet with your Explore competitive Participate in
academic year at Campus academic advisor scholarships and Participate in research
schedule Life Night fellowships Homecoming experience
Volunteer for Review syllabi Sign up to live Take leadership Participate in Complete FAFSA
Helping Hands on first day on campus your role with Teach-In and apply for
and Laker of class and fourth year Registered Student scholarships
Welcome make note of Organization (RSO)
due dates
FOURTH YEAR Transition to Career
Review syllabi
on first day Continue Request and secure
of class and involvement in letters of reference Complete
make note of campus activities for job and graduate Apply to graduation audit
due dates and traditions school applications graduate with your advisor
Confirm Plan future Utilize Career Submit graduate Attend Book hotels and
academic finances with Center to begin and professional Career Fair dinner reservations
year schedule Financial Aid job search school applications for graduation
guests
14LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
Attend Network with Prepare to take Register for next
Graduate and alumni and Apply to be a graduate and academic year Finish 90
Professional professionals in tutor or peer professional including an credits and earn
School Fairs your field mentor entrance exams SWS class Grand Finish
Attend Engage with Study Participate in Confirm progress in Present at Attain
Career Fair GVSU’s diverse Abroad internship, major and minor Student dean’s list
communities and co-op, or coursework, general Scholars Day
cultures practicum education, and review all
graduation requirements
Network with Update resume Present at Present research
professionals and and job search Student at a national Attend Complete
employers portfolio Scholars Day meeting Commencement grad survey
Participate in Mentor Attend GradFest Post photos of Learn about your Carry on the
internship, successors in and prepare for your favorite membership in Laker for a
co-op, or leadership roles Commencement places on Grand Valley Lifetime tradition
practicum campus Alumni Association
• Stay Informed
• Get Involved
• Give Back
• Laker Pride
15STUDY ABROAD
LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
The Barbara and Stuart Padnos International
Center facilitates study abroad programs for
Grand Valley students. Study abroad is a unique
opportunity for students to earn credit towards
their degree in another country on programs
ranging from two weeks to a full year. More than
800 Grand Valley students complete a study
abroad program each year, with most students
identifying their time overseas as one of the most
impactful experiences of their college career.
Programs
Why Study Abroad? GVSU students can choose from over 4,000
• Intercultural communication skills study abroad programs. In addition to 60+ GVSU
programs, students can participate in one of
• Knowledge of other cultures
our many affiliate programs, making it easy for
• Experience in an international academic/work/ students to find an opportunity that is a good
social environment fit. There are programs for every academic track
• Ability to work in diverse teams at GVSU in every region of the world. Students
• Foreign language experience are encouraged to visit the Padnos International
Center and work with a Study Abroad Advisor to
• Maturity, flexibility, and independence
help them plan a program.
Cost and Funding
Study abroad program costs vary depending on
the program. While some are more expensive, Learn More
some programs may save students money when Visit gvsu.edu/studyabroad, contact the
compared to the cost of a semester at Grand Padnos International Center at
Valley. Students can use financial aid, scholarships studyabroad@gvsu.edu, or visit 130 Lake Ontario
and grants to help fund their study abroad. GVSU Hall during office hours for more information.
awards over $400,000 in study abroad scholarships
every year.
16LAKER LEARNING AND SUCCESS
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
The Office of Undergraduate Research
and Scholarship (OURS) offers a variety of
opportunities and resources for undergrad-
uates to pursue creative work, scholarship,
and research in various disciplines under the
direction of a faculty mentor. These opportuni-
ties will enrich academic experiences for
students and challenge them to strengthen their
critical, analytical, and writing skills. Students
who participate in these opportunities will gain
a competitive edge when applying to graduate
schools and jobs post-graduation.
OURS programs and staff members support all
aspects of the research and creative process
including connecting with research faculty
members, fellowships for conducting summer
research, and travel grants to attend academic
conferences and exhibits.
Learn More
FELLOWSHIPS
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Visit gvsu.edu/ours for more information.
The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships
FELLOWSHIPS
supports students and alumni in obtaining
Visit gvsu.edu/fellowships for more information.
nationally competitive awards. While a wide
range of opportunities exist, students are more
often awarded external funding for domestic
and overseas research, study, service learning,
leadership development, internships and co- Cynthia A. McCurren, Ph.D., Dean
Kirkhof College of Nursing
ops. Likewise, graduating seniors and alumni
have been awarded full-funding to conduct
independent research, to complete full graduate
degree programs, to teach English abroad, and “As parents, it is important to acknowledge that students will
to support post-graduate service, internship, have success but also disappointment during this new journey
leadership development and service opportunities into campus life. As a university, we want parents to be involved,
and more. We encourage students to reach out to encourage and congratulate your students, and also help
early in their time at GVSU to maximize access to pick them back up when things do not go well. What is the best
these opportunities, especially as some awards are way to help? Support your student to solve issues, but do not
attempt to solve them yourself.”
limited to first-year or second-year students.
17LAKER SUPPORT
LAKER SUPPORT
Grand Valley offers numerous services to each student that help them develop and grow as a student and an
informed citizen. Learn about the many resources available to your student while they attend Grand Valley.
CAREER CENTER Explore the World of Work
Majors Fair, Career Fairs, Grad Fair, informational
Almost 30% of Career Center Appointments & interviews, and job shadows are just a few ways
Employer Event Attendees are First Year Students Career Center staff members help students
connect to the world of work. First year students
Why First Year Students Visit the Career Center: often believe these events are only for upper class
• Develop short and long-term career plans (What students—nothing could be further from the truth—
do I want to do THIS year? When I graduate?) active career exploration and planning takes time.
• Learn More About Majors, Occupations,
& Employers Get Experience
• Meet Their Career Advisor (Everyone Has One!) On campus employment, summer jobs, volunteer
positions, and internships are great ways to
Whether your student is confident, comfortable, cultivate work-related skills and to connect
or exploring their major/career decisions, classroom learning to the workplace. Additionally,
connecting early and often with the Career 80 percent of internships lead to full-time job
Center makes sense. Ways to connect include: offers. Find opportunities on Handshake, an
online resource where students can interact
Visiting CareerLab with employers from all industries. Encourage
Open daily, CareerLab is a space where students your student to get their Handshake profile
can drop in, work alongside peer and professional started today!
advisors on tasks ranging from interview prep,
and resume creation to completion of Focus II,
an online, personalized career and educational
Learn More
planning tool. It’s the perfect place to ask career-
Visit gvsu.edu/careers for more information.
related questions about current work situations,
graduate school, summer jobs and internships.
18LAKER SUPPORT
Ways Parents & Supporters Can Help: you get there? Do you have short and long term
ASK QUESTIONS plans related to your future? Have you considered
Some questions to ask: What are you good using Career Center as a planning resource?
at? What do you like to do? What are your There are no right or wrong answers to career
interests, passions, and values? What are your questions. Only individual answers: answers that
skills and abilities? What are ways you can gain may change through education, new experiences,
experience on campus? What did you learn about and engaging the world of work.
yourself from volunteering/attending an event/
working on campus/doing research? Have you
visited the Career Center website? Made an
Roy Olsson, Ph.D., Dean
appointment with a Career Advisor? Attended a College of Health Professions
career event? Met with a faculty member? Do you
know about the world of work? Have you talked
with a professional in your field of interest? Job “Express excitement about the new adventure they are about
shadowed to see what work is like? As it relates to to begin; there will be pitfalls and great accomplishments. Be
your career, where do you want to go? How will encouraging while allowing them to stand on their own.”
19UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER Confidentiality
LAKER SUPPORT
University Counseling Center services are
Located in the Student Services Center, the mission confidential, with the following exceptions:
of the University Counseling Center is to enhance • Clear and imminent danger to oneself or others
the healthy development of our diverse campus
• Disclosure of the abuse or neglect of a child or
community through prevention and education,
vulnerable adult
psychological services, and consultation.
• A court order for records
Counseling Services • Written permission by the client
The University Counseling Center is staffed by a
diverse team of professional counselors committed Due to confidentiality, the Center is unable to
to the well-being of individual students and the disclose a student’s client status or information
campus community. Student concerns that might related to services that a student has received.
benefit from counseling are varied, but include,
among others, academic difficulties, relationship ACES
issues, or feelings of anxiety or depression. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Campus Education
Counselors and students work together to Services (ACES) office provides education and
determine the best course of treatment, which may support to students regarding alcohol and other
involve individual counseling, group counseling, or drug choices. Substance use can have a negative
referral to a community provider. effect on student health, academic success, and
career goals. ACES educates GVSU students on
Individual counseling is available on short-term safe and responsible decision making through
basis, per Center policy. General therapy and prevention and education programs, counseling
skills groups are available weekly and offer services, and recovery support. Students can find
both professional and peer support to students the help they need to keep focused on their goals
experiencing a wide range of personal concerns. and not allow substance use to become the center
Additionally, outreach workshops and events are of their college experience.
scheduled throughout the year to provide students
the knowledge and resources necessary to ACES hosts daily 12-step meetings for students
maximize their emotional and physical health. who may be starting a period of abstinence or
have a desire to stop substance use. In addition,
Appointments ACES provides recovery coaching and substance
The University Counseling Center offers counseling abuse support groups to help students make
at both the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses. changes in their substance use behaviors.
Students may schedule appointments for either
location by contacting the Allendale office at Grand Valley takes alcohol and other drug issues
(616) 331-3266 or by visiting 204 STU during seriously and enforces local, state, and federal
business hours. laws. ACES helps students to be aware of health
and safety issues, as well as implications of
Fees their alcohol and drug use. ACES strives to help
Counseling services are free to currently enrolled students be safe, be smart, and be responsible
Grand Valley students. Psychological testing and when it comes to alcohol and drugs.
other evaluation and documentation services are
available for a fee.
Learn More
Accreditation and Licensure UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER
The University Counseling Center is accredited by Visit gvsu.edu/counsel to learn more about
the International Association of Counseling Services. University Counseling Center services and to
Members of the professional staff who provide access self-help tools.
mental health services are appropriately licensed in
ACES SERVICES
their respective fields. The Center also employs a
Visit gvsu.edu/aces or call (616) 331-2537.
number of doctoral and master-level interns, each
of whom is supervised by a fully-licensed clinician.
The doctoral internship program is accredited by
the American Psychological Association.
20INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAKER SUPPORT
SUPPORT
Students at Grand Valley have access to the latest
in computer technology to prepare them with
essential skills to succeed.
Resources include:
• Secure high-speed, campus-wide network
• Library access
• Computer labs/classrooms and kiosks
• Information Technology Help Desk
• Technology Showcase, an interactive and
engaging environment to discover, learn, and
share how innovative emerging technologies can
enhance teaching and improve student learning
• Web and Mobile Services
Computer Accounts
All students have a single computer account that
allows access to specific applications or services
pertaining to technology. The following are
provided to students:
Network Access: Main access to computer labs
and library access
Email: GVSU Google email and Google Docs
allows communication for university business
Blackboard: Courseware application that allows Learn More
for communication of course materials myGV Mobile App: The mobile app (myGV)
provides secure access to data via mobile
MyBanner: Scheduling, registration, and other device. myGV is available to download on
tasks concerning classes as well as the ability to Google Play or the App Store.
maintain and retrieve personal data stored with
the Records Department
Network Storage: Students have access to
25 GB of network disk storage for academic Frederick J. Antczak, Ph.D., Dean
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
purposes. The storage space is for use in all
courses and can be accessed on or off campus
Personal Web Space: Students have access to a “In the long run, what is most “practical” for students in
server to develop personal web pages or for use college to study is what they’re good at, and what they are
excited about. As the website for each major can show you,
in web development courses
there are jobs for graduates in any major. So choosing a
course of study — and getting the most for the money and
the irreplaceable time they will invest — is a choice about how
to make a life as well as how to make a living.”
21DIVISION OF INCLUSION AND EQUITY taking assistance, Allendale campus transportation,
LAKER SUPPORT
housing modifications, and assistive technology are
The Division of Inclusion and Equity advances some of the services available in DSR. We also offer
Grand Valley’s social justice framework for equity a mentorship program for students with Autism
and inclusion and assures compliance with laws Spectrum Disorder (ASD) called Campus Links.
related to civil rights. The division coordinates
sustainable and strategic institutional efforts MILTON E. FORD LGBT
to engage all members of the community while RESOURCE CENTER
also intentionally supporting and advocating for
historically underrepresented communities. The The Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center offers
division’s work furthers the university’s liberal many programs and resources to enrich and support
education and student-centered mission. The the LGBTQIA+ campus community. Through a
division carries out this work through a variety of combination of educational programming and
offices including those listed on these pages. community-building opportunities, students connect
with each other, the center, and the university.
CAMPUS INTERFAITH RESOURCES
Located in the Russel H. Kirkhof Center, the center
Campus Interfaith Resources, located in the Russel is a community space where students meet with
H. Kirkhof Center, provides opportunities for friends, spend time between classes, and access
positive interfaith engagement around the religious, LGBTQIA+ inclusive resources. The center offers a
secular, and spiritual diversity of students, staff variety of programs throughout the year, including
members, and faculty members. The aim of this featured guest speakers, Queer Connections
work is to foster a campus climate inclusive of Mentoring Program, Queer and Trans 101 workshops,
various identities and communities, to ensure that Lavender Graduation, and events celebrating
students are able to develop their worldviews in National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of
an affirming environment, and to promote an open Visibility, and more. The center also hosts a number
and pluralist understanding of increasingly diverse of ongoing programs facilitated by student leaders.
schools, workplaces, and communities. • First-year Queer Alliance (FQA) helps first-
year LGBTQIA+ and allied students develop
Some of the religious and interfaith services and strategies for a successful first year by creating
resources at Grand Valley: meaningful connections to each other and the
• Faith-based, spiritual, and secular student campus community.
organizations
• Colors of Pride is a weekly program for LGBTQIA+
• Interfaith Reflection Rooms located at 2243 students of color. Meetings include discussions,
Kirkhof Center, 309E DeVos, and 166 CHS resource sharing, community building, and peer-
• Interfaith community service projects both on to peer education.
campus and with community partners • T2 is a weekly program for transgender and non-
• On-going opportunities for interfaith dialogue. binary students as well as those questioning or
exploring their gender.
DISABILITY SUPPORT RESOURCES • Ace of Clubs is a program for students who
identify on the asexual or aromantic spectrums
Disability Support Resources (DSR), located in the and meets twice a month to provide a space of
Blue Connection (CON) on the Allendale campus, support, discussion, and engagement.
provides support resources and accommodations
that enhance the environment for persons with
disabilities, and helps educate the university
community on disability issues. Program advisors
work with students to determine reasonable
accommodations and can assist with course
selection, scheduling, and exploration of their areas
of career interest. Advisors may suggest referrals to
other offices on campus for more comprehensive
service in these areas. Alternative format textbooks,
alternative testing, learning skills assistance, note-
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