Dear Faculty and Staff,
As we continue our shared leadership journey, we have been inspired by the meaningful discussions happening within our community. Many of these moments have centered around how we grow together as colleagues, leaders and lifelong learners. A consistent theme we’ve heard from you is the desire for development opportunities, those that are supported by supervisors.
The upcoming Teach-In: Power, Privilege, and Critical Conversations offers that opportunity. This annual event, now in its 13th year, embodies our collective commitment to learning, equity, and shared responsibility for creating a culture the inspires action.
The 2025 Teach-In will be held on Wednesday, November 12 (Seidman Center, City Campus) and Thursday, November 13 (Kirkhof Center, Valley Campus), with both in-person and virtual sessions available. There is no cost to attend and no formal RSVP. You can view the full schedule online.
The Teach-In is unlike other events at Grand Valley––it’s an incredible, campus-wide opportunity for all Lakers to engage in personal and professional development. Each session, created and led by GV faculty, staff, and students, invites us to explore diverse perspectives, examine systems of power, and strengthen our ability to lead with curiosity and compassion.
To kick-off this year’s Teach-In, we are excited to welcome Emmanual A. Guillory as our featured keynote speaker. As an advocate, policy expert, and motivational speaker, Emmanual will bring his insight and experience to the City Campus on November 12, beginning at 10:30 a.m. His keynote, "The Future of Higher Education: Peril or Potential?" will explore where we are in higher education and where we want to be.
We encourage each of you to attend at least one session, and if you have team members who report to you, we ask that you actively support their participation by allowing a minimum of one hour during work hours to engage. Doing so affirms our shared commitment to educational equity and fostering an inclusive and equitable community for all.
Together, let’s continue building a Grand Valley where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.
Sincerely,
