Faculty & Staff Affinity Groups
Inclusion and Equity is proud to support our employee affinity groups and councils. These groups host meaningful events, engage in mentoring, and foster community among our underrepresented and diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
Nurturing a university culture that supports faculty, staff, and students and caring for the well-being of our community continues to be the top priority of the Department of Inclusion and Equity. With this commitment, the I&E department is intentional about creating spaces that foster a strong sense of community, which aligns with our Reach Higher 2025 commitment to promoting educational equity, by sponsoring and supporting our Faculty & Staff Affinity (FSA) groups.
To join an affinity group or more, click on the group's graphic below or select the contact form for the appropriate group under Stay Connected.
Contact Latoya Booker, bookerl@gvsu.edu, Director and I&E liaison to the FSAs for questions regarding the affinity groups.
Asian Faculty & Staff Association
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Black Faculty & Staff Association
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International Faculty & Friends
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LGBT Faculty & Staff Association
Lakers Unidos!
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NEW! Military and Veteran Faculty & Staff Association
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Positive Black Women
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Women's Commission
Each FSA group is led by devoted and passionate executive member(s) who design and host meaningful events, engage in mentoring, and foster a sense of belonging among our underrepresented faculty, staff, and student populations by:
- Developing a community and support network that nurtures group-affiliated faculty and staff within the GVSU community.
- Providing professional and personal support to group-affiliated faculty and staff.
- Giving voice to the concerns of the group-affiliated faculty and staff on campus.
- Helping to maintain a positive work environment for group-affiliated faculty and staff.
- Advocating for and supporting the recruitment and retention of group-affiliated students.