Lakers Ready
Division of Academic Affairs
November 28, 2022
Lakers Ready is sent by the Office of the Provost
to faculty and staff within the Division of Academic Affairs
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In this issue of Lakers Ready
- Laker to Laker: Message from the Provost
- Faculty Opportunity
- Scholarship Highlight
- Updates
- Centering Students
- Events
- Important Dates and Links
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Laker to Laker: Message from the Provost
Dear Colleagues,
I hope everyone stayed safe and took time to reconnect with family and friends over the extended weekend. Let's take it together to the final stretch of the semester. Remember that we are here to serve you and make your work successful and rewarding. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Have a great week everyone,
Fatma
P.S. Thank you to the faculty who have expressed their interest in working on the two first-year student projects (see below). Faculty members who have an interest in this opportunity are encouraged to apply.
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Faculty Opportunity
In last week's Lakers Ready, Provost Mili announced in the Laker to Laker section the launch of two semester-long projects to begin in Winter 2023.
- A rapid response team will be created to closely monitor a variety of data indicators and design real time interventions. This team will be focused on first year students and running one/two-week cycles of data collection and action. In addition to staff and administrators, the team will include faculty teaching first year courses.
- The above quantitative driven action team will be complemented with qualitative data collection. Narratives are needed from students and alumni about their experience, what helped them, what barriers they faced, and what insight they are willing to share with us.
If faculty are interested in working on one of these projects, send a paragraph of interest to provost@gvsu.edu by Wednesday, December 7. The commitment is estimated to be 10 hours a week for which faculty and their unit head can decide how best to fit it within the faculty's existing commitments. A $5,000 stipend will also be provided.
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Scholarship Highlight
Congratulations to Christian Glupker, Affiliate Faculty of Practice in Economics; Paul Isely, Associate Dean, Seidman College of Business; and Erik Nordman, Associate Professor of Biology, for their $23,000 award to assess the economic and hedonic impact of the White River on local communities in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. The study was sponsored by the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission.
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UpdatesShared Governance News
Official correspondence about shared governance decisions is available on the Faculty Governance website under the "UAS Recommendations and Provost Responses" button. Recent posts include:
- 2022 Report of Diversity of Faculty, Staff, and Students - EIC Report
- Leadership, Succession, Planning, and Membership - FSBC Recommendation
Inclement Weather - Cancellation/Closure/Remote Policy
With the changing seasons and winter weather upon us, faculty and staff are encouraged to review the Cancellation/Closure/Remote policy (SLT 6.3).
GVSU Interprofessional Simulation Center Receives Accredited Status
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) has awarded GVSU's Interprofessional Simulation Center, with locations on the Health and Traverse City Campuses, accredited status in the area of Teaching/Education through 2027. The SSH Accreditation is a peer-reviewed evaluation of a simulation program's processes and outcomes. To date, there are just over 100 SSH Accredited Simulation Programs from 10 countries.
Collegial Recognition - Annual Service Awards and Holiday Gathering
Help celebrate your colleagues! Share a favorite memory, achievement, or positive comment about your GVSU colleagues receiving Service Awards recognition this year. Submissions will be shown via slideshow at the awards celebration on Thursday, December 1. Submissions may be made via the Office the President website at http://www.gvsu.edu/serviceawards/kudos. See the Service Awards webpage
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Centering Students
New Tuition Refund Appeals Form
Students experiencing extenuating circumstances that interfere with their ability to successfully complete classes may request a partial or full tuition refund using the new Tuition Refund Appeals Application (TRAC). It is a CMS form with new questions and information. The CMS form allows students to upload supporting documentation. There is also a Tuition Refund Appeal Medical Documentation Form available on the student forms website for students who need to submit medical documentation. If you have copies of the old fillable pdf TRAC form, please delete and do not share with students. Contact regdept@gvsu.edu with questions.
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EventsSeminars, Lectures, and Performances
Understanding the State Supreme Court: A Conversation with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch
Decisions of the US Supreme Court may receive a great deal of our attention, and State Supreme Court decisions shape our everyday lives in important ways. In Michigan, the Court serves as an increasingly important bulwark of the people's rights addressing everything from abortion to the environment, school funding the LGBTQ rights. Hosted by the Political Science Department and Human Human Rights Minor, join them on Thursday, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Alumni House, Allendale Campus, to find out more about the vital role played by the Michigan Supreme Court. See the Events webpage for additional information.
GVSU Arts Celebration - Holiday Concert: "And on Earth, Peace"
The Music, Theatre, and Dance Department will offer Gerald Finzi's "In Terra Pax" alongside other sounds of the season in the 2022 Holiday Celebration entitled, "And on Earth, Peace". The celebration will feature GVSU's choral ensembles, orchestra, and musical guests as we celebrate the holiday season through song. The Holiday Celebration will take place on Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. Additional information is available on the GVSU Arts Celebration website.
Campus Life
Student Small Business Holiday Market
Come support students at the Campus Activities Board's Student Small Business Holiday Market on December 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kirkhof Center Lobby, Allendale Campus. A gift wrapping station will be provided free of cost!
Save the Date - Presidents' Ball 2023
Hosted by President Mantella and Student Senate President Faith Kidd, the annual Presidents' Ball is returning in full fashion! This event will take place January 27, 2023.
Give Back this Winter with the GVSU Laker Coat Drive
The Office of Student Life is excited to offer faculty, staff and students some great opportunities to give back this winter season! Donate new or gently used coats, hats, mittens or gloves to benefit newcomers to the West Michigan community through our partners at the Refugee Education Center. Donations will be accepted from November 28th through December 9th at locations across campus. See the Office of Student Life website for more information.
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