Laker Connections
STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
The Laker Connections programs include: Asian Student Achievement Program (designed for students who identify as Asian), Black Excellence 365 (designed for students who identify as Black/African American), Black Male Scholars (designed for students who identify as Black/African American men), Laker Familia (designed for students who identify as Latino/a/x), and Mno 'chigewin: Native Student Success Program (designed for students who identify as Native American). 在一起, these programs are designed to create an environment where students can achieve their potential at GVSU while being their full, authentic selves. These programs are open to all students and embody GVSU’s values of diversity, 股本, and inclusion and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ commitment to student success.
2023-2024 Registration & 会议
We are excited to welcome new AND returning students 为 2023/24 academic year.
Laker Connections
Shared Programming
研究表 - Located in 艾伦代尔 Knowledge Market in the Mary Idema Pew Library from 6-8PM
9月6日
10月4日
11月1日
12月6日
Career Fair Prep Session: September 25, 2023 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in Pere Marquette
Etiquette Luncheon hosted by Career Center: 1月 26, 2024 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in Grand River Room
Black Male Scholars
Fall 2023 Programming
All meetings occur on Thursdays at 5:30 PM in 2263 Kirkhof Center
9月21日
10月5日
10月19日
11月2日
11月16日
11月30日
Mno'chigewin: Native Student Success Program
注册 为 Mno 'chigewin: Native Student Success Program
Winter 2024 Programming
Jan 11th: Winter Semester Kick OFF!
Jan 18th: Basic Auto
Maintaince/Repair
Jan 25th: Living sustainably: DPWs
2月
8th: Career Development w Wasayabek
Mar 15th: Maawenjiding
Wiikinomaadying Day
Apr 11th: End of YEAR celebration
目的 & 柱子
目的
The purpose of the Laker Connections Student Success Programs is to help students achieve success at GVSU. As a participant 你会:
- Engage in intentional communities that foster a sense of belonging; importantly, you will engage with caring faculty and staff and develop meaningful relationships with other students.
- Receive academic support through intentional outreach and partnership with university services and resources.
- Explore passion, purpose, and career preparation opportunities.
- Develop leadership skills and/or identify leadership opportunities.
社区
Students will…
- Develop a sense of belonging and deeper connections to students, faculty, and staff
- Connect with campus and community networks of support
- Build relationships with faculty and staff mentors
领导
Students will…
- Feel a sense of confidence and agency in their ability to lead
- Understand their strengths and growth areas
- Identify opportunities on campus and/or in the community to serve 作为领导者
Academic Support
Students will…
- Understand the academic rhythm of the year and key milestones
- Connect to academic resources
- Develop confidence in their ability to succeed as a student
Passion, 目的, and Career Preparation
Students will…
- Explore what brings them joy and meaning
- Find pathways to explore career interests
- Develop skills necessary for life after graduation
项目领导
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Grand Valley State University
1校园博士., 1240 KC
艾伦代尔, MI 49401
(616) 331-2177
[email protected]
