GV. Grand Valley State University Archives

Scope and Contents Files include founding documents of the Grand Valley Alumni Association, directories, Distinguished Alumni awards, program and events files.

Scope and Contents Starting in 2007, Grand Valley State University Libraries has annually recognized and honored faculty and staff who published work within the past year. Publication examples include books, chapters, articles, proceeding papers, visual media, short stories, or other published work. A printed bibliography citing accomplishments is created in conjunction with this event.

Scope and Contents Contains meeting agendas, minutes, supplemental materials and related correspondence of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the GVSU Board of Control from 1979 to 1986. Also includes one file of general correspondence between the Provost's Office and the Board of Control, dating between 1983 and 2002.

Abstract This annual report is a summary of the continuing education activities conducted during the 1978-1979 fiscal year. The report represents a variety of academic units that extend programs to evening and off campus students. A review of the programs and relevant statistical data are included.

Collection Description Research and Development files from 1969, maintained by Chair Howard Stein and others, include minutes, memos and correspondence, other administrative records and reports, and grant proposal files. Funded and denied grant proposal files from 1977/8 for research support may also include Human Research Committee files, stipends, and travel files. After 1983 the committee managed the Distinguished Contribution awards.

Scope and Contents This record series contains publications, Dean's Office files, faculty committee files, divisional, and department files from the College of Arts and Sciences, spanning from 1964 to about 1998, with the bulk of the files dating between 1967 and 1979. Publications include course offerings, calendars, and schedules from the 1960s and 1970s, program brochures from the 1970s and 1980s, and manuals for faculty and department chairmen from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s.The...

Scope and Contents "Celebrating Twenty Years" publication of the College Student Affairs Leadership program in the Grand Valley State University College of Education

Scope and Contents Contains minutes, agendas, supplemental materials, and related correspondence of the Deans Council from 1985 to 2012 and the Provost's Cabinet from 2012 to 2015. Also contains one file on Dean's Retreats from 1984-2001.

Abstract This annual report of the Division of Arts and Humanities (now College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) was presented to the Board of Trustees. The report contains a divisional report from the dean, unit reports from each department, and tables that depict the amount of student hours taught and Arts and Humanities majors.

Scope and Contents Contains early records and promotional materials relating to the programs and services of the L. V. Eberhard Center on Grand Valley's Grand Rapids Campus.

Scope and Contents Series contains records relating to bilingual education training at Grand Valley State Colleges between the years of 1971 and 1979. Files include program proposals, correspondence and memoranda, administrative files, CVs and biographical information about program directors and instructors, and information about student teachers and courses. The records also document grant-funded projects, as well as initiatives such as the Right To Read program.

Scope and Contents Contains planning files for the Faculty Awards Convocation events from 2008-2013.

Scope and Contents Faculty Handbook of policies and procedures for Grand Valley faculty, published as a physical book from 1967-2005 and as a PDF from 2006-2017. In 2018, the Faculty Handbook was replaced by the GVSU Policies website.

Abstract Resource guide for faculty and staff of the Padnos International Center. Guide includes information on opportunities to study abroad, develop international partnerships, and on grant, teaching, and sabbatical opportunities. Titled Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff until 2014, when it was renamed to Global GVSU: Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff.

Abstract This handbook is a guide for graduate program management that covers administrative duties, application and admission processes, research and thesis guidelines, as well as general rules.

Collection Description In August 1988 Grand Valley State University made a significant commitment to graduate education, by hiring an Associate Director of Graduate Admissions. In an effort to understand how graduate programs and services were being used, the Associate Director conducted a telephone survey of current and past graduate students. The final report of the Graduate Student Survey was released in April 1989.

Abstract This publication is produced by the Office of Graduate Studies in collaboration with the Graduate and Professional Student Association. The publication is produced for an event held each semester and includes an awards ceremony list and names of each student graduating along with their thesis abstract.

Abstract This informal guide for new graduate students was prepared in response to the suggestions of many graduate students, communicated through surveys, forums, and face-to-face meetings. The guidebook contains an office directory, where to turn for advice or guidance, program options, and when matters related to an individual's graduate program should be acted on.

Scope and Contents This artificial collection contains video tapes, audio tapes, CDs, and DVDs of Grand Valley State speeches, lectures, events, ceremonies, athletics events, programs, and promotional media. The collection's contents span from 1968 to 2016.

Abstract This annual report is compiled by University Communications for the President to present to the Board of Trustees. They report the success and standing of Grand Valley in relation to other Michigan state colleges and universities through statistical and normative data.

Scope and Contents Contains programs, schedules, promotional materials and annual newsletters of the Grand Valley State University Shakespeare Festival from 1994 to 2017.

Scope and Contents Series contains flyersand brochures, memos, program information, working files, electronic files and videos.

Collection Description Series contains administrative and historical files from the School of Nursing, later known as the Kirkhof School of Nursing, from 1969 to 2005. It was acquired in three separate accessions, in 1983, 1988, and 2005.

Scope and Contents Series contains video DVDs of lectures and events hosted by the Milton Ford LGBT Resource Center from 2009 to 2016.

Abstract This annual report on the Graduate Studies program covers the functions, events, programs, and publications of the Office of Graduate Studies. The report also includes statistical data regarding student feedback.

Overview Hispanic Heritage: Life Journeys is a publication produced as a collaborative project of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, News and Information Services, and the Women's Center. It contains profiles of Hispanic students, faculty and staff at GVSU.

Scope and Contents Files contain informmation relating to GVSU academic programs reviewed by the Academic Affairs Officers committee of the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan from 1992-2015.

Content Description Series contains student exchange agreements, educational cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding between GVSU and international partners, through Padnos International Center, circa 1990s-2013.

Scope and Contents Series contains planning and event files for the inaugurations and investitures of Grand Valley Presidents Mark A. Murray (2001-2006) and Thomas J. Haas (2006-2019). Includes invitations, lists, programs, planning committee records, and related news articles, correspondence, photographs and media.

Scope and Contents Series contains correspondence between the President of Grand Valley State University and its faculty and staff, between 1992-1993 and 1998-2002. Includes official memoranda and correspondences.