Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has appointed Robert Shorty as its inaugural Vice President for People, Equity & Culture. Congratulations to Robert and our clients at GVSU! GVSU is a public institution with campuses in Allendale and Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with five regional centers across the state. Established in 1960, GVSU serves over 22,000 students from 78 countries, offering 100 undergraduate and 43 graduate degrees. With a mission to empower learners and enrich society through teaching, equity, and public service, GVSU is guided by its Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan. This plan focuses on creating an empowered educational experience, fostering lifelong learning, and advancing educational equity, all while striving to be a national model for inclusion. As VP for People, Equity & Culture and reporting directly to President Mantella, Robert will oversee and connect the university’s people-centered operations including human resources, inclusion and equity support, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX and the employee ombuds. CAA|Hanold Associates’ Valerie Lopez and Ashley Schiele led the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based search. #management #humanresources #culture #leadership #executivesandmanagement #equity #education Image Credit: Amanda Pitts/ GVSU University Communications
Congratulations Robert Shorty, Ph.D. ! We can’t wait to see the tremendous impact you and the incredible GVSU team will make across the university and broader community!
Congratulations, Robert! Wonderful achievement! Wishing you the very best!
Congratulations Robert!
Partner at CAA Executive Search
1moWe had a blast partnering with Grand Valley State University on this search and can't imagine a better fit for their inaugural VP, People Equity and Culture role. Congratulations Robert Shorty, Ph.D.! We can't wait to see the great work you'll do at GVSU!