GVSU community survey shows lack of confidence in leadership, admin says results are not credible

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,073

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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An informal “pulse check” questionnaire of faculty, staff and students at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids showed very low confidence in the university’s leadership, specifically President Philomena Mantella. University administrators, however, are saying that the questionnaire is not credible.

The questionnaire, titled “Community Pulse on Leadership at Grand Valley State University,” was active from April 22 to May 2 and was distributed via email and generated 460 submissions that were verified as …

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