Aaron Lowen

Aaron Lowen serves as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and is also a Professor of Economics in the Seidman College of Business. In his administrative role, he focuses on data analytics and communication within Academic Affairs, creating data-informed reports and collaborating with various committees to enhance academic processes.24

Professional Background

• Position: Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Department: Office of the Provost
• Academic Role: Professor of Economics
• Previous Roles: Department Chair and School Director at the Seidman College of Business

Responsibilities

• Leadership in data analytics for Academic Affairs.
• Development of reports to support decision-making.
• Collaboration with Institutional Analysis for data collection and analysis.
• Participation as an ex-officio member in various committees related to academic assessment and accreditation.123

Lowen's work is pivotal in shaping academic policies and enhancing the educational experience at GVSU, particularly in response to evolving educational needs post-COVID-19.56