2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration


Presidents

  John J. Hiemenga, MA, BD, 1919-1925
  Johannes Broene, MA, 1925-1930
  Rienk B. Kuiper, MA, BD, 1930-1933
  Ralph Stob, PhD, 1933-1939
  Johannes Broene, MA, 1939-1940
  Henry Schultze, BD, 1940-1951
  William Spoelhof, PhD, 1951-1976
  Anthony J. Diekema, PhD, 1976-1995
  Gaylen J. Byker, JD, PhD, 1995-2012
  Michael K. Le Roy PhD, 2012-

Office of the President

  President Michael K. Le Roy, PhD
  Executive Associate to the President for Diversity and Inclusion Michelle R. Loyd-Paige, PhD

Academic Affairs

  Provost Cheryl K. Brandsen, PhD
  Academic Dean Arlene J. Hoogewerf, PhD
  Academic Dean Elizabeth A. Vander Lei, PhD
  Dean for Academic Administration Laura G. DeHaan, PhD
  Registrar and Director of Academic Services Thomas L. Steenwyk, MA
  Dean for Faculty Development David B. Wunder, PhD
  Associate Dean for Curriculum and Planning and Director of Retention Todd Dornbos, MPA
  Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim, PhD
  Associate Dean for Programs and Partnerships William H. Katerberg, PhD
  Dean of Education James K. Rooks, EdD
  Dean of the Hekman Library David B. Malone, MA, MS, MEd
  Curator of the Archives Denice L. Fett, PhD

Academic Programs

  Athletic Director-External Operations James R. Timmer Jr., PhD
  Athletic Director-Internal Operations and Compliance Nancy L. Meyer, EdD
  Community Engagement Gail G. Heffner, PhD
  Developing a Christian Mind Susan M. Felch, PhD
  First-Year Seminar Rick E. De Vries, PhD
  Graduate Studies in Education David I. Smith, PhD
  Honors Program Craig Hanson, PhD
    Amy M. Wilstermann, PhD
  Ministry Leadership Program Todd V. Cioffi, PhD
    Christiana de Groot, PhD
  Off-Campus Programs Donald G. De Graaf, PhD
  Rhetoric Across the Curriculum Karen E. Saupe, PhD
    Dean Ward, PhD
  Service-Learning Jeffrey P. Bouman, PhD
  Social Work Kristen Alford, MSW (fall, interim)
Rachel M. Venema, MSW (spring)

Centers, Institutes, and Named Chairs

  Brummel Chair in Organic Chemistry Michael R. Barbachyn, PhD
  Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview James K. A. Smith, PhD
  Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship Susan M. Felch, PhD
  Calvin Center for Innovation in Business Robert H. Eames, MBA
  Calvin Institute of Christian Worship John D. Witvliet, PhD
  Calvin Clean Water Institute  
  Center for Social Research Neil E. Carlson, PhD
  James & Judith Chambery Fellow for the Study of Ethics in Business Jason M. Stansbury, PhD
  Arthur H. DeKruyter Chair in Faith and Communication William D. Romanowski, PhD
  Ecosystem Preserve Randall G. VanDragt, PhD
  Paul B. Henry Chair in Christianity and Politics Kevin R. den Dulk, PhD
  Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics Kevin R. den Dulk, PhD
  William Harry Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy Kevin Timpe, PhD
  Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning David I. Smith, PhD
  H. H. Meeter Center for the Study of Calvinism Karin Y. Maag, PhD
  Frederik Meijer Chair in Dutch Language and Culture Herman J. De Vries Jr., PhD
  Mellema Program in Western American Studies William H. Katerberg, PhD
  Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity Joel A. Carpenter, PhD
  Queen Juliana Chair of the Language and Culture of the Netherlands Herman J. De Vries Jr., PhD
  John & Judy Spoelhof Institute for Christian Leadership in Business  
  William Spoelhof Teacher-Scholar in Residence Derek C. Shuurman, PhD
  Van Lunen Center for Executive Management in Christian Schools Yvonne Ferwerda, MEd

Administration and Finance

  Vice President for Administration and Finance Sally J. Vander Ploeg, JD
  Director of Financial Services Barbara R. Boers, BA, CPA
  Controller Ruth O. Witte, BA, CPA
  Senior Financial Analyst Roxane B. Kippen, BS, MS
  Director of Physical Plant Russell Bray, BA, MBA
  Director of Hospitality Services Wilbur Smith, BS
  Operations Director, Creative Dining Craig R. Farrell, BS

Advancement

  Vice President for Advancement Kenneth D. Erffmeyer, MBA
  Director of Advancement Services John P. Smilde, BS
  Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Michael J. Van Denend, MA
  Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement Rick D. Treur, BA
  Director of Event Services Juli Haga, AA
  Director of Grants and Foundation Relations Jodi Overman, MS
  Director of Gift Planning Abraham R. Vogelzang, JD
  Director of The January Series Kristi L. Potter, BA

Enrollment Management

  Vice President for Enrollment Management Russell J. Bloem, MBA
  Director of Admissions, Visits, and Initiatives Lauren J. Jensen, MA
  Director of Communications and Brand Steward Timothy J. Ellens, BA
  Director of Pre-College Programs Nygil B. Likely, MBA, MA
  Director of Marketing and Client Services Jeanne Nienhuis, BA
  Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations Debra K. Van Beek, BA
  Director of Financial Aid Paul R. Witte, BS, CPA

People, Strategy, and Technology

  Vice President for People, Strategy, and Technology Todd K. Hubers, MS
  Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Brian D. Paige, MS
  Director of Human Resource Services Andrew L. George, MS
  Director of Employee Relations Deirdre Honner, MA
  Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics Lauren J. Jensen, MA

Student Life

  Vice President for Student Life Sarah Visser, PhD
  Dean of Students John Witte, MA
  College Chaplain Mary S. Hulst, PhD
  Dean of Intercultural Student Development Christina Edmondson, PhD
  Dean of Student Conduct Jane E. Hendriksma, MA
  Associate Dean of Campus Involvement and Leadership John Britton, MA
  Director and Counselor, Broene Counseling Center Irene B. Kraegel, PsyD
  Director of Career Development TaRita Johnson, MA
  Director of Campus Safety William T. Corner, BA
  Director of Commuter Student Life and Assessment C. Robert Crow, MA
  Director of Student Activities Kenneth W. Heffner, AB
  Director of Health Services Laura D. Champion, MD