2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 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 Thomas L. Steenwyk, MA
  Dean for Faculty Development David B. Wunder, PhD
  Director of Retention and First-Year Initiatives; Associate Dean for Planning and Curriculum 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 Brian R. Bolt, PhD
  Dean of the Hekman Library David B. Malone, MA, MS, MEd
  Curator of the Archives William H. Katerberg, PhD (interim)

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 Kyle H. Heys, MA
  Graduate Studies in Education David I. Smith, PhD
  Honors Program Amy M. Wilstermann, PhD
    Craig Hanson, PhD
  Ministry Leadership Program Todd V. Cioffi, PhD
  Off-Campus Programs Cynthia G. Slagter, PhD (interim)
  Rhetoric Across the Curriculum Karen E. Saupe, PhD
    Dean Ward, PhD
  Service-Learning Jeffrey P. Bouman, PhD
  Social Work Rachel M. Venema, MSW

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 Robert Hoeksema, PhD
  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 Retief Müller, 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
  Controller Ruth O. Witte, BA, CPA
  Senior Financial Analyst Roxane B. Kippen, BS, MS
  Director of Hospitality Services TBD
  Senior Operations Director, Creative Dining Janine Oberstadt

Advancement

  Vice President for Advancement Kenneth D. Erffmeyer, MBA
  Director of Alumni, Parent, and Community Relations Rick D. Treur, BA
  Director of Development Jody Cole Muyskens, BA
  Director of Development Giving Michael LeFebre, BS
  Director of Event Services Juli Haga, AA
  Director of Gift Planning Abraham R. Vogelzang, JD
  Director of the Calvin Annual Fund Melanie Lyons, BA
  Director of the January Series Kristi L. Potter, BA

Enrollment Management

  Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren J. Jensen, MA
  Director of Admissions TBD
  Director of Communications and Brand Steward Timothy J. Ellens, BA
  Director of College Access Programs Office TBD
  Director of Marketing and Client Services Jeanne Nienhuis, 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 Facilities Russell Bray, BA, MBA

Student Life

  Vice President for Student Life Sarah Visser, PhD
  Dean of Students John Witte, MA
  College Chaplain, Campus Ministries 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 Center TaRita Johnson, MA
  Director of Campus Safety William T. Corner, BA
  Director of Student Activities Kenneth W. Heffner, AB
  Director of Health Services Laura D. Champion, MD