2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Administration


Presidents

  John Hiemenga, MA, BD, 1919-1925
  Johannes Broene, MA, 1925-1930
  Rienk 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 Diekema, PhD, 1976-1995
  Gaylen Byker, JD, PhD, 1995-2012
  Michael Le Roy, PhD, 2012-2022
  Wiebe Boer, PhD, 2022-2024
  Gregory Elzinga, MBA, 2024-present

Office of the President

  Interim President Gregory Elzinga, MBA
  Chief Diversity Officer Nygil Likely, MBA, DMin

Academic Affairs

  Provost Noah Toly, PhD
  Associate Provost Kevin den Dulk, PhD
  Dean, School of Business James Ludema, PhD
  Dean, School of Education Brian Bolt, PhD
  Dean, School of Health Adejoke Ayoola, PhD
  Dean, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Benita Wolters-Fredlund, PhD
  Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Arlene Hoogewerf, PhD
  Dean, Graduate Studies Kyle Small, PhD
  Dean, Curriculum and Assessment Laura DeHaan, PhD
  Dean, Faculty Development and Research Initiatives David Wunder, PhD
  Dean, Hekman Library David Malone, MA, MS, MEd
  Curator of the Archives William Katerberg, PhD
  Registrar Thomas Steenwyk, MA
  Dean, Operations and Student Retention Todd Dornbos, MPA

Academic Programs

  Athletic Director James Timmer Jr., PhD
  Associate Athletic Director Amber Warners, PhD
  Honors Program Amy Wilstermann, PhD
Craig Hanson, PhD
  Calvin Core Program Joel Westra, PhD
  Ministry Leadership Program Todd Cioffi, PhD
  Calvin Cohorts  
  Off-Campus Programs Cynthia Slagter, PhD
  Rhetoric across the Curriculum Kristine Johnson, PhD
  Service-Learning Annie Mas-Smith, MEd
  Social Work Stacia Hoeksema, MSW

Centers, Institutes, and Named Chairs

  Arthur H. DeKruyter Chair in Faith and Communication Craig Mattson, PhD
  Brummel Chair in Organic Chemistry Brad Veldkamp, PhD
  Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship David Wunder, PhD
  Calvin Center for Innovation in Business Robert Eames, MBA
  Calvin Institute of Christian Worship John Witvliet, PhD
  Calvin Clean Water Institute Douglas Vander Griend, PhD
  de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development Matthew Lundberg, PhD
  Ecosystem Preserve and Gardens James Skillen, PhD
  Frederik Meijer Chair in Dutch Language and Culture Herman De Vries Jr., PhD
  Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview James Smith, PhD
  H. H. Meeter Center for the Study of Calvinism Karin Maag, PhD
  James & Judith Chambery Fellow for the Study of Ethics in Business Jason Stansbury, PhD
  John & Judy Spoelhof Institute for Christian Leadership in Business  
  Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning David Smith, PhD
  Mellema Program in Western American Studies William Katerberg, PhD
  Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity Damaris Parsitau, PhD
  Paul B. Henry Chair in Christianity and Politics Micah Watson, PhD
  Paul B. Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics Micah Watson, PhD
  Queen Juliana Chair of the Language and Culture of the Netherlands Herman De Vries Jr., PhD
  Van Lunen Center for Executive Management in Christian Schools Yvonne Ferwerda, MEd
  William Harry Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy Kevin Timpe, PhD
  William Spoelhof Teacher-Scholar in Residence Lidewey van der Sluis, PhD

Advancement

  Interim Vice President, Advancement Kenneth Erffmeyer, MBA
  Director, Alumni Engagement Office Jeffrey Haverdink, MBA
  Senior Director, Advancement Services Jodi Cole Muyskens, BA
  Director, Major Gifts (Athletics) Michael LeFebre, BS
  Director, Gift Planning Andy Schipper, MBA
  Director, Major Gifts and Annual Fund Melanie Lyons, BA
  Director, The January Series Michael Wildschut, BA

Enrollment Strategy

  Vice President, Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen, MA
  Director, Undergraduate Admissions Melissa Rousseau, MS
  Director, International Admissions Brent Wilkinson, BA
  Director, College Access Programs Office Martin Austin, MS
  Director, Financial Aid James Koeman, BA
  Director, Institutional Effectiveness Trent Gooding, MS

Finance

  Chief Financial Officer Dirk Pruis, PhD
  Controller Jeremy Beutlich
  Director, Finance Jillisa Teitsma, CPA
  Director, Event Services MaryAnn Matzke, MEd
  Director, Facilities Jennifer Ambrose
  Director, Campus Store Hugh Jenkins
  Director, Hospitality Operations Scott Van Deraa
  Director, Food Services Todd Kurtz
  Director, Catering Amanda Harper

Marketing and Communications

  Vice President, Marketing and Communications La’Leatha Spillers, MS
  Associate Director of Public Relations John R. Zimmerman, MA
  Director of Communications, Brand Steward Timothy Ellens, BA

Student Life

  Executive Vice President, Student Experience and Strategy Sarah Visser, PhD
  Vice President and Chief Information Officer Brian Paige, MS
  Associate Vice President, Human Resources Andrew George, MS
  Dean of Students John Witte, MA
  University Pastor, Campus Ministries Mary Hulst, PhD
  Associate Dean, Center for Student Engagement John Britton, MA
  Director, Center for Intercultural Student Development Josh Samarco, MA
  Director, Office of Student Support, Accountability, and Restoration Martin Avila, MA
  Director, Center for Counseling and Wellness Irene Kraegel, PsyD
  Director, Career Center Courtney Banks-Tatum, MPA, MHA
  Director, Campus Safety William Corner, BA
  Director, Health Services Laura Champion, MD
  Director, Safer Spaces; Title IX Coordinator Lauren Horras, MA
  Director, Residence Life Becki Simpson, MA
  Director, Housing Jay Wise, MA