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Students, staff and faculty were left reeling on Tuesday in the aftermath of allegations that led to the resignation of Calvin University’s...
Last January, the Board of Trustees approved Strategic Plan 2019: Strengthen, Support, Secure. The five-year plan set progress goals for the college’s academics, community and financial situation.
Diversity...
It is no secret that Calvin College is in debt. However, in the past two years, Calvin has made significant steps towards balancing the budget. Last year, Calvin raised $25 million for debt relief from...
At their October session, the Board of Trustees approved a recommendation by the college to put the Ladies Literary Club building up for sale.
The historic downtown building, which frequently hosts...
A major effort to establish a campus master plan is in progress under the guidance of the Facilities Task Force (FTF) as part of the Master Planning Steering Committee, a subcommittee of Calvin’s Planning...
At their January meeting, the board of trustees passed the strategic plan, a document outlining Calvin’s five year mission plan.
“The board of trustees commends and thanks the many who participated...
Faculty senate overwhelmingly approved a new strategic plan early Monday night, 41-2, leaving approval from the board of trustees in January as the final hurdle remaining for the document.
The plan was...
Faculty senate delayed a crucial vote to approve the new strategic plan one week to Monday, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. after several faculty senators voiced concerns about the timeline for the document Monday...
Of the 40-page document painting Calvin’s identity, vision and mission, one important feature is missing: a mission statement.
“I don’t think the school has ever had a mission statement,” said...
If you walk around campus long enough, you’ll notice several little plaques on the walls with Calvin’s vision statement on them.
It starts something like this: “Calvin College is a comprehensive...
