Administration CoverageAs journalists, it’s our job to keep GC’s administration in line. The Record is in place to act as a watchdog publication.
As journalists, it’s our job to keep GC’s administration in line. The Record is in place to act as a watchdog publication.
September 5, 2019
New Presidential Cabinet in place for new school year
On July 1, the Goshen College Presidential Cabinet welcomed four new faces to the team as they prepare for a busy academic year of campus-wide changes. Jodi Beyeler, Dominique Burgunder-Johnson, Gilberto Perez Jr. and Todd Yoder have all started their new roles, each serving as vice president of their respective fields. The change came close to the end of President Rebecca Stoltzfus’ second year as president of Goshen College. Upon her arrival in the fall of 2017, President Stoltzfus was introduced to the president’s council that was in place at the time, and was welcomed with open arms. “I walked...
September 4, 2019
Newbold moves on from GC
You can always count on a few things from Ken Newbold. A hard-working attitude in administrative initiatives, a smiling face around campus and an extra cheering voice in the stands at Maple Leaf athletic events. As of Aug. 31, Newbold’s encouraging presence has been a bit more scarce as he has moved on from the various roles he has played at Goshen College, most recently as presidential consultant. Newbold’s journey at GC began in the fall of 2014 as he was ushered in as provost by former President Jim Brenneman. Newbold’s impact was felt instantly as he helped run day-to-day...
January 17, 2019
Birky and Shetler apply experience in new administrative roles
Two Goshen College faculty members will be stepping into new leadership positions beginning July 1. Beth Martin Birky will transition to the position of associate dean; Jan Bender Shetler will transition to director of international education. Birky, who currently is serving as Title IX deputy coordinator, is a 1983 GC graduate and holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University and a doctorate from Loyola University Chicago. She has served in numerous roles on campus since 1993. Most recently, Birky has taught English along with women and gender studies classes and served as English department chair and WGS director. Previously,...
March 22, 2018
New academic dean appointed
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus has named Dr. Ann Vendrely as the college’s new vice president for academic affairs and academic dean. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in higher education as a professor, researcher and administrator, Vendrely will direct the college’s academic program, provide leadership to the teaching faculty and lead the academic strategic planning. “I am so pleased to have Ann join our leadership team,” said Stoltzfus. “Her extensive teaching, administrative and research experience, expertise and success will be invaluable as she helps us shape our curriculum and academic program offerings for the needs of our students,...
March 15, 2018
Changing leadership positions
Jim Caskey, vice president for institutional development, will be leaving the college to pursue a career in the Goshen Health leadership team. Caskey was hired in 1997 as regional director of development. He was in charge of working to build relationships with people in eastern states like Ohio, Virginia and New York. He became vice president for institutional development in 2010 and has worked at the college for almost 21 years. Caskey’s current role as vice president for institutional advancement allowed him to oversee the development office, alumni, church and parent relations along with other groups. He also served on...
September 7, 2017
Newbold and Perez fill administrative roles
Since the last academic year, two administration positions have been updated: Goshen College President and Dean of Students. These roles have been filled by Ken Newbold and Gilberto Perez, Jr. Newbold’s term as Goshen College president began on June 1 and will continue until the end of October, when Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus will come into office on Nov. 1, 2017. So far during Newbold’s time as president, he’s traveled to Orlando, Florida for the Mennonite Church USA Convention where he met with prospective, incoming and previous students. He also got the opportunity to engage with the other presidents of Mennonite...
April 13, 2017
A pause on sabbaticals at GC
In January, the President’s Council at Goshen College announced that all sabbaticals are to be frozen for the next two school years, starting this fall. The decision was made during the process of developing the budget for the fiscal and academic year of 2017-2018, as the college identified cost savings. Sabbaticals are given to full-time teaching faculty after 10 years of employment, subject to approval from the academic dean’s office. There is a limit on the number of sabbaticals granted each year. A professor may choose one of the following two plans: (a) one semester with full pay, or (b)...
April 6, 2017
Brant named new interim vp for academic affairs
Next year, Jo-Ann Brant, professor of Bible, religion and philosophy will be taking on a new role at Goshen College: interim vice president for academic affairs. Brant will be replacing Ross Peterson-Veatch, who is the current interim vice president. Brant will work with Peterson-Veatch to ensure a smooth transition. “My role as an interim vp,” Brant said, “will be to make sure that all the regular work of the Academic Dean’s office is completed so that the academic programs run smoothly.” The interim vice president for academic affairs serves on the President’s Council and leads all aspects of the academic...
February 23, 2017
GC to welcome Saint Joseph College students
Saint Joseph College, located in Rensselaer, Indiana, announced earlier this month that the institution would be suspending all operations at the end of the spring semester due to financial hardships. The college decided to cease activity after evaluating its financial standings and resources. On Friday, Feb. 4, the college released a statement saying the following: “After significant introspection and countless hours of discussion among key administrators, the college has come to the solemn realization that its prior plans to grow out of the current financial challenges cannot be realized. The financial challenges are too steep in light of the current...
September 8, 2016
Jan Kauffman undertakes registrar position
When she graduated from Goshen College in 1990, Jan Kauffman never saw herself moving back to Goshen. But over the summer, Kauffman started her new role as the registrar. The registrar’s office takes care of student academic records, but that includes a number of different responsibilities that most may not be aware of. Between registering students for classes and handling transcripts, the registrar is also responsible for setting up the master class and exam schedules. Kauffman also deals with the academic progress of each student and addresses any problems if a student isn’t meeting those standards. She works alongside faculty...
March 3, 2016
Administration to host information meetings about GC campus climate
The Goshen College administration has invited the campus community to gather this week for a series of informational sessions regarding issues of campus climate and administrative responses to such issues. Gilberto Perez, director of the GC Center for International and Intercultural Education said, “We are committed to working with members of the campus community to develop solutions to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion and improve the campus climate.” This week’s informational sessions will serve to continue a dialogue which started late last November, when the the GC Intercultural Dialogue Task Force and the Intercultural Committee hosted a convocation focused on...
November 5, 2015
Fact Book 2015 released
One fact that has been left out of the Goshen College Fact Book is that not many students actually know what the Fact Book is, let alone have ever used it. The GC Fact Book is an online collection of data about the college that has been gathered from various departments and offices such as the registrar’s office or the office of the vice president for finance, college relations, and admissions. Given that it includes information on topics like enrollment, athletic records and a number of other things from the last ten years, the Fact Book serves as a way...
September 3, 2015
Goshen updates non-discrimination policy
This past summer, the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people were discussed on both a local and national level. The Goshen College Board of Directors met on July 17 and 18, and voted to update the institutional Non-Discrimination policy.The updated policy states, “Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legal protected status.” It also states that Goshen College “reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college.” Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) voted to...
April 16, 2015
GC Administration turns down three Student Senate proposals
The evening of Wednesday, April 15 marked the final meeting of the 2014-2015 Goshen College Student Senate. Senate’s year has been filled with proposals regarding the relationship between students and the Human Resource department, gender dynamics on campus, availability of ice to students, a fourth-floor connector printer, vending machines for feminine hygiene products, the need for gender-neutral bathroom signage, and several other topics. In Wednesday’s final meeting, which lasted just over two hours, Senate members discussed three final proposals on which the President’s Council recently provided feedback. The first proposal relayed student body support for a co-ed dorm floor and...
April 2, 2015
Anita Stalter retires as dean
Anita Stalter, Academic Dean at Goshen College since 2001, will be retiring at the end of this school year. Stalter has been at GC for nearly 27 years, serving as a professor and a department chair before her time as academic dean. Stalter came to Goshen College in 1987, and during her first two years she spent half of her time in the teacher education department. The rest of her time was spent starting a school for patients at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Goshen. “I knew I would miss teaching,” said Stalter, “but I liked the administrative work, especially working...