academic success center
October 1, 2026
Connected Causes surpasses its fundraising goal with $76.8 million
Connected Cause, Goshen College’s five-year comprehensive fundraising campaign, concluded at the end of June 2026. The campaign raised $76.8 million, surpassing its goal of $68 million. The campaign was part of GC’s “Where Everything Connects” strategic plan from 2021-2027. As a part of this plan, Connected Cause had five major aspirations: integrated academic excellence, thriving students, mission-driven employees, a growing student body and a hallmark learning environment. $27.8 million from Connected Cause has gone towards a variety of renovation projects, the most notable being the Westlawn Dining Hall and the Center for Nursing and Public Health. Other projects under the...
September 12, 2024
Academic Success Center adds new positions
The Goshen College Academic Success Center (ASC) renovated their facilities in the Good Library with help from a $3 million grant from the US Department of Education. The facility was finished on Monday, August 19, just when classes started. This allows them to expand their services and staff in a new environment, and create a space where students feel welcomed. The grant was given to support achievements of Hispanic/Latinx and commuter students, connecting them to careers. “We want to make sure that the students have a solid foundation,” said Michelle Blank, director of academic success. Isacc Hernandez, a connections...
March 14, 2024
Hernandez finds fulfillment in helping students
Isacc Hernandez is in his third year as an academic coach for the Academic Success Center. As a coach, he meets one-on-one with students at all different levels of their college career every day. He also juggles being a professor for Academic Success and Identity, Culture and Community and an administrative faculty member, as well as being part of the Hispanic Serving Institution committee. “At Goshen, you end up doing multiple things. I try to do most … opportunities, but sometimes when your plate is too full you have to say no,” he said. “I try to grow and connect...