Prompting more concerns over campus accessibility, the elevator in the Administration Building has suffered a “catastrophic failure,” according to Brian Mast, director of facilities at Goshen College. The elevator is not expected to be operational again this academic year. After students left at the end of the fall semester, the elevator’s hydraulic system lost a significant amount of fluid. This left the system’s pump without cooling fluid, and it began to overheat. “The way it went out was a little dramatic,” Mast said. “Smoke started coming out of the elevator equipment room, and the fire department was called.” The elevator...

By Daniel James • January 25, 2024 • News

With the retirement of Judy Weaver, Goshen College’s coordinator of accessibility services, GC is now searching for a new applicant to fill the position.  The job posting on GC’s website lists some of the tasks of the role: “promotes accessibility services on campus,” “determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the classroom,” “informs faculty of needs through letters of accommodation each semester” and more. The position is part of what ensures that the college works to create a just collegiate experience for all students.  Yet some students feel that Goshen needs to do more about accessibility issues on campus. That’s why...

By Daniel James • March 30, 2023 • News