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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Center for Leadership

Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff serve at Hope College because of their passion for Hope’s mission and for the students they serve.

CFL Director

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Doug Ruch
Interim Director for Center for Leadership
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VanZoeren Hall 173 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423

Staff

Dr. Virgil Gulker
Director of Generation Spark
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gulker@hope.edu
Van Zoeren Hall 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Mary Ellen Kettelhut
Lecturer/Interim Director Entrepreneurship
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VanZoeren Hall 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Sarah Kolean
Office Manager
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VanZoeren Hall 173 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3546

Lecturers

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Christopher Bohle
Associate Director of Student Life
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bohle@hope.edu
Bultman Student Center 115 East 12th Street - Office 107 E Holland, MI 49423-3607
Laura Bos
Lecturer
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lauriebos@hope.edu
VanZoeren Hall 173 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Joe Graham
Lecturer
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VanZoeren Hall 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Timothy Schoonveld
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Co-Director of Athletics
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schoonveld@hope.edu
DeVos Fieldhouse 222 Fairbanks Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3605
Brenda VanderMeulen
Lecturer
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VanZoeren Hall 173 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
Mark de Roo
Lecturer
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deroo@hope.edu
VanZoeren Hall 173 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3698

Meet our Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff are eager to get to know you and help you set up your plan of study. Email any of our faculty or staff to set up an appointment.

Hope CollegeCenter for Leadership

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leadership@hope.edu