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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 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% 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 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Janet Gibson has been working as accept series coordinator in admissions since October 1992.

Education

Three years at Northern Illinois University (NIU), studying secretarial administration

Professional Experience

Janet was the secretary for the nursing and political science departments and the presidential search committee at NIU. When she moved to Holland, she was the secretary for the engineering department at Thermotron Industries before becoming the secretary to the company’s president and, later, human resources.

Why I Love Hope

Janet enjoys her job, the Christian environment of Hope College and the people she has worked with over the years.

Outside the College

Janet volunteers at her church and the Community Kitchen. She is also involved with prison spiritual direction ministry.