CALVIN - Key Persons
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- Director of Continuing Studies
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- Assistant to the Deans of the Schools of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences ( HASS ) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM )
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- Administration Supervisor
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- Resident Director and Ready - for - Life Coordinator, Beets - Veenstra
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- Senior International Admissions Counselor ( Serving
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- Head Coach, Men's and Women 's Track & Field
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- Instructor & Academic Counselor for Athletics
Biography
Aleen received her math education endorsement from Aquinas and holds a MA from Michigan State University. Aleen has worked for over twenty years in special education environments. Throughout her career she has worked in areas of education, psychology, and elementary education. Aleen is now an Assistant Professor in the Center for Student Success and teaches developmental math (ASC 005). She also works as an Academic Counselor and serves as a resource for students. In her free time Aleen loves to exercise.
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- Disability Coordinator and Academic Counselor
Biography
Amy earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Communications from Cornerstone University. After working as a marketing assistant in professional sports, Amy returned to Anderson University to attain her English Education certification (grades 5-12). Amy also holds a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Cornerstone University. She taught both middle school and high school English for many years. After teaching, Amy was a Director of ������Ƶ, Dean of English and Special Education, Support Services Coordinator, and, most recently, a school Administrator.
Amy and her husband Trent have four children. She enjoys time with family, boating, crafting, and reading. Amy is excited to be at ������Ƶ as she seeks to serve students in the area of inclusion.
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- Associate Vice President of Human Resources
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- Adjunct Instructor
- Design and Innovation Leader
Andy Van Solkema is a design and innovation leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning graphic design, systems thinking, human-centered design, and business model innovation. He holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Grand Valley State University, an MDes in Design Leadership from Kendall College of Art and Design, and a Business Model Innovation certificate from Wharton at Penn.
He co-founded Physics of Creativity, an Innovation and Investment Studio focused on helping founders, private businesses, and corporate innovators build new ventures leveraging digital business models to disrupt themselves and their markets. Prior to this, Andy founded Visualhero Design, later acquired by Open Systems Technologies (OST), where he led digital strategy and experience design.
He has served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. He teaches at Grand Valley State University Seidman Graduate School of Business. As a board member for various companies and venture groups, he remains active in shaping the future of business and technology.
Andy has collaborated with organizations such as KitchenAid, Nest, Apple, Amazon, Caterpillar, Mayo Clinic, High Alpha Innovation, and Stryker. Beyond his professional endeavors, Andy is recognized for his optimism, curiosity, and leadership. He is passionate about helping people thrive creatively, and guiding organizations navigating change, fostering creativity, and positioning businesses for future success.
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- Dean for the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM )
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- CCIB Director Professor Emeritus
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- Associate Director of Facilities - Mechanical, Energy Management and Sustainability
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- Assistant Director of Coordinated Care & First - Year Advising
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- Professor, Plaster Creek Stewards Director
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- Director for Benefits and Compensation
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- Assistant Professor, Spanish Director of TESOL ( Teaching English to Speakers of
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- Dean for the School of Education
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- Peer Support Coordinator, Academic Counselor
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- TRIO SSS Academic Counselor
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- Instructor
- Student Success Specialist
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- Associate Director of Organizational Development
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- Professor, Director, Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens
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- Employment Operations Manager
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- Director of Facilities and Environmental Health and Safety
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- Dean for the School of Business
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- Director of Employment Services
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- Director of Calvin Startup Garage
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- Assistant Professor, Environmental Core Fellow
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- Adjunct Instructor, CICW Program Manager
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- Director of Student Success, Director of TRIO
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- Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services
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- Assistant Director, Disability Services
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- Director of HR Operations
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- Professor, Environmental Core Fellow
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- Professor, Director, Sustainability Designation
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- Associate Director of Marketing and Content Strategy
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- Visiting Lecturer and Nexus Program Coordinator
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- Department Chair - Management and Marketing
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- Associate Professor, Environmental Core Fellow
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- Career Coach for Business and Health Sciences
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- Director of Campus Recreation and Outdoor Programs
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- Academic Counselor & Writing Instructor
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- ESL Instructor & Academic Counselor
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- Department Chair - Accounting, Finance and Analytics
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- Campus Sustainability Program Coordinator