College Mission
The mission of Kalamazoo College is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world.
Directions for Correspondence
Requests for specific information on the following topics should be directed to the individuals named below at the following address: 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006. The general information telephone number for the College is (269) 337-7000. For admission information, call (800) 253-3602 or (269) 337-7166.
| Area | Contact |
|---|---|
| President | Jorge Gonzalez |
| Academic Affairs | Danette Ifert Johnson, Provost |
| Admission of Students | Mj Huebner, VP Admission and Financial Aid |
| Advancement | Karen Isble, Vice President for Advancement |
| Alumni Engagement | Suzanne Lepley, Director of Alumni Engagement |
| Business Matters | Lisa VanDeWeert, Vice President for Business and Finance |
| Career and Professional Development | Valerie Miller, Director, Center for Career and Professional Development |
| Financial Aid | Becca Murphy, Dean of Financial Aid |
| Registration, Records, and Transcripts | Nicole Kragt, Registrar |
| Student Affairs | J. Malcolm Smith, Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students |
| Study Abroad | Margaret Wiedenhoeft, Executive Director of the Center for International Programs |
General Information
Kalamazoo College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is an institutional member of the American Council on Education, the College Entrance Examination Board and the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
The College is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. In adherence with applicable laws, the College prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and its education programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. Retaliation against a person who reports an allegation of discrimination or who participates in an investigation or proceeding related to this Policy is also prohibited by law. Inquiries should be addressed to any of the following persons: J. Malcolm Smith, Vice President for Student Development; Renee Boelke, Associate Vice President for Human Resources; or Tanya Jachimiak, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator and Director, Office of Gender Equity and Access.
The Academic Catalog (kzoo.edu/catalog) contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the catalog’s offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College reserves the right to change, without specific notice, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.