Calvin 101 - Introductory Resources

About Calvin: Information regarding Calvin's Mission, Calling, and History, as well as an overview of Calvin's academic offerings and Distinctive qualities.
A-Z Index of Calvin's websites: Indices of links to departments and websites, research centers and institutes, and student opportunities.
Calvin "Lingo": This "glossary” of campus terms should help translate things you may overhear on campus.
Campus Store: Calvin College Campus Store serves the students, faculty, staff, alumni and community as the campus retailer, fostering academic success and college allegiance.
Chimes: Created by students for students, Chimes is a weekly newspaper serving the Calvin community.
Committees & Governing Boards: Links to rosters, mandates, and archive of meeting minutes of Calvin's faculty governance committees and governing boards.
Convocation: All college offices and services will be closed during Opening Convocation: the class schedule is revised so that all may attend.
Commencement: Resources (maps, photos, schedules) and information relating to Calvin's graduation ceremonies.
Faculty Activity Reports: Annual compilations of faculty activities such as publications, presentations, and professional service.
Faculty Development Workshops: Throughout the year, various development and training workshops are offered to Calvin's faculty and staff.
Getting Involved: There's always something to do on campus or throughout the surrounding communities.
Grants: The Office of Grants and Foundation Relations helps members of the Calvin College community secure external funding from foundations, corporations, governmental agencies, and individuals.
Health & Fitness: Facilities, services, opportunities, programs and resources for the wellness of Calvin faculty, staff, and students.
Interim Term: Be transported to a family farm in Maine by a student who went on the New England Saints trip. Read about the emerging and alternative worship movement in England. See online projects and Weblogs from Interim courses.
Media Relations Policy: The campus-wide news media policy is designed to foster a positive relationship with those reporters covering Calvin.
M ulticultural Affairs: "To be a genuinely Christian and academic community, our witness, our health, and our obedience will be greatly comprised if we do not also become more genuinely multicultural."
"Notes for New Faculty" (Department-centric): Documents which introduce new faculty to departmental staff, resources, and policies.
Provost's Office: The Provost is the chief academic officer of the college, the administrative leader for the academic affairs division of the college, and a prominent advocate for the mission of Calvin College.
Research Centers & Institutes: The Calvin College Centers and Institutes enrich the programs of the college by contributing to the distinctive nature of Calvin College.
Research Funding Guide: This document is a detailed listing of funding resources available to Calvin College faculty which includes program descriptions, along with deadline and contact information.
Resource Guide to Speakers and Programs: Search these pages for speakers from Calvin College who are willing to make presentations for church, school and community groups. Please contact speakers by e-mail with your questions and requests. The inviting party is responsible for travel costs and honorarium.
Student Life Division: As servants of God and partners in education, we challenge and support students as they seek meaning In their college experiences.
Teaching Fellows: Among other roles, the teaching fellows mentor new faculty and direct faculty development events for the campus.
Technology Resources and Services: Resources and training opportunities for teaching with technology.