Academic Dean’s Office

Goshen College academics equips students with the intellectual skills, spiritual and ethical commitments, and global understanding that prepare them for lives of meaning and service in local and global communities.

With a commitment to the highest standards of intellectual integrity Goshen College faculty create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that nurtures curiosity and integrity, collaboration and community engagement, rigor and joy.

Academic Programs and Student Success

The Dean’s Office coordinates the academic services that help you thrive at Goshen College. These include the Registrar’s Office, the Academic Success Center, the Good Library, Career Networks, and orientation and retention programs. We also oversee the GC Core curriculum, global engagement opportunities, adult and graduate programs, and the Music Center — ensuring that every student has access to resources for meaningful, equitable success.

Academic Governance and Policy

The Dean’s Office provides leadership for academic governance. Regular committees and forums guide decision-making and academic policy across divisions, including the Professional School, Science and Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Teaching and Curriculum

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Ann Vendrely, oversees teaching and curriculum across all programs. Goshen offers undergraduate and graduate learning on campus, online, and at distinctive locations — the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center in Wolf Lake, Indiana, and the J.N. Roth Marine Biology Station in Layton, Florida.

Research and Professional Development

Scholarship and innovation are central to the Goshen experience. Through the Mininger Center, faculty receive support for research, mentoring, and teaching development. Students gain their own opportunities for discovery through the Maple & Hickory Scholars summer research program and the Annual Academic Symposium, where excellence across disciplines is celebrated.