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GC receives official Hispanic Serving Institution designation

30% Hispanic/Latinx enrollment at Goshen College

2% 2022 2007

In January, the U.S. Department of Education officially designated the college as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. This means that for consecutive years the college has met the criteria of at least 25 percent of its full-time undergraduate students identifying as Hispanic/Latinx and enrolls a high number of students who demonstrate financial need.

This federal recognition will help the college continue to attract and support Hispanic/Latinx students, as well as make improvements that benefit the entire campus. As a federally designated minority-serving institution, the college will be eligible to apply for additional grants, receive priority points in grant scoring and be considered a preferred partner for other institutions.

GC is the fourth higher education institution in Indiana to receive this designation. Learn more at goshen.edu/hsi

New Latino Advisory Council formed

Formed in Fall 2022, the college's new Latino Advisory Council engages a diverse group of Latino leaders from Elkhart County who are committed to the development, implementation and coordination of educational programs that serve the educational needs of Latinos in the region and at Goshen College.

Current members include (above, left to right): Manuel Cortez, Rebecca Hernandez (administrative faculty '08-14), Marlette Gomez Wengerd ’13, Edgar Saucedo Davila ’11 and ’14 (MBA), Erick Martinez. At right: GC employees Luna Avila and Gilberto Perez Jr. Current members not pictured: Rose Gillin ’81, Sandra McMasters ’19, Adriana Bontreger and José Chiquito Galvan ’20.

“Into the Woods”

The Goshen College Theater Department performed “Into the Woods” for the spring mainstage musical, which was last performed on campus 20 years ago in 2003. A number of alumni performers from that production came to cheer on this year’s performers in a special “Into the Woods” alumni day. Pictured are (left to right): Erin Peters ’23, Naomi Lapp Klassen ’25, Augusta Nafziger ’23 and Aysia Adkins ’26

Business department expands with two new programs

Two new business programs will launch in the Fall of 2023: an MBA 4+1 program and Bachelor of Science degree with a business management major in an online degree completion program.

The business management degree completion program is designed for working adults offering flexibility and accessibility to fit a busy schedule, while also being affordable. See page 32 for more information.

The MBA 4+1 program will offer Goshen College students an accelerated and economical path to earning their MBA. Students will be able to earn an advanced degree in as little as one year after completing their bachelor’s degree and at half the cost.

Transition to Teaching offers new online program

In response to the current teacher shortage, Goshen College is now offering an online evening track for its Transition to Teaching program. Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to attend classes in the evening via Zoom and work asynchronously in the summer. By taking one course at a time and completing all fieldwork in their own classroom, secondary educators can earn a permanent instructional license in less than two years. See page 32 for more information.

Mary Oyer turns 100!

On April 5, Mary Oyer, professor emerita of music, celebrated her 100th birthday! She was honored during the April 15 Earthtones concert on campus, as well as with a special hymn sing at College Mennonite Church on April 16 (pictured above with her nieces, Kathy Oyer ’77 and Sarah Oyer ’80).

You can read President Stoltzfus’ reflection on Mary’s impact at Goshen College, along with fond memories, in her blog honoring Mary at: goshen.edu/president-blog

GC receives $1 million grant for expanded nursing program

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded Goshen College a $1 million grant to invest in the renovation of Westlawn Hall for the new nursing and public health facility (rendering pictured above).

President Rebecca Stoltzfus ’83 said, “We are very grateful for this generous grant from the Community Foundation, which significantly helps us expand our nursing program through new facilities in collaboration with Ivy Tech and local schools. Our region is experiencing an urgent and growing crisis in the health workforce. Educating nurses creates good jobs, provides flexible and rewarding career pathways, and will sustain the capacity of our local healthcare system to care for all of us.”

Awards roll in for The Record and 91.1FM The Globe

91.1FM The Globe (WGCS) and the many students involved with it received 27 awards, including ‘Radio School of the Year,’ during this year’s Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) College Awards (pictured above). This is the fifth consecutive year GC has been named ‘Radio School of the Year,’ and the ninth time in 12 years, more than any other school.

The Globe also brought home a flurry of awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards after being nominated for 31 awards.

The Globe Staff was awarded first place for Best Social Media Campaign and three students brought home individual wins. The Globe was also named a national finalist for Best College Radio Station (under 10,000 students) for the 11th time.

The Indiana Collegiate Press Association (ICPA) named the college’s student newspaper, The Record, the second-best newspaper in the state for colleges under 3,000 students. Eleven GC students walked home with awards, for a total of 23 awards.

GC awarded $300K federal grant to increase resources for sexual violence prevention

Goshen College was awarded a nearly $300,000 campus grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office on Violence Against Women to build on current resources available to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

While the college has been dedicated and invested in prevention education initiatives, additional focus and resources will be beneficial to better address specific groups of students on campus including athletes, LGBTQ+ students and Latino students.