Office of the Provost
Office of the Provost
Our work serves to ensure that the vision, mission, and values of Bethel University are reflected throughout each student's educational experience.
Entrusted with this responsibility, our office oversees all aspects of the educational experience in our four schools—College of Arts & Sciences, College of Adult & Professional Studies, Seminary, and Graduate School. We also collaborate with key leaders on campus in various offices and departments, including:
- Institutional Assessment and Accreditation
- Institutional Data and Research
- the Library
- the Registrar
- Sponsored Research and Projects
Recent News
Training nurses to see the whole person—and respond
May 01, 2026 | Noon
Winter athletics recap: Women’s basketball reaches Sweet Sixteen for first time since ’96, men’s track and field wins fourth straight MIAC title
April 29, 2026 | 1:45 p.m.
Generosity meets opportunity at Scholarship Celebration
April 24, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Upcoming Events
MAY 12 2026
Noon Brushaber Commons Atrium
Experience mind-bending illusions, surprising sensory experiments, and hands-on neuroscience activities that reveal how your brain works. Each demo is paired with a brief educational lesson. Join us for Brain Day and see perception, cognition, and the human brain in action.
MAY 12 2026
Primetime: Seeking a Meaningful Career in Christian Higher Ed
1:20 p.m. University Library
Celebrate the upcoming publication of "Purpose & Joy: Pursuing a Meaningful Career in Christian Higher Education" (ACU Press) co-edited by Dr. Elisabeth Lefebvre (Associate Professor of Education, Bethel University) and Dr. Kristin VanEyk (Assistant Professor of English, Hope College)
MAY 12 2026
5:30 p.m. Lake Valentine Room
Discover how first-year biology students are making scientific contributions through course-based undergraduate research, exploring questions that connect science, curiosity, and purpose. Join us to celebrate their accomplishments! 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
