Nicholas Velthuis Kroeze

President

A.B.(Calvin College, 1973), M.A. (Western Michigan University), 1982), Ed.D. (Western Michigan University, 1986)

Nicholas V. Kroeze has served as president of Kuyper College since 1995. During this time, Kuyper has experienced an increase in enrollment, growth in academic programs and expansion of facilities.

Before assuming the presidency, Dr. Kroeze was Vice President for Student Affairs at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa.  Prior to that position, he was Assistant Principal at Kalamazoo Christian High School and instructor in Spanish, Bible, and English.

Kroeze's wife, Gloria, served with Christian Reformed Home Missions in New Mexico prior to their marriage. Together they served as missionaries to Mexico for seven years where Dr. Kroeze was Adult Bible Education Instructor at Oaxaca Training Center, Oaxaca, Mexico. He also was Instructor/Director of Secondary Education at Mexico Christian School, Mexico City.
 
The Kroezes have four adult children and three grandchildren. Kroeze and his family are members of the Christian Reformed Church. He has served as an elder and as Council President.

Reflecting on his current role, Kroeze said, "We give thanks to God, for it is he who leads. This is an enterprise that we take on together as the Lord shares his Spirit with this college community. There are three hallmarks for our actions. First, we are to be people of prayer. Second, we are to make a commitment to Christian living. And third, we are to be a serving community."