Information About Sex Offenders

In accordance to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Calvin University is providing a link to the Michigan State Sex Offender Registry. All sex offenders are required to register in the State of Michigan and to provide notice to each institution of higher education in Michigan at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student.

The Michigan Public Sexual Offender Registry can be found here: www.communitynotification.com.

Students are encouraged to check their local addresses to familiarize themselves with the location and identity of any sex offenders in their vicinity.

In addition to the above notice to the State of Michigan, all sex offenders are required to deliver written notice of their status as a sex offender to the university no later than ninety (90) calendar days prior to their enrollment in, employment with, volunteering at, attending public programs at, or residence at Calvin University.

For students, notice of sex offender status must be directed to: Jane Hendriksma, Dean of Students for Student Conduct.

For university employees, vendors, or guests of the university, notice of sex offender status must be directed to: William Corner, Director of Campus Safety.

Such notification may be disseminated by Calvin University to, and for the safety and well-being of, the Calvin University community, and may be considered by Calvin University in decision regarding a student’s continued enrollment or residence on campus. Upon notice of sex offender status, the university will review the facts in evidence and make a decision on a case by case basis regarding the student’s status, matriculation, enrollment, or residence on campus. The university may impose appropriate limitations upon a registered sex offender enrolled or employed on campus.