Human Resources

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Your Human Resources staff is proud to support faculty, staff, retirees, students and community members.


We are honored to assist you with matters related to employment, benefits, work and life topics. We extend an invitation to learn more about us by visiting our Directory page.

  • FSA Claims Substantiation Update

    Flexible spending participants, You may have noticed a series of messages from Burnham and Flower/Acrisure regarding flexible spending and providing receipts. A message from Amber Howes on May 28 should have reached you, and it is duplicated below. In sum, only claims occurring on/after May 1, 2025 need to be substantiated. Your HR team expects…


  • Caring for Our Community: Celebrating National Employee Wellness Month

    At Kalamazoo College, our mission is to prepare graduates to lead in a complex and diverse world—but we know that mission begins with taking care of our faculty and staff. This June, we join organizations nationwide in recognizing National Employee Wellness Month, an opportunity to reflect on how we support the holistic well-being of our…


  • Mental Health at Work: Small Shifts, Big Impact

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect on how we care for our emotional well-being both inside and outside of work. Whether you’re managing daily responsibilities, balancing personal commitments, or just trying to stay afloat, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that small, intentional choices can help us…