Living Our Learning; Claiming Our Calling; Transforming Tomorrow

WARTBURG COLLEGE Strategic Plan 2010-2020

A Message from President Colson

As the Commission on Mission concluded its work, preparing the way for our Strategic Planning Committee, it was making more and more clear to us that the mission we all hold so dear—the mission of preparing young people to express their faith and learning by leading and serving—not only honors a precious heritage, but also requires a hearty embrace of the future. c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi

Choosing the theme “Affirming the Mission, Ensuring its climate that embraces our students in the fullness of their Impact,” the Commission set out to illuminate compelling diversity and to mentor their growth as whole persons. 1 new ways that Wartburg could fulfill its mission. Dividing Our final three goals address the practical measures their work along the lines of the four pillars—leadership, without which we cannot secure our ambitious educational service, faith, and learning—the Commissioners involved goals: strengthening finances and infrastructure; investing many people, beginning with the Summit Meeting in the work of our people; and telling Wartburg’s story far participants and extending to every constituency of the and wide. college, in setting the agenda for the Strategic Planning Committee whose work appears in this document. I mean for us to achieve these goals; I mean for us to become the very best college, certainly in this region but What we learned about ourselves in this process was perhaps beyond it as well, at deep, integrative, mentored both profound and inspiring. In addition to a rich legacy, learning that grounds meaningful lives and opens countless Wartburg enjoys the gift of strong values that set the course career opportunities. As I look forward to implementing of our work, and our work is to lean forward, to act boldly, and pursuing this plan, I envision a future not too far and to seize the opportunities that present themselves. distant in which everyone within earshot knows that our Pastor Wilhelm Löhe himself modeled this approach for us: school is the finest in the East or West. remain firmly grounded in timeless values yet act flexibly and imaginatively to address the changing needs of the In the first instance, of course, it falls to us on the campus people we serve. That’s the role of the strategic plan we to implement this plan. The immediate responsibility lies unveil today—to compel and to shape the transformative with the faculty and staff to take the actions that serve decisions that will secure our future and, more importantly, these six goals. But, as has always been the case in the life our students’ futures. of Wartburg College, we will have to draw on the strength of others to achieve success. Fully to realize these goals, we Ensuring the enduring impact of the mission requires us will need the help of everyone who loves Wartburg; our to do exactly what our predecessors have done time and students, both those on campus now and those who follow time again: to anticipate our students’ needs, to respond tomorrow, need for each of us to hear and to claim the call to those needs effectively and innovatively with the proper to serve—in other words, to live out what we learned in combination of challenge and nurture, and thus to build the shadow of Old Main, to continue to devote our time firm characters with the desire and capacity to excel at and our energy, our talents and our treasure to this college, living their learning. playing our own parts in leading it confidently into the Upon the enthusiastic recommendation of the Strategic future we’ll create together. Planning Committee, the Board of Regents has endorsed As I say these things, I know that I “sing to the choir.” and adopted this plan as its own. Wartburg’s astounding ascent during the past three-quarters The first three goals identify the ambitions we share for of a century is due to the continuing support of our many the education of our students. We proclaim our intention friends and alumni who have always responded to the to offer students the richest educational experiences we college’s call. With gratitude for all that you’ve done in the can provide, experiences that deepen their learning and past, I invite you to share in transforming our future into a integrate what happens in class with what happens in the tomorrow of our own bold design. world. We renew, as well, our commitment to the process of discernment, lending our support to students’ efforts to hear their vocational calls. We promise also to foster a The Wartburg College Strategic Planning Process

Commission on Mission: Phase I (2007-08) Affirming the Mission, Ensuring its Impact During the first phase of the Commission, more than 250 alumni and friends participated in 15 Summit Following the successful completion of Commission c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg meetings held across the country. Guided by specific Wartburg in 2007, the Wartburg College Board of framing questions developed by the Board of Regents, Regents gave extensive consideration to the most Summit participants discussed the four mission 2 appropriate process to advance the College’s distinctive concepts, reflecting on their Wartburg experience and mission. At Homecoming in October 2007, the Board how they live out those ideals in their personal and announced Commission on Mission, a strategic professional lives. planning initiative designed to engage Wartburg alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students in an examination of In the same year, four Commission task forces the College’s mission and its effectiveness in living out were convened—Leadership, Service, Faith, and that mission. Learning—to review the Summit reports, plan symposia, and develop recommendations for the Board. Over the course of three years, more than 1,500 people Each task force was comprised of 15 members and on campus and around the country explored the central co-chaired by a member of the Board and a member concepts in Wartburg’s mission—leadership, service, of the faculty. Membership on each task force included faith, and learning. Participants shared their hopes and faculty, staff, alumni, and a student; a member of the dreams about Wartburg’s future through a variety of President’s Cabinet served as a facilitator. National oral and written feedback opportunities. The resulting Chair Mike McCoy presided over a Steering Committee recommendations provided the foundation for a new consisting of task force co-chairs, President’s Cabinet, institutional strategic plan unveiled at Homecoming the chair of Faculty Council, and the Commission 2010. directors to discuss the planning process and the Commission on Mission was made possible in part integration of leadership, service, faith, and learning. through the generosity of the Franklin I. and Irene Faculty, staff, and retirees also participated in a series List Saemann Foundation and Thrivent Financial for of focus groups bringing the number of constituents Lutherans. offering input to the task forces to nearly 600. Phase II (2008-09) During the Year of Mission, each task force hosted several symposia and special events to educate and engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other constituent groups in the celebration and examination of the mission. The symposia took the place of the traditional Convocation schedule. Each task force also spent the year developing reports and recommendations for the Board of Regents.

Phase III (2009-10) c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg The Board of Regents received the task force recommendations at Homecoming 2009 and initiated 3 a strategic planning process to begin development of values, vision, and goals. To ensure continuity with the first two phases of the Commission process, the Board appointed members of the Commission on Mission Steering Committee to continue work as the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) of the Board. That fall, internal and external constituent groups reviewed the task force reports and provided general feedback using an online survey tool. Faculty, staff, and students learned more about the planning process at several open forums held in October and November. The SPC identified common themes across task force reports that provided the basis for the first draft of values, vision, and goals. The committee solicited input via e-mail from on- and off-campus groups and continued to refine the document. During Winter Term, the SPC hosted a campus-wide workshop that featured shared discussion of the values, vision, and goals. Faculty and staff continued discussion of the task force reports by operational areas. After the Board approved the values, vision, and goals “in principle” at its February 2010 meeting, the SPC developed draft objectives for each goal, again engaging the campus in review of the documents. President Darrel Colson gave progress reports to faculty, staff, and students in March and June. In May 2010, the Board again reviewed the plan with the addition of objectives. During the summer, the SPC developed tactics informed by recommendations in the task force reports. The President also worked with members of the Cabinet and other campus leaders to develop metrics to measure success. WARTBURG COLLEGE Strategic Plan 2010-2020 “Living Our Learning; Claiming Our Calling; Transforming Tomorrow”

c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg Values 4 Pursuing Excellence Building on our Legacy in a college environment marked by academic rigor, with gratitude for Wartburg’s German and Midwestern high standards of performance, and expectations of roots in the Lutheran spiritual and intellectual tradition continuous improvement and the resolve to live out these values faithfully in new contexts

Inspiring Integrity Promoting Stewardship through a holistic education in which the integrative curriculum and expansive co-curriculum develop the through a culture of philanthropy that emphasizes whole person, whose thoughts, feelings, and actions fiscal responsibility, environmental sustainability, and are grounded in ethical character and a strong sense of the effective use of the community’s time, talents, and vocation resources

Strengthening Community by fostering a welcoming environment that values diversity, inclusion, and meaningful collaboration shaped by thoughtful discourse

Deepening Engagement through a commitment to local and global partnerships, civic mindedness, lifelong learning, and authentic interpersonal relationships c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg

The Mission of Wartburg College 5 Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning.

Vision

Wartburg College will be bold and innovative in Wartburg College will be faithful to this vision and fulfilling its distinctive mission. Our integrative liberal to the needs of a changing world in order to leave arts curriculum and commitment to excellence in a legacy worthy of our rich heritage. The entire teaching and learning will challenge and nurture Wartburg College community will exercise responsible students to achieve their highest potential. Students stewardship of the intellectual, physical, spiritual, will live out their learning beyond the classroom and natural, human, and financial resources entrusted to develop a spirit of lifelong inquiry through engagement our care. in outstanding curricular and co-curricular programs. Wartburg College will exemplify thoughtful dialogue between faith and reason, inspired by the Lutheran intellectual and faith traditions. As an expression of our dedication to developing the whole person, we will shape opportunities for students to discover and claim their callings in the workplace and in civic life. Wartburg College will foster an inclusive living-learning community while constructively engaging the many communities that surround and support ours. Wartburg alumni will honor their alma mater through their leadership and service in the world, their commitment to lifelong learning, and their contributions of talents and gifts.

GOAL 1 Expand deep and integrative learning in the liberal arts tradition.

OBJECTIVE 1 OBJECTIVE 3 Implement a student development plan based on Increase the capacity of Wartburg’s distinctive, revised college-wide learning outcomes that connect integrative curricular and co-curricular programs to

curricular and co-curricular programs. engage all students in meaningful, transformative c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg educational opportunities. 1.1 Establish a faculty/staff task force to determine new college-wide learning outcomes and create (Including, but not limited to, service-learning, study 7 a comprehensive student development plan. abroad, undergraduate research, senior projects, leadership education, Scholars Program, internships, 1.2 Review outcomes and assessment strategies for Wartburg West.) co-curricular activities and programming. 3.1 Review involvement in current integrative 1.3 Review institutional governance structures programs and ensure appropriate staffing and (committees and reporting lines) to ensure funding to enhance or increase participation. curricular and co-curricular connections. 3.2 Establish working groups to explore additional 1.4 Review and, if necessary, revise the Essential opportunities as part of an overall review of Education curriculum to reflect new distinctive programs. college-wide learning outcomes. 3.3 Ensure that reflection is an integral part of 1.5 Review and, if necessary, revise departmental participation and demonstrates interdisciplinary and academic support services learning learning. outcomes to reflect new college-wide learning outcomes. OBJECTIVE 4 OBJECTIVE 2 Nurture a culture of excellence through assessment and continuous improvement strategies. Increase opportunities for rigorous interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning that help students 4.1 Affirm the use of a standard annual develop the skills, knowledge, and dispositions performance appraisal process for staff necessary for a life of learning. and establish a parallel process for student employees. 2.1 Support and expand interdisciplinary majors and minors. 4.2 Use assessment data in all programmatic and administrative decisions. 2.2 Decrease class size in targeted inquiry-based courses (writing-, oral-, information literacy- 4.3 Explore and establish a faculty/staff committee intensive). to assess the new college-wide learning outcomes and the connection between 2.3 Review, revise, and consider establishing new curricular and co-curricular programs. “across the curriculum” programs. 2.4 Explore new academic programs such as online, certificate, and graduate offerings.

GOAL 2 Strengthen a commitment to vocation.

OBJECTIVE 1 Support and sustain a campus-wide emphasis on helping students discover and claim their callings. c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg 1.1 Evaluate and plan for the future of the Callings initiative. 9 1.2 Implement best practices that support holistic (mental, physical, spiritual) health. 1.3 Review and revise programs and facilities for excellence in Campus Ministry. 1.4 Expand internships, field experiences, and other “living your learning” opportunities. 1.5 Reflect upon and celebrate the role of student employment in vocational discovery.

OBJECTIVE 2 Honor faculty and staff for their vocations in service of education. 2.1 Review and, if necessary, revise current faculty and staff recognition programs. 2.2 Consider additional ways to share and celebrate achievements and daily work as a campus community.

OBJECTIVE 3 Honor the diverse callings of alumni and friends and increase their involvement in the lives of current students. 3.1 Engage more alumni as educational resources. 3.2 Connect students and alumni in co-curricular settings. 3.3 Increase continuing education opportunities for alumni. 3.4 Continue to recognize alumni achievement.

GOAL 3 Nurture an inclusive and vibrant mentoring community.

OBJECTIVE 1 Cultivate a welcoming campus climate that enhances student recruitment, academic success, satisfaction,

and persistence. c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg 1.1 Sustain a campus ethos marked by hospitality and respect. 11 1.2 Expand student recruitment beyond traditional markets. 1.3 Expand and establish new financial aid opportunities for students. 1.4 Support student success and persistence to graduation.

OBJECTIVE 2 Develop cultural competence as a dimension of learning and community life. 2.1 Support a diverse and culturally inclusive campus environment. 2.2 Develop a common understanding of cultural competence and provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to share their personal stories. 2.3 Review the curriculum to ensure that it reflects the college’s commitment to diversity. 2.4 Increase off-campus opportunities for study and immersion.

OBJECTIVE 3 Expand mentoring programs for faculty, staff, students, and alumni. 3.1 Achieve excellence in academic advising. 3.2 Equip faculty and staff as student mentors. 3.3 Expand peer mentoring among faculty, staff, and students. 3.4 Engage alumni in student mentoring programs. 3.5 Expand and recognize community partnerships that benefit student learning.

GOAL 4 Provide outstanding teaching, learning, and living infrastructure.

OBJECTIVE 1 OBJECTIVE 3 Develop and implement a master campus plan that Expand living-learning communities that foster addresses current and future facility needs, energy holistic student development.

requirements, technology, optimum space usage, and c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg 3.1 Provide attractive first-year residence halls environmental sustainability. that enhance student recruitment and build 1.1 Complete a master campus facilities and community. 13 infrastructure plan engaging all stakeholders. 3.2 Review aesthetics and capacity of upper-class 1.2 Develop budgets and fundraising timelines to housing. implement priorities identified from the master 3.3 Review current living-learning communities campus plan. and expand according to student need. 1.3 Establish an environmental sustainability plan 3.4 Renovate or purchase a replacement facility for and policies. Wartburg West.

OBJECTIVE 2 OBJECTIVE 4 Ensure responsible fiscal practices that demonstrate Make ongoing improvements in classrooms, organizational strength, as well as sound financial technology, equipment, academic support facilities, stewardship and institutional citizenship. and common spaces to meet the needs of the 2.1 Continue to grow tuition net revenue by no less 21st century student. than four percent per year through a strategic 4.1 Develop a long-range plan for the regular enrollment plan (tuition pricing, financial aid replacement and upgrade of technology and awarding policy, and student body size). equipment. 2.2 Increase philanthropic giving through current 4.2 Develop a long-range plan to ensure that the advancement programs and by implementing Vogel Library and the Pathways Center continue a new comprehensive campaign to support the to serve the learning needs of students. key priorities of the College’s strategic plan. 4.3 Conduct regular environmental scans on the 2.3 Generate adequate revenue by enhancing impact of technology on educational practices. operations, exploring alternative sources, managing costs, and assessing and addressing organizational risk. 2.4 Establish cost-effective purchasing practices that support environmental sustainability and community welfare.

GOAL 5 Invest in the people of Wartburg College.

OBJECTIVE 1 OBJECTIVE 3 Hire, develop, and evaluate faculty and staff for Attract and retain excellent faculty and staff who can mission effectiveness. fully execute the college’s mission. c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg 1.1 Foster a shared understanding of the college’s 3.1 Examine the impact of compensation on hiring mission through faculty and staff development and retention. programs. 15 3.2 Enhance participation in decision-making about 1.2 Review and, if necessary, revise the policies and compensation policies and practices. practices for hiring and evaluating faculty and 3.3 Develop and implement communication staff for mission effectiveness. tools that engage faculty and staff in the implementation of the strategic plan. OBJECTIVE 2 Increase support for faculty and staff professional OBJECTIVE 4 development and enrichment programs. Enhance development opportunities for college 2.1 Increase the number of endowed positions, governance and advisory boards. including rotating endowed professorships. 4.1 Develop comprehensive orientation and 2.2 Enrich programs for comprehensive development programs for board members. development of faculty in their work. 4.2 Develop succession plans for all external 2.3 Establish a policy and increase funding for staff boards. professional development.

GOAL 6 Tell the Wartburg story.

OBJECTIVE 1 OBJECTIVE 3 Develop and implement a comprehensive external Enhance communication within and among internal marketing plan that enhances student recruitment, audiences to advance the college’s mission.

fundraising, and alumni engagement. c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg 3.1 Develop plans to improve communication and 1.1 Develop messages that articulate the value and transparency. distinctive character of a Wartburg liberal arts 17 3.2 Create new opportunities for informal education. interaction and dialogue among and between 1.2 Expand visibility and recognition of the college faculty, staff, and students. among high school students in traditional and 3.3 Enhance participation in decision making new recruitment markets. related to key college functions. 1.3 Enhance communication with and among alumni and friends through diverse media. 1.4 Use market research effectively to guide OBJECTIVE 4 decision making. Engage and serve the Cedar Valley and wider communities in ways that are mutually beneficial.

OBJECTIVE 2 4.1 Publicize and celebrate ways that Wartburg serves and benefits the local and broader Equip and empower alumni, friends, faculty, staff, community, as well as churches and other and students to demonstrate the value of the religious communities. Wartburg experience. 4.2 Explore or develop new opportunities that 2.1 Support and employ off-campus travel of generate revenue for the college while meeting student groups in student recruitment and community needs. friend-raising efforts. 2.2 Affirm arts and athletics programs as service and outreach to the community. 2.3 Increase engagement of faculty, staff, and alumni as partners in student recruitment, fundraising, and relationship-building efforts. 2.4 Develop and implement communication tools that engage external stakeholders in the implementation of the strategic plan. Commission on Mission Summit Meeting Participants

Arizona Chuck Augustine ’94 Larry ’65 and Emma ’65 Wilbur ’60 and Marilyn Marty Rathje ’73 Ken Barr ’67 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Olk ’60 Flachman (hosts) Ankeny, Iowa Scottsdale, Ariz. Sheffield, Iowa Westminster, Colo. Gordon Baustian ’76 Joan Sheridan ’91 Gary and Donna Hoover Cedar Rapids, Iowa Duff Ridgeway ’92 Liz Huffman ’00 West Des Moines, Iowa (hosts) Waverly, Iowa Edgewater, Colo. Scottsdale, Ariz. Lis Erickson ’97 Kevin ’00 and Abigail ’00 Iowa City, Iowa Lisa Schmitz ’85 Joe Hughes ’03 Smith Carolyn Johannsen ’62 New Hartford, Iowa Boulder, Colo. Urbandale, Iowa Chandler, Ariz. Barry Greene ’63 Iowa City, Iowa Jeff Schumacher ’88 Renee Leonard ’02 John Swanson ’79 Norm and Fran ’60 , Iowa Denver, Colo. West Des Moines, Iowa Johansen Mark ’71 and Lesley ’72 Mesa, Ariz. Pries Julie Skinner ’84 Linda Loflin ’84 John Thalacker ’65 Iowa City, Iowa Independence, Iowa Colorado Springs, Colo. Fort Dodge, Iowa Dr. Gerald Kleinfeld Chandler, Ariz. Kristin Roberts ’00 Ron ’70 and Nancy ’70 Bill Moeller ’54 David Van Ahn ’64 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Wartick Denver, Colo. West Des Moines, Iowa Ronald ’65 and Mary Asbury, Iowa Ellen ’66 Koplitz Dennis ’66 and Gwen ’67 Phil Moeller ’58 Paul Zietlow ’65 Tempe, Ariz. Rubenow Chicago Greenwood Village, Colo. Urbandale, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa Carol Becker ’70 Dale ’75 and Barb ’75 Park Ridge, Ill. Chris Pipho ’56 Florida c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg Arvada, Colo. Kvittem-Barr Carla Schulz ’82 Mark Baldwin Peoria, Ariz. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sue Cahalan ’79 Cedar Falls, Iowa Wheaton, Ill. Matt Weissenbuehler ’87 Parker, Colo. 18 Bob Nelson ’65 Gil ’59 and Mary ’60 Donald ’54 and Mary Surprise, Ariz. Wessel (hosts) Amy Chamley Johnson Tomahawk, Wis. Champaign, Ill. Des Moines Davenport, Fla. Steve Platte ’69 Lori Brandau ’93 Scottsdale, Ariz. Madge White ’59 Beth Nelson Chase ’77 Johnston, Iowa Mike and Marge McCoy Lost Nation, Iowa Mount Morris, Ill. (hosts) Bob Rubenow ’54 Randy Brubaker ’80 Fort Myers, Fla. Fountain Hills, Ariz. Cheryl Wilms ’85 Shon Cook ’91 Johnston, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa Twin Lake, Mich. Larry ’60 and Ruth ’59 Greg Stark ’84 Casey Cason ’88 Niemann Scottsdale, Ariz. Curt ’51 and Joan ’51 Marjory Corbet ’53 West Des Moines, Iowa Fort Myers, Fla. Wuest Bradley, Ill. Jim ’63 and Char ’63 Coralville, Iowa Susan Cigelman ’75 Joanne North ’62 Des Moines, Iowa Ward Stacy Drumtra ’00 Bonita Springs, Fla. Scottsdale, Ariz. Cedar Valley Mt. Prospect, Ill. Jerry Albert ’69 Ed ’82 and Carla Julius Roehl, Jr. ’59 Jim Wessel ’91 Cedar Falls, Iowa Warren Freiheit ’70 Engelbrecht (hosts) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Phoenix, Ariz. Chatham, Ill. Pella, Iowa Sarah Albertson-Corkery Gerri Westlund ’56 California ’98 Wally and Joann Kilgus Mark Fasse ’73 Fort Myers, Fla. Morrison, Ill. Urbandale, Iowa Al Buenning ’64 Cedar Falls, Iowa Evergreen, Colo. Kansas City Scott Becker ’83 Ray ’65 and Judy ’65 Mike ’63 and Doris ’64 Joni Burgoyne ’79 Jan Felberg ’75 Gilbertville, Iowa McCaskey (hosts) Hamm Blue Springs, Mo. Laguna Niguel, Calif. Chicago, Ill. Urbandale, Iowa Monte Bowden ’88 Nate ’03 and Tara ’03 Doug Fencl ’75 Cedar Falls, Iowa Ray Narducy ’69 George Hanusa ’54 Eberline Oceanside, Calif. Evanston, Ill. Des Moines, Iowa Olathe, Kan. Lynn Butterbrodt ’66 Jim ’51 and Barb ’52 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Stacy Rungaitis ’88 Jaimie Hesterberg ’00 Dan Gerdes ’87 Woodridge, Ill. Windsor Heights, Iowa Fritschel Warrensburg, Mo. Thousand Oaks, Calif. Brian King ’92 Cedar Falls, Iowa Darrell ’61 and Ruth ’63 Harry Hinrichs ’57 Curt ’64 and Cherry ’67 Johnston, Iowa Chuck Johannsen ’56 Schlange Klaassen (hosts) Dana Point, Calif. Homer Larsen Palos Heights, Ill. Leawood, Kan. Cedar Falls, Iowa Rachelle Johnson ’92 Montezuma, Iowa Lindley and Joanne ’69 Arne and Gayle Selbyg Jim Roever ’57 Chicago, Ill. Jones Dave Leonhart ’96 St. Joseph, Mo. Waterloo, Iowa Gwen Luepke ’77 San Francisco, Calif. Des Moines, Iowa Ashton and June Waller Elizabeth Wenske- Gene and Pat Leonhart Champaign, Ill. Luke ’58 and Marilyn Matt McNamara ’02 Mullinax ’75 Mohr (hosts) (hosts) Overland Park, Kan. Denver, Iowa Larry Wick ’61 West Des Moines, Iowa Indio, Calif. Chicago, Ill. Jack ’77 and Rachel ‘77 Paul Wenske ’70 Jack ’52 and Margaret ’53 Brent Matthias ’92 Overland Park, Kan. Waverly, Iowa Denver Mithelman Volkmann Des Moines, Iowa Bill Behrens ’55 Madison Lemon Grove, Calif. John ’62 and June ’61 Westminster, Colo. Steve Noah ’71 Bud ’53 and Dona ’54 Erland Wittig ’76 Mehlhaus Buchheim Dysart, Iowa Eric ’54 and Carolyn ’57 Oskaloosa, Iowa El Segundo, Calif. Biedermann Morrisonville, Wis. Fort Collins, Colo. Jeff Plagge Cedar Rapids Jim Mudd, Jr. Bob Herder ’51 Cedar Falls, Iowa Spirit Lake, Iowa Jim Adix ’60 Glen Colton ’78 Appleton, Wis. Marion, Iowa Fort Collins, Colo. Board of Regents

Gary ’70 and Nancy ’70 Seattle Mel ’52 and Rose ’53 Ruth Bahe-Jachna ’80 Liz Mathis Hertel John ’58 and Mary ’58 Kramer Chicago, Ill. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Madison, Wis. Adix Vice Chair of the Board Vice Chair of the Board Lakewood, Wash. John ’53 and Laurel Kurtt Chair, Enrollment Management Chair, Academic Affairs Comm. Jim Loveridge ’69 Comm. New Berlin, Wis. Joel Alexander ’86 Buzz and Miriam Levick Ray McCaskey ’65 Salem, Ore. Mark Baldwin Chicago, Ill. David Peschau Paul ’63 and Anne ’64 Cedar Falls, Iowa Chairman of the Board LaCrosse, Wis. Herman ’49 and Dorothy Mardorf ’48 Diers Dr. Grady Ballenger Mike McCoy Linda Moeller ’66 Penny Prior Tacoma, Wash. DeLand, Fla. Ellison Bay, Wis. New Berlin, Wis. Vice Chair of the Board Beth Olson ’85 William Hamm ’66 Dorothy Bowen ’53 Chair, Business and Finance Comm. Jack ’82 and Sarah ’82 Anaheim, Calif. Waverly, Iowa Marv ’61 and Jan ’63 Ott Salzwedel (hosts) Lois O’Rourke Dr. Hans-Peter Brodhun Middleton, Wis. Arlyn ’61 and Ruth ’62 Bill ’57 and Jan ’59 Madison, Wis. , Saathoff Striepe Dennis Wendt ’64 Gig Harbor, Wash. Rachel Riensche ’80 Oshkosh, Wis. Dr. Darrel Colson Edina, Minn. Jon ’58 and Gloria ’60 Waverly, Iowa Paul ’59 and Pamela Tehven Chair, Committee on Board Affairs Bill Wessels ’81 Schell (hosts) Wausau, Wis. Shon Cook ’91 Langley, Wash. Arne Waldstein Jack Salzwedel ’82 Muskegon, Mich. Madison, Wis. Minneapolis Texas Shirley Walker Chair, Investment Sub-Comm. Darold Beekmann ’57 Dr. Marilyn Flachman ’60 Pete ’52 and Lois Becker Westminster, Colo. St. Louis Park, Minn. Arlington, Texas Bill Waltmann ’56 Günter Schuchardt Eisenach, Germany Brad Bowman ’85 Ed Zelle ’49 Fred Hagemann ’67 Myrna Bomhoff Waverly, Iowa Woodbury, Minn. Austin, Texas Robert J. Severson ’66 Les Zelle ’48 Ferryville, Wis. Fred Gonnerman ’55 Sherman Hicks Chair, Audit Sub-Committee Larry Collmann ’61 Chicago, Ill. Northfield, Minn. Austin, Texas Warren and Barbara Zemke Bishop Steven Ullestad ’75 Gary Hoover David Grube ’61 Tom ’61 and Linda ’61 Cedar Falls, Iowa Minneapolis, Minn. Scottsdale, Ariz. Maik (hosts) Young Alumni Sarah Christopherson ’01 Jon Volkert ’67 San Antonio, Texas Rachelle Johnson ’92 Grayce Hartman ’60 Waterloo, Iowa Hoffman Estates, Ill. Woodbury, Minn. Montezuma, Iowa Ed ’61 and Rennie ’61 Vice Chair of the Board Delford ’06 and Chair, Institutional Advancement Paul Hesterberg ’57 Scharlau Joann Kilgus Austin, Texas Stephanie ’06 Doherty Morrison, Ill. Comm. St. Paul, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Vice Chair of the Board Dr. Gil Wessel ’59 Sue Hix ’70 Keith ’63 and Helene ’65 Chair, Student Life Comm. Stadtmueller Mark Forsyth ’07 Tomahawk, Wis. Princeton, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Seguin, Texas Jim Loveridge ’69 Andrea Westmeyer ’89 Melinda Hoke ’75 New Berlin, Wis. Waverly Travis Graven ’01 Clive, Iowa Marine on St. Croix Waukee, Iowa Marvin ’58 and Eileen ’60 Harold ’58 and Grace ’61 Behrens Lucy Joseph ’07 Kurtz Iowa City, Iowa New Brighton, Minn. Joe ’71 and Julie ’73 Breitbach Karie Just ’07 David Latta ’80 Des Moines, Iowa Plymouth, Minn. Jean Byl ’67 Jeff Meyerholz ’97 Chuck Lutz ’53 Terry ’65 and Sandi ’66 Center Point, Iowa Minneapolis, Minn. Dahlquist Whitney Mitvalsky ’07 Penny Meier ‘83 Dennis ’59 and Karen ’61 Waverly, Iowa Plymouth, Minn. Dickman Andy ’03 and Jessica ’03 Steve Meirink ’99 Millie Dieter ’55 Pollock Farmington, Minn. Ankeny, Iowa Al Disrud Darryl Meyer ’63 T.J. Raymer ’06 Gene Drape Albert Lea, Minn. Des Moines, Iowa Carolyn Eggers Mark Reinhardt ’80 Julie Reed ’05 Eagan, Minn. Jim Ellefson ’74 Northfield, Minn. Marshalltown, Iowa Rachel Riensche ’80 Jeremy Reichel ’04 (host) New Hope, Minn. Edina, Minn. Glenn Fenneman ’62 Matt ’04 and Cassy ’04 Wesley Schaller ’69 Fred ’67 and Sue ’69 Hagemann (hosts) Townsley Burnsville, Minn. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Gracia Harms Melissa Steen ’89 Kristin Wendland ’00 Edina, Minn. Dorothy Hertel ’49 Ettrick, Wis. Harold Webster ’63 Tara Young ’03 Buffalo, Minn. Dallas, Wis. Commission on Mission Members

Steering Committee Faculty Council Robert Miller ’67 Steven Johnson Representatives Waverly, Iowa Assistant Professor of Physical Education National Chair Retired Vice President Head Cross Country Coach Dr. John Zelle (2007) Federated Mutual Insurance Co. Assistant Track and Field Coach * Michael McCoy Professor of Computer Science Elison Bay, Wis. Mark Rolinger ’88 Staff Board of Regents Member Gloria Campbell (2008) Cedar Falls, Iowa Karris Golden ’98 Associate Professor of Business Attorney/Partner Former Assistant Director, Communication and Co-Directors Administration and Economics Redfern, Mason, Dieter, Larsen & Moore Marketing/News Director Hagemann Professor in Business * Dr. Lake Lambert Former Lecturer in Communication Arts Former Professor of Religion Faculty Dr. Lynn Olson (2008-09) Former Board of Regents Chair in Ethics Dr. Jane Andrews Dennis Haugen ’75 Professor of Mathematics/Computer Professor of Music Development Officer * Janeen Stewart Science/Physics Assistant to the President Timothy Ewest Student * Dr. Ted Reuter (2009-10) Assistant Professor of Business Andrew Carlson ’10 Professor of Music Leadership Task Force Administration Sioux Center, Iowa Co-chairs * Mark Baldwin Dr. Johanna Foster Learning Cedar Falls, Iowa Task Force Members Associate Professor of Biology Alumni/Community Chief Executive Officer Leadership Dr. Sonja Lynch Dr. M. Susan Cigelman ’75 Iowa Laser Technology Des Moines, Iowa Alumni/Community Associate Professor of English c Plan 2010-2020 College Strategi Wartburg Vice President and Academic Dean * Dr. Fred Waldstein ’74 William Bleckwehl ’77 AIB College of Business Professor of Political Science Northfield, Minn. Dr. Neil Martinsen-Burrell Assistant Professor of Mathematics Burling Chair in Leadership Account Manager, Public Sector Dr. Jeffrey Walczyk ’83 20 Director, Institute for Leadership Education CISCO Dr. Susan Vallem ’66 Bettendorf, Iowa Physician Facilitator Steve Kruger ’79 Professor of Social Work Family Health Partners of Quad Cities * Gary Grace Shoreview, Minn. Chair, Department of Social Work Attorney/Partner Vice President for Administration Staff Dr. Lawrence Wick ’61 Best & Flanagan, LLP Chicago, Ill. Service Task Force Jeff Beck ’01 Director of Alumni and Parent Programs Retired Pastor Co-chairs Jeff Plagge Spirit Lake, Iowa * Liz Mathis John Wuertz ’73 Faculty President Cedar Rapids, Iowa Director of Physical Plant Dr. Benjamin Bousquet Chief Information Officer Northwest Financial Corp. Associate Professor of Physics Student Four Oaks Faculty Nikki Newbrough ’10 The Rev. Dr. Walter “Chip” Bouzard Dr. Mariah Birgen * Dr. Roy Ventullo Waverly, Iowa Professor of Religion Associate Professor of Mathematics Professor of Biology Multi-Media Journalist Chair, Department of Religion and Burk-Will Chair in Biology Philosophy Dr. Scott Fullwiler KWWL-TV Director of Undergraduate Research Associate Professor of Economics Faith Karen Lehmann Facilitator James Leach Chair in Banking Information Literacy Librarian Alumni/Community * Dr. Deborah Loers and Monetary Economics Dr. Caroline Boehnke-Becker ’83 Vice President for Student Life Dr. David McCullough Dr. Erika Lindgren Cumming, Iowa and Dean of Students Professor of Biology Assistant Professor of History Pastor, Adult Ministries Faith Task Force Lutheran Church of Hope Dr. Penni Pier Marjorie O’Konski Associate Professor of Communication Arts Co-chairs Former Assistant Professor of Music Therapy The Rev. Brian King ’92 Grant L. Price Endowed Department Chair * The Rev. Dr. Steven Ullestad ’75 Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Dr. Lynn Olson Senior Pastor Dr. Eric Wachmann Bishop Professor of Mathematics/Computer Nazareth Lutheran Church Professor of Music Northeast Iowa Synod, ELCA Science/Physics The Rev. Rachel Mithelman ’77 Staff * The Rev. Dr. Kathryn Kleinhans Dr. William Withers Des Moines, Iowa Krystal Madlock Professor of Religion Associate Professor of Communication Arts Senior Pastor Director of Student Diversity Programs Assistant Director, Institute for St. John’s Lutheran Church Facilitator Leadership Education William Soesbe * Dr. Edith Waldstein ’73 Faculty School Partnerships Coordinator Vice President for Enrollment Management Staff Dr. Cynthia Bane The Rev. Ramona Bouzard Associate Professor of Psychology Student Learning Task Force Dean of the Chapel Courtney Ihnen ’11 Co-chairs Dr. Daniel Black West Des Moines, Iowa * Rachel Riensche ’80 Rick Willis Professor of Physical Science and Music Therapy/Music Education Major Edina, Minn. Director of Athletics Engineering Science

Attorney Student Minnesota Public Radio Dr. Karen Black * Strategic Planning Thomas Wininger ’11 Professor of Music Committee Member * Dr. Fred Ribich Auburn, Neb. Chair, Department of Music Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Pre-medicine (Biology) Major College Organist Additional SPC members include Director of Institutional Research Dr. Darrel D. Colson, President, and and Assessment Service Dr. Rebecca Blair Scott Leisinger ’87, Vice President Alumni/Community Professor in Residence of Liberal Studies for Institutional Advancement Facilitator Corrine Heine ’79 * Dr. Ferol Menzel Bloomington, Minn. Dr. William Earl Vice President for Academic Affairs Attorney Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Dean of the Faculty Kennedy & Graven Chartered

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