Faculty Notes
College of Vocation and Ministry professor Dr. Steven Arnold presented at a retreat at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plainview, Minn. The retreat focused on demographic and cultural trends that would impact the ministry of the church and provided an opportunity for leaders to develop a strategic response.
Dr. Paul Dona and College of Education instructor Sally Baas presented joint work done with the Intercultural Developmental Inventory. The work was based on Milton Bennett’s Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity with undergraduates at Concordia University and at University of Minnesota, Mankato.
College of Business and Organizational Leadership term faculty Dr. Thomas Berkas presented major findings of his July 2007 study and visit to Anosy, Madagascar for the Integrated Village Development Project.
Organizational Management and Leadership Professor Dr. Richard Brynteson was the featured author in the “Executive Read” column in the Sunday, March 16, issue of the “Pioneer Press.” Pamela Nelson, president of Minneapolis-based Nelson Success Group Inc., recommended Brynteson’s book, “Once Upon a Complex Time,” as a must-read for executives and managers seeking to wipe out the “silo” phenomenon in their organizations.
Dr. George Guidera, associate professor of Education spent his fall 2007 sabbatical as a
faculty fellow with the National Education Association’s Government Relations office in Washington D.C. Guidera partnered with NEA staff to support and research their positions within the federal sphere of decision making. He participated in research, lobbying, strategic planning, and listened to state and local constituents. Guidera said his sabbatical was a wonderful opportunity for him professionally and personally. “This will enrich my teaching and research efforts,” Guidera said. “It was an exciting opportunity to recharge my own energy and broaden my understandings from a very different perspective.”
History professor Dr. Paul Hillmer was the commentator for a three-minute live segment that aired on Al Jazeera TV. The network was airing a week-long series on Hmong resistance fighters still living in the jungles of Laos. It was prepared by correspondent Tony Birtly, who had traveled into the jungles of Laos and held captive by local resistance fighters hoping to leverage him to buy their freed or garner political/media exposure. Hillmer was on hand to explain the historical context for the struggle that seemed
long over for many people but still continues for a small group of resistance fighters in Laos.
College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. John Eggeret published “When You Woke that Thursday Morning,” for SATB choir, organ and flute and “No Saint on Earth Lives Life to Self Alone,” for SATB Choir and viola through Concordia Publishing House. Eggeret also published “Fanfare,” for Brass and Timpani through Brassworks4 Publishing.
The Board of Regents granted permanent tenure to the chair of the Criminal Justice Institute
Scott Harr, JD.
The Concordia community mourns with the family of professor emeritus Willard Kehrberg who passed away on February 18, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, and children Kent, Daniel and Noelle.
Vice president for Student Services Dr. Miriam Luebke, College of Arts and Sciences dean Dr. Amy Gort, assistant professor of Biology
Dr. Shellie Kieke, and assistant professor
of Teacher Education Dr. Karen Moroz presented “From Isolative to Collaborative: Assessing Student Learning Using Rubrics and Technologies” at the Higher Learning Commission’s 113th annual meeting in Chicago.
Rev. Dr. David Lumpp, dean of the College of Vocation and Ministry, has been selected to the prestigious Thrivent Fellows Program for
2008-09. The Thrivent Fellows Program is intended to identify, encourage, develop and equip qualified individuals for leadership positions in Lutheran colleges, universities and seminaries. Participants are selected based on their dedication to the mission and distinctiveness of Lutheran higher education, a strong record of service to academic institutions, a clear potential for top-level leadership, as well as a vocational call to lead these important institutions. Through intensive retreats and seminars, associates gain increased knowledge and understanding of Lutheran traditions and values, stronger awareness of their own leadership capacities, thorough knowledge of key management issues in Lutheran higher education, discernment of personal and professional goals that will equip them to fulfill their callings, a plan for professional growth, and an expanded network of relationships with other Lutheran education leaders. Previous faculty and Thrivent Fellows include Dr. Cheryl Chatman, Dr. Alan Winegarden and Dr. Amy Gort.
College of Education assistant professor Dr. Angela Nippert presented “Increasing Faculty Motivation Through Interdisciplinary Professional Learning Communities” at a Kansas State University sponsored conference entitled “Defining Leadership: Engaging Academic Communities for Success.” The conference was held in Orlando, Fla.
College of Vocation and Ministry assistant professor Rev. Dr. Mark Press traveled to Nigeria to help establish the first cohort of MACO students there. See page 6 for full story.
College of Business and Organizational Leadership instructor Dr. Carol Rinkoff presented on generational diversity in the workplace for Minnesota Women in Marketing & Communications. The meeting topic was “When Baby Boomers Meet Millenials” and was held in the Twin Cities.
Dr. Mark Schuler, professor of Theology and Greek, has been appointed chair of the Department of Religion and Theology. Having been involved in many different facets of Concordia’s institutional life since he joined the faculty in 1994, Mark brings a wealth of academic, professional and administrative experience to this appointment and in many of these areas has been a leader on the faculty.
College of Arts and Sciences term faculty Shari Speer was named president of Minnesota’s chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Speer is responsible for all communication and organization, presiding at all meetings and gatherings, and is held accountable to the national NATS office. She also performed in the Concordia Faculty Recital Series and at the Northeast Orchestra Concert.
College of Arts and Sciences term faculty Cate Vermeland was appointed to the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs’ board of directors. Vermeland also had a photograph put into the Minnesota Museum of American Art’s permanent collection.
Dr. Michael Walcheski and Dr. David
Bredehoft will soon release a newly edited second edition of their book “Family Life Education: Integrating Theory and Practice” in conjunction with the National Council on Family Relations. The book was originally published in 2003 as a professional resource for Family Life Education practitioners. It is popular among practicing family life educators and has also been widely adopted as a supplemental textbook for family education programs. The new edition will include updated chapters and new chapters focused on financial literacy, work-life balance, group facilitation, marriage education, marketing of family life education programs and more.
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