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Waldorf Association reviews Regents' plan to pursue alignment with another educational entity
Joy Newcom, Waldorf College - Friday, February 20, 2009
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Forest City, Iowa— On Friday the Waldorf Lutheran College Association reviewed a plan for Waldorf College to pursue a collaborative partnership with an educational entity that seeks to align its future with this college of 580 students in Forest City. College officials are not releasing any organization names or the terms of any potential arrangements at this time due to confidentiality agreements and applicable laws and regulations.
The Rev. Jim Magelssen of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City presided over the February 20 meeting held in the Odvin Hagen Recital Hall as the association’s president. The association, who is the college’s historical governing body, is comprised of 190 congregations from various Lutheran denominations.
“This is a significant moment for Waldorf and its association congregations,” said Magelssen. “It’s this group’s responsibility to move Waldorf forward by providing for its future. Our discussion today helped clarify what that means for Waldorf’s students, faculty and staff.”
According to Rev. Magelssen, attendance at this special meeting—77 member congregations—was similar to that of the association’s annual meetings held each fall. Waldorf’s Board of Regents requested this meeting in order to share information about a plan that would place the college on solid financial footing while positioning it for a strong future.
While unable to disclose details of what might lie ahead for Waldorf College, Pres. Richard Hanson calls the possibility “a phenomenal opportunity for Waldorf to take the lead in 21st century educational instruction.”
Hanson affirmed that Waldorf intends to maintain its identity as a residential, liberal arts institution.
Waldorf College, located in Forest City, Iowa, is a four-year, liberal arts college that delivers engaging experiences through innovative classroom instruction. The college’s curriculum challenges students to think relationally as they discover new ways to connect their vocational call to serve the world’s needs.
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