1) Lumpp Selected for Thrivent Fellows Program

Dr. David Lumpp, interim 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 Luther education leaders.  Previous CSP faculty members who have been Thrivent Fellows include Dr. Cheryl Chatman, Dr. Alan Winegarden and Dr. Amy Gort.