Luther College joins
Associated College of the MidwestRelease Date:
December 8, 2008
MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), a consortium
of academically excellent, independent liberal arts colleges, will welcome
Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, as a new member in 2009.
Monmouth College is part of the ACM, along with Beloit College,
Carleton College, Coe College, Colorado College, Cornell College,
Grinnell College, Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lawrence
University, Macalester College, Ripon College and St. Olaf College.
“In discussions I’ve had over the years with faculty, staff,
students and alumni of Luther, I’ve been very impressed,” said Monmouth
College president Mauri Ditzler. “In particular, my conversations with
President (Richard) Torgerson and Dean (William) Craft have convinced me
that Luther is a strong liberal arts college with an exceptionally
bright future.”
Luther is a four-year, residential liberal arts college founded in
1861 and affiliated with the Lutheran church (ELCA). Torgerson spoke of
the college’s new affiliation.
“Luther College is honored to accept this invitation to the
prestigious consortium of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest,” he
said. “Luther will benefit from the shared wisdom, expertise and
resources of the colleges of the ACM, and Luther has much to offer the
association. We are pleased to be part of this working group of many of
the nation’s best liberal arts institutions.”
Luther joins the ACM as the consortium celebrates its 50th
anniversary. The ACM has been a leader since the early 1960s in
providing off-campus study programs around the world for undergraduates.
The consortium also has a long tradition of collaboration among its
member institutions in areas such as faculty development, information
sharing, and innovation in teaching and learning.
“The ACM community, especially its faculty and campus leadership,
already has strong ties with Luther College,” said ACM president
Christopher Welna. “We look forward to deepening those connections as
Luther becomes a partner in ACM’s programs and activities.”
One of the oldest academic consortia in the U.S., the ACM comprises
member institutions that are among the most successful liberal arts
colleges in the country. ACM colleges are known for their collaboration
and for their highly regarded teaching faculty, small classes,
interdisciplinary curricula, and opportunities for research by
undergraduates. All are residential colleges, featuring high levels of
student engagement, both on campus and in the wider community.
Released
by the Office of College Communications
Barry McNamara, Associate Director of College Communications
Phone: 309-457-2117
Fax: 309-457-2330
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