CHICAGO (ELCA) -- As the search for a new president continues, the Midland Lutheran College board of trustees named John Klockentager interim president. Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, Neb., is one of 28 colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Klockentager, vice president for enrollment management, will serve until a new president takes office. Lloyd Brooks, chairman of the presidential search committee, said the committee hopes to make a recommendation for a new president to the board by late August.
"The search is going well," said Brooks. "We have conducted off-site interviews with five candidates. We will arrange on-site interviews with candidates for the week of Aug. 12, when the members of the campus community have returned for fall semester."
"I am deeply honored to be entrusted with this office," said Klockentager. "I will do my best to maintain an open office and handle whatever challenges arise. I accepted the appointment because I believe in this institution and recognize the need for continued leadership during this transitional phase."
The board also appointed Dr. Michael (Mick) Shadbolt, professor of business, as interim academic dean. He will conduct the day-to- day business of the dean's office in addition to teaching a class and advising students.
Shadbolt will remain interim dean until the new president is in place and appoints a new vice president for academic affairs and academic dean. -- -- -- *Amy Wineinger is a junior at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa. This summer she is an intern with ELCA News and Media Production.
*Cathy Tibbels is the director of public relations for Midland
Lutheran College.
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