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Our Purpose

Concordia University’s Core Values and Mission Statement express our enduring purpose and identity; our very reason for existence as a place of Lutheran Christian higher education. All of the Schools, programs and initiatives of the University are guided by shared fidelity to this central purpose.

Mission

Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world.

Values

Bound by the Biblical and Confessional teachings of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod the members of the Board of Regents, the members of the Concordia University Foundation Board, the President, and employees of the university shall act in a manner consistent with these core values.

• Christ-Centered:  We have faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
• Truth & Integrity:  We speak truth and display integrity in all our relationships.
• Excellence:  We expect excellence in all our endeavors to support Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½’s mission.
• Service:  We serve others in caring, helpful, respectful, and knowledgeable ways.

Vision

The faculty, leadership, staff, students, and alumni carry out Concordia’s mission each and every day as we pursue a vibrant path to the future.

Our vision is to be well known nationally and internationally as a premier Lutheran Christian university, widely recognized for meaningful integration of faith and learning. Our alumni will assume significant servant leadership responsibilities in the Church and communities across the nation and around the world.

Concordia’s vision is vigorously pursued in four critical ways

1. We are a faith and learning centered higher education community

Concordia students learn in innovative Christ-centered environments that are guided by comprehensive assessment. Our faculty, staff and University administrators are role models and servant leaders. Our Christian faculty excel in teaching and mentoring, and successfully connect faith to learning. Our academic programs are rigorous and diverse, consistent with the needs of the Church and our communities.

2. We plan for purposeful growth

Students grow as they develop in mind, body and spirit. Concordia grows as we reach more people with our mission. Our campuses, facilities, human and financial resources, and infrastructure expand to support a robust student experience in a welcoming environment that results in the professional, social, academic and spiritual formation of all Concordians.

3. We make an impact through service and leadership

Concordia impacts the Church and world, developing globally-minded citizens who transform lives, influence communities, and value their neighbors near and far, through Christ-like service and leadership.

4. We champion access and opportunity for all learners

We provide access to the highest value higher education experience. As a result, Concordia students discover and develop their vocations. Rigorous assessment of our academic offerings, university services, delivery systems, and market and organizational performance result in continuous improvement of the Concordia experience, which enables our students to pursue and persist in their chosen career paths.

Non-Discrimination Statement and Notice of contact and procedures and reporting discrimination

Concordia University (CU) fully subscribes to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in private, church affiliated institutions of higher education, subject to the First Amendment. CU will not illegally discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student in any education program or activity or applicant for admission on the basis of: race, color, sex, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. CU is a higher educational institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.

Gender discrimination and sexual harassment (including sexual assault) are prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Biblical Perspective and the Statement of Purpose for Title IX Program

Biblical Perspective: The University holds the Scriptures to be the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and is compelled by the Scriptures to be faithful to the religious tenets articulated therein. These religious tenets are set forth in the Constitution of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and illuminated by the Lutheran Confessions, which the University holds to be a true and binding exposition of Holy Scripture. The University remains committed to complying with the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local laws affording equal educational opportunity and nondiscrimination in admission to and participation in the University’s programs and activities. In some instances, Scripture, as understood by the Church and the University, requires the institution to act in ways that may conflict with certain regulations implementing Title IX, as interpreted by the OCR and other state and local laws. This being understood, the following Statement of Purpose is set forth.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of Concordia University’s (CU) Title IX Compliance Program is to foster an environment in mind, body and spirit so that all campus stakeholders can enjoy the programs and activities offered by CU free from all forms of sex-based harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual assault. This commitment, as outlined above in the “Biblical Perspective,” is fulfilled by complying with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to Title IX Coordinator and/or the Office of Civil Rights:

Title IX Coordinator

Joseph Niswonger
Albrecht 107A
12800 N. Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097
262-243-4331
joseph.niswonger@cuw.edu

Office for Civil Rights (OCR):

Chicago Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
John C. Kluczynski Federal Building
230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: 312-730-1560
FAX: 312-730-1576
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
Website:

The Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures are located here

/about/offices/title-ix/index.html

Reports/Complaints of Discrimination and/or Harassment:

A Report provides an allegation of discrimination and/or harassment that allows the Title IX Coordinator to provide information about the grievance process and supportive measures. A Complaint will begin the grievance procedures for the alleged discrimination and/or harassment.

1. Talk with the Title IX Coordinator
2. Talk with a Campus Safety Officer
3.  (Reports may be filed anonymously)
4. Talk with a Faculty or Staff member who is not a Confidential employee