A message from the PRESIDENT
A key element of my role as Interim President was to ensure a smooth runway for the next President of Luther College. As you will know by now, that new President is Dr. Tom Phenix, who assumed the role on July 1, 2025.
As Interim President, I came to appreciate both the fragility and the enduring strength of Luther College. While academic excellence remains a cornerstone, our mission goes beyond education: “preparing students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers through academic excellence and a community of care rooted in a call to love and serve our neighbours.” We strive not only to teach but to truly make a difference in the lives of our students and in society.
However noble and worthy this mission is, we continue to navigate challenges. Across Canada and beyond, institutions such as Luther College face challenges like rising costs that outstrip government funding, donors and supporters stretched by uncertainty, and a regulatory and global geopolitical environment that restricts international student recruitment. This year we as leadership team engaged in a wide variety of analyses and debates concerning several important administrative and academic processes, sometimes asking previously unaskable questions as a necessary step in times of change.
Luther College is first and foremost
an academic institution with two strong and capable academic leaders. Dr. Derrek Eberts, the new Academic Dean, had a most successful year, learning quickly the complex demands of academic leadership in a collegium. At the High School, Nora Marpole spent most of the year capably serving as Interim Principal. After a comprehensive search she was recommended for a five-year term as Principal that she, thankfully, accepted. My closest work in overseeing the direction of both campuses was with a team called the College Leadership Group. Just as the faculty and staff at each campus serve our students, this leadership team provides support in every arena of activity across both campuses. I am grateful for the advice and support they provided to me this year.
At the High School, our faculty continue to go above and beyond, contributing to numerous committees and extracurriculars. The El Salvador Mission Trip remains a transformative experience for many. A new highlight this year was the introduction of Professional Development Awards, thanks to donor and alumni Soren Oberg.
Other donors provided up to $186,000 in additional bursary support so that students who need it can afford to attend and receive a Luther education.
At the University, we continue to
lead in community engagement and academic excellence.
Dr. Kaila Bruer was named a U of R President’s Teaching and Learning Scholar. Our faculty are active in diverse research areas, and our Elder-in-Residence, Dr. Elder Lorna Standingready, continues to inspire and guide us through the mâmawi-itohtêwak committee.
I must thank Luther’s Board of Regents composed of 15 dedicated volunteers (many of whom are alumni), who give of their time, energy and resources to serve the remarkable people that are Luther College and who serve to help students transform the world to be more grace-filled, joyful and just, as our Vision inspires us to do.
It indeed takes a dedicated community to bring Luther to life. You will learn much more about the year’s accomplishments in this Report to the Community.
In closing, I am grateful to places like Luther College. Without the transmission and enhancement of humanity’s accumulated knowledge, traditions, experience and collective intelligence, we cannot survive.
- Dr. Murray Knuttila
A message from the CHAIRPERSON
The foremost priority for the Board of Regents in 2024-25 was the successful search for a new President. Dr. Tom Phenix, who was appointed in February, brings a passion for education, is an experienced administrator and leader, and has boundless enthusiasm for Luther College. I extend gratitude to the Presidential Search Committee, whose dedicated efforts have set a strong foundation for Luther’s continued growth and excellence.
Recognizing the importance of our connection to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), this year we reaffirmed our commitment to our identity as an ELCIC-based institution. Dialogue with the National Bishop and a focused retreat discussing “How Lutheran is Luther?” allowed us to explore and strengthen our historical and present relationship with the ELCIC, ensuring that our values remain central to our mission.
Luther College initiated a comprehensive review of the land surrounding Luther College High School to explore how it might be better utilized in support of our mission. To
guide this process, we engaged Colliers to conduct research and facilitate consultations with our stakeholders. Their insights will help us evaluate potential opportunities and make informed decisions about the future of this valuable asset. More updates will be shared as this important work progresses.
Another significant achievement was the completion of our revised Board Operating Guidelines. This document clarifies our governance practices and outlines how the Board relates to and directs the College. With the overhaul complete, we will now focus on ongoing review and improvement to ensure our governance remains robust and adaptive.
We mourned the loss of two former Presidents in 2025. Dr. Morris Anderson and Dr. Bryan Hillis dedicated their working lives to Luther and made deep and lasting contributions–each in their own way. We honour their contributions and memory with deep gratitude.
I would like to recognize the exceptional commitment of Luther’s faculty and staff, whose dedication to our students and
community is truly inspiring. Special thanks go to Dr. Murray Knuttila, who exemplified what it means to be called when he stepped into the role of Interim President for the year. He provided stability, guidance, compassionate care, and set Luther up to take on the challenges and opportunities of the future.
To my colleagues on the Board of Regents, thank you for your hard work, passion, and steadfast commitment. The collaborative spirit and shared purpose of this group continue to enrich Luther.
And finally, thank you to Luther’s members, alumni and donors. You help to sustain Luther through your prayers, your presence and your gifts. Together with you, Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just and joyful world.
EDITOR: Angela Bethune | DESIGN: Michayla Ziegler | PROOFREADER: Donna Achtzehner - Andrea Wagner Board Chairperson, 2024-25
This Report to the Community looks back at the year, shares some of our highlights, and celebrates the impact of our donor community. ON THE COVER: (Top half LCHS images from left to right) Shrek the Musical, Multicultural Night, Luther Invitational Tournament, Founders’ Day, Graduation. (Bottom half LCUR images from left to right) The Student Village (TSV) residents in new community kitchen, LCUR’s unicorn at New Student Orientation, REDress event, Fall Convocation, Reimagining Nonprofits Conference, TSV Residence Assistants.
At a GLANCE
93% of parents were satisfied with LCHS.
Source: 2025 Parent Survey
Check Mates improv team were in the national finals in Ottawa—placing 2nd in the Canadian Improv Games!
Luther Medal of Distinction Recipient: Kadence Meredith
Top Universities of Choice
Luther College at the U of R University of Regina University of Saskatchewan McMaster University University of Alberta
Principal’s Gold Medal Recipient: Isaac Mollison
80% of our residents came back to live in The Student Village for their next year of studies!
$186,000 in financial support was provided to students thanks to the Kramer Family Bursary, the Dilawri Foundation and the Tree of Life Foundation.
81 GRADUATES Class of 2025
Top Post-Secondary Fields of Study Science Medicine Law Engineering Business
LCUR opened The Meeting Place for students to visit our Elder-in-Residence, Dr. Elder Lorna Standingready, and grow in understanding reconciliation.
The Student Village built a new community kitchen that residents can access 24/7.
$935,405 was raised between LCHS and LCUR.
Between BOTH campuses, $185,000 was awarded in scholarships and $698,000 was provided in bursaries and financial aid.
LCUR’s Rex Schneider Auditorium underwent major renovations.
LCHS
404 students 33 residents
LCUR 472 students 106 residents (as of September 30, 2024)
Recruitment staff attended over 70 student in-school career fairs and events!
Top LCUR Majors
Psychology
Biology
Computer Science
(for Fall 2024)
Luther students were served by 320 faculty and staff members across both campuses ; this includes full and part-time as well as contractual employees.
Distinguished Service Award
Recipients: Drs. Bryan & Joanne Hillis and Dr. Rex & Elsa Schneider
Strategic THEMES
ACADEMICS STUDENTS
Pursuing academic excellence through an enriching, innovative, and studentcentered experience.
• Every graduating student who attempted the IB Diploma achieved their goal.
• The Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Studies Network facilitated 17 community service learning partnerships through Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation courses, enabling students to apply their skills and contribute to meaningful community projects. Funding was made possible through the generous support of the Business and Higher Education Roundtable, in partnership with the Government of Canada.
Supporting the whole student to realize their purpose, passion, and potential in the world.
• The LCHS Treble Choir won first place in the 16 & Under Choral category at the National Music Festival.
• The LCHS SRC hosted a multicultural night with cultural dances, songs, and food to celebrate our diverse student body. All proceeds from the event were donated to the YWCA.
• The Luther Lions Junior Girls basketball team were Regina High School Athletics Association City Champions.
• LCUR held many Indigenous initiatives such as: the Seven Grandfather Teachings that represent a series of principles guiding human behaviour towards others; Project of Heart, which taught about the history of the residential school system in Canada using an artistic approach to commemorate the people and families affected by this system; and a REDress workshop that raised awareness and told the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2Spirit people.
The strategic themes of the Vision 2025 Strategic Plan are the areas of focus that Luther College has prioritized over the last few years. The Luther Rose is the center of the strategic themes, highlighting that our Lutheran faith is the center of our identity and uniqueness. These activities are a few highlights of work in each area.
EMPLOYEES
Fostering a diverse, trustworthy, and respectful workplace with engaged faculty and staff.
• Pastor Brooklynn Lane was installed as LCUR Chaplain. We are grateful for her guiding presence, leadership and support for our students, residents, faculty and staff.
• Nora Marpole was named the permanent Principal for a five-year term. Derek Frostad was announced as the new Vice-Principal of Academics, and Colleen Wilkinson was named the permanent Vice-Principal of Student Life.
• Dr. Kaila Bruer received the prestigious President’s Teaching and Learning Scholar Award from the U of R.
• Dr. Elder Lorna Standingready received her Doctor of Divinity (Honorius causa) from St. Andrew’s College.
• A new Professional Development Award program for LCHS was established by alumnus Soren Oberg.
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITIES
Stewarding our resources to create a sustainable future.
• The Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Studies Network and South Sask Community Foundation received an RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development award for their Growing Nonprofits professional development series.
• Luther student Vishall Agasthian and the InspirED team also received an RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development award for their work as a student-led non-profit sharing practical education on topics like voting, mental health, and food insecurity.
Developing a lifelong connection with our communities.
• Founders’ Day 2025 had over 110 guests and recognized the generosity and spirit of our many benefactors, past and present, who have played a part in the establishment and growth of the College.
• The LCHS Parents Association hosted “A Night Out” duelling piano fundraiser which raised nearly $28,000 for new laptops and a laptop cart for the school library.
• A new bursary was established for LCHS: the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Legacy Entrance Bursary.
• Employees and students participated in the Queen City Pride Parade as part of Luther College’s sponsorship of the event.
The Impact of YOU
We are so grateful to the Luther College community’s generosity. With your gifts we have been able to help over 50 students through our Community Bursary, allowing students to benefit from the lasting gift of a Luther education regardless of financial barriers. We have been able to maintain our facilities, provide athletic programs, offer scholarships to our students on both campuses, and continue to offer our community of care rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbour.
Luther remains like an additional family member to all of us. We are so thankful for the Luther connection, and the legacy left not just by Morris but our mother Betty as well, and the affection so many still hold for Morris.”
–the Morris & Betty Anderson family
Luther College’s teaching, research, and service continues to transform our community and the world in meaningful and impactful ways. I have much to thank Luther for and that is why I am happy to give back.”
–Roger Petry
Luther is an amazing organization that has helped thousands to success through strong values and academic excellence. Luther has been a safe and welcoming environment for our children. We look forward to continuing the relationship.
–Lee & Alison Elliott
The Luther Fund
Gifts to the Luther Fund impact students every day. Your donations to the Luther Fund helped support our athletic programs, provided technology in the classroom, equipment for the science program, bought art supplies, musical instruments, gave bursary support and much, much more.
Luther College provides a worldclass education with your help! Thanks to your generosity, we continue to provide a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.
The General Fund
Supporting the General Fund at Luther College at the University of Regina is contributing to everything from our work in the classrooms to resident activities, from Indigenous programs to so much more! We are grateful for you our donors, and the immediate impact that was made by your donations to the General Fund in 2024-25.
Our DONORS
This Report to the Community is an opportunity to recognize the generosity of the Luther College community. Please take a moment to review the names of the donors who contributed to Luther College for this fiscal year – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you feel your name has been omitted in error, please contact our office at 306-757-7399 and we will amend our online version of this report.
Thank you!
$100,000 & Above
Hertha Pfeifer Foundation Ken & Marlene* Lee
$50,000 & Above
Karen Vinge*
$25,000 & Above
Graeme & Sandra Hepworth
Soren & Caroline Oberg
$10,000 & Above
Stephanie Backman
Bryan* & Joanne Hillis
Mike & Jo-Anne Lee
Harry Allen Ohrt
$5,000 & Above
Merlis M. R. Belsher
Suzie Daum
Lil Farley
Mike & Michelle Fritzler
$2,500 & Above
Jane (Carpenter) Booth
Kevin Gooding
Dennis & Beth Hendricksen
Murray Knuttila
Dwight & Christine Nelson
Linda & John Nilson
Nathan Persson
Jim Ritenburg
Jennifer & Duane
Schellenberg
Dilawri Foundation
Gerhart Harold Pregizer* Tree of Life Foundation
Trinity Lutheran Church
Robert & Lois Vanderhooft
Bud & Shirley Walker
Peter A. Whitmore
Arlin Foundation
Pat & Inger Marshall
Murray & Margaret Sihvon
Jane Van Toen
Elaine Zinkhan-Turnbull
Lloyd & Duna Barber Family Foundation
Lorne & Evelyn Johnson Fund
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
Wajid Holdings Ltd.
A. Kent Symons
Cornelia Taschow-Graupe
Karl & Kathy Tiefenbach
Bill Vancise & Sybile
Tremblay
Nancy Vancise
Tim & Lori Wiens
Canadian National Christian Foundation
Capital Automotive Group
Hybrid Renovations
Mang Dental Group
Regina Public Interest Research Group
Saskatchewan Lotteries
TayTen Cosmetics
United Way British Columbia
*Denotes deceased
Thank you to Lorne & Evelyn Johnson, who had a vision many years ago to create a lasting gift through their foundation. Their generosity has allowed students at Luther College High School to receive the gift of academic excellence in a community of care.
Our DONORS
$1,000 & Above
Morris & Betty Anderson*
Holly Bardutz
Joel Beres
Janet & Sterling Bjorndahl
Daphne Bramham
Brian Brewer
Jen Comstock
Lee & Alison Elliott
Kim & Chris Engen
Ben*, Darlene, Burton, Justin & Sarah Freitag
Volker Greifenhagen
& Susan Cherland
Dona Gritzfeld
Dianne & Ben Gwaltney
Darlene Harrison
Helga Hein
Peter Hilsden
Beverly Hird
$500 & Above
Phil & Donna Achtzehner
Bert & Ruth Adema
Angela Bethune
Nancy Brown
Holly Budinski
Sabrina Cataldo
Robert Davis
Wendy Frejd
Gail & Larry Fry
Laurel Glanfield
Kyla & Evan Graff
Heidi & Otto Gudehus
Steve Haddad
Jim & Sandra Hope-Ross
Pastor Richard Hordern, Ph.D. & Nancy Talsness Hordern
Charlene Howard
Gregory & Helen Akulov
Verna Anderson
Raymond & Michele Arscott
Natalie Arsenault
Hal & Donna Baldwin
Linda Brookes
Kelly Butz
Michelle & Jerid Clark
Alan Dill
Thomas E. Fahy
Patricia Frank
Susan Gatin
Randy & Heather Haatvedt
Russel Husum in memory of Adolph Husum
Carmen Johnson
Bette Klein
Arthur & Caroline Krentz
Marilyn & Don Lee
Jim & Kathy Lee
Mona Leippi
Jim & Beth McHattie & Family
John & Joann Mundin
Vivian & Gerry* Norbraten
Søren Nøstbakken
Don & Lydia* Olafson
Bruce & Cherry Perlson
Roger Petry
David & Gretchen (Schneider)
Risch*
John & Caroline Salaway
Warren Sauder
Nadine Klassen
Carol Korven
Janet Kuchinka
Derek Milen
Alice Nicholls Asikinack
Erik Norbraten
Corinne Norbraten
Janine Pearson
Lorna Pederson
Verda Petry
Yvonne Petry & Gary Diver
Erica Riggs
Albert Shumaker
Eric Sommerfeld
Joanne Stan Morgan
Bob & Laura Steadward
Herb Stoehr
Robert & Violet (Krell) Jacob
Reg Kontz
Joan & Gary Kruger
Jeannette Kuiper
Jodi & Barry Kydd
Sharon Leippi
Sara Lohnes
Mark McCondach
Donna Miller
Eunice Misskey
Dwight Newman
Michael O’Connor
Derek & Karla Persson
Brennen Schmidt
Daryl Shirkey
Darren Smart
Alan Stall
Mike & Jan Stobbs
Greg & Dianne Swanson
Margo Toole
Barry Vall & Donna Kilarski
Andrea Wagner & Don Hall
Michael Wellman
Dr. Wanda M. Wenman
Renee Wilkinson
Clarke Wilson
Raynelle Wilson
Barb & Dave Wright
Affinity Credit Union
Blueplate Capital Inc.
Creative Options Regina Inc.
Dion E. Tchorzewski Legal Prof. Corp.
End of the Roll Regina
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Experiential and Services Learning
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
MNP LLP
Oxford Learning Centre
Queen City Dental
Regina Orthodontic Group
SaskCulture Inc.
SaskTel
Vivid Inception Teaching Services Inc.
Anonymous (2)
Lerissa Thaver
Angela Tillier
Lee Ann & Lorne Tyrrell
Rebecca Voigts Larson & Stephen Voigts Larson
Gary & Wendy Williams
Tara Wohlberg
Lingna Yuan
1080 Architecture Planning & Interiors
Broad Street Clinic
CIBC Commercial Banking
Downtown Dental Centre
Dusyk & Barlow Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Engelheim Charter Inc.
Faculty of Business Administration
Gerrand Rath Johnson Barristers & Solicitors
Luther University Students Association (LUSA)
Great Plains Accounting Services
Nonprofit Governance Solutions
RBC Wealth Management
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Sutton Group - Results Realty
The Real Estate Gurus
Tymark Construction Ltd.
Anonymous (2)
Gail Reitenbach
Joy-Ell & Rainer Sahlmueller
Jon Schroeder
Sharon Selby
Nadine Sisk
Ken Stalwick
Jim & Terelyne Vadeboncoeur
Ron Vasilash
Owen & Bonnie Winter
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Midale
Better Now Counselling: Wellness Solutions Inc.
Dr. Yvonne Udoh Medical Prof. Corp.
Gagan Luna Mortgage/Enrich
Mortgage Group
Hornoi Leasing Ltd.
Keen Edge Sharpening Service
Melcher Media
Microage
Parris Investment Corp.
Saskatchewan Synod, ELCIC
Sterling Truck & Trailer Sales Ltd.
TCM Financial Studio
The Prairie Nurse Practitioner
Joshua Hendricksen
Anonymous (6) $250
Ken Phillips
Brazen Fundraising
*Denotes
Jim & Marsha Ackerman
Abiodun Ajayi
Rosalinda Alfabete
Gaylene Anaquod
Hope Ohwomeguono Anigboro
Stephen Arawatigi
Myron & Valerie Becker
Elaine Bennett Fox
Melissa & Bonifacio Bermundo
Douglas Blocha-Fell
Shirley Blythe
Thomas Bokinac
Jeremy Brick
Ken & Mary Brown
Doreen Chappell Arnott
Meredith & Carl* Cherland
Steven Clow
Paul Cropper
Leslie DeMars
Janet Di Giacomo
Ruth Easton
Kaye Evans
Rhonda Farley
Victor Fast
Jane Fedoruk
Shannon Fink
Mike & Melissa Fleming
Kathleen & Adam Flood
Chris & P.B. Flynn
Martin Frankland
Leslee Fraser
Darcy Friesen
Michelle Friesen
Scottie & Sidney Frostad
Warren Fulton
Craig & Kristin Gates
Tribute GIFTS
Monica Gerein
Fran Gibson
Allan Grundahl
Suzanne & Ralph Guenzel
Wayne Gwillim
Susan Haddad
Marlene Hall
Don Hamilton
Glen Hammond & Yasmin Lau
Steve & Carla Harle
Tanya & Barry Healy
Miriam Hilderman
Nancy Hinz
Margaret Anne Hodges-Willett
Marian Holobow
Nadine Holobow
Mary Hornung
Shan Hua
Lindsay Jackson
Paige Johnstone
David & Brenda Keeping
Janette Kelly
Bette Kelly
Gerard Kennedy
Sawker Ker
Sanija Khan
Sandra King Hendricks
Edward Kinzel
Marcia Kooger
Eleanor Kutarna
Jana Kutarna
Cindy Kuzmicz
Phong Le & Quy Pham
Joan & Don Lenz
Orval & Diane Lewis
Patricia Linfoot
Morris Anderson Past Principal & President
Paul Antrobus Past Faculty
Sean Brown (U‘14)
Mark Budinski (HS‘74)
Stephen Daum
Timothy Daum (HS‘85)
Merle Fulton (HS‘82, HS‘87)
Aaron Price (HS‘98)
Ann Margaret Overgaard Preus
Clayton Lewis (HS‘01, U‘06)
Donna Gail Newman
Alex Liu
Dennis & Leone Lynnes
Alex MacDonald
Stacey Martin
Paula Champ Meeres
Roland Miller
Steve & Marilyn Moberg
Warren Mollison
Mariana Mora & Omar Lopez Jones
Larry & Diane Mossing
Kelly Nelson
V. Nicholson
Bryan Nicurity
Osamede & Adeyemi Ogundele
Clayton & Erin Oldford
Mike Paterson
Neil Persram
Tom Phenix & Kealee Playford
Janice Pillipow
Cherian Poonnoose
Ruth Pradzynkski
Karen Prior
Leah Quick
Keith Rever
Todd Robbins
Trevor Rock
Steve Rockel
Myrna Russell
Arzu Sardarli
Laura Sauder
Mark & Nicole Sax
Jan & Clarence Schmidt
June Schultz
Chris & Michelle Seeley
Marie Shalashniy
Folake Shobamowo
Bryan Hillis (U‘78) Past Dean & President
Garry Korven (HS‘61, U’96) Past Faculty
Mark Leupold Past Faculty
Grant Nicurity (HS‘72)
Randi Nilson (HS‘43)
Richard Nøstbakken Past Faculty
Jessica Seasby (HS‘04)
Don Lee Past President
Bryan & Cyndi Sigurdson
Patricia & Terry Simonson
Rob Stobbs
Richard & Diane Stone
Brian Stubbings
Gladys & Fred Sykes
Dion Tchorzewski
May Thiessen
Marlon Tibar
Mark Tiefenbach
John & Shirley Tomashewsky
Irma Torgunrud
Wanda Underdull
Sarah Vernon
Bill Wagner
Don & Anne Waite
Darleen & Wilbert Walter
Cheryl Weatherald
Sandra & Mike Weatherald
Ann Wiebe
Stewart & Mary Anne Wilkinson
Colleen & Brandon Wilkinson
Jay Willimott
Wilbur Wilson
Don & Wendy Wuschke
Haijun Xu & Na Jia
Alberta Yam & Axel Rohrmann
Associated Parishes
Chunmei Zhang
Silverbirch Hotels and Resorts LP
Creative Display
New Hope Lutheran Church
Women
Anonymous (11)
*Denotes deceased
Gretchen (Schneider) Risch (HS‘51)
R. Reid Robinson Past Board Member
Ron Sauder
Charlotte Watson (HS‘51)
Terri Youck (HS‘86)
Board of REGENTS
The Board of Regents comprises the following individuals who generously volunteer their time and expertise to the governance of Luther College, Regina. The Board works with the President of Luther College as stewards of the College’s financial resources and assets, ensuring the College remains faithful to the Vision, Mission, and Values, and develops the strategic plans for the advancement and long-term sustainability of the institution. As of June 30, 2025
CHAIRPERSON
Organizational Improvement Consultant, SaskPower
ROBERT DAVIS (HS’04)
Vice President, Treasury, Conexus Credit Union
Senior Digital Consultant, First Nations University of Canada
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Retired Communications/ Facilitation Consultant
Legal Counsel, Information Services Corporation
BRENNEN SCHMIDT (HS’08)
Cybersecurity Management Consultant, ALEUS Consulting Group
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Senior Finance Business Partner, Information Services Corporation
Consultant, Arc Health Management Solutions of Canada
JUNE SCHULTZ CPA, CMA
Director, Planning & Reporting Ministry of Education
ANDREA WAGNER (HS’85, U’90)
DEREK DEBOLT (HS’11)
JIM VADEBONCOEUR CPA, CMA
HELGA HEIN (HS’76)
LESLEE FRASER (HS’86, U’91)
ALICE NICHOLLS ASIKINACK
In addition to regular board meetings, there are five standing Board Committees that meet throughout the academic year: Audit, Executive, Finance, Human Resources, and Governance.
TREASURER
LEE ELLIOTT
CEO, End of the Roll Flooring and Lecturer, University of Regina
DR. NANCY BROWN
Vice President Academic & Provost, Medicine Hat College
DON HAMILTON
Professor, Hill School of Business, University of Regina
MARIE SHALASHNIY (HS’11)
Deputy Parliamentary Counsel, Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
REV. VICTORIA MWAMASIKA
Pastor, Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn
REV. MICHAEL WELLMAN (HS’83)
Pastor, Highwood Lutheran Church, Calgary
Leadership GROUP
As of June 30, 2025
DR. MURRAY KNUTTILA Interim President
RAYMOND ARSCOTT MBA, CPA, CA Director of Finance*
ANGELA BETHUNE CMP Director of Communications
BRIAN BROQUEZA Director of Strategy & Business Development
DR. DERREK EBERTS
Dean, Luther College at the University of Regina
ALISON KERAMATI Director of Recruitment
JODI KYDD BA, MHRM Director of Human Resources
NORA MARPOLE
Interim Principal, Luther College High School
LEAH QUICK Director of Development
MICHELLE TITANICH CPA, CA Director of Finance**
*until March 2025 **as of June 2025
Financial results for both campuses are combined in the charts below to match our audited financial statements. The College prepares a separate budget for each campus and shares certain administrative expenses for operational efficiency. Luther College High School’s operations continued to be impacted by the number of international students, which was well below the pre-pandemic enrolment. Expenses at the University were $1.1 million higher than usual due to a new collective bargaining agreement negotiated with the faculty. As faculty had been without a contract since 2021, retroactive wages were significant and were funded with a one-time transfer from reserves.
RE GI NA CA NA DA
Our
VISION
Our MISSION
Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.
Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.
Our
VALUES
Rooted and Open
We are rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and open to insights from other religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. In our Canadian context, we feel especially called to recognize and value Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and perspectives.
Excellence
innovation, creativity, exploration, and critical thinking; the desire to do our best in everything that we do
Compassion, Care and Stewardship care for all entrusted to us — students, one another, our resources, and the world we live in
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion safety, acceptance, respect for all while valuing differences in individuals and among people(s)
Integrity honesty, transparency, and accountability