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We affirm the gifts and service of our LGBTQ community. We affirm the dignity of every soul and welcome students, faculty and staff from around the world.

President Craft

The Program

The purpose of PRIDEnetwork (formerly the Safe Space Initiative), our LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization, is to make the Concordia College campus a safer and freer environment for all members of our community regardless of orientation or identity. PRIDEnetwork members pledge to be confidential, nonjudgmental, and supportive contacts for all individuals of the Concordia College community identifying as LGBT+. PRIDEnetwork also strives to educate the campus community about the initiative.

Safe Spaces

People displaying this sticker are supportive, trustworthy, and sensitive to the needs and concerns of all individuals regardless of their sexuality or gender identity. Individuals displaying this sticker have completed ally training at Concordia.

Events • Resource guide

Coordinator Jon Leiseth, Office of Ministry
Elijah Amelse, Student Engagement
Aileen Buslig, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Colleen Egan, Library
David Hamilton, Music
Rachael Michaud, Admission
Luke Papenfuss, ITS
Becca Quimby, Athletics
Sarah Seger, Mathematics
Anne Teitelman, Student Conduct

The Concordia College faculty and staff listed below have completed ally training. Each serves as an ally and resource for LGBTQ-identified individuals.

Ellen Aho, Biology
Stephanie Ahlfeldt, Academic Affairs/Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Jason Askvig, Biology
Samantha Axvig, Admission
Thelma Berquó, Physics
Heather Boecker, History/Political Science/Sociology and Social Work
Tracey Bostick, Communications and Marketing
Kayla Brantner, Financial Aid
Aileen Buslig, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Karen Carlson, Alumni Relations
Cynthia Carver, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Roxane Case, Cultural Events
Jonathan Clark, World Languages and Cultures
Rachel Clarke, Advancement
Ginny Connell, Library
Anne Craft, Center for Student Success
David Creech, Religion
Brynn Culloton, Admission
Catherine Dickey, Business Office
Nat Dickey, Music
Lori Feigum, Art
Ken Foster, Political Science/Community Engagement
Peter Haberman, Music
Trina Hall, Advancement
Katherine Halvorson, Advancement
David Hamilton, Music
Randy Hittman, Facilities Management
Mona Ibrahim, Psychology
James Jehlik, ITS
Mark Jensen, Chemistry
Vicki Juven, Advancement
Ahmed Kamel, Offutt School of Business
Mikal Kenfield, Residence Life
Joe Kennedy, ITS
Karla Knutson, English
Mark Krejci, Psychology
Susan Larson, Academic Affairs/Psychology
Cindy Larson-Casselton, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Jon Leiseth, Office of Ministry
Michelle Lelwica, Religion
Philip Lemaster, Psychology
Matthew Luther Lindholm, Sociology
Joy Lintelman, History/Heritage and Museum Studies
Kristi Loberg, Social Work
Shan "Susanna" Lu, International Community
Julie Maahs, Career Center
Bill MacDonald, Public Safety
Leah McCracken Anderson, Library
Anne Mocko, Religion
Sara Morberg, Counseling Center and Disability Services
Anne Jennifer Nash, Music
Joy Navratil, Biology
Jasi O’Connor, Institutional Effectiveness
Amanda Pieters, Cobber Kids
James Postema, English
Carol Pratt, Biology
Laura Probst, Library
Erik Ramstad, ITS
Gay Rawson, World Languages and Cultures
Diane Renner, Advancement
Vincent Reusch, English
Nathalie Rinehardt, Student Engagement
Jennifer Ristau, Library
Heidi Rogers, Center for Student Success
Sunet Rubalcava, Center for Student Success
Steve Schaefer, Admission
Shanda Schmidt, Academic Affairs
Darcie Sell, Psychology
Lisa Sethre-Hofstad, Student Development and Campus Life/Psychology
Lisa Sjoberg, Registrar's Office
Elna Solvang, Religion
Wendy Spiesman, Library
Jonathan Steinwand, English/Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Fred Sternhagen, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Krys Strand, Biology/Neuroscience
Kirsten Theye, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Peggy Torrance, Human Resources
Mike Vandenberg, Admission
Petra Vanderford, Conferences and Events
Jillain Veil-Ehnert, Foundation Relations and Research Grants
Heather Waddell, Greek and Roman Studies/Philosophy
Amy Watkin, English
Brandon Wente, Admission
Sonja Wentling, History/Global Studies
Joe Whittaker, Biology/Environmental and Sustainability Studies
David Wintersteen, Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Graeme Wyllie, Chemistry

The professional philosophy and compassionate practice of the Health Services Office unequivocally supports PRIDEnetwork on our campus. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment that respectfully seeks to meet the health and well-being of all members of our college community.

We see the process of confronting heterosexual privilege and interrupting the cycle of oppression as central to our work of equipping students for citizenship and leadership in the pluralistic contexts of the U.S. and global community in the 21st century.

Part of the mission of the Office of Residence Life is to provide a safe living environment that promotes personal growth. We strive to listen, support, and work with all students in their living environments and personal development, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Enrollment Division welcomes all students and works to support their goal of obtaining a Concordia education. We pledge to assist both prospective and current students in finding the campus resources and services needed to thrive and succeed at Concordia.

We as staff at the Counseling Center fully support PRIDEnetwork on campus. We believe that social justice can be done through terminating hostile discrimination and creating a nonjudgmental environment. From a psychological perspective, this allows every individual to cultivate a healthy self-identity and to nurture genuine relationships. Free counseling/consultation appointments are provided to the community (students, staff/faculty) to address LGBTQIA issues (e.g., coming out process, supporting a loved one through coming out).

A primary responsibility of the Concordia Public Safety Office is to ensure that all members of the Concordia community may pursue their occupation and/or education without fear for their mental, emotional, and/or physical well-being. Furthermore, Concordia Public Safety is responsible for providing a safe academic, working, and living environment for all of the Concordia community and its visitors. Concordia College Public Safety responds to and investigates all reports of bias-related harassment, intimidation, and violence.

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA)

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) is the place to go for queer community on campus. With social events as well as study times, LGBTQIA+ students and allies are welcome to build connections and discuss current issues – all with snacks! We meet at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. See the ConcoLife app for more info.