“ Dana College is currently riding a wave
of positive momentum. Enrollment is increasing, enthusiasm
is high and the Dana community is energetically engaged in
implementing Dana’s vision of growth, academic excellence,
fiscal responsibility and spiritual development. We are pleased
that Dr. Philipp has agreed to serve as Dana College’s
17th president,” said Dennis Gethmann, search committee
chairman and Dana College regent. “By her unanimous election,
the Board of Regents is making a strong statement that Dr.
Philipp has the talent, experience and drive to maintain Dana
College’s momentum and take the college successfully
forward to its 125th anniversary in 2009.”
Philipp has spent the last five years as the liberal arts
dean and campus executive officer at the University of Wisoconsin—Rock
County in Janesville, Wis. Philipp also previously held positions
at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, as vice president
for academic affairs and dean of the college. She has her doctoral
degree in education from the University of South Dakota, a
master’s degree in family and community health nursing
from Creighton University and a bachelor’s of science
in nursing and a bachelor’s of science in psychology
from the University of Dubuque.
“ I am honored and excited to be named the president
of Dana College, especially as Dana looks to its 125th anniversary
in a few short years. The call to serve Dana is an extension
of the work I’ve done in the church through my service
as a regent of Wartburg Theological Seminary and my husband
Frank’s work as a parish pastor and hospital chaplain.
We look forward to becoming acquainted with the people of Blair
and the community of Omaha — both to share the story
of Dana College and to look for partnerships in this higher
education endeavor,” Philipp said.
Dana College is a place where all students actively participate.
They make things happen — in their own lives and in the
lives of others. Through a highly supportive faculty and campus
community, Dana students develop interpersonal skills, leadership
abilities, and other important values and knowledge as they
make choices about their future. Dana’s outstanding academic
programs in business, education and social work, among others,
ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and experience
necessary to pursue challenging careers or placement in graduate
school.
Dana College is a private, liberal arts institution in Blair,
Neb. To learn more, visit www.dana.edu.
Dana College: Develop talents, Take charge, Build a future — We’re
with you all the way.
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For more information contact:
Sarah Cavanah
Communications Coordinator
Dana College
(402) 426-7216
scavanah@dana.edu |
