The success of Luther College hinges on our ability to attract and retain talented students, to recruit and support gifted faculty and staff, and to create a learning environment that will produce leaders for the 21st century. The Leadership for a New Century campaign addresses these three critical components of Luther s educational excellence and affordability.
Endowment is a key indicator of stability and long-term growth.
Campaign gifts designated to endowment become a part of the permanent funds of the college and are added to Luther's investment portfolio. Income form increased endowment can be used to fund student scholarships, faculty development, and endowed faculty positions. Our policy of spending a portion of the earnings and reinvesting the remainder in the fund's principal protects against the impact of inflation and enables the funds to grow and generate a greater future return. The learning environment at Luther College must continue to keep pace with the expectations and needs of our students and faculty. The Center for the Arts, additions to the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, the Legends Fitness Center, computer classrooms and networking, and library enhancement are all key components of a vital campus community.