This board of trustees' decision was made after much research, discussion, and prayer. A third master's degree, the Master of Arts in Religion, was approved at the board of trustees meeting March 4, 2000. To more accurately reflect Graceland's current complex structure. Many community colleges are changing their name to college although they do not offer four-year programs. Many liberal arts institutions are changing their name to university to further distinguish them from community colleges.
University is a better descriptor for our international constituents.
Although Graceland will change its name to reflect more accurately its complex structure, its core values of innovation, diversity, wholeness, and Christian concern will remain the same-the Graceland experience is forever. University Structure President Clinefelter has appointed a commission to research current organizational structure and recommend any changes. This group will also look at the faculty proposal to maintain the name Graceland University for the Lamoni Campus. Titles of all of the sub-units of Graceland University will be examined. The President has sent out a request for proposal to over 20 marketing firms requesting applications to accept a project, which will determine a consistent image campaign for the university.