The Academic Office is responsible for Concordia’s academic endeavors, including all academic programs, research and scholarship, teaching and learning, and the full-time and part-time faculty. The Academic Office coordinates the work of the faculty in developing, teaching and assessing academic programs, along with academic support services for students.

Leah Dvorak

Vice President for Academics

Leah Dvorak, Ph.D., is Vice President for Academics and Chief Academic Officer (CAO). Her most important responsibility is to ensure the implementation of Concordia’s mission in all of its academic endeavors. Her team of faculty and staff members work to provide Concordia students with an outstanding Christian education from a Lutheran perspective. Dr. Dvorak oversees Concordia’s six academic schools, as well as academic operations, faculty research and scholarship, the university libraries, interprofessional education, and the undergraduate core curriculum.

You may contact Vice President Dvorak at:
262-243-4361
Leah.Dvorak@cuw.edu

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Brooke Johnson

Associate Vice President of Academics for Academic Operations

Brooke Johnson, M.A., oversees academic operations, including the university registrar and library and information services. She and her team ensure that operational processes and procedures are optimally designed to deliver a seamless student experience.

You may contact Brooke Johnson at:
262-243-2075
Brooke.Johnson@cuw.edu

Erin Laverick

Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Success

Erin Laverick, Ph.D., oversees academic and student services for Concordia’s campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure a positive student experience.

You may contact Erin Laverick at:
734-995-7391
Erin.Laverick@cuaa.edu

Robert Balza

Assistant Vice President of Academics for Teaching and Learning

Robert Balza, Ph.D., provides leadership for the university related to development, delivery, assessment and improvement of academic programs and courses. He and his team ensure that Concordia faculty members are excellent teachers and have strong student and program assessment skills.

You may contact Robert Balza at:
262-243-4346
Robert.Balza@cuw.edu