Ted Manthe

Ted Manthe serves as Instructor in the Christian Faith Education Department, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Title IX Coordinator at Bethany Lutheran College, maintaining an office in Old Main (OM 236) where he teaches Freshman Seminar (SMNR 101).

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Higher Education Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota (Dissertation: Effects of Communication with Family on Adaptation to College of First-Year College Students)
• M.S. in Hospitality & Tourism, University of Wisconsin – Stout
• M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, Concordia University – Chicago
• B.S. in Education, Dr. Martin Luther College

His research centers on college student development with emphasis on adjustment to college, persistence and retention mechanisms, and educational achievement outcomes, addressing critical challenges in undergraduate student success through administrative and instructional frameworks.

Additional responsibilities encompass Institutional Assessment, Program Assessment, and Accreditation leadership, directly impacting college-wide quality assurance processes.