Established on 03.20.2017 by Darlene M. Ross
Darlene Martinson Ross grew up on a farm near Norcross, MN, the oldest of four daughters to Albert and Eunice Martinson. A 1960 graduate of Concordia, Darlene learned the importance of hard work and dedication at a young age. Her parents modeled for Darlene, and her sisters, lives of generosity and an incredible work ethic. That work ethic, coupled with her love of learning and the mentorship of beloved faculty and staff like Prausnitz, Svendsbye, and Dale helped her complete her studies at Concordia in just two years. She went on to serve as an elementary teacher in Morris, MN for 38 years. It was during that time that she took a sabbatical and traveled with a Concordia May Seminar which followed the footsteps of Apostle Paul, a life-changing experience.
Born out of appreciation for her sabbatical experience, a passion for teaching, and a loving concern for the teachers of today and tomorrow, Darlene creates this fund to support faculty development at Concordia College.
The purpose of the Kenneth and Darlene Martinson Ross Faculty Development Endowed Fund is to support professional development activities for Concordia College faculty. The first priority for this fund is to support activities associated directly with and undertaken during a sabbatical leave. Should additional funding be available, these funds may be used for professional activities for members of the faculty to deepen engagement within their scholarly area of responsibility at the college.