ABOUT ME

Prof. Polzin is what students have long called Dr. Elizabeth Polzin during her time in higher education. Elizabeth is married to Lewis, an LCMS pastor. Together, they have two children and reside in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from the St. Louis area, Elizabeth has worked in higher education for nearly 20 years, serving in liberal arts universities, as well as a tribal college. Currently, Elizabeth serves at Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor (CUWAA) as the assistant vice president of academics for student success and an associate professor. At CUWAA she oversees academic support, advising, career engagement, and first-year programs. She also teaches The Christian Citizen, a course that engages first-year students on the concept of vocation, service, citizenship and the university's mission.

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Elizabeth holds a BA in Christian Education from Hannibal-LaGrange University, a MA in School Counseling from Lindenwood University, and an EdD in Instructional Leadership from Lindenwood University.