The third and final University of St. Thomas presidential candidate addressed the community in a public forum on Monday.
James Loftus is president of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If that university sounds familiar, it’s because the first presidential candidate to come to UST’s campus was Jeff Senese, the current provost of Cardinal Stritch University.
Out of about 40 applicants, three finalists were chosen. Two of the finalists are the top administrators from the same university.
Like the other candidates, Loftus spent an hour answering questions from students, faculty and staff in Jones Hall.
Increasing Enrollment
Loftus said that he would reach out to the local high schools and ensure they aware that UST …show more content…
Transgender Issues
Loftus was questioned if he agrees with what Pope Francis said in July that the choice of gender identity amounts to an “annihilation of man as image of God” and how he would handle transgender issues on campus.
“The dignity of every individual is born out in how they were created,” Loftus replied, “We need to embrace and affirm people, of who they are...we need to try and walk with others where they are…”
United Way and Planned Parenthood
Loftus was questioned about a particular line in his professional affiliations on his CV: “United Way Campaign Cabinet 2013-14, 2014-15”
The United Way reports that less than six percent of local United Ways provide support to Planned Parenthood, often at the specific request of individual donors. The United Way of Greater Milwaukee (where Loftus is president of Cardinal Stritch University) donated about $95 thousand to their Local Planned Parenthood in
James Loftus is president of Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If that university sounds familiar, it’s because the first presidential candidate to come to UST’s campus was Jeff Senese, the current provost of Cardinal Stritch University.
Out of about 40 applicants, three finalists were chosen. Two of the finalists are the top administrators from the same university.
Like the other candidates, Loftus spent an hour answering questions from students, faculty and staff in Jones Hall.
Increasing Enrollment
Loftus said that he would reach out to the local high schools and ensure they aware that UST …show more content…
Transgender Issues
Loftus was questioned if he agrees with what Pope Francis said in July that the choice of gender identity amounts to an “annihilation of man as image of God” and how he would handle transgender issues on campus.
“The dignity of every individual is born out in how they were created,” Loftus replied, “We need to embrace and affirm people, of who they are...we need to try and walk with others where they are…”
United Way and Planned Parenthood
Loftus was questioned about a particular line in his professional affiliations on his CV: “United Way Campaign Cabinet 2013-14, 2014-15”
The United Way reports that less than six percent of local United Ways provide support to Planned Parenthood, often at the specific request of individual donors. The United Way of Greater Milwaukee (where Loftus is president of Cardinal Stritch University) donated about $95 thousand to their Local Planned Parenthood in