Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is preparing for a periodic visit by a team representing its accrediting agencies, the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) on Nov. 9-12. The team will evaluate the Seminary's ability to meet the NCA's Criteria for Accreditation and General Institutional Requirements and the General Institutional Standards of the ATS.

This notice invites public comment regarding the quality of Concordia Seminary and/or its academic programs. These comments may be sent to:

Public Comment on Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602

Public Comment on Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
The Association of Theological Schools
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Comments must be in writing and signed, and will not be treated as confidential. All public comments must be mailed directly to the NCA and/or ATS at the above addresses. Comments must be received by October 1, 2003. For further information, please contact Dr. Paul W. Robinson, Self Study Coordinator, at (314) 505-7133 or robinsonp@csl.edu.