In his statement to the Board of Governors, Bert Lobe, the outgoing Chair stated:
Henry joined Grebel in late 2003 and provided the leadership we needed. In 2006, we identified six strategic directions and under Henry's watch we made substantial forward progress on each. What distinguished Henry’s presidency was his sensitivity to the college and university context, his commitment to and understanding of the church, and his graciousness. Thank you Henry.
During his presidency, Paetkau signed an agreement with the University of Waterloo that integrated the college’s Master of Theological Studies degree into the Waterloo graduate studies program. This conjoint degree brings significant revenue into the college, assists students with full-time tuition scholarships, and offers significant support for leadership development in the church. A Master in Peace and Conflict Studies is also in the final stages of approval.
Paul Berg-Dick, the outgoing Treasurer noted that the college has enjoyed fiscal stability and growth during these last 9 years with balanced budgets, healthy reserves, endowments that have doubled in size, and increased financial aid for students.
The ability to embark on such an ambitious capital campaign is the result of Henry's leadership plus the generosity of our donors who understand the college's mission and want to participate in it,
added Susan Taves who is taking over as Board Chair.
