Jerry H. Miller

Jerry H. Miller was the fourth President of California Lutheran University, from 1981-1992. Under his tenure, Cal Lutheran finalized a $70-million expansion plan and built a library, chapel, science center, and residence hall. Controversies during his tenure included the handling of Coach Bob Shoup, who was fired in 1989 although claiming to have been promised a lifetime contract. Another controversy was the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s investigation of claims of age discrimination by Coach Don Green. Miller denied that personnel controversies forced him to move positions when he resigned in 1992 and became a chancellor in charge of development and fundraising.

Jerry H. Miller

Jerry H. Miller was the fourth President of California Lutheran University, from 1981-1992. Under his tenure, Cal Lutheran finalized a $70-million expansion plan and built a library, chapel, science center, and residence hall. Controversies during his tenure included the handling of Coach Bob Shoup, who was fired in 1989 although claiming to have been promised a lifetime contract. Another controversy was the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s investigation of claims of age discrimination by Coach Don Green. Miller denied that personnel controversies forced him to move positions when he resigned in 1992 and became a chancellor in charge of development and fundraising.