Robert V. Schnabel

Robert V. Schnabel was an American academic administrator who served as the 16th President of Valparaiso University from 1978 to 1988.

Schnabel, a moderate, clashed with the conservative Board of Directors who believed that college teachings should adhere strictly to the literal truths of the Bible.

When the board voted on March 25, 1976, to change the college's hiring policy, Schnabel resigned from his position.

"[2] Schnabel was the Vice President of Academic Affairs and dean of faculty at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.

He deemed this necessary to realize Valpo's goal of becoming a "national Lutheran University of high academic standing."