# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S62
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62 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

restricted to young men. We do not favor the introduction off
co-education within the foreseeable future because of the fact that
our program and facilities are not designed to accommodate
type of student body.

Campus Expansion

Within the past year four lots directly across from the easter
boundary of the campus were purchased. Steps are being taken
to acquire other available property adjacent to the campus.

Supporting Organizations

Concordia has continued to receive invaluable support from
auxiliary organizations: the Concordia Guild, a District-wi
women’s organization; the Lutheran Education Society; and th
Alumni Association. In addition to supplying the college with man
needed items of equipment which are not provided by Synod, the
groups have made substantial contributions to the financing of th

new gymnasium. THe Boarp or Controu‘

Gerorce W. Upy, Chai
Cart F. Nitz, Secretary *%

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California Concordia College, Oakland, Calif.

In submitting its report for the last triennium to Synod, thi
Board of Control of California Concordia College humbly acknov
edges the grace and mercy of Almighty God, which was so clearl
manifested in His guidance and direction of the affairs of
Church and schools.

The Board of Control

The Board, whose membership has remained constant,
regularly each month, except for the summer months, and
special meetings as occasion required, including six election me¢
ings. Full co-operation was given to, and received from, syno
officials and boards. Recommendations and suggestions of
Board of Directors and the Board for Higher Education were
into effect as fully and promptly as possible.

The Faculty

A combination of circumstances brought about a rather ext
sive change in called personnel as well as a considerable incr
in the number of instructors. President Theodore Brohm,
almost 42 years of service as head of the institution, retired
June of 1950. He has continued to serve as instructor on an ann
contract basis, although during the past year he suffered from p