# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S278 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 278 HIGHER EDUCATION school as a laboratory school for secondary teacher education. Plant and Property As we continue to attempt to supply the needs of the Synod with a growing enrollment, a number of delayed capital projects are beyond the stage of urgency. The heart of an institution is the instructional process. A growing institution means more people, more students, more faculty members. For the larger group to conduct education efficiently, more space is needed. Already in 1967 a new classroom building was urgently needed. Since that time the need has increased. The required studies have been made, the preliminary sketches have been completed, only the finances have been lacking. A similar situation exists with the library facility. A fa- cility which was fully adequate for 1,000 students is bursting at the seams when it has to serve 1,500. An addition is clearly indicated. Excellence of educational environment also makes it necessary for us to consider other facility needs. Realizing that educational costs are high but also recognizing that the resources for edu- cation must eventually be supplied for the well-being of our people, we urge the Synod to marshal its re- sources so that the educational facilities, which its insti- tutions must have, can be supplied. Together with this plea for synodical capital expendi- ture grants, it should be mentioned that the college has applied its creative energies to assist the Synod by find- ing other ways to finance urgently needed building proj- ects. The Campus Center, completed in January 1968, resulted from this effort. This building is being paid for by the students themselves from special annual self- assessments. David Hall, the newest men’s dormitory, completed in January 1969, was financed through a low- interest long-term government loan. Another dormi- tory, Doreas Hall for women, was completed in Septem- ber 1967, financed out of student capital use charge fees. It seems clear that future capital expenditure needs will have to be financed from a variety of sources: however, academic buildings continue to require direct synodical grants. Service to the Synod Chiefly the service to the Synod is in the following areas: 1. Placement of Teachers: In the past biennium the work of the Synod’s high schools, junior colleges, and our institution has resulted in the following number of placements: 1967—68 1968—69 * Total Placements (Elem. and Sec.) .... 367 411 Men Graduates 000.) oe 186 164 Women Graduates ............ 181 247 Secondary Placements Only ol 50 Directors of Christian Education Only 4 5 * Includes anticipated summer placements 2. Synodical Boards or Committees: Many of Sew- ard’s faculty assist the Synod by service to boards, com- mittees, or commissions. Twenty-three faculty mem- bers have been involved in this in the past biennium. 3. Conference Papers and Other Presentations: It would take too much space to list the papers presented, essays read, music and art presentations made, worship assistance given, journal articles written, books and book chapters completed by faculty members in the past biennium. Suffice it to say that virtually every faculty member has participated in one or the other of these capacities in the past biennium. 4, Publications: Much of the communication between the college and the synodical constituency takes place through its official institutional periodicals and journals. Issues is a scholarly journal which was first published in 1966 and comes out three times annually. Endeavor- ing, as its name indicates, to discuss timely issues in Christian education, it has been well received. The Broadcaster has the largest circulation and should find its way into every congregation. This is the chief in- formational medium between the college and the syn- odical constituency. The Alumni Bulletin is sent peri- odically to all who have at one time or another attended Concordia Teachers College or High School. Communi- cation is a vital process in modern society. Suggestions and recommendations regarding Concordia’s periodicals are always appreciated. A.A. C.T.E. Award On Feb. 27, 1969, the American Association of Col- leges for Teacher Education designated our school as one of the five national finalists in the Distinguished Service Award competition for innovative programs in teacher education. The specific program which won the award was titled: “Development of Teaching Potential Through Programs of Human Interaction.” The pro- gram was developed and implemented by Dr. Herman Glaess, Dr. Wilfred Langefeld, Dr. William Preuss, Prof. Eugene Oetting, and Prof. Willis Laetsch. Conclusion In conclusion, it behooves us to say that God has used this institution as an instrument for the accom- plishment of His purposes. For this we are grateful. With the psalmist we confess, “The Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad.” Repeating that this is Seward’s 75th-anniversary year, we ear- nestly invite the Synod to join us in that time-honored song of praise and sing, “Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endureth forever.” BoarD OF CONTROL HENRY W. NIERMANN, Chairman Oscar W. WILK, Secretary W. THEOPHIL JANZOwW, Executive Officer (6-08) Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn. Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn., in 1968 observed the 75th anniversary of its founding. The climax of the yearlong celebration was reached Dec. 8, 1968, with a public service of thanksgiving which attracted some 3,000 people from the local community. An important permanent remembrance of the 75th