# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2001_S59 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 58 SYNODICAL REPORTS * Master's Degrees ¢ Doctoral Degrees Annual Budgets * $190 million Endowments * $130 million Student Aid Awarded ¢ $45 million Fall 98 Fall 99 Fall 00 Fall 95 Fall 96 Fall 97 Preparing to Enter Ministry ‘000 ~--) ———_____- -_—3- 696 - 2.973 = 3500 |_2:826 2,502 5 3,000 2,500 7—- oo 2,000 7— 1,500 -~ . 743 1,000 683 712 693 _ 500 —— 0 Fall 95 Fall 96 Fall 97 Fall $8 Fall 99 Fall 00 During the past three years the Board for Higher Education fo- cused attention on aspects of cooperation among the campuses, col- laboration with related educational support groups, and a renewed commitment to enhancing the spiritual life of both students and fac- ulties on each campus. While these objectives are difficult to mea- sure with statistical accuracy, it is evident in the life of the institu- tions that cooperation in planning, operational procedures, and mutual support continues to characterize campus life. The effect of this cooperative spirit is evidenced by both public recognition for the LCMS system of higher education and generous financial sup- port of the underlying activities. The BHE/CUS Board is pleased to share with the members of thc LCMS that the operational expenses of the institutions are sup- ported by tuition and gift revenue and all capital indebtedness is amortized within prescribed limits. Overall enrollment has in- creased {3 percent during the past three years (from 13.851 to 15,689). Student enrollment for those preparing for ministry at the colleges and universities and the seminaries is also up 13 percent (3,831 compared to 3,389 in 1998). More important than the numbers and measurable results is the dedication and commitment to serve the LCMS in this special edu- cational ministry. Preparation of church workers remains the focus of all campuses. At the same time, extensive effort and energy is devoted to offering a greater variety of programs within a Lutheran context. The BHE firmly believes Lutheran education must em- 200! Convention Workbook phasize the confessional principle we hold near and dear as Luther- ans—“we believe. teach, and confess”—as the mark of our dis- tinctive heritage. The notable achicvements during the past three years are listed throughout the report. generally and specifically by institution: Concordia College Ann Arbor, MI Concordia University at Austin Concordia University River Forest, IL Concordia University Austin, TX St. Paul, MN Concordia College Concordia College Bronxville, NY Selma, AL Concordia University Concordia University Irvine, CA Seward. NE Concordia UniversityWisconsin Concordia Theological Seminary Mequon, WI Fort Wayne, IN Concordia University Concordia Seminary Portland. OR St. Louis, MO It is the intent of the BHE/CUS Board to build on the present di- rection and trends in LCMS education to achieve three specific re- sults: (1) to strengthen the fiscal base of each institution with a sub- stantial endowment, (2) to embrace technology as a tool to deliver education, and (3) to enhance pastoral formation with significant involvement in ministry contexts. The challenges remain about the same—atfordable education. cooperative spirit, student recruit- ment, skilled leadership, and member ownership and support. Major Achievements and Significant Events The Board for Higher Education, during the last tricnnium. not only aggressively pursued the development of combined activities and events that enhanced the mission of education tor the LCMS but also supported the development of each institution individually. The following activities and events reflect the last triennium’s im- pact on higher education in the LCMS today, and in the future: ¢ Installed a distance education program for teacher colloquy * Conducted research on the clergy shortage * Implemented standard ratios for fiscal analysis * Provided college courses to Lutheran high schools * Revised policy on tenure «Implemented 1998 convention action for restructuring of BHE/CUS Board * Installed Directors of University and Pastoral Education * Considered RSO status for the Pastoral Leadership Institute «Initiated For the Sake of the Church, a $400 million endowment and recruitment effort * Initiated tax-free bond financing for capital expansion * Installed new Administrative Information System computer soft- ware ¢ Elected Dr. Viji George as president of Concordia, Bronxville, NY * Called the Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann as Director of Pastoral Education * Established a task foree for Pastoral Services in Parishes Where a Full-Time Pastor Cannot Be Maintained ¢ Encouraged seminaries’ student assistance programs to guaran- tee tuilion coverage ¢ Conducted national marketing of LCMS higher education ¢ Promoted church worker careers to 140,000 youth annually * Promoted the DELTO program for off-site preparation of future pastors ¢ Established a Doctor of Education program at Concordia Univer- sity, River Forest «Installed a “traveling” program for Board of Regents orientation