# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2004_S93 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) SYNODICAL REPORTS 93 classroom space. These buildings are part of the facility master plan to enhance the parklike setting of the university within the heart of Austin. ¢ Concordia University at Austin became the first university in the nation to subscribe to 100 percent “Green Power.” The university enrolled in Austin Energy’s Green Choice program for the 5.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity it uses. Not only will this de- cision decrease air pollution, it also will save the university money. Concordia College, Bronxville—Viji George, President * The college continues to contribute to the larger mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the region in unique and meaningful ways. For example, with the help of eight LCMS Dis- tricts the college offers courses for mission developers through the Mission Training Center. In an ongoing effort to support the work of local congregations, the college holds confirmation re- treats on campus. * The college received three gifts and one bequest of $1 million dollars or more each. These four benevolences provided support for church music, scholarship endowments, and the new Krenz Academic Center. The college saw small but steady enrollment increases each year of the last triennium. In fall 2003 the college received its largest entering freshmen class in the last 20 years. From fall 2001 to last year, total enrollment increased 6 percent. ¢ Through the grace of God, the generosity of friends, and good fis- cal management, the college concluded fiscal year 2002-03 with a surplus. We anticipate the current fiscal year (2003-04) to con- clude in a similarly positive fashion. Concordia University, Irvine—J. A. O. Preus, President ¢ Capital Projects ¢ Added two new residence halls, renovated one residence hall, expanded gymnasium, equipped new science labs and computer labs, added Student Success Center, and expanded bookstore. ¢ New Academic Programs ¢ Online M.A. in Education ¢ Collaborative Doctor of Education ¢ Athletic Training ¢ Entrepreneurial MBA * Information Technology/Infomatics ¢ Expanded Honors Program ¢ CU Accelerated-Adult Degree Completion ¢ Reading Certificate ¢ Two Strategic Investment Areas * Conduct $33 million capital campaign ¢ Expand international partnerships and degree completion in order to strengthen core academic programs Concordia University, Mequon—Patrick Ferry, President ¢ CUW continued a nearly two-decade trend of an upward enroll- ment spiral, with a record total head count now exceeding 5,000 students. A Master of Science degree program in Art Education was launched, making CUW one of only three universities in Wis- consin to offer such a program. ¢ A Doctor of Physical Therapy program was launched, becoming CUW’s first clinical doctoral-level program. The first graduates in this program were in December 2002. * The state-of-the-art $2.7 million Sports and Fitness Center was dedicated in October 2002. ¢ The Board of Regents adopted a five-year strategic plan in No- vember 2003. Key plans for the coming triennium are as follows: * Increase scope of international offerings and increase number of international students. ¢ Expand role of CUW Institutes to create respect, interest, and involvement in the university, and to demonstrate integration of Christian faith into life. * Conduct a five-year comprehensive capita] and endowment campaign sufficient to fund the projects identified and priori- tized in the strategic and master plans. Concordia University, Portland—Charles Schlimpert, President * As part of its participation in the For the Sake of the Church cam- paign, guarantees any qualified Lutheran student choosing to at- tend Concordia a minimum of $5,000 in financial aid each year, providing an average of $10,576 annually in financial aid to all professional church-work students. ¢ Enrolled a record 1,274 students in fall 2003. * Continued to focus on the spiritual well-being of all students, fac- ulty, and staff, strengthening its agreement with St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Portland. Rev. Orlando Trier, pastor at St. Michael’s, now serves as campus pastor to Concordia University as part of the congregation’s outreach to the university. * Recruited and trained student volunteers to serve as hall chaplains in each of the university’s residence halls. ¢ Entered into a working agreement with the Northwest District and the Alaska Mission for Christ to strengthen the Lay Assistant and DELTO (Distance Education Leading To Ordination) programs of the District. * Engaged local LCMS pastors to serve as individual mentors for each pre-ministerial student, providing the student with real-life experience in congregational ministry. * Offered its first online M.Ed. (master of education) degree course- work in partnership with Concordia University, Irvine. * Began initial planning for an estimated $20—-$30 million capital expansion of the campus over the next 10—15 years, bringing the on-campus capacity to nearly 1,500 students. « Has been named an NAIA “Champions of Character” institution by embracing a program that encourages student athletes to lead lives of servant leadership, respect, responsibility, integrity, and sportsmanship. * Student athletes have won seven Cascade Collegiate Conference championships and made four NAIA national tournament ap- pearances in women’s soccer, volleyball, and softball. Concordia University, River Forest—Manfred Boos, Interim President * Construction and dedication of the Walter and Maxine Christo- pher Center for Learning and Leadership * Construction of a five-story parking structure ¢ Construction of all-weather track, artificial turf athletic field, and stadium * Renovation of cafeteria and residence halls * Remodeling of the student union « Graduation of the first students from the Ed.D. program ¢ Successful completion of a $40.5 million capital campaign Concordia University, St. Paul—Robert Holst, President ¢ Concordia University, St. Paul celebrated the successful comple- tion on June 30, 2003, of its comprehensive campaign Enlighten- ing Individuals, Enriching Generations, the largest campaign in CSP history. This five-year effort to raise $32 million for endow- ments, Library Technology Center, and special projects exceeded both the original campaign goal of $25 million and the revised goal of $32 million, raising $35.67 million from nearly 5,000 donors. ¢ In summer 2003 Concordia completed construction on time and under budget on its new 46,000-square-foot Library Technology Center. The new building features seven classrooms and a Fac- ulty Scholarship Center. 2004 Convention Workbook