# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1973_S260 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 258 HIGHER EDUCATION Ten students are presently enrolled in the program. For the past four years this program has strengthened the church's ministry among the black citizens of Chicago. Spanish Intensification Program Concordia recognizes the special challenges given to us by our urban location. Among those challenges is the min- istry to the Spanish-speaking community. So that Concor- dia might begin to work in this area, Miss Lois Meyer has been employed by the Board for Missions of the synod to direct the Spanish Intensification Program on the Concordia campus. The program was developed in 1971 by the college and was continued through 1972 to prepare workers for a Spanish ministry. It has enabled us to equip new teachers in Spanish communities with the basic linguistic tools to begin their ministry and with an understanding of the Hispanic minority. Black Recruitment Concordia has initiated a program to recruit black stu- dents from Chicago and surrounding areas. Dr. William H. Griffen and Concordia’s black student organization, UHURU, are active in this area. The development and training of black ministers of religion is a crucial part of Concordia's present and future service to the church. PERSONNEL Board of Control During the past biennium the following served on the Board of Control: Rev. E. H. Happel, chairman; Rev. A. R. Kretzmann, vice-chairman; Mr. Roland F. Eggerding, sec- retary; Mr. Ralph Brauer, Mr. Lawrence W. Forster, Rev. John E. Lutze, Mr. Robert H. Schlesselman, Mr. Kurt Vra- gel, and Mr. Henry O. Koeneman. Mr. Koeneman was ap- pointed to replace Mr. Lawrence Marquardt when he re- signed. Faculty During the last 2 years William H. Lehmann Jr. was ad- vanced to the rank of professor. The following were ad- vanced to the rank of associate professor: Marvin H. Bar- tell, Peter M. Becker, Clarence J. Dockweiler, John L. Hau- benstricker, Edwin H. Homeier, Lois A. Klatt, Donald D. Koetke, Charles W. Laabs, Henry R. Latzke, Henry L. Let- termann, Stephen A. Schmidt, Leonard H. Schoepp, Fred A. Spurgat, David T. Stein. Carol E. Stellwagen, and R. Allan Zimmer. The following were advanced to the rank of assis- tant professor: Erika K. Bieber, William J. Clover, Eunice R. Eifert, Philip J. Gersmehl, William M. Hussong, William H. Kammrath, James B. Kracht. and Ann L. Reiser. Richard A. Helmke was advanced to the rank of instructor. The following were granted tenure: Peter M. Becker, William M. Ewald, Alfred L. Hermann, Judith C. Kretzsch- mar, Ann L. Reiser and R. Allan Zimmer. Sixty-eight per- cent of the faculty have been granted tenure. Clarence M. Drews, Martin M. Friedrich, Edith M. Mor- rison, Paul A. Mundinger, and Eldor C. Sieving reached re- tirement age. Waldemar W. Affeldt was called to his eternal rest during the Christmas season of 1972. Concordia has appreciated the dedication of these excellent servants. Those who have joined the faculty since July 1, 1971, are Robert A. Dame, Charles H. Dietz, Judith Evenson, Diana K. Fair, Peter J. Faur, Robert J. Friebus, Richard E. Graudin. James B. Kracht, Audrey V. Roberts, and Elizabeth Stella. Those who have left the faculty since July 1, 1971, are Erika K. Bieber, William J. Clover, Nancy Dressler, Judith Even- son, Diana K. Fair, Martin L. Koehneke. and David Masen- garb. The Staff Approximately 90 persons provide required management and support services at the college campus in River Forest. The Students Enrollment Summaries Undergraduates 1971—72 1972—73 Full-time Undergraduates __ 1,178 1,219* Part-time and Specials _... Ss st—«B 75 Interns res 52 36 Total 1,313 1,330 Graduate Students Full-time 28 22 Part-time ___ 78 65 Total oe 106 87 Totals Undergraduates 1,319 1,330 Graduates nee 106 87 1,425 1,417 *This figure includes 61 nursing students from Lutheran Gen- eral and Deaconess Hospitals in Park Ridge, engaged in first-year program at Concordia. Summer School Enrollments 1971 1972 Undergraduates 391 380 Graduates we ee 302 346 693 726 The Student Personnel Services Program 1. Administration. The Office of Student Personnel Ser- vices performs a number of services for the student body at Concordia. The dean of the chapel, the director of ath- letics, the director of placement, the registrar, the associate dean of students in counseling and the associate dean of students in activities. as well as the dean of students, are housed in this department. In addition the Coordinator of Concordia’s Field Work Program works from this office. 2. Student Life. Members of the Student Personnel Ser- vices staff advise the Student Association and its forms of self government. Concordia students have shown them- selves to be both academically capable and talented in a variety of other fields. Concordia’s faculty which deter- mines and approves guidelines for student life and conduct, evidences a respect for current trends in student rights and freedoms. Concordia students have continued enthusiastic partici- pation in the Field Work Program of the college. This pro- gram gives students the opportunity to reach beyond Con- cordia boundaries so that they might serve a variety of publics in the Chicago area. Thirty-six sites in a variety of inner-city and metropolitan settings are currently being served through the program. PLANT AND PROPERTY During the past biennium, the Administration Building, which was severely damaged by fire in 1970, was completely restored. This building now houses the Student Personnel Services complex, the Accounting Office and the Develop- ment Office on the first floor and eight classrooms and the television studio on the second floor. Public Relations offices have been moved to the east wing of the Administration Building. Most important is the opening of the Koehneke Commun- itv Center, named in honor of the sixth President of Con- cordia, Dr. Martin L. Koehneke. This building, which con- tains over 67,000 square feet, houses new dining facilities, lounging and recreation areas, a post office, a book store and Student Association offices. Its funding was accomplished through a combination of student fees, a Synodical grant, an HUD loan, and grants from the Kresge Foundation and the Aid Association for Lutherans. It holds the potential to change the entire atmosphere of community life at Con- cordia. The Concordia community is looking forward to remodel- ing the east and west wings of the Administration Building and is grateful for funds which are being provided for this remodeling through the Thankoffering of the 125th Anni- versary of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. SERVICES TO SYNOD AND SOCIETY Placement Once again Concordia must thank the Lord for the large number of graduates He has called into His service. The college particularly misses the services of Dr. W. W. Affeldt. who served for many years as Director of Placement and whose untimely death late in 1972 was felt by the entire church. Placement statistics are as follows: