# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1973_S264 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) a A SS CNT 262 HIGHER EDUCATION Education for examination and approval in connection with a request to authorize advancement to 4-year status. Gifts and Grants Every passing year evidences the fact that there are many within our church body who have a serious interest in Christian higher education. Their interest is demon- strated through personal gifts, trusts, and bequests. We acknowledge that without the support of individuals, parishes, and various organizations, much that is important to the campus community would remain undone. Significant grants made in the past 2 years include: A gift from the Michigan District of the LWML for theo- logical works, periodicals, and microfilm; Scholarship grants from the Aid Association for Lu- therans; Gifts from the Michigan Federation of AAL for a public address system, A grant from Lutheran Brotherhood for scholarships and video-tape equipment. We express gratitude to all whose thoughtfulness and generous gifts have supported education at Concordia. It is hoped that their example will move and inspire others to use some of their resources to help Concordia’s program move forward. Shaping a New Decade Concordia's first decade is now history. A new decade is upon us. Confidence in God's power and direction makes us eager to face the opportunities the years will bring under God's grace. Past conventions of the Synod considered requests to grant 4-year status to the college. Careful studies presented to the Board for Higher Education over a period of years clearly indicate that the request to move to 4 years is a feasible one. Ann Arbor’s record of performance, competent faculty, recruitment potential, proximity to Lutheran par- ishes and schools, spacious campus and practical facilities are important positive factors that cannot be overlooked. Students and parents repeatedly indicate their interest in having the college move to the 4-year level. The Michigan and Ontario Districts at their most recent conventions again adopted resolutions indicating their support and stated: Resolved, That as Concordia begins its 10th Academic Year, we reaffirm our interest and support of Concordia’s expansion to a four-year program. Shaping of a new decade will be partially determined by the decisions that are made regarding 4-year status. But there are other factors that will exert their influence on the shape of the coming years. The vision and faith of the Synod, the Board for Higher Education. the Board of Con- trol, faculty, students, as well as the determination to pursue excellence, the conviction regarding the necessity and via- bility of education that is uniquely Christian, and the un- wavering confidence that the joy of the Lord is our strength. All these will be powerful forces that help shape a new decade for Concordia. Paul A. Zimmerman, President 6-11 Concordia Lutheran College Austin, Tex. Introduction We, at Concordia, Austin, are grateful to the Lord for the privilege of sharing in the church's responsibility of edu- cating the youth. Of utmost importance is the training of young people who will assume responsibilities in various church-work vocations. We feel we also have a responsi- bility to the community within which we exist; to make available to it a Christ-centered higher education. To the extent possible, we propose to make our educational services available without any additional cost to the Synod. The Presidency We were ably served by Dr. Paul G. Elbrecht as President from February 1970 until January 1972. On Jan. 16, 1972, God in His infinite wisdom chose to take Dr. Elbrecht to his eternal rest. Concordia is grateful and indeed better for having had Dr. Elbrecht at its helm for that period. Dr. Le- roy Tschatschula served as Acting President during the in- terim. In November 1972 Professor Ray Martens. of Spring- field, Ill, accepted the call to the presidency, and assumed the office in April 1973. The Board of Control The Board of Control consists of the following dedicated Christians: Dr. Fred Strieter, Chairman — Chemist Mr. Howard Klein, Secretary — Attorney Mr. Robert Bauer, Rice Farmer Rev. John Freed. Pastor Dr. Carl Heckmann, District President Rev. Albert Jesse, Pastor Mr. Harold Kieschnick, Teacher Faculty During the past biennium the following changes were made: The following left the faculty: Full-time Mr. Richard Getz — 1971 Part-time Mrs. Karen Booth — 1971 Miss Linda Johnston — 1971 Mr. Kent Kobert — 1971 Mrs. Heidi O'Keefe — 1971 Mr. Michael Shands — 1971 The following have joined the faculty: Full-time Mr. Jorg Kroner — 1971 Rev. Peter Schmidt — 1971 Rev. Varnes Stringer — 1972 Miss Gretchen Sump — 1971 Part-time Mrs. Nina Fling — 1972 Mrs. Light German — 1972 Mrs. Judith Jones — 1972 Mrs. Mary McIntyre — 1971 Mr. Ed Miller — 1971 Mrs. Margaret Walker — 1972 In September 1971 Mr. Andrew Alexander resigned as Director of Recruitment and Public Relations. His position was filled in June 1972 by Mr. Michael Linebrink. In July 1972 Mr. Norman Egelhoff retired as Treasurer-Business Manager. He was succeeded by Mrs. Rose Hinz. Accreditation In order to comply with accreditation standards, Concor- dia underwent a comprehensive self-study. In April of 1972, the Visiting Committee visited our campus. meeting with faculty. students, board members and administrators. In De- cember 1972 the Delegate Assembly of the Southern Asso- ciation of Colleges and School reaffirmed our accreditation for a 10-year period. Finances During the last biennium a more concentrated effort was undertaken to obtain financial resources from other than synodical sources. The Texas District continued its annual offering for Concordia’s general fund. The Texas District LWML at its convention in Amarillo in the summer of 1972 voted to contribute $5,000 in student aid and $10,000 for sci- ence equipment during the next biennium. The B. M. Wolt- mann Foundation of Houston. Tex. granted Concordia $40.- 000. The Paul G. Elbrecht Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Dr. Elbrecht. We are indeed grate- ful for the aforementioned grants as well as many contribu- tions ranging from a few dollars to several thousand dollars. Student Body During the past biennium Concordia experienced only a slight increase in enrollment. this in spite of the vacancy in the office of recruitment during the 1971—72 school term.