# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S313 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) HIGHER EDUCATION 313 will enter Concordia Teachers College to receive the education needed for effective teaching in inner-city schools. Center for Continuing Education Through this division the college offers a number of services to publics beyond its own student body. Of primary importance in the center are the Correspondence and Extension Division. The enrollments in the Correspondence Division during the past biennium were: 1972—73: 1973 —74: Extension Division enrollments have again increased over the previous 2 years. 1970 — 1972: 1972 — 1974: 674 students 582 students 2,184 students 2,469 students Special Programs Consortia The college has continued its involvement in two consortia, the Associated Colleges in the Chicago Area and the Chicago Consortium. A reciprocal arrangement continues with Rosary College allowing any full-time student to attend the other institution without additional costs. Latin-American Intensification Program Concordia recognizes the special challenges given to her by her urban location. Among these challenges is the ministry to the Spanish-speaking community. Concordia began work in this area in 1971 through Miss Lois Meyer, who was employed by the synodical Board for Missions to direct the program. She is presently engaged in a graduate study program of bilingual, bicultural education under the synodical Board of Parish Edu- cation. To develop and expand this ministry, Dr. Herbert A. Sims was called to teach Spanish and to direct the program. Through this endeavor Concordia equips new teachers with the basic linguistic tools and sensitivities to begin an effective ministry in Spanish-speaking communities. PERSONNEL Board of Control During the past biennium the following served on the Board of Control: Rev. E. H. Happel, chairman; Rev. H. O. Krueger, vice-chairman; Mr. H. O. Koeneman, secretary; Mr. Ralph Brauer, Mr. James Haar, Mr. William Kinley, Rev. John Lutze, Mr. Robert Schlesselman, Mr. Arnold Stoppenhagen. Faculty Because of the large percentage of tenured faculty (70%+), the disproportionate number in the associate professor rank, and a Board for Higher Education moratorium on the granting of tenure, Concordia has given no promotions or recommenda- tions for tenure over the last 2 years. Those who have left the faculty since July 1, 1972, are Walter R. Bouman, Raymond A. Fontaine, Robert J. Friebus, Roger C. Gard, William H. Griffen, John E. Groh, Carl F. Halter, Robert A. Hausman, Max E. Heinz, Edwin H. Homeier, Robert P. Hopmann, James B. Kracht, Wilfred F. Kruse (retired), Mary E. Lunz, Robert E. Schroer, and William D. Wendling. Additions to the faculty during the biennium are Rudolph C. Block, Richard C. Calhoun, Daniel Carlson, Richard Fischer, Terry M. Groh, Steven Hein, Nancy Kavasch, Richard Korthals, Lyle Kurth, George Lange, David Meyer, Shirley Morgenthaler, Ruth Olson, William Rietschel, Herbert Sims, and Paul A. Zim- merman. The Students Enrollment Summaries Undergraduates 1972-73 1973-74 Full-time Undergraduates 1,096* 1,005* Part-time and Specials —__ 49 62 Interns 27 19 Total 1,172 1,086 Graduates Full-time Graduates —___- 26 32 Part-time Graduates —_-_———— 74 115 Total 100 147 Totals Undergraduates ‘1,172 1,086 Graduates 100 147 Total 1,272 1,233 * includes 64 nursing students + includes 60 nursing students Summer School Enrollments Undergraduates —_—-_———— 306 253 Graduates - 356 430 The Student Personnel Services Program 1. Administration. The office of student personnel services performs a number of services for the student body. The dean of the chapel, the director of athletics, the director of placement, the director of financial aids, the director of housing, the asso- ciate dean of students in activities, and the dean of students are housed in this department. In addition the coordinator of Concordia’s fieldwork program works from this office. 2. Concordia students have shown themselves to be both academically capable and talented in a variety of other fields. Concordia’s faculty, which determines and approves guidelines for student life and conduct, evidences a respect for current trends in student rights and freedoms. Concordia students have continued enthusiastic participa- tion in the fieldwork program of the college. This program gives students the opportunity to reach beyond Concordia boundaries by assisting in a variety of programs in inner-city and metro- politan settings. PLANT AND PROPERTY The grounds of the campus have been restored since the construction of the new Koehneke Community Center, and once again the campus reflects the natural beauty of the mid- west as seen in northern Illinois. During the past year a grant of $25,000 was received from the Spencer Werner Foundation for the purpose of conducting an architectural and engineering survey of the east and west wings of the administration building and the four dormitories in the complex. Planning is also under way for updating the interiors of the older dormitories and the remodeling of the west wing of the administration building. 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. Placement statistics are as follows: Total Placements 1972 —73 1973-74 Men 110 117 Women 179 188 Totals 289 305 Special Placements Secondary 26 30 Foreign 5 1 Dir. Christian Ed. 6 4 Pre-School _ 4 Special Ministry 8 mel Totals 45 50 Journals Lutheran Education. the oldest education journal in con- tinuous publication in the United States, continues to be edited by the faculty and recently completed its 110th year. Other publications emanating from the college are Church Music. a forum for recognized leaders in the field of church music, and Motif. a vehicle for the creative efforts of faculty and students at Concordia.