# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S314 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 314 HIGHER EDUCATION Services by the Faculty to the Church and Academic Communities Concordia’s Center for Social Research in the Church is proving to be of great value to church bodies at the national, regional. and local levels. The center helps church organiza- tions plan new programs more effectively and evaluates pro- grams already in effect. Census data, attitudinal surveys, and organizational analyses are only part of the services available through CenSRCH. Information and brochures regarding the various programs of the college will be available at the convention from college representatives. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Concordia recognizes its foremost dependence under God on the generous support of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. Our benefactors also include many alumni, friends. Districts. congregations, corporations, and foundations. With their support our past biennium has been successful, and Con- cordia extends thanks to all involved. The financial crisis in the nation and the church in 1975 underlines the need for an even greater degree of fiscal support in the future. Funds for scholarships. student loan program, library, special projects. and general operation are urgently needed. CONCLUSION Concordia now enters its 112th academic year concurrent with our nation’s 200th anniversary. Through Christ we have been made free. and our prayer is that God would bestow on us His continued grace in order to let His “Gospel freedom" ring through us. Board of Control Paul A. Zimmerman. Evecutive Officer 6-10 Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn. In this biennium (1973-75) Concordia College completed its 81st and 82d years of service to the Synod. The primary task of the college has been to provide an education for young men and women who are preparing for service in the multiple ministries of the church. In the 1974—75 school year seventy percent (70°¢) of the students were preparing for church voca- tions. A parallel purpose of the college is to meet the needs of young people as they, through education, are seeking identification of person, purpose. and vocation. The intensity of value judg- ments in the "60s, often negative and destructive. has brought the challenge of restructuring to both young people and colleges in the ’70s. It should not come as a shock that Lutheran youth are also caught in these social and cultural crosscurrents. It should come as an opportunity that the Word of God brings regeneration of life and purpose and the church vocations bring fulfillment and blessing. For the informing of the Synod and for the record of our history, the following report is given for the biennium. Board of Control Mr. John S. Harms and Rev. Vernon H. Mickow were elected to the board at the 1973 convention. Continuing members of the board are Messrs. Martin A. Langemo and Wilfred F. Neumann: Dr. Donald Rosenberg. teacher representative: and Dr. Martin Lieske. president of the Minnesota South Dis- trict. Dr. Lieske serves as chairman, Dr. Rosenberg as vice- chairman, and Mr. Neumann as secretary. The board met six times, concentrating its efforts on the ongoing concerns of the purpose and progress of the college. Faculty Mrs. Kathryn Surridge rejoined the faculty as instructor in physical education. replacing Mrs. Carol Petrich. Mr. Jack Kettles serves as director of drama and teaching assistant in humanities while continuing his graduate studies. Dr. Paul J. Heideman, professor of education and psychol- ogy, retired. having served Concordia College for 15 years. Mr. Walter H. Engelhardt. associate professor of German. retired, having served for 21 years. Dr. John Chiapuzio, Mrs. Carol Petrich, Dr. David Paulsen. and Dr. Robert Rediehs left Concordia for other areas of service. Dr. Edgar J. Otto Sr.. professor emeritus of English and speech, joined the church triumphant June 22. 1973. A memorial scholarship fund in Dr. Otto’s name has been established. The following were advanced in rank: Paul Grauer to as- sistant professor: Gerhardt Meyer to professor: Milton Rudnick to associate professor: Herbert Treichel to professor. In 1973 Mr. Jack Surridge, assistant professor of biology. received his Ph. D. degree from the University of Nebraska: and Rev. Frederick Bartling. associate professor of history, received his D. A. T. degree from the University of North Dakota. In 1974 Mr. Robert Holtz, assistant professor of biology. received his Ed. D. degree from Highland University: and Mr. David Krause. assistant professor of music. received his Ph. D. degree from the University of Iowa. In 1974 Mr. John Wenger. assistant professor of mathematics. completed requirements of his colloquy program and entered the teaching ministry of the Synod. continuing at Concordia College. Staff Rev. Alvin Mack came to Concordia to serve as director of College Relations and Development. Mr. Virgil Linkert has been appointed as Deferred Giving specialist. with a grant from the Northwest Area Foundation to implement this program. Miss Beth Krabbenhoft and Mrs. Dorothy Peterson joined the staff as admissions counselors. Messrs. Gary Brandenburg, Richard Heinrich. and David Punke, recent graduates. remained at Concordia as special assistants in audiovisual services for the Groupmedia Project funded by the Aid Association for Lutherans through the Board of Parish Education. Mr. Donald Johnson. who served as admissions counselor for 3 years, left the position to enroll at Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield. Mr. David Winterfeldt. assistant in audiovisual services, left to continue his studies. Student Enrollment 1973 74 1974-75 Ministerial . . . 45 50 Male Teacher Education .__ sd) 119 Female Teacher Education 230 218 Director of Christian Educ. —s«é8200 96 Social Work a 10 6 Predeaconess .... 3 4 Other -. . - 163 166 Totals ~ 660 659 The enrollment has become more stable after the decline of the previous biennium. Adjustments of staffing and budgeting have been made so that an enrollment in the 600s can be ac- cepted for fulfilling our purposes with confidence. An increase in enrollment would expand our total stewardship to the church and would enrich our opportunities for service. Curriculum A special task force of the faculty was established for the purpose of curricular review and change. The diversity of stu- dent vocational decisions and the very common vocational indecision make curricular review mandatory to meet the needs of the students. At the same time the professional requirements for the church vocations and the academic commitments of the college must be met. It is expected that the programs, method- ologies. and results during the coming biennium will be en- hanced by these curricular efforts. In the teacher education program. currently having the largest enrollment of all programs. additional certification may be earned for teaching in nursery school, kindergarten, physical education (K-12), and athletic coaching. The Early Childhood education program certification was especially welcomed be- cause of the increasing emphasis by both congregations and communities. Plant and Facilities The college has remembered the 24 years of service of its