# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S320 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 320 HIGHER EDUCATION to give extraordinary service, because of the demands of col- lege expansion and development. Continuity of board member- ship has been and will continue to be of very great importance, since the initiation of 4-year operation and ongoing institutional development require board membership knowledgeability and stability. The Board of Control is assisted by an Advisory Com- mittee of clergy and lay representatives from East Coast Dis- tricts. Faculty and Staff. Seven faculty members completed service appointments in 1973. Kenneth Doka, Roger Timm, and Paul Weber (vicar) began service in 1973, and James Lawer, Sharon Osenberg, Richard Seiler, and Patricia Shopland in 1974. During the 2-year period doctor's degrees were earned by Clyde Kaminska, Donald Miesner, Thomas Sluberski, and Roger Timm. Two faculty members earned master’s degrees. Thirteen faculty members were engaged in advanced studies, 10 in doc- toral programs. Clyde Kaminska and Ronald Rockhill were advanced in rank to professor, Bernhard Filbert and Thomas Green to associate professor, and Alan Steinberg to associate professor without tenure. Advanced from instructor to assistant professor were Wally Borgen, Dianne Gadow, Florence Halter, Ronald Jones, Constance Just, Jeanne Lowe, June Schassler. and Philip Stahmer. Faculty members who, in addition to carry- ing out teaching responsibilities, accepted administrative appointments include Edgar Aufdemberge, director of teacher education; Thomas Green, dean of students (succeeding Clifford Peterson, who had served in that position for 10 years and now serves as a division chairman); Ronald Jones, Media Center director; Stephen Muller, director of placement, and Eric Walle, director of interim and special programs. Sharon Osenberg was appointed assistant librarian; Robert Fischer, assistant admis- sions counselor, and Herbert Mueller, part-time controllership consultant. Students. In fall 1973—74 total enrollment was 494, including 49 pretheological, 154 teacher education, 8 deaconess, 23 social work, and 260 general students: 60% of the student body was from New York State, 23% from Mid-Atlantic states, 12% from New England states, and the balance from other states and foreign countries. In fall 1974—75 total enrollment was 559, including 31 pretheological, 191 teacher education, 4 deaconess, 15 social work, and 318 general students: 67% were from New York State, 20% from Mid-Atlantic states, 10% from New England states, and the balance from other states and foreign countries. Minority enrollment in both years was approximately 1. The varied programs of cocurricular, worship, and religious service activities have been developed as Concordia became a 4-year college. Students continued to address important ques- tions about themselves and their Christian vocation and to confront their potentialities, emotions, and fluctuating interests and enthusiasms. There also has been a new kind of excitement. especially with upper division students, as they approach entrance into their chosen vocations. Concordia’s first senior class is an outstanding one, and the church will be the richer for the presence, dedication, and skills of these first Concordia- Bronxville bachelor degree graduates. Student financial assistance totaled $540,000 in 197374 and $575,000 in 1974—75. Average annual financial aid allocations for the 2-year period, by sources, were as follows: Lutheran church membership and church service curriculum grants. $195,000; federal assistance (work-study, SEOG, BEOG, $70,000: state assistance, $85,000; assistance from synodical Districts. $35,000: college scholarships and grants, $30,000; other scholar- ships and grants, $15,000; guaranteed loans, $135,000. Moving Forward to Meet Challenges and Needs Events that have taken place within the Synod during the past 2 years have created challenges and problems also for Concordia. Theological controversies, ecclesiastical disputes and dislocations, and the uncertainties related to the present synodical situation, exacerbated by the economic downturn in the country, have made student recruitment, maintenance of faculty morale, and continuing institutional development very difficult. Increasingly noticeable are negative effects in student recruitment and retention of men for pastoral ministry and men and women for teaching and other church ministries. A healed and united church—one body, created and sustained by one Spirit through Word and Sacrament. with one Lord. one faith, in the service of one God and Father — is the only foundation for hope to carry forward a unified mission and ministry. Such unity is essential in the call to Christian vocation, effective recruitment of ministerial and lay students, and maintenance of faculty spirit and strength, as it is also essential in generating ongoing interest. support, and confidence of the clergy and lay constituency of a synodical college. A united and unified Synod, with continuing commitment to and support of its programs of higher education and a clear vision as to the roles and functions of synodical institutions. is essential not only for the schools but also for effective proclama- tion and teaching, mission outreach and evangelization, and wit- ness and service at home and abroad by our church body. The blessings God has bestowed through the outreach, high service, and educational programs of Districts and the Synod have been ‘achieved, in great measure. through the Christian formation ministers and lay leaders have received at synodical schools. Educational retrenchment now would have long-lasting weaken- ing effects in all phases of our church body's mission and ministry. Strategically located at the center of the country’s most populous region. with millions unchurched, Concordia. with Districts and the Synod, confronts vast mission challenges in urban ministry and Gospel outreach in the East. Concordia offers a sound program of Lutheran higher education, serving 500 undergraduate students, half of whom are preparing for full-time church service. Regionally identified. Concordia is committed to help the church meet the needs of urban congre- gations and minority groups. Regionally supported, with a 30- acre campus and 16 major buildings valued at $7,500,000, three quarters of which were provided by gifts of individuals, groups, and congregations of eastern synodical Districts, Concordia exemplifies effective partnership of eastern synodical Districts and the Synod as a whole. Grateful for her 93 years of service, Concordia recognizes that her continued service and develop- ment depend, under God, on the prayers. confidence, and inter- est of her eastern constituency and of the Synod in providing necessary resources and a level of annual operating support commensurate with her programs and services as a full 4-year synodical college. Board of Control Rudolph P. F. Ressmeyer, Chairman Robert V. Schnabel, Evecutive Officer 6-15 St. Paul's College. Concordia, Mo. This biennial report of St. Paul's College to the Synod pro- vides an opportunity to publicly express our thanks to the Lord and His church, to share information on the activity of the school, and to rededicate ourselves to carrying out the tasks that have been given to us. The report is obviously not com- plete in all details since it is impossible in a limited space to reflect the process of Christian education that takes place on the campus. Only one who lives there can understand and fully appreciate the personal concern, the sharing of the Word of God. and the living of the faith in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ which occurs on a daily basis. A Word of Gratitude We are deeply grateful to our Lord, who has called us in Christ and has given us the privilege of serving to prepare young men and women on the high school and college level for Christian service. This task is not ours alone, as the many people who support the school demonstrate. In addition to the subsidy received from the Synod. thousands of dollars have been provided by the alumni and other supporting organiza- tions as well as individual congregations and groups such as the Aid Association for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood. We appreciate this support. since without it we could not con- tinue to provide an excellent Christian education. Program Facilities and Faculty While continuing to place prime emphasis on the task of preparing church workers, a secretarial and business program was introduced on the college level during the past biennium.