LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 250

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250 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

church in our endeavors. We in turn pledge ourselves, as God

gives grace. to educate and train men who are academically

proficient, who are supportive of the doctrine and practice of

our beloved church body, and who earnestly and sincerely

desire to serve as undershepherds of the sheep and lambs for

whom the Savior earned such a great salvation. To God alone
the glory!

Board of Regents

E. J. Otto. Chairman

Walter C. Dissen. Secretary

Karl L. Barth, Executive Officer

6-04
Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Faculty and Staff Additions

Norlean A. Berndt, residence counselor and assistant professor
of biology

Charles F. Boerger Jr., residence counselor and assistant
professor of physical education.

Thomas A. Fitchett, associate director of development

Thees C. Hoft, residence counselor and assistant professor of
religion

Emily L. Moore. assistant professor of education

David G. Schmiel, president and professor of religion

Concordia College, Ann Arbor, makes profitable use of the
rich academic resources of the Ann Arbor community by
retaining the services of a number of excellent part-time
instructors.

Faculty and Staff Losses

John Ellingson, resigned effective June 30, 1983

Robert Johnston, to director, Camp Concordia, Mich.

Merlin S. Pohl, resigned

Lloyd Probasco, to director of development and public relations
for Lutheran Family and Social Services of Nebraska

R. Edward Schroeder. to Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wis.

Changes in Academic Rank

Barbara Adler, to assistant professor
Herbert Geisler Jr.. to assistant professor
Eugene L. Krentz. to professor

John Major, to associate professor
Kenneth Schmidt, to associate professor

Tenure

Michael Kalmes Kenneth Schmidt

Sabbatical Leaves

Michael Kalmes
Quentin Marino

Marilyn Beyer
John Fricke
Herbert Garske

Finances

The financial pressures common to most institutions of
higher education have touched Concordia, Ann Arbor, as well.
Placing the institution on a sound fiscal basis will be a high
priority during the next triennium.

Enrollment
19%] —n2 19R2—s3
Preseminary ...................... 150 126
Lutheran teacher(male) ........... 63 64
Lutheran teacher (female) .......... 154 178
Parish assistant ................... 34 28
Predeaconess ...................0.. 4 1
Pre-social work ...............0.000. — 10
General liberal arts ................ 112 99
Part-time ..........0......0....000.. 33 34

90 40

Accreditation

Concordia College was granted renewal of North Central
Association accreditation for five years in 1981. Approval for
the teacher education program was granted by the State of
Michigan Board of Education in March 1982.

New Program Developments

There were 13 teacher education graduates in 1982. It is
anticipated that approximately 35 will be ready for placement
in 1983, and 70 in 1984.

Eight graduates of the parish assistant program were
placed in 1982. The colloquy program for teachers began at this
Concordia in spring of 1982. A major in business adminis-
tration will be initiated in fall of 1983.

Board of Regents

Edwin Benz, Richard Bernthal, Charles F. Bosma, and
Edward Staubitz concluded their terms. Present members of
the board are Justin Schwartz, chairman; Robert Schoenherr,
vice-chairman: George Locke, secretary; Vincent Braun; Alvin
Garchow: Richard Korthals: James Nickel; Madonna Ruhlig:
Richard Schlecht.

In Conclusion

Concordia College celebrated its 20th anniversary in April
of 1983 with festival events featuring the Rev. Dr. Paul A.
Zimmerman, the founding president. With gratitude to God for
the blessing of those 20 years, all who share a part in the life of
this Concordia are confident of God's continuing benediction
for the future.

Board of Regents
David G. Schmiel, Executive Officer

6-05
Concordia Lutheran College, Austin, Tex.

Introduction

Concordia of Texas is a fully accredited four-year baccalau-
reate degree granting college. In May of 1982 the first group of
graduates, the real pioneers in the founding of such a college.
received the Bachelor of Arts degree. In December of 1982. the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (whose practice
is to require that a program be in place before it is evaluated)
announced the accreditation of the college. Thus the major
milestone envisioned by the Board of Regents and staff and
constituency of the college, approved by the Synod and blessed
by our gracious God, has been achieved. An enlarged and more
productive ministry of Lutheran higher education is the result.

The finest of God’s blessings have combined with the labors
and gifts of many of God’s people in Texas to make the second
biennium of FOUNDING 4 as productive as the first. It is clear
that a great venture of faith and service undertaken in our Lord
is never in vain.

Further evidence that the Lord has been remarkably good is
found in the continued loyalty to Biblical truth and values and
to synodical] purpose throughout the Concordia family—Board
of Regents, administration, faculty, staff, students, Concordia
Council. Concordia Couriers, and all others who identify
heartily as their means and talents allow.

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents. now nine strong and including three
elected within the Texas District, meets the challenge of crucial
decisions and planning with distinction. The board combines
personal enthusiasm and interest in the affairs of the college
with a positive sense of Christian commitment and synodical
intent. Present board members are: Rev. Herbert Graf, pastor
(chairman); Mr. Robert Bauer, rice farmer (vice-chairman); Mr.
James Menke, teacher (secretary); Mr. Godfrey Cadra, retired
businessman: Dr. Thomas Krueger, educator: Rev. Marvin
Lehnhardt, pastor; Rev. Glenn O’Shoney, District President:
Mr. Donald Schmidt, teacher; Mr. Leonard Schroeder, business
executive.