LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 262

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262 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and in so
doing the institution will be able to attract students to pro-
fessional church work programs, where shortages occur, as
well as to offer programs which will both train them to enter
various vocations in society and also prepare them to witness
the Gospel in these vocations. Because of the challenges that
now confront us, I ask the people of this beloved Synod to
continue their prayers and support for our system of higher
education. Through the efforts of God’s people located through-
out the Synod we will then be enabled to move forward under
the blessing of the Lord and to prepare many individuals to be
of service to Him and His kingdom.
Board of Regents
St. John's College
Gordon W. Beckler, Executive Officer

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Concordia College—Wisconsin

It is with joy and gratitude that Concordia College—
Wisconsin anticipates the relocation of the institution to its
new campus in Mequon for the fall of 1983. The new campus
facility (which is in immaculate condition), located on over 100
acres along Lake Michigan, is indeed a gift for which we are
most thankful. Individuals not familiar with the present
campus site of the institution will no doubt question the need
for the relocation of the institution. However, individuals well-
acquainted with the present campus, and recognizing the
restrictions for future expansion because of the residential
nature of the area, immediately understand the need for the
relocation.

Faculty and students occupied the first building on the
present campus in January of 1883. For 100 years the campus
has, for the most part, filled the needs of the educational
enterprise. However, with the antiquated buildings and rapidly
growing student body, the present campus would no longer
adequately serve the needs of the institution through the years
that lie ahead.

Pastors, teachers, alumni, and friends of Concordia, in
addition to both Wisconsin District conventions, overwhelm-
ingly supported the relocation of the campus. After careful
study, the Board of Directors gave final approval for the
purchase of the campus of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in
Mequon and signed the agreement on Sept. 15, 1982. Remodel-
ing of dormitory rooms, offices, and specialized classrooms are
planned to be completed for occupancy beginning with the
1983—84 school year.

The enrollment of the institution has nearly doubled over
the past three years, and another record-setting year is forecast
for the coming school year. The statement ‘Concordia
College—Wisconsin, the fastest growing Lutheran college in
America’ is no idle boast, but is a fact. With the large Lutheran
population in Wisconsin and surrounding region and with the
tremendous support of the constituency of Concordia College,
future enrollment is anticipated to continue to dramatically
increase. The new campus wil] adequately provide for the
anticipated future growth of the institution. The Board of
Regents, administration, faculty, and staff offer sincere thanks
to the various boards of the Synod and to the constituency for
their confidence and support for this new endeavor.

Board of Regents

One of the many blessings of the institution is the leader-
ship, foresight, and dedication of its Board of Regents. The
time and effort contributed by individuals serving on the board
have contributed immensely to the success of the institution.
When Dr. Karl Barth accepted the position as president of
Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, the absence of his leadership
as chairman of the board was of concern. However, the South
Wisconsin District at its 82 convention very wisely selected a
most capable successor in the person of Rev. Harvey A.
Krueger, who, as the newly elected President of the South
Wisconsin District, is serving as a new member of the Board of
Regents and has already made notable contributions through
his leadership. At the same time the South Wisconsin District
selected Rev. Paul T. Dietz, pastor of Grace Lutheran Churchin

Menomonee Falls, and Mr. Roman Valleskey, principal of
Martin Luther High School, as newly elected members. In
addition the board consists of Mr. George Metzger, chairman;
Mr. Dale Korth, vice-chairman; Rev. Elmer Sedory, secretary;
Mr. Leo Bordeleau; Mr. Gordon Fairbert; and Mr. Richard
Maas.

Faculty

An institution of higher education is only as strong as its
faculty. Concordia—Wisconsin is blessed with an exceptional
faculty—men and women highly skilled in their professional
areas and, above all, individuals dedicated to their Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. As such, they genuinely share their faith
and provide appropriate leadership to students in emphasizing
spiritual and moral values. Added to the faculty during the
past biennium were Prof. Marjorie Viehl, chairman of nursing;
Prof. John Boubel, assistant professor of philosophy; Prof.
Shannon Finger, assistant professor of business; Prof. Lucile
Hurlbut, assistant professor of business; Prof. Fred Nelson,
athletic director: Dr. Donald Haynes, instructor in history;
Prof. Val Keiper, instructor in education; Rev. Timothy
Maschke, assistant professor of theology and campus pastor;
Mr. R. Edward Schroeder, director of financial aids; Mr.
Richard C. Schmidt, dean of development; and Miss Lois
Schroeder, director of communications.

All faculty members are encouraged to pursue advanced
degrees. Dr. Thomas Leonard completed his doctoral program
in December, and Prof. Marjorie Viehl is in the final stages of
her doctoral program. Six other faculty members are in various
stages toward their doctor's degree, while four members are
pursuing their master’s degree.

Curriculum

It is the philosophy of the institution to continue to
emphasize church work programs asits primary responsibility.
As such, programs for pastoral ministry, teacher education,
lay ministry, and directors of Christian education continue to
receive close attention. We are grateful for the continued
increase in enrollment of students in the church work pro-
fessions. It is our prayer that The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod will continue to open up new mission areas to utilize
these graduates in the years ahead.

As a part of the charter of the institution in 1886, it is also
the responsibility of the institution to provide courses and
programs in non-church work vocations, so that young
students may receive their professional training in a Christian
atmosphere and also become a part of the greater mission of
the church—so that they may serve their Lord, regardless of
their profession. As a result, during the past biennium
Concordia College has added a program in nursing, and will
begin a program for legal assistants in the fall of 1983. At the
same time, a cooperative program in engineering has been
developed with a local university. Christian lay people may
also consider programs in business, court reporting, office
careers, computer science, social work, and medical assistants.

Capital Campaign

Concordia College embarked on a capital campaign, titled
“A Second Century in Christ,” in 1980. The purpose of the
campaign was to raise $2,000,000 for a new library and an
additional $1,140,000 for campus development, scholarships,
academic programs, the Special School, and campus improve-
ments. In the initial stage over one and one-half million dollars
was received through generous gifts from a variety of founda-
tions. An additional $700,000 has been collected through
Concordia’s Century Club, friends of Concordia, and busi-
nesses. The final funds in reaching the goal are anticipated to
be received during 1983 from Lutheran congregations in the
state of Wisconsin. Because of the relocation of the campus,
funds for the new library have been transferred for the new
purpose in the purchase and remodeling of the new campus
site. Through the blessings of our gracious God it is anticipated
that the original goal of the capital campaign will be exceeded
so that future growth and development of the institution can
proceed as anticipated.