LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 2007, Page 84

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programs and create new approaches to offering quality educa-
tion in response to changing societal and ecclesiastical needs

¢ Significant campus physical renovations in library, student resi-
dence, and campus center facilities.

Concordia University, St. Paul, MN—Robert Holst, President

* Service-Learning—Concordia’s emphasis on service-learning

makes specific volunteer projects part of the class requirement.
560 students participated in 2005-06.
152 students participated in service unrelated to coursework.
9,195 hours were dedicated by students to service-learning and
volunteerism in the local community.

* Honors Program—Fall 2006 saw the first class of students enrolled
in Concordia’s new All-University Honors Program. The program
was developed to provide interdisciplinary challenges to talented
students of diverse backgrounds to integrate faith and learning as
they explore scholarship and service in a global context.

¢ Enrollment—2006 fall enrollment for traditional students was up
over 22%. ©

* Diversity—Our high 2006 fall enrollment produced the most di-
verse freshman class ever, with about 31% students of color.

* Division II Athletics—Concordia St. Paul’s Golden Bears keep
turning in winning seasons, and our awards keep adding up:

1. Ten NCAA Tournament Appearances

2. Three NCAA Elite Eight Appearances

3. One NCAA National Runner-up Finish

4. Seven NSIC Regular-Season Titles

5. Six NSIC Tournament Titles

6. Two Mineral Water Bowl Appearances (for our football team)

7.11 All-Americans

8. Seven Academic All-Americans

9. Three Individual Qualifiers in NCAA Championships (track,

golf)

¢ Chapel Addition/Upgrade—Fall 2006 saw the ground-breaking
of our Chapel Enhancement Project, which will provide a 3,500
square-foot-expansion to create a new fellowship hall, upgrades to
A/V and mechanical systems, and an unfinished lower level. Ded-
ication will be during homecoming events in October 2007.

Concordia Coilege, Selma, AL—Julius Jenkins, President

¢ Concordia started a successful football program in the fall of
2005;

* The college set a residential student enrollment record in the fall
of 2006, resulting in the need to house three or four students in
some rooms;

* The college acquired additional nearby property, enabling it to
develop two new athletic fields;

* The college had a successful visit by a committee from the Al-
abama State Department of Education, resulting in the reapproval
of its Teacher Education Program

* Concordia was featured as the college of the month in September
2005 on the Tom Joyner Show, a national radio program with a
foundation that helped to generate approximately $175,000 for
student scholarships at the college.

Concordia University, Seward, NE—Brian Friedrich, President

* The Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich was inaugurated as the 10th pres-
ident of Concordia University, Nebraska in the fall of 2004. He
presided over the 100th commencement this May.

¢ In continued pursuit of the On A Mission campaign, more than
$14 million was raised in one fiscal year for the most successful
fund-raising year ever, and $41 million has been raised toward
the $60 million goal. Over $14 million was also added to Con-
cordia University, Nebraska’s For the Sake of the Church en-
dowment fund total. ‘

2007 Convention Workbook

* The education program continues to be a leader in preparing
teachers and DCEs for ministry. One hundred percent of mobile
teacher candidates are placed each year, with more than 100
teacher and DCE candidates placed in each of the past two years.

* The business program added bachelor degrees in both Business
Communication and Marketing.

* The Institute for Religious Education was established to research,
communicate about, and develop materials for the intentional, ef-
fective teaching of religion in our schools and churches.

* Jonathan Hall, a suite-style student residence, was dedicated. A
new Sprintturf™ field was installed in the football and track sta-
dium. Plans are underway to break ground in 2007 for the Health,
Human Performance, and Athletic Center.

* Concordia was awarded the GPAC All-Sports trophy in 2004-05
for the best overall record in athletic competition. The women’s
basketball team had the highest GPA in the nation in the NAIA
for six straight years. The men’s basketball team was the 2005
NAIA national runner-up.

* The University A Cappella choir toured Europe in June 2005 and
was awarded third place overall at the 42nd International Com-
petition for Choirs in Spittal an der Drau, Austria. The University
Wind Ensemble toured China in May 2007.

¢ The SILOAM Project (Service International Learning Opportu-
nities and Ministries) provides both forums to look at cross cul-
tural awareness and two- and three-week intensive mission
experiences in countries all over the world to Concordia and Ne-
braska Lutheran high schools students. More than 75 people have
participated in the mission trips, and hundreds of high school stu-
dents have attended the forums.

Concordia University Education Network (CUEnet)—Ray Halm,
Senior Director

Major Achievements

* Over 1,000 students have applied to the online colloquy program
since the program’s launch in 2001. To date, over 400 of those
have completed the program. The colloquy program continues to
grow each year; last year alone (June 2005—May 2006) new starts
rose 36% over the previous 12 months. Synod offices, district of-
fices, and CUEnet continue to work together to bring the colloquy
program to more teachers throughout the nation.

¢ CUEnet continues to work closely with the two seminaries of the
Synod to bring the DELTO program online. Twenty courses have
been designed and produced; the final ten will be finished within
the next two years.

¢ CUEnet continues to gather significant grants and donations for
colloquy scholarships and collaborative projects. In 2005-2006,
over $250,000 was raised through the generosity of such founda-
tions as the Schwan Foundation, the Grimm Family Foundation,
the Rupert Dunklau Foundation, and members of the Next Gen-
eration Society.

¢ CUEnet has prepared and will launch in June 2007 an online sem-
inar program designed for teachers who are not eligible for the
colloquy program but who can benefit from a fuller understanding
of Lutheran doctrine and the mission of Lutheran schools.

¢ CUEnet has purchased property in Bend, Oregon, and has had
two homes on the property converted for use. This purchase not
only provides CUEnet with customized space within which to
grow and work, but it represents better stewardship of operational
funds by stabilizing costs.

Concordia Administrative Information System (CAIS)—
Scotti Hermansen, Director

Major Achievements

*In 1999 the Concordia University System purchased the SCT
Banner software system to provide an administrative information
system for the colleges, universities, and seminaries. This system
continues to provide record-keeping and management tools for fi-
nancial affairs, payroll, student records, financial aid, and donor
fund-raising/relationships.

¢ This software enables the campuses to provide a significantly ro-
bust administrative computing environment, information man-