LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1973, Page 258

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258 HIGHER EDUCATION

Ten students are presently enrolled in the program. For
the past four years this program has strengthened the
church's ministry among the black citizens of Chicago.

Spanish Intensification Program

Concordia recognizes the special challenges given to us
by our urban location. Among those challenges is the min-
istry to the Spanish-speaking community. So that Concor-
dia might begin to work in this area, Miss Lois Meyer has
been employed by the Board for Missions of the synod to
direct the Spanish Intensification Program on the Concordia
campus. The program was developed in 1971 by the college
and was continued through 1972 to prepare workers for
a Spanish ministry. It has enabled us to equip new teachers
in Spanish communities with the basic linguistic tools to
begin their ministry and with an understanding of the
Hispanic minority.

Black Recruitment

Concordia has initiated a program to recruit black stu-
dents from Chicago and surrounding areas. Dr. William H.
Griffen and Concordia’s black student organization, UHURU,
are active in this area. The development and training of
black ministers of religion is a crucial part of Concordia's
present and future service to the church.

PERSONNEL
Board of Control

During the past biennium the following served on the
Board of Control: Rev. E. H. Happel, chairman; Rev. A. R.
Kretzmann, vice-chairman; Mr. Roland F. Eggerding, sec-
retary; Mr. Ralph Brauer, Mr. Lawrence W. Forster, Rev.
John E. Lutze, Mr. Robert H. Schlesselman, Mr. Kurt Vra-
gel, and Mr. Henry O. Koeneman. Mr. Koeneman was ap-
pointed to replace Mr. Lawrence Marquardt when he re-
signed.

Faculty

During the last 2 years William H. Lehmann Jr. was ad-
vanced to the rank of professor. The following were ad-
vanced to the rank of associate professor: Marvin H. Bar-
tell, Peter M. Becker, Clarence J. Dockweiler, John L. Hau-
benstricker, Edwin H. Homeier, Lois A. Klatt, Donald D.
Koetke, Charles W. Laabs, Henry R. Latzke, Henry L. Let-
termann, Stephen A. Schmidt, Leonard H. Schoepp, Fred A.
Spurgat, David T. Stein. Carol E. Stellwagen, and R. Allan
Zimmer. The following were advanced to the rank of assis-
tant professor: Erika K. Bieber, William J. Clover, Eunice
R. Eifert, Philip J. Gersmehl, William M. Hussong, William
H. Kammrath, James B. Kracht. and Ann L. Reiser. Richard
A. Helmke was advanced to the rank of instructor.

The following were granted tenure: Peter M. Becker,
William M. Ewald, Alfred L. Hermann, Judith C. Kretzsch-
mar, Ann L. Reiser and R. Allan Zimmer. Sixty-eight per-
cent of the faculty have been granted tenure.

Clarence M. Drews, Martin M. Friedrich, Edith M. Mor-
rison, Paul A. Mundinger, and Eldor C. Sieving reached re-
tirement age. Waldemar W. Affeldt was called to his eternal
rest during the Christmas season of 1972. Concordia has
appreciated the dedication of these excellent servants.

Those who have joined the faculty since July 1, 1971, are
Robert A. Dame, Charles H. Dietz, Judith Evenson, Diana K.
Fair, Peter J. Faur, Robert J. Friebus, Richard E. Graudin.
James B. Kracht, Audrey V. Roberts, and Elizabeth Stella.
Those who have left the faculty since July 1, 1971, are Erika
K. Bieber, William J. Clover, Nancy Dressler, Judith Even-
son, Diana K. Fair, Martin L. Koehneke. and David Masen-
garb.

The Staff

Approximately 90 persons provide required management
and support services at the college campus in River Forest.

The Students

Enrollment Summaries

Undergraduates 1971—72 1972—73
Full-time Undergraduates __ 1,178 1,219*
Part-time and Specials _... Ss st—«B 75
Interns res 52 36

Total 1,313 1,330

Graduate Students

Full-time 28 22
Part-time ___ 78 65
Total oe 106 87

Totals
Undergraduates 1,319 1,330
Graduates nee 106 87
1,425 1,417

*This figure includes 61 nursing students from Lutheran Gen-
eral and Deaconess Hospitals in Park Ridge, engaged in first-year
program at Concordia.

Summer School Enrollments 1971 1972
Undergraduates 391 380
Graduates we ee 302 346

693 726

The Student Personnel Services Program

1. Administration. The Office of Student Personnel Ser-
vices performs a number of services for the student body
at Concordia. The dean of the chapel, the director of ath-
letics, the director of placement, the registrar, the associate
dean of students in counseling and the associate dean of
students in activities. as well as the dean of students, are
housed in this department. In addition the Coordinator of
Concordia’s Field Work Program works from this office.

2. Student Life. Members of the Student Personnel Ser-
vices staff advise the Student Association and its forms of
self government. Concordia students have shown them-
selves to be both academically capable and talented in
a variety of other fields. Concordia’s faculty which deter-
mines and approves guidelines for student life and conduct,
evidences a respect for current trends in student rights and
freedoms.

Concordia students have continued enthusiastic partici-
pation in the Field Work Program of the college. This pro-
gram gives students the opportunity to reach beyond Con-
cordia boundaries so that they might serve a variety of
publics in the Chicago area. Thirty-six sites in a variety
of inner-city and metropolitan settings are currently being
served through the program.

PLANT AND PROPERTY

During the past biennium, the Administration Building,
which was severely damaged by fire in 1970, was completely
restored. This building now houses the Student Personnel
Services complex, the Accounting Office and the Develop-
ment Office on the first floor and eight classrooms and the
television studio on the second floor. Public Relations offices
have been moved to the east wing of the Administration
Building.

Most important is the opening of the Koehneke Commun-
itv Center, named in honor of the sixth President of Con-
cordia, Dr. Martin L. Koehneke. This building, which con-
tains over 67,000 square feet, houses new dining facilities,
lounging and recreation areas, a post office, a book store and
Student Association offices. Its funding was accomplished
through a combination of student fees, a Synodical grant,
an HUD loan, and grants from the Kresge Foundation and
the Aid Association for Lutherans. It holds the potential to
change the entire atmosphere of community life at Con-
cordia.

The Concordia community is looking forward to remodel-
ing the east and west wings of the Administration Building
and is grateful for funds which are being provided for this
remodeling through the Thankoffering of the 125th Anni-
versary of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod.

SERVICES TO SYNOD AND SOCIETY

Placement

Once again Concordia must thank the Lord for the large
number of graduates He has called into His service. The
college particularly misses the services of Dr. W. W. Affeldt.
who served for many years as Director of Placement and
whose untimely death late in 1972 was felt by the entire
church. Placement statistics are as follows: