# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S788
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

E. In. matters of student discipline the faculty shall
have a twofold function: first, advisory; second, as
a court of review and appeals.

S. H. 64 (partly new)

451. The Faculty as Adviser

The president or dean, or both, shall at all times be
privileged to consult with the entire faculty or with
a committee of the faculty for advice on matters per-
taining to discipline, conduct, and general welfare of
students.

S. H. 64 (partly new)

453, The Faculty as a Court of Review and Appeals

When a case of discipline is presented to the faculty
by the president or dean, the faculty shall sit as a court
of review in cases of suspension or expulsion of a
student, or when a student has been advised to dis-
continue his studies, if an appeal is taken. In that
event the student involved shall have the privilege
of appearing in person before the faculty or a com-
mittee of the faculty to plead his case, and he shall
also have the privilege to choose one member of the
faculty or his pastor to act as an advocate and adviser.
In case of an appeal a two-thirds majority vote of the
faculty shall be required to confirm the sentence of
suspension or expulsion. Before any sentence of ex-
pulsion becomes final, it shall be reviewed by the
Board of Control, whose decision shall be final.

S. H. 64 (partly new)

455. Faculty Meetings with the Local Board

It shall be the privilege of each faculty to confer
with the Board of Control on all matters pertaining
directly or indirectly to the welfare of the faculty, to
the academic, religious, and social life of the students,
and to the general well-being of the entire institution.
To that end, joint meetings of the Board of Control
and the faculty shall be held at regular intervals. The
frequency and time of such meetings shall be deter-
mined by a committee representing both the Board of
Control and the faculty at the beginning of each school
year, These meetings shall be consultative and not
administrative in character.

(New)

457. Office of the President

A. The president of an institution shall be the
administrative head of the institution. He shall be
responsible in all matters pertaining to the institution
as provided by the Constitution and the By-Laws of
Synod and by its officers and directing agencies. Under
the direction of the Board of Control he shall have
full charge of the institution, conduct the correspon-
dence, and generally perform such other functions as
may be assigned to him.

B. As executive of the Board of Control he shall
be responsible for the direction and supervision of all
employees of the institution and for the proper opera-
tion and maintenance of grounds, buildings, and
equipment.

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