# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S790
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

459, The Dean of Men of Concordia Seminary

A. The dean of men of Concordia Seminary shall
be a member of the faculty — elected in the manner
prescribed by. Synod for the election of professors —
and shall enjoy all its privileges and share all its
responsibilities.

B. He shall be pastoral adviser of the students,
carefully watch over their spiritual, educational, and
physical welfare, their conduct and personal life, and
in general exercise such Christian discipline, instruc-
tion, and supervision as may be in harmony with the
spirit and the purpose of a Lutheran theological semi-
nary. He shall represent the faculty in the student
council and shall direct the social activities of the
students.

C. He shall have the privilege of teaching some
subject of theology in the regular curriculum, and
perform such other duties as are commonly connected
with a theological professorship at Concordia Semi-
nary. These activities, however, shall not interfere
with his principal duties.

D. He shall be the registrar of the seminary and
perform all such duties as are commonly associated
with this office.

E. He shall supervise the activities of student vicars,
and shall keep a record of their practical work in the
Church, of graduate studies pursued at other institu-
tions, and of their general conduct while in the vic-
arage, while attending other institutions, or while
temporarily following a secular calling.

F. He shall be responsible for. the enforcement of

all rules: and regulations pertaining to students and

student life and conduct.

G. He shall in general function as the chief student
personnel officer of the Seminary:

H. He shall be directly responsible to the president
of the Seminary.

S.H. 66f. (partly new)

461. The Business Manager

With the approval of the Board of Directors the
Board of Control of any institution may appoint or
employ a business manager. The business manager
shall be in charge of the business administration, the
commissary, the personnel, and the physical property
and equipment of such institution. He shall be
directly responsible to the president of the institution.

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SUNDRY RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF SYNOD

463. Length of School Year

A. At all North American institutions of Synod the
school year shall open in Se tember and close in June.
The details in connection erewith, as also the time
of Christmas and Easter vacations as well as special
holidays, shall be decided by the faculties of the
various institutions, subject to approval of the Board

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