# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S40
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

40 , SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

Academic Matters
The synodical curriculum forms the basis for the program of
our school. Studies have been made during the past triennium cong
tributing to various changes and improvements in instruction
Audio-visual aids are being used quite extensively. The librarg
service has been considerably improved. The physical educatio#t
and health program has been expanded and improved. Eo
A good beginning has been made in,
ricular and co-curricular pro
more closely integrated than in the past. Convocation programs
a high caliber have helped to contribute to the cultural progranj
of the school. a
Requests
1/ We would renew our request for an Administration-Librarys
Auditorium building. The reasons for this request have been sub:
mitted to the Board for Higher Education. If requested by th
convention itself and deemed necessary, these reasons will be p
sented by the representatives of the Board.

2. Permission is requested to erect a suitable residence fa

_ the president.

3. The Board requests consideration of a modernization at
remodeling program for our student health center (hospital).
Martha Society is currently raising $6,000 toward this proje
but an additional $16,000 is needed. The architect’s plans are rea
for this project. The facilities at present are very inadequate af

antiquated.
also requested to install acoustical tile

4. Permission is
the ceilings of some of our classrooms and in the corridors of 4

classroom buildings. Specific items have been proposed to §
Board for Higher Education which would cost $13,840.

5. The Board likewise requests permission to install proper 4
adequate drainage in our athletic field. The estimated cost of
an installation. is $6,000. There are too many days in the sp!
and fall when it is impossible to use our athletic field in |
physical education program because xt is covered with water
at least, too muddy to use. |

6. Permission is also requested to convert our heating P
to oil. Up to the present time coal has been used as fuel. '
fuel has become increasingly more expensive, and in addition,
have a considerable outlay in firemen’s wages. For the pur
of converting to oil, we request $12,610.

7. A request to inaugurate a teacher-training program or
college level is presented in a separate memorial.