# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S97
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SEMINARIES AND. COLLEGES 93

ick Hall was erected in 1905 and the library was

When Shik on the second floor of this building, the im-
located vat the library as a functional aspect of modern education
Prenat fully realized. At present the facilities are inadequate as

ipment.

‘° One a ctomal life of the school should center around the
ib ° the facilities of which should help accomplish the educa-
aera objectives of the school. The library should likewise be

dily and easily accessible as well as attractively equipped.
no » ate reading and study room is required, in addition to other
‘ — as outlined by the North Central Association of Secondary
Schools, and demanded for accreditation. All this is in the interest

ciency.

of melon likewise, is part of any modern school plant.
It is needed for many school assemblies, student programs and
meetings which cannot be held in the chapel and for which the
gymnasium is not suitable, convenient, or adequate. Again, this
item is in the interest of modernization and efficiency.

In view of the above needs, the Central District of The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod, by resolution adopted at the
District convention in June, 1949, respectfully petitions Synod to
grant Concordia College at Fort Wayne, Ind., a new Administra-
tion-Library-Auditorium Building.

W. F. Docrer, Secretary of the Central District

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oe) Expand Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn.,
to a Senior College

Wuereas, Synod has resolved to expand her ministerial pre-
paratory course to include the senior college years; and

Wuereas, For this purpose one or more of our existing pre-
paratory institutions will, no doubt, be expanded; and

Wuereas, Our Concordia College in St. Paul, Minn., has the
plant capacity for a senior college; and

WHEREAS, It is centrally located; and

Wuereas, The condition of the plant is such as to require
very few costly changes; and

Wuenreas, It is located in close proximity to one of the out-
standing universities of our country, with which it has excellent
relations; and ‘ .

Wuereas, Shifting to a senior college would be less difficult

than elsewhere by reason of the fact that this institution is not
overcrowded; therefore be it