# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S791
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES 938

Academic Matters
: The synodical curriculum forms the basis for the program of
our school. Studies have been made during the past triennium con-
& tributing to various changes and improvements in instruction.
_ Audio-visual aids are being used quite extensively. The library
service has been considerably improved. The physical education
and health program has been expanded and improved.

A good beginning has been made in guidance work. The cur-
ricular and co-curricular program of the school has been much
more closely integrated than in the past. Convocation programs of
a high caliber have helped to contribute to the cultural program
of the school.

Requests

1. We would renew our request for an Administration-Library-
Auditorium building. The reasons for this request have been sub-
mitted to the Board for Higher Education. If requested by the
convention itself and deemed necessary, these reasons will be pre-
sented by the representatives of the Board.

a 2. Permission is requested to erect a suitable residence for
' the president.

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

4. Permission is also requested to install acoustical tile on
the ceilings of some of our classrooms and in the corridors of the
classroom buildings. Specific items have been proposed to the
Board for Higher Education which would cost $13,840.

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

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

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