# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S1027
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SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES . 829

.WHEREAS, Our present practice is largely responsible for over-
wded dormitories at our preparatory schools; and
-Wuereas, Such practice tends to increase the financial burden
Synod and Synod has closed the doors of the Springfield semi-
'y to all who have not reached the age of twenty years, which
effect prevents most high school graduates from entering the
ill after their graduation; therefore be it
B. Resolved, That the entrance requirements for the college de-
artments of our preparatory schools be brought in line with those
other colleges and universities, even if this involves the eventual
iscontinuation of the high school departments.

THE Pastoral CONFERENCE oF Circuit “T’’
SovuTH WIScoNnsIN District
or THE LUTHERAN CHuRCH — Missourr SyNop

Rev. B. C. Gumz, Visitor

; ACTION
* This memorial was considered in connection with Section “A,”
organization, of the Report of the Board for Higher Education.

Professors’ Conferences
(Memorial 143)

The faculty of Concordia College of St. Paul, Minn., respect-
fully petitions the convention to retain and enforce the provisions
f the synodical Handbook concerning professors’ conferences. We
uote section 6.11:
“Meetings with the Faculties

“The Board for Higher Education shall call a meeting of
the faculties of Synod’s educational institutions during the year
preceding the triennial convention of Synod for the purpose of
studying, co-ordinating, and improving the educational policies,
-- standards, procedures, and curricula of Synod’s educational
institutions. No member of any faculty shall be excused ex-
cept for valid reasons. The cost of such meeting, including
expenses for travel, room, and board incurred by each person
attending in an official capacity, shall be paid by Synod.”
. It will be noted that the calling of a professors’ conference is
andatory and that it is not left to the judgment or discretion of
hy official or board to decide whether or not such conference is
be held. In direct violation of such provision, the conference
sheduled for the summer of 1949 was canceled on account of the
financial situation of our Synod, which was described as somewhat
carious.

We respectfully inform the convention that the decision to