# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S132
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132 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

Resolved, That the Synod request its Board for Higher Educa-
tion and the Curriculum Commission to report in detail at the next
convention on the nature and scope of the synodical curricula; and

be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education and the Cur-
riculum Commission consider related memorials (147, page 196,
Unprinted Memorials 172 and 174) and other communications when
making their study and report.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Procedure of Calling or Appointing
Instructional Personnel

RESOLUTION 19, COMMITTEE 1

Memorial 149, page 197, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 150, page 198, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 151, page 199, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 513, page 464, Reports and Memorials
Memorial 515, page 465, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Synod has previously recognized the validity of
the reasons for suggesting a change in procedure and the laudable
objectives of removing some of the delays attached to the present
system of calling men to faculty positions; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education be instructed
to continue its study of the procedure of calling or appointing
instructional personnel at the Synod’s colleges and seminaries and
to attempt to develop suitable procedures for presentation to the
Synod at the next convention; and be it further

Resolved, That any procedure continue to safeguard the inter-
est of the Synod, the college administrations, and the persons
asked by the Synod to serve at her colleges and seminaries; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Higher Education explore various
ways and means of advancement of faculty personnel from one
rank to the next, including permanent tenure as well as intra-
system transfers; and be it finally

Resolved, That the procedures provide for emergency action
so that undue delays in staffing be avoided.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

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