# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S462
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UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

general policies set by the Synod, including those established by the
Concordia University System.
3.10.6.1
In exercising its relationship to the Synod and to the
Concordia University System as set forth elsewhere under Bylaw
3.6.6ff., the board of regents of each institution shall consider as one
of its primary duties the defining and fulfilling of the mission of the
institution within the broad assignment of the Synod.
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3.10.6.4
The board of regents of each institution shall become
familiar with and develop an understanding of pertinent policies,
standards, and guidelines of the Synod and the Board of Directors of
Concordia University System.
(a) It shall develop detailed policies and procedures for
governance of the institution, including but not limited to
(1) attention to specific ways that the institution is confessing
Jesus Christ in full accord with the doctrinal position of the
LCMS (Constitution Art. II) and fulfilling His mission in our
world;
(2) annual certification of the institution’s financial viability;
(3) creation, modification, and abolition of administrative
positions;
(4) processes for filling and vacating administrative positions;
(5) a clear plan for succession of administration to ensure that
the institution continues to function effectively in the case of
incapacity or lengthy absence of the president.
(6) handling faculty complaints and dispute resolution
consistent with the Model Operating Procedures Manual
maintained by the Concordia University System; and
(7) all subject matters for which Concordia University System
requires policies to be developed (Bylaw 3.6.6.7).
(b) It shall coordinate institutional planning with other
Concordia University System schools and approve master plans
for its college or university.
(c) It shall review and approve academic programs
recommended by the administration and faculty after assessment
of system policies in accordance with Concordia University
System standards and guidelines and institutional interests and
capacities.
(d) It shall review and approve the institutional budget.
(e) It shall approve institutional fiscal arrangements, develop the
financial resources necessary to operate the institution, and
participate in its support program.
(1) Only the board of regents is authorized to establish a line
of credit or to borrow for operating needs, subject to the
policies of the Board of Directors of Concordia University
System and the Board of Directors of the Synod.
(2) All surplus institutional funds above an adequate working
balance shall be deposited with the Concordia University
System for investment. Earnings from such investments shall
be credited to the depositing institution.
(f) It shall establish appropriate policies for institutional student
aid.
(g) It shall participate fully in the procedures for the selection
and regular review of the president of the institution and of the
major administrators; approve of the appointment of faculty
members who meet the qualifications of their positions; approve
sabbatical and study leaves; and encourage faculty development
and research.
(h) It shall take the leadership in assuring the preservation and
improvement of the assets of the institution and see to the
acquisition, management, use, and disposal of the properties and
equipment of the institution within the guidelines set by the Board
of Directors of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

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(i) It shall operate and manage the institution as the agent of the
Synod, in which ownership is primarily vested and which
exercises its ownership through the Board of Directors as
custodian of the Synod’s property, the Board of Directors of
Concordia University System, and the respective board of regents
as the local governing body. Included in the operation and
management are such responsibilities as these:
(1) Carrying out efficient business management through a
business manager appointed on recommendation of the
president of the institution and responsible to him.
(2) Receiving of all gifts by deed, will, or otherwise made to
the institution and managing the same, in accordance with the
terms of the instrument creating such gift and in accordance
with the policies of the board of regents.
(3) Demonstrating concern for the general welfare of the
institutional staff members and other employees, adoption of
regulations governing off campus activities, development of
policies regarding salary and wage scales, tenure, promotion,
vacations, health examinations, dismissal, retirement, pension,
and other employee welfare benefit provisions.
(4) Determining that the charter, articles of incorporation,
constitution, and bylaws of the institution conform to and are
consistent with those of the Synod.
(5) Serving as the governing body corporate of the institution
vested with all powers which its members may exercise in law
either as directors, trustees, or members of the body corporate,
unless in conflict with the laws of the domicile of the
institution or its Articles of Incorporation. In such event the
board of regents shall have power to perform such acts as may
be required by law to effect the corporate existence of the
institution.
(6) Establishing and placing a priority on the capital needs of
the institution and determining the plans for the maintenance
and renovation of the buildings and property and purchase of
needed equipment, but having no power by itself , without the
prior consent of the Boards of Directors of the Concordia
University System and the Synod, except in the event of legal
insolvency or other financial crisis necessitating immediate
closure, to close the institution or to sell all or any part of the
property which constitutes the main campus.
(7) Recognizing that the authority of the board of regents
resides in the board as a whole and delegating the application
of its policies and execution of its resolutions to the president
of the institution as its executive officer.
(8) Establishing a comprehensive policy statement regarding
student life that commits the institution to the principles of
Christian discipline, an evangelical manner, and good order.
(9) Promoting the public relations of the institution and
developing the understanding and cooperation of its
constituency.
(10) Requiring regular reports from the president of the
institution as the executive officer of the board and through
him from other officers and staff members in order to make
certain that the work of the institution is carried out
effectively.
(11) Carefully exercising its fiduciary duties to the Synod.
3.10.6.5
Recognizing its fiduciary duty as a board, as well as the
requirements of accrediting bodies that an institution’s governing
board be clearly defined and have ultimate authority and
independence in the operation of the institution subject to
appropriate pre-established policies and rules (e.g., Synod Bylaws),
under no circumstances shall a board delegate its authority to, nor
commingle its authority with, any other body that includes nonboard members. Boards of regents may meet as a “committee of the