# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2004_S224 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 224 HIGHER EDUCATION will work to ensure a strong fiscal future for its institutions; (4) The CUS will establish expectations for the quality of its institutions; and (5) The CUS will implement the preceding four principles through governance structures that require more clearly focused ac- countability of its institutions to the system-wide board while ex- pecting stronger governance of the institutions by their Boards of Regents; and WHEREAS, The structural changes proposed in this memorial place more fiscal responsibility upon Boards of Regents to ensure effective institutional operations while requiring Boards of Regents to clearly demonstrate that their institutions are providing quality education that is faithful to the doctrine and mission of the LCMS; and WHEREAS, The BHE/CUS Board encourages adoption of the proposed changes so that college/university/seminary education can serve the Synod’s mission and ministry needs with a more effective structure; therefore be it Resolved, That each Concordia University System institutional Board of Regents be composed of the following members, all of whom are members in good standing of LCMS congregations: one ordained, elected by the Synod; one commissioned, elected by the Synod; one ordained, elected by the District; one commissioned, elected by the District; four laypersons, elected by the Synod; two laypersons, elected by the District; the geographical District Presi- dent or his representative (ex officio, voting); and up to nine others, appointed by the Board of Regents (voting). All members appointed by the Board of Regents must receive prior approval by the Board for University Education. Each institution will establish the proce- dures and processes for selecting the board-appointed members. Current regents stay in place through their terms, and then each is replaced according to each institutional Board of Regents’ policy. Board for Higher Education/Concordia University System; Florida-Georgia District 5-06 To Restructure Seminaries’ Boards of Regents WHEREAS, The colleges/universities/seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod find that new challenges and opportuni- ties are facing them as they seek to sustain their service to the Synod in an increasingly difficult educational environment; and WHEREAS, The local campus leaders must exercise a higher level of governance and leadership in response to the needs and op- portunities presented by campus constituencies while remaining faithful to the mission and needs of The Lutheran Church—Mis- souri Synod; and WHEREAS, The structural changes proposed in this memorial place more fiscal responsibility upon Boards of Regents to ensure effective institutional operations while requiring Boards of Regents to clearly demonstrate that their institutions are providing quality education that is faithful to the doctrine and mission of the LCMS; and WHEREAS, The BHE/CUS Board encourages adoption of the proposed changes so that college/university/seminary education can serve the Synod’s mission and ministry needs with a more effective structure; therefore be it Resolved, That each seminary institutional Board of Regents be composed of the following members, all of whom are members in good standing of LCMS congregations: three ordained parish pas- tors, elected by the Synod; one commissioned, elected by the. Synod; three laypersons, elected by the Synod; the Synod Presi- dent or his representative; a District President appointed by the Council of Presidents; and up to nine others appointed by the Board of Regents (voting). All members appointed by the Board of Re- gents must receive prior approval by the Board for Pastoral Educa- tion. Each institution will establish the procedures and processes for selecting the board-appointed members. The board-appointed members at each institution will be equal in number as agreed upon by the seminary presidents. Current regents stay in place through their terms, and then each is replaced according to each seminary institutional Board of Regents’ policy. ; ; Board for Higher Education/ Concordia University System 5-07 To Include Qualifications for Laity on BHE/CUS Board and Boards of Regents in Bylaws Rationale Because of the increasing complexity of oversight and gover- nance of higher education programs and facilities, individuals who serve as board members should be expected to possess special qual- ifications (in addition to Bylaw 3.69 a, which requires members to be members of member congregations of the Synod). These qualifi- cations grow out of a list of specific responsibilities that members of an oversight or governing board must understand and deal with. 1. Colleges/universities/seminaries of the LCMS are academic in- stitutions. They are in the business of education at the profes- sional level. 2. Colleges/universities/seminaries on the average have more than 1,000 students and more than 100 faculty/staff personnel. Per- sonnel, legal, and human-resource management issues are inher- ent in such complex organizations. 3. Colleges/universities/seminaries manage operational budgets from $10 million to $25 million. Fiscal management requires strategic decision making to maintain fiscal viability. 4. Colleges/universities/seminaries of the LCMS insure facilities in excess of $1 billion, some of which is financed through state and local bond issues. Management, maintenance, financing, and scheduling of multiple facilities to minimize capital debt is es- sential. 5. Colleges/universities/seminaries rely almost exclusively on tu- ition/fee charges and individual donor gifts for operating rev- enue sources. Recruitment of students and encouragement of donors for support is a daily requirement. Desired qualifications for lay board members (to be inserted into the Synod Handbook): 1. Committed to the mission and purpose of the respective institution. 2. Is knowledgeable regarding the region in which the institution is located. 3. Earned baccalaureate or advanced academic degree. 4. Experience in at least one of the following: a. Fiscal management and operations of complex organization b. Higher education administration c. Executive administration of large organization d. Legal counselor 5. Committed to allocating time, talent, and treasure to the institu- tion and to assisting with the identification and encouragement of donors. therefore be it Resolved, That the desired qualifications to serve on the BHE/CUS Board or the Board of Regents of a Synod institution of higher learning be adopted and stated as a Bylaw in the Synod Handbook. Board of Regents, Concordia University, River Forest, IL; Board for Higher Education/Concordia University System 5-08 To Revise Bylaw Requirements for Deciding Future of Schools Rationale An institution of higher education that is unable to increase or maintain a substantial student body or receive significant gift in-