# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S417
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REPORT OF THE BOARD FOR
“HIGHER EDUCATION.

FOREWORD | oe My

ol owing’ report of the Board for Higher Education is in
the: result of the thorough and extensive report presented to a
ard, for Higher Education by the. Survey Director, Professor © 7°,
W.:- Hausmann, M.A., of Concordia Collegiate Institute, Bronx- ‘
.Y. His preliminary findings are already in the’ hands of our
jical officials.and institutional authorities. The present report
result of a careful examination of all sections of Professor
ann’s findings by the Board for Higher Education. The com-

ted certain changes and modifications in his preliminary recom-
Sndations to the Board.

| Should also be noted that the exigencies of printing and cost
us ed: the'condensation of Professor Hausmann’s: findings. As a
fequence much statistical material has -been eliminated, and the
iis: of certain arguments have been condensed. The Board for
: Education feels, however, that in this volume. the members
od will have sufficient materials and information to reach their
conclusions concerning the important problems involved and to
ntelligently at the synodical convention.

‘he Board for Higher Education and the Survey Director acknowl-

ith gratitude to God the heatty and courteous co-operation of -
10dical officials and the presidents and faculties of our institu: sod
sin the preparation of this report. One result of. this ready
ration has been the immediate ‘adoption of. certain recommenda-
of Part II of this report. Other changes in line with the

‘institutions. By the time of the synodical convention some. of
commendations which do not require the. decision of Synod will,
etefore, be in effect.

The Board for Higher Education submits this report to the members
ynod in the full confidence that it will receive the earnest and
pyerful attention of all pastors and delegates. It is evident, of
e, that in problems so vast and complex as those presented by
educational system there will not be unanimous agreement on all
ts: Nor is this desirable. It is necessary only that’ all the
ecommendations be examined with a view toward building our
or’s kingdom upon, earth and remaining loyal and efficient in

a , THE BOARD FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

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