LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 142

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tion of its elementary, secondary, and graduate pro-
grams by the National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE); and

Wuereas, The Board for Higher Education reports
commendable progress toward accreditation throughout
the Synod’s system of high schools, colleges, and sem-
inaries; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend the Board for Higher
Education, the schools which were accredited during
this triennium, and their respective boards of control
and faculties for achieving such recognition; and be it
further

Resolved, That each board of control be encouraged
to continue to strive for full accreditation of the school
while adhering to the institution’s philosophy of Lu-
theran education and safeguarding the primary purpose
and function of each institution.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Designate Luther Tower as an Official
Memorial of the Synod
RESOLUTION 6-14

Report 6-07 (CW, p. 210)

Wuereas, The Luther Tower at Concordia Seminary,
St. Louis, was constructed as a memorial to the ministry
of our church; and

Wuereas, The funds for the Luther Tower were given
by alumni and other individuals for this purpose; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Synod designate the Luther
Tower at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as an official
memorial to the ministry of our church.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Make Provision for Some Housing
for Married Students

RESOLUTION 6-15

Report 6-07 (CW, p. 210)

Wuereas, Student marriages nationally as well as
at our terminal schools are on the increase; and

Wuereas, The ministerial curriculum requires 4
years after graduation from 4 years of college and
therefore results in a higher average age at both semi-
naries than formerly; and

Wuereas, The provision of some housing for married
students either on or immediately adjacent to the cam-
pus will assist in making available leadership of return-
ing seniors and their general wholesome influence over
the younger students; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the use of some
of the present synodically owned apartments at Saint
Louis by married students where these are available
over and above the priority given to faculty and re-
turning missionaries; and be it further

RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 6

Resolved, That the Synod, as a matter of policy and
on the basis of specific requests, make grants also for
construction of housing for married students, with the
provision that synodical grants for such projects be
made in amounts which do not exceed the grants which
would be required to house the same number of un-
married students; and be it finally

Resolved, That grants authorized under this policy
are to be made only upon approval of specific requests
made in accordance with procedure currently pre-
scribed for grants to educational institutions.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Express Commendation for Offerings
for Chapel at Concordia Seminary
Springfield, Til.
RESOLUTION 6-16

Report 6-08 (CW, pp. 211—215)

Wuereas, The congregations of the Central Illinois
District and the Iowa District West have pledged them-
selves to substantial sums as a thankoffering for a
chapel at Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IIL; and

Wuereas, The alumni of Concordia Seminary,
Springfield, have raised a large sum for the chapel;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend the congrega-
tions of the Central Ilinois District, the Iowa District
West, and the alumni of Concordia Seminary, Spring-
field, Ill., for these expressions of gratitude and support.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Express Commendation for Gifts
to Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn.
RESOLUTION 6-17

Report 6-20 (CW, pp. 243—245)

Wuereas, The Minnesota North and Minnesota South
Districts of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
have given substantial gifts to Concordia College, Saint
Paul, Minn., toward the construction of Wollaeger
Hall; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend the Minnesota
North and the Minnesota South Districts of the Lu-
theran Women’s Missionary League for their gifts on
behalf of Concordia College, St.Paul, Minn.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Re Calling New Staff Members
with Parish Experience
RESOLUTION 6-18
Overture 6-46 (CW, p. 260)
Resolved, That the Synod hereby express its basic
agreement with Overture 6-46.
Action: This resolution was adopted.