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Source: LCMS Handbook 2023, page 160.
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conflict with the laws of the domicile of the seminary 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 seminary.
(6) Establishing and placing a priority on the capital needs of the seminary 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 to close the seminary 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 seminary as its executive officer.
(8) Reviewing and approving the major policies of the seminary regarding student life and activities as developed by the faculty and recommended by the administration.
(9) Promoting the public relations of the seminary and developing the understanding and cooperation of its constituency.
(10) Requiring regular reports from the president of the seminary 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 seminary is carried out effectively.
Seminary Presidents
3.10.5.6 The president of a theological seminary shall be the executive officer of the
board of regents. He shall serve as the spiritual, academic, and administrative head of the seminary.
(a) He shall represent the seminary in its relations to the Synod and its officers and boards.
(b) He shall supervise, direct, and administer the affairs of the seminary and all its departments, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Synod and its boards and agencies, and the policies of the board of regents.
(c) He shall bring to the attention of the board of regents matters that require consideration or decision and make pertinent recommendations.
(d) He shall be the academic head of the faculty, preside at its meetings, and be an ex officio member of all standing committees of the faculty and its departments.
(e) He shall periodically visit or cause to be visited the classes of professors and instructors, and in general secure conformity in teaching efficiency and subject matter to the standards and policies prescribed by the board of regents and by accrediting agencies.
(f) He shall advise and admonish in a fraternal spirit any member of the faculty found dilatory, neglectful, or exhibiting problems in his teaching. Should this action prove ineffective, he shall request selected members of the faculty privately to engage thei r colleague in further fraternal discussion. If this results in failure to correct or improve the
