University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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nd the Lawmakers This year marks the twentieth anni- versary of Nebraska ' s unicameral legislature. In its present form our lawmaking body provides more effi- ciency and economy than its bicameral predecessor. Through action of the legislature Nebraska ' s highways are continuously improved. Advancement is being made in the number of recreational areas within the state. Educational standards are being raised. Our mental health program adopts the newest ideas and techniques for curing the mentally ill. With forty-three members, our legis- lature is the smallest in the nation. Since it meets only every two years, legislative committees function in the interim. Current and future stote affairs concern the legis- lative committees during the legislature ' s recess. Governor Victor E. Anderson, like most of us, enjoys coffee in the middle of his busy day. 17

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The Leader Indian doors portray past; Governor Anderson ' s program, present; and effects from it, future. Nebraska ' s unicameral legislature convenes in on awe-inspiring chamber to consider state problems. Governor Victor E. Anderson places particular emphasis upon the youth of Nebraska. His Governor ' s Youth Com- mittee, his Conference on Education, and his support of Boy Scouts and young news carriers prove this interest. Anderson, like other Nebraskans, recognizes the importance of develop- ing youth into future leaders. The Governor ' s Conference on Edu- cation, which met in Hastings in No- vember, 1956, drew laymen as well as educators to formulate state-wide edu- cation policies. Anderson attended the University of Nebraska and is a life member of its Alumni Association. 16

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Board of Regents: Back Row: J. G. Elliott, Scottsbluff; C. E. Swonson, Lincoln; F. Foote, Axtell. Front Row: C. Y. Thompson, West Point; Dr. B. N. Greenberg, York; J. L. Welch, Omaha. Board of Regents Guides NU Policy As a board of directors is to a busi- ness so the Board of Regents is to the University. The six members of the Board serve their University by determining the policies that govern the school. They serve their state by guiding these policies in the direction which will keep Nebraska a top-ranking university. The Regents represent the people of the six judicial districts of the state so that all parts of the state have a voice in the University. New members are elected every two years and serve a six year term. Tassels, N flowers, and a football day! Board of Regents mem- bers Drs. Johnson and Greenberg shore in pre-game excitement.