University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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• • DR. EDWARD RANDALL, Chairman, distinguished in the medical profession and in the administration of the famous Sealy-Smith Foundation, has proved no less successful in the direction of the program of the University. A Southern gentleman commanding respect and admiration, he has brought honor and prestige to the institution which he serves. MRS. I. D. FAIRCHILD, chairman of a committe with most exacting and important duties and responsibilities, supervises building activities of the University and takes time to demon- strate keen interest in the development of the fine arts pro- gram and other cultural activities of the institution. Gracious and capable, she gives the larger part of her time to Uni- versity work. MAJOR J. R. PARTEM, alumnus of the University, whose keen interest in the institution ' s progress has never been known to waver, serves as the Board ' s vice-chairman and as chairman of the legislative committee, directing the pres- entation of the institution ' s needs to the Legislature. He also takes a great interest in the University ' s oil resources and in Intercollegiate athletics. hi. J. L. STARK, a life-time of service to the University, a leader in the educational program of Texas, is inseparably linked with the University. hHe is chairman of the auditing and the complaints and grievances committees of the Board at this time, and holds membership on the new General Development Board. LESLIE WAGGENER receives the tribute of the Uni- versity family for the successful manner in which the funds of the institution have been handled. He Is chairman of the finance committee which has supervision of University financing in general. The Waggener name has long been associated with the University, Dr. Leslie Waggener having served as the first president. H. H. WEINERT, lawyer, banker, farmer, oil man, and civic leader of Seguin, has brought all of his wide experience as a successful business man into the service of the University As chairman of the athletics committee of the Board he has directed the University ' s activities in that field and now occupies also the position of chairman of the Museum com- mittee. SENATOR E J. BLACKERT resigned his seat in the State Senate to accept appointment to the Board. He has been unti ring in his efforts in the institution ' s behalf. He serves as chairman of the public relations committee of the Board to which is referred all matters affecting the public relations of the University. DR. K. H. AYNESWORTH has devoted his time to research, scholarship, and the successful practice of medicine. His chairmanship is that of the library committee of the Board, but the limits of his interest and effort are the limi s of the University program as a whole. Page rs DR. GEORGE MORGAN supervises the management and development of 2,000,000 acre land endowment of the University. He is a prominent oil man and geologist and his success in the field of business Is equaled only by his distinction as a scientist and scholar. He is the first person holding a Doctor of Philosophy degree to serve on the Board of Regents. •

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• • Board of Regents Dr. Edward Randall Mrs. I. D. Fairchild Major J. R. Parten H. J. L. Stark Leslie Waggener H. H. Weinert Senator E. J. Blackert Dr. K. H. Aynesworth Dr. George Morgan The Constitution of Texas makes it the duty of the Legislature to provide for the maintenance, support, and direction of a university of the first class, to be ... . styled The University of Texas. ' The Lesislature has vested the government of the University in the Board of Regents of The University of Texas with broad powers of direction. The Board consists of nine members, appointed in groups of three every two years. Appointment is by the Governor with the consent and approval of the State Senate. Regular meetings of the Board usually are held monthly and the fourteen standing committees are at work continually on various phases of University administiation. Dr. Edward Randall of Galveston is chairman of the Board and Major J. R. Parten of Houston is vice- chairman. Other members are Mrs. I. D. Fairchild of Lufkin, H. J. L Stark of Orange, Leslie Waggener of Dallas, hi. H. Weinert of Seguin, Senator E. J. Blackert of Victoria, Dr. K. H. Aynesworth of Waco, and Dr. George Morgan of San Angelo. Page 12

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• State Executives Governor James V. Allred Claude 0. Teer Tom A. DeBerry Henry C. Meyer • • Unique among such historical documents, the Texas Declaration of Independence sets out neglect of education as a cause for revolt. In the Second Congress of the Republic of Texas, the bill was intro- duced to incorporate The University of Texas, the University thereby being the first unit of our educational system to be mentioned in the law of the land. From these early times until the present, the officials of the State of Texas have given generously of their time, effort, and interest in the development of an institution which the Constitution decrees shall be one of the first class. James V. Allred, present governor of Texas, has been particularly zealous in the interest of the University, which he has often spoken of as a most worthy agency of the State. Charged with the duty of supervising the budget of all branches of the State government, the State Board of Control is in close and helpful contact with the University ' s affairs. The present members of the Board are Claude D. Teer, Tom A. DeBerry, and hienry C. Meyer. The State Board of Education has the responsibility of fixing policies and directing the administration of the entire educational system of the State and makes periodic studies of the work and needs of public- supported higher educational institutions. This agency has also given valuable leadership and help in promoting the usefulness of this, the capstone of the educational system of Texas. Mrs. J. E. Watkins, Gher.t Sdndefford, Ben F. Tidnfler, Grace Corkran, L. A. Woods John W. Laird, Tom Garrad, R. S. Bowers, F. L. Henderson, J. O. Gulelte, James G. Strons. Page 14