Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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The Board of Trustees Xhe Board of Trustees, composed of some of the most prominent members of the faculty and administrative officers of the university, directs and supervises the educational and business affairs of Creighton. The members of the board, each a speciahst in his own particular field, handle their own work and cooperate with each other for the furtherance of harmony between de- partments. The present success of Creighton is due in a lar ge extent to the work of the members of the Board of Trustees. All hope for the future advancement of the uni- versity is placed in the competent efforts of this board. The tremendous advancement of Creighton in the past has been due to their constant endeavor and superior ability. As a result of their efforts, the departments of the Uni- versity have been built up until Creighton has become outstanding in the field of educa- tion. The board under the guidance of the Rev. Patrick J. Mahan, S.J., president of the Uni- versity, is composed of: The Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S.J., treasurer of the University; the Rev. Eugene P. Mullaney, S.J., superintendent of buildings and grounds; the Rev. William J. Corby, S.J., chairman of the athletic board and dean of men; the Rev. Francis B. Cassilly, S.J., and Edward F. Leary, legal adviser. Rev.P.J.Mahan Rev. E. P. Mullaney Rev. F.B. Cassilly S.J. Rev.T.H.Murphy S.J. Rcv.W.J.Corboy S.J. EdwardF.Leary S.J. S.J. [11]

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The Board of Regents J HE Board of Regents, representative of the con- nections that Creighton has in the outside world, is composed of some of the most promi- nent and successful business men of Omaha and the middle west. Though little known to the student body, the members of the Board of Regents are the impelling influence so necessary for the continued success and progress of the University. These men, aided by their executive ability and business connections, are able to establish and maintain the cooperation, confidence, and respect of the outside world; a factor so necessary in the success of an institution of higher learning. This group, though kept occupied by personal endeavors, are always willing to make sacrifices and are painstaking in their efforts to establish the name of Creighton more firmly in the mind of the layman. The Rev. Patrick J. Mahan, S.J., president of the University, as chairman of the board, acts as the direct representative of the university faculty and student body on the board and presents their interests to the other members. The personnel of the board includes: The Reverend Patrick J. Mahan, S.J., president of the University; Frank J. Burkley, president of the Burkley Envelope and Printing Com- pany; William J. Coad, president of the Omaha Flour Mills Company, and Fred Hamilton, president Omaha-Council Bluffs Street Railway Co. Rev. P.J. Mahan, S. J. William J. Coad Frank J. Burkley Fred Hamilton [10]

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Rev. T. H. Murphy, S.J. Rev. W. J. Corboy, S.J. Rev. F. G. Deglman, S.J. Administrative Officers V OMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES of the entire faculty of Creighton, the officers of the administration function as the main governing body controlHng not only the student body but the University administrative problems as well. Due to the fact that their work brings them in constant contact with the student body, the administrative officers are the best known of all the university officials. The Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S.J., treasurer of the University, is in charge of all uni- versity finances. The Rev. William J. Corboy, S.J., dean of men and regent of athletics, is in constant contact with the student body in the conduct of athletics and student affairs. The Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S. J., student spiritual counsellor, supervises the spiritual gviidance of the entire student body. The Rev. George A. Deglman, S.J., regent of the corporate colleges, acts as intermediary between the viniversity and the associated colleges. As director of athletics and head coach of basketball, A. A. Schabinger is one of the most important members of the administrative board. Mrs. Lucille Reynolds, librarian; Claire McDermott, registrar, and M. Isabelle Keyser, bursar, are other influential officers of administration of Creighton. Rev. Cj. a. Dc,4lm.in,S.J. A. A. Schabinger Lucille Reynolds Claire . IcUernioU [12]