Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Lee Flowers DR. ROBERT LEE THE PRESIDENT FLOWERS CAME TO Duke in 1891 immediately upon graduation from the United States Na al Academy to ser e as an instructor in mathematics. The following hear he was elected professor and head of the department, in which connection he continued until 1934. In 1910 he was chosen sec- retary of the corporation of Trinity College, in 1924 he was elected secretary and treasurer of the newly organized Duke Uni crsity, in 1925 the position of vice president in charge of business division was added to his duties, in 1927 he was elected trustee of the institution, in 1940 became acting president, and in 1941 was elected president. Dr. Flowers belongs to the Alpha Tau Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. The honorary degree of Master of Arts was bestowed upon him by Trinity College in 1900, while he re- ceived a degree of Doctor of Laws from Da idson College in 1927 and from the University of North Carolina in 1942. Dr. Flowers has a background of nearly fifty-one years of service to Duke. This service has been competent and diligent, and, wiiii the help and loyalty of Duke men and women, it will continue to give Duke its high standing among the universities of the country. THE BOARD OF TRUS- THE BOARD OF TEES IS ONE OF THE TRUSTEES governing bodies of Duke Uni- versity. Its powers include the appointment of the University President, the forming of rules and regulations for the government of the institution, and the management of the prop- erty and funds of the university. All degrees and marks of honor are conferred by the trustees. The Board consists of thirty-six members, twenty- four of whom are elected by the North Carolina conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and twelve are elected by the Alumni Association. Each trustee is elected for a term of six years, elections be- ing held every two years so that the trustees are constantly changing but keep enough exjDcrienced men in power to guide incoming members. Left to right: Mr. John F. Bruton, Chairman, Board of University Trustees; Dr. R. L. Flowers, President of the University; Mr. George G. . llen, Chairman, Endowment Tnastees. 23