Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Higher Education Remains Concern of State Officials A new administration in the Kansas statehouse was just getting underway at the time this issue ofthe Sunflower went to press. Robert B. Docking, Ar- kansas City. assumed the reins of state govermnent in January. 1967. Governor Docking is no stranger to our state gov- ernment as his father. the late George Docking. served two terms as governor of Kansas. Robert Docking is a graduate of Kansas University in 1948. and received a graduate degree from the Graduate School of Banking. University ol' Wisconsin. He is a Wtmrlcl War ll veteran. having served in the USAAF from 1943-46. The new governoris active interest T in civic, community and veterans affairs insures a continuing emphasis on quality education in Kansas. Board of Regents Governs College The Board of Regents functions as the govern- ing body for higher education in the state. The gov- ernor appoints the eight members and the Board in turn appoints the individual presidents of state col- leges and universities. The Board also develops and outlines operating procedures and policies concern- ? -3 ingthe six stateinstitutions. .e , 'su U ... me .t .-, , STAT!-I OFI-'ltZlAl,S VISIT the college and participate in special events well official visitalions. James Defloursey, representing the Covernor's Office. delivered the keynote speech at the .lohn F. Kennedy Nlentorial dedication. BOARD 01-' lll'1GENTS-Top Row: A. H. Cromb, Mission Hillsg .loltn F. Eberltardl. Wichitag Bay Evans, Prairie Villegeg Eldon Sloan, Topekag Max Bickford. executive officer, Topeka. Bottom Row: Clement ll. Hall, Coflieyvilleg 1.. D. Morgan, Coodlandg Dwight D. Klinger. chairman, Ashlandg Henry A. Bubb. Topekag and C. N. Cushing. Downs. Not Pictured: T. ,l. Griffith, Manhattan. who replaced Ray Evans. ll