Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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. --.-...., -44, President School of Mines and Metallurgy University of Missouri P 'd t Elmer Ellis Biff, 324, M-A-, 1925, Univefsiw of Nonh Da' 1 kotag Ph.D., 1931, Siafe University Of IOWH - Mrs Mr. Mr. Mr. Pre: Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Seated: J. A. D1 Dr. Elmer Ellis, having completed his third year as president of the University of Missouri, rose to this post through the ranks of professor- ship, committeeman, and deanship. Arriving at the University of Missouri in 1930, he joined the faculty as an assistant professor of history, ad- vanced to the position of professor, and served on many important committees during the sum- mers of 1936, 1939, and 1941. 1 Through this work, Dr. Ellis gained a thor- l8 ' 0 Parker Hall - Administration Center of MSM ough knowledge of University policies and pro- cedures and an opportunity to demonstrate his administrative ability. Acting in the capacity of Dean of the College of Arts and Science from the World War II period to 1954, he increased his standing as a person of educational and adminis- trative talent. Then that year, Dr. Ellis was ap- pointed acting president of the Universityg and before the end of this term he received the ap- pointment of president by the Board of Curators. 12. . - ----....,,..,Y ,,,, . -H -- .- .. --