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

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Da. nd pro- rate his acity of rom the :sed his dminis- was ap- tyg and the ap- urators. BOARD OF CURATORS Mrs. Byron T. Shutz Mr. James A. Finch, jr. Mr. Lester E. Cox Mr. Fred V. Heinkel President Elmer Ellis CU. of Mo.J Mr. J. A. Daggs Mr. Randall R. Kitt Mr. Oliver Ferguson Mr. Delos C. johns Mr. Robert Neill oa rd of Curators Composed of nine residents of the state of Missouri, the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri and the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Not more than one man may be appointed from the same congressional district in order to insure a true representation, and not more than five curators may belong to any one political party. The term of service of the curators is six years with the terms of their members expiring every two years. When his term expires, each member of the Board is eligible for reappoint- ment, and thus some of the present members have many years of experience. Serving as the Executive Committee for the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy each year are three members appointed by the Board. This committee meets monthly for the purpose of auditing claims and attending to other such business given them by the Board of Curators. Randall R. Kitt is chairman of the present Execu- tive Committee. The other two members are Oliver B. Ferguson and Mrs. Byron T. Shutz. Seated: Mrs. Byron T. Shutz, James A. Finch, Jr., Lester E. Cox, Fred V. Heinkel. Standing: President Elmer Ellis CU. Of Mo.Jg J. A. Daggs, Randall R. Kitt, Oliver B. Ferguson, Delos C. Johns, Robert Neill.

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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 -- .- .. --

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urtis . ilS0l'l Dean Dr. Curtis L. Wilson, Dean of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, is one of the outstanding figures in the field of engineering today. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he re- ceived his education both in this country and abroad. Before assuming the position of Dean at the School of Mines in 1941, Dr. Wilson had worked in industry and taught at the Montana School of Mines. Along with his honors as an administrator, he has also distinguished himself as the author of a number of technical articles. DEAN CURTIS L. WILSON Dean M.S.M., 1941 B.S., 1916, Baltimore City Collegeg E.M., 1920 Montana School Dof Mmesi Ph-D-, 1928, University of Goettmgen -Eng-, 1954, Washington Universityg D.Eng 1955 Montana School of Mines.