University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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CINCE THE UNIVERSITY of California at Los Angeles is a state institution, the gov- erning body consists of some of California ' s most prominent people. The Board of Regents is made up of twenty-four members, of whom the Governor, the Lieutenant-Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, the State Superin- tendent of Public Instruction, the President of the University, the President of the Alumni Association, the President of the State Board of Agriculture, and the President of the Me- chanics Institution are all ex-officio members. The remaining Regents are appointed for the term of sixteen years. They are all outstand- ing persons in their respective fields. They are placed on committees which deal with such matters as finance, endowments, and educa- tional relations The Board as a whole approves contracts, and improvements, and decides on the installation of new courses. BOARD OF REGENTS SARTOR 1 TEACUE CUMMINCS HAYNES HOTCHKIS DICKSON 17 S o u T H E R H C A M P U $

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u c L A Ills EXCELLENCY Frank F. Merriam, Gov- ernor of the State of California and conse- quently President of the Board of Regents of the state university, has already shov n great interest in the important work of the institu- tion. Governor Merriam has had a we alth of experience in dealing with the duties of the Board of Regents as he was a member when he was Lieutenant-Governor under the late Governor Rolph ' s administration. In his of- ficial capacity Governor Merriam will un- doubtedly have a great influence in the affairs of the university on its eight campi. Although the Governor is originally from Iowa, he has lived at Long Beach for a number of years. Since he comes from a southern community, the southern unit of the university is certain of his interest in its activities. He will most as- suredly be an inspiring factor in the solution of future university problems. FRANK F. MERRIAM CHAIRMAN BOARD OF REGENTS

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ROBERT GORDON SPROUL A FITTING LEADER for California ' s great insti- tutions of learning, Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul has won the acclaim of all who have come in con- tact with his important work. Though second youngest college president in the United States, he has achieved the esteem of all his colleagues. He has caused his administrative policies to be- come outstanding factors in State legislation. He has engendered widespread interest in university growth Prior to becoming President, Dr. Sproul has held a number of university positions. He has been Comptroller and Secretary to the Board of Regents, and in 1 925 he became Vice-President of the University of California. The University of California at Los Angeles has been greatly benefited by his enthusiastic leadership. 18 Dr. Sproul indulges in a bif of recreation.