University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

Page 23 text:

N N PRESIDENT WHETHER at his office, in ' the field, or even in a pensive mood at home, the thoughts of Dr. Alexander Ruthven are usually centered upon the university and education. His ten years of administration have brought great growth and advancement physically and spirit- ually to Michigan, as well as to all learning. Page 19

Page 22 text:

H N N N M N ADMINISTRATION A CLAUSE in the Constitution of the State of Michigan provides that the Board of Regents shall be the corporation of the University of Michigan and as such shall determine and guide the policy of the institution, having entire control over all funds of the school. Originally the office of regent was an appointive position, but ever since 1852 members have been elected by popular vote of the people of the state, two regents being selected at each biannual spring election, to hold office for a term of eight years. As a governing body the Board of Regents has kept the university free from direct control of the state legislature, and has made possible the continu- ation of definite and steady policies in education. Regents ALEXANDER G. RUTHVEN, President SHIRLEY W. SMITH, Vice-President and Secretary HON. JUNIUS E. BEAL HON. FRANKLIN M. COOK HON. ESTHER M. CRAM HON. DAVID H. CRO VI F.Y HON. CHARLES F. HEMANS HON. JOHN D. LYNCH HON. EDMUND C. SHIELDS HON. RALPH STONE HON. EUGENE B. ELLIOTT, State Superintendent To take office January i, 1940, HARRY G. KIPKE and J. J. HERBERT replacing retiring members JUNIUS E. BEAL and RALPH STONE. BOARD OF REGENTS Standing Elliott, Smith, Shields Seated Seal, Crowley, Cook, Cram, Ruthven, Lynch, Hemans Absent Stone Page 18

Page 24 text:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS HERBERT C. WATKINS Assistant Secretary ALICE C. LLOYD Dean of Women JOSEPH A. BURSLEY Dean of Students SHIRLEY W. SMITH Vice-President and Secretary CLARENCE S. YOAKUM Vice-Presldent WILFRED B. SHAW Director of Alumni Relationt JAMES D. BRUCE Vice-Pretident Page 20