University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Page 24 President James Lewis Morrill Even before most students have taken their mid-quarters, The Daily publishes its bulletin signifying the start of registration for the next quarter. Here is a typical view ot the students in the College ot S L and A picking up their registration blanks in the Administration building before going through the rest ot the red tape.

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The Board of Regents is appointed by the Governor as the supreme governing body of University affairs. Shown at one of their meetings in the Administration building are Mr. Richard L. Griggs, Mr. Herman F. Slryberg, Mr. Ray J. Quinlivan, Mr. Sheldon V. Wood, Mr. W. T. Middlebroolr, Mr. Malcolm Willey, President James L. Morrill, Mr. Fred B. Snyder, Mr. George W. Lawson, Mr. James F. Bell, Mr. A. J. Olson and Mr. J. S. Jones ofthe Board. of the University . . . and it shall be their duty to enact laws for the government of the University . . f' In these words, the objective of the University Board of Regents is set forth. The 12-man board is chosen by the state legisla- ture for a six-year term. Chancellor of the Univer- sity, Iames L. Morrill, is ex-officio president. Regents meet throughout the year, but work of the board is done in four standing committees, executive and finance, physical plant, investments and budget. These are appointed by the president of the board. During fall quarter, the board approved 749 ap- pointments, 243 terminations, 134 promotions, 273 salary adjustments and 113 leaves of absence. Ap- proval was granted for increasing Heldhouse seating capacity, constructing a hockey arena and a men's dorm and adding a number of foreign scholarships. The Regents accepted 32o8,ooo to be used toward such advancements as the heart research fund and the Mayo memorial research center. Eighty-nine-year-old Fred B. Snyder, board mem- ber since 1912, has been chairman for the past 34 years. Snyder was awarded the first Builder of the Name medal for 36 years of outstanding service. The youngest member, a 51-year-old manufacturer from Owatonna, is Daniel C. Gainey. I. S. Iones from St. Paul, executive secretary of the Farm Bu- reau federation, is the newest board member. Only member to teach at the University, Albert I. Lobb was an assistant professor from IQI8 to 1920. Richard L. Griggs of Duluth was editor of the Daily and president of his junior class. Dr. Edward E. Novak was president of the Minnesota State School Board association. Ray Quinlivan of St. Cloud served for ro years in the state legislature. Sheldon V. Wood, Minneapolis, A. I. Olson, Ren- ville, and Dr. F. I. Rogstad, Detroit Lakes, are all graduates of Minnesota. The other two members of the board are Iames F. Bell and George W. Lawson of Minneapolis. Page 23

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Administration To have shared with other stall members in the success- ful presentation of the University's needs was for Presi- dent lames L. Morrill the most rewarding experience of the year. One of his most symbolic deeds was the ground- breaking for the new heart hospital on the main campus. Malcolm M. Willey, vice-president of academic admin- istration, included in his many duties the responsibilities of the University Press, the Museum of Natural History and chairmanship of the advisory committee on the Du- luth Branch. William T. Middlebrook, vice-president of business administration, supervises maintenance, Hnances, supply, construction and civil service. Robert E. Summers, dean of Administration and Rec- ords, is revising the registration system so that IBM machines can be used to speed up the procedure. Working last summer as an advisor on agricultural problems to the Greek government, Clyde H. Bailey re- turned to resume his post as dean of the Department of Agriculture. Last Iuly Dean Henry Schmitz of the College of Agri- culture, Forestry and Home Economics was invited with twelve other men to inspect the research program of the United Fruit Co. in Honduras and Guatemala. Edmund G. Williamson, dean of students, handles the Student Activities bureau and the speech clinic. Because of illness, Anne Dudley Blitz, dean of women, has not been active this past year. True E. Pettengill, recorder, William T. Harris, direc- tor of the University News Service, and many capable assistants round out the personnel of a most able admin- istration. Though most students have little or no personal contact, these people behind the scenes handle the biggest job on campus. William T. Middlebroolt, top, vice-president of business administration, works over a report to be submitted while Malcolm M. Willey, vice-president of academic administration, smiles about the fact that he has just finished the morning mail. William Harris, in charge of the University News Service, keeps the world at large informed o'F the actions of the University. Dean Edmund G. Williamson, bottom, dean of students, controls the services that refer to a student's extracurricular life on campus. Page 25