University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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EDGAR ALBERT BURNETT, D.Sc. Chancellor of the University of J chrasl a

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Top Row -Lony, Sliaiv, Marah. Bottom Row— Burnett, Webster, Cline, Tai lor. BOARD OF REGENTS ALTHOUGH there is no direct personal contact between the Board of Regents and the student body, this board has direct supervision of all University affairs. It is the supreme governing body of the institution, and directs the policies of the University. Choice of faculty members, financial control, and general administration powers are vested in this group of six men. Members of the Board of Regents are selected by popular vote of citizens of the state. One member is selected from each of the six congressional districts, making six men who serve on the board for a term of six years. In this manner, every section of the state of Nebraska has a voice in the governing of the University by having one reprc sentative in the group which shapes the destiny of the University of Nebraska. MEMBERS E.ARL Cline, President Lincoln John Robinson Webster Omaha St.anley D. Long Cowles Frank J. Taylor. St. Paul Fred A. Marsh — Archer Marion A. Shaw David City James S. Dales, Lincoln, Corporation Secretary COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD FOR 1929 Executive Cline, Taylor, Shaw FiN.ANCE Taylor, Long, Marsh Industrial Education Marsh, Long, Webster Medical Education Long, Webster, Marsh Property Webster, Shaw, Cline Student Rel.ations Shaw, Taylor, Cline

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E. A. Burnett, D.Sc. Chancellor CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY HAVING served the University of Nebraska in various capaci- ties since 1899, Chancellor E. A. Burnett has established a worth) reputation as an educator. He gradu- ated from Michigan State Agricul- tural College with the degree ot Bachelor of Science in 1887. He received a degree of D.Sc. in 1917. Chancellor Burnett came to the Uni- versity of Nebraska in 1899, when he became professor of animal husbandry. He served Nebraska in this capacity and as Director of the Experiment Station and associate dean until ! 909. Prior to 1909 the Agricultural College, together with two other colleges, formed the Industrial College. With the division of colleges and the formation of the College of Agriculture in 1909, Mr. Burnett was named dean of the newly formed college. He served as dean of the college from 1909 until 1928. Early in 1927, when Chancellor Samuel Avery became ill. Dean Burnett was named Acting Chancellor, holding this position from January 16, 1927 until March 1, 1928. In March, 1928, he was named Chancellor. From the time of his appointme nt to this high office, Chancellor Burnett has faith- fully fulfilled his duties and aided the University in many ways. The duties of the office of chancellor of a university the size of the University of Nebraska demand unusual ability and considerable hard work. The chancellor is the oflicial means of communica- tion between the University and the Board of Regents. In addition, he is an ex-officio member of all faculty committees and is the administrative head of the institution. hiti ' rior of the Hifiistrar ' ti offici