University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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45' f rg'- f5t '?.sffsf Q Qbm, . a L . ! A v l l 5 .J HAR RlNCiTON XVINIBERLY Clmirnzclu, Board of Regelllx BOARD OF RECSENTS The Board of Regents, consisting of seven members, is the governing hody of thc institution. Each member is appointed hy the Governor, with the approval of the State Senate, for a term of seven years. ln addition to the university proper, the Board of Regents controls the Oklahoma Geological Survey, which is located on the campus at Norman, and the Nledical School, the School for Nurses, the University and Crippled Children's llospitals located in Okla- homa City. C. U. llunt hecame inactive when he entered the Army Air Corps. lfrl Deacon was appointe-.l hy the Ciovernor in place ol' C. fl. llunt. Lrfl lo riylzl-joe Mcliritle, Loyd Noltle, Emil llraettli, -Io: lirandt, lIzii'rfiii:toii Vl.'i1nhc-rly, Claude C'liznnhers, lf. C. Hopper, Frl Dcacon, ,lhhn Craig.

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HONORABLE ROBERT S. KERR Gow 1-11 or of the Suzie of Oklalzoma GREETNGS FROM E GOVERNOR l am happy to have the opportunity to extend greetings to the students of the Uni- versity of Oklahoma. The pioneers who came to what is now Oklahoma laid the founda- tion for the educational system of the state of which the University of Oklahoma is such an important part. Nlany of these pioneers have passed on, and it is up to you to carry the torch and lead the way so that those who follow may see the light. You have a great responsibility in preparing yourselves for the tasks that lie ahead of you in battle or in peace. Nlany former students and some of your associates are light- ing, yea giving their lives, for the principles of freedom and democracy, and to bring a more promising day for the peoples of the earth. Nly earnest plea to you is to carry on, as l know you will, so that when our men and women return they will be happy to say, well done . This beautiful book is a memento of your college days. Nlay it bring back to you in future years many happy memories. l urge each one of you to be loyal to your university, my university,-the University of Oklahoma. Sincerely yours, Ro1a13R'r S. KLQRR Page 20

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UNIVERSITY A MINISTRATORS EMIL R. IQRAETTLI DR. ROY GITTINGER The problems of University administration are handled by these men. Each man heads a separate unit. which operates individually under the supervision of the University's central authority, the President and the Board of Regents. The system is coordinated through the solving of questions by the various groups and linal approval by the central authority. Emil R. Kraettli has been secretary of the University since 1913. During this time he has served as assistant to four presidents-Brooks, Buchanan, Bizzell, and Brandt. ln addition, he is secretary to the Board of Regents. Roy Gittinger, dean of admissions and a member of the Faculty, has been associated with the Uni- versity since 1902. He has served in the various capacities of Principal of the Preparatory School, Dean of Undergraduates, registrar, Dean of Administration, and has been professor of history. He also super- vises the publication of all University bulletins. George VVadsack, who has been registrar of the University since 1926, is a University administrator. J. I.. Lindsey, comptroller of the University since 1912, has charge of all financial transactions, which total several million dollars each year. Stewart Harral is director of press relations forthe University and associate professor of journalism. James C. Nlaylield, a Sooner graduate, is manager of the University Book Exchange, located in the University Nlemorial Union. fiEORCE E. VVADSACK -I. L. LINDSEY STEVVART HARRAL JAMES C. MAYFIELD Page 22