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Record Group Number: 000441
Series/Collection Number: .S 1248
Creator: Florida. Board of Regents.  --Office of the Chancellor.
Title, Dates: Chancellor E. T. York subject files, 1975-1979.
Amount: 14.00 cubic ft.
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Biographical/Historical:     The duties of the Executive Director of the Board of Control were transferred to the Chancellor of the Board of Regents in 1965 (Ch. 63-204; Ch. 65-138, Laws).  The Chancellor acts as chief administrator of the Board of Regents, which serves as Director of the Division of Universities in the Dept. of Education (Ch. 69-106, Laws).  The Chancellor is responsible for the administration of the State University System of Florida; advises the Board of university issues and problems; supervises statewide studies; and makes recommendations for improving higher education.
    E. T. York, Jr. was born in Dekalb County, Alabama on July 4, 1922.  He received degrees in agriculture from Auburn University and his doctorate from Cornell University.  He served in administrative positions at the University of Florida from 1963 to 1975, including Vice President of Agricultural Affairs, Executive Vice President, and Interim President.  He was appointed Chancellor of the Board of Regents in 1975 and served until 1981.
Summary:     This series contains the subject files of Chancellor E. T. York from 1975 to 1979.  The records include correspondence, reports, surveys, programs, resumes, and legislative materials.  Topics include the reorganization of the State University System and searches for several university presidents.
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Subject Access Fields: State University System of Florida.
Florida. Board of Regents.
Universities and colleges Administration Florida
Added Entries York, E.T.