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'''Charles Melton Snelling''' ([[November 3]], [[1862]] - [[September 19]], [[1939]]) was the Chancellor or the [[University of Georgia]] (UGA) in [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]], [[Georgia (U.S. State)|Georgia]] from [[1925]] to [[1932]] and the first Chancellor of the [[University System of Georgia]] ([[1932]] - [[1933]]). All UGA leaders after Snelling have been referred to as President (the previous title before the 1860 University reorganization that created the UGA Chancellor position).
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|title = [[University of Georgia|President of the University of Georgia]]
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|term_end = 1932
|predecessor = [[David Crenshaw Barrow Jr.]]
|successor = [[Steadman Vincent Sanford]]
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|death_date = {{Death date and age|1939|9|19|1862|11|3}}
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|alma_mater = [[Virginia Military Institute]], [[Georgia Military Institute]]
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'''Charles Mercer Snelling''' (November 3, 1862 – September 19, 1939) was the chancellor of the [[University of Georgia]] (UGA) in [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], from 1925 to 1932 and the first chancellor of the [[Georgia Board of Regents]] of the [[University System of Georgia]] (1932–1933). All UGA leaders after Snelling have been referred to as ''president'' (the previous title before the 1860 University reorganization that created the UGA Chancellor position).


==Biography==
Snelling was born in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]], [[Virginia]] and graduated from the [[Virginia Military Institute]] in [[1884]]. He taught mathematics there when he graduated, then at the [[Georgia Military Institute]] in 1885-86, as well as a 2-year stint teaching at [[South Georgia College]] in [[Thomasville, Georgia|Thomasville]]. Snelling came to the University in 1888 as an [[Adjunct_Professor#Other_positions|Adjunct Professor]] of Mathematics and Commandant of Cadets. He became a Professor in[[1897]], and [[Dean]] of the University in [[1909]].
Snelling was born in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]], [[Virginia]], and graduated from the [[Virginia Military Institute]] in 1884. He taught mathematics there when he graduated, then at the [[Georgia Military Institute]] in 1885–1886, as well as a 2-year stint teaching at South Georgia College in [[Thomasville, Georgia|Thomasville]]. Snelling came to the university in 1888 as an [[Professors in the United States#Adjunct professor|adjunct professor]] of mathematics and commandant of cadets. He became a professor in 1897, and [[Dean (education)|dean]] of the university in 1909.


==Accomplishments==
Accomplishments of Snelling as the UGA Chancellor include:
Accomplishments of Snelling as the UGA Chancellor include:
* Forming the Bureau of Business Research in [[1929]]
*Forming the Bureau of Business Research in 1929
* The Institute of Public Affairs (1927) brought international attention to the campus
*Established the Institute of Public Affairs (1927)
* Reorganized the Lumpkin Law School
*Reorganized the Lumpkin Law School
* Hired Ms. J.H. Bryan as the first female faculty member (Journalism, 1928)
*Hired Ms. J.H. Bryan as the first female faculty member (Journalism, 1928)
* The Department of Music and Fine Arts was organized in 1926 under Hugh Hodgson
*The Department of Music and Fine Arts was organized in 1926 under Hugh Hodgson
* Formed the division of General Extension to oversee dult education
*Formed the division of General Extension to oversee adult education
* Oversaw completion of various buildings [Women's P.E. Building (1928); Brooks Hall (1928); Sanford Stadium (1929); Military Science Building (1931); Hirsch Hall (Law School, 1932)]
*Oversaw completion of various buildings [Women's P.E. Building (1928); Brooks Hall (1928); Sanford Stadium (1929); Military Science Building (1931); Hirsch Hall (Law School, 1932)]


After Snellings tenure as the University System Chancellor, he became director of adult education for the state, a post he held until his death on [[September 19]], [[1939]] in Athens. Snelling Dining Commons is a south campus facility named in his honor.
After Snelling's tenure as the university system chancellor, he became director of adult education for the state, a post he held until his death on September 19, 1939, in Athens. The Snelling Dining Commons is a south campus facility named in his honor.


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==References==
*[http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/cgi-bin/ebind2html.pl/reed_c14 ''History of the University of Georgia by Thomas Walter Reed; Frontmatter and Chapter I: The Beginnings of the University'', Thomas Walter Reed, Imprint: Athens, Georgia : University of Georgia, ca. 1949]
*[http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/cgi-bin/ebind2html.pl/reed_c14 ''History of the University of Georgia by Thomas Walter Reed; Frontmatter and Chapter I: The Beginnings of the University'', Thomas Walter Reed, Imprint: Athens, Georgia : University of Georgia, ca. 1949]
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/pexhibit/presiden/home.html ''From Ahmedunggar to Lavonia Presidents at the University of Georgia 1785-1997'', University of Georgia Libraries, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library]
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/pexhibit/presiden/home.html ''From Ahmedunggar to Lavonia Presidents at the University of Georgia 1785-1997'', University of Georgia Libraries, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060831184612/http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/pexhibit/presiden/home.html |date=2006-08-31 }}
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/pexhibit/presiden/snellin.html Charles M. Snelling] Hargrett library, past exhibits, UGA presidents
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/archives/uga97-096.html Finding Aid for The Charles Mercer Snelling Papers 1904 - 1950 (UGA 97 - 096)] Hargrett library, university archives, guide to print collections
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101027074658/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,743221,00.html Milestones, Feb. 22, 1932] Time magazine


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Latest revision as of 21:35, 26 November 2023

Charles Mercer Snelling
President of the University of Georgia
In office
1925–1932
Preceded byDavid Crenshaw Barrow Jr.
Succeeded bySteadman Vincent Sanford
Personal details
Born(1862-11-03)November 3, 1862
Richmond, Virginia
DiedSeptember 19, 1939(1939-09-19) (aged 76)
Athens, Georgia
Alma materVirginia Military Institute, Georgia Military Institute

Charles Mercer Snelling (November 3, 1862 – September 19, 1939) was the chancellor of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, from 1925 to 1932 and the first chancellor of the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (1932–1933). All UGA leaders after Snelling have been referred to as president (the previous title before the 1860 University reorganization that created the UGA Chancellor position).

Biography[edit]

Snelling was born in Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1884. He taught mathematics there when he graduated, then at the Georgia Military Institute in 1885–1886, as well as a 2-year stint teaching at South Georgia College in Thomasville. Snelling came to the university in 1888 as an adjunct professor of mathematics and commandant of cadets. He became a professor in 1897, and dean of the university in 1909.

Accomplishments[edit]

Accomplishments of Snelling as the UGA Chancellor include:

  • Forming the Bureau of Business Research in 1929
  • Established the Institute of Public Affairs (1927)
  • Reorganized the Lumpkin Law School
  • Hired Ms. J.H. Bryan as the first female faculty member (Journalism, 1928)
  • The Department of Music and Fine Arts was organized in 1926 under Hugh Hodgson
  • Formed the division of General Extension to oversee adult education
  • Oversaw completion of various buildings [Women's P.E. Building (1928); Brooks Hall (1928); Sanford Stadium (1929); Military Science Building (1931); Hirsch Hall (Law School, 1932)]

After Snelling's tenure as the university system chancellor, he became director of adult education for the state, a post he held until his death on September 19, 1939, in Athens. The Snelling Dining Commons is a south campus facility named in his honor.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Academic offices
Preceded by President of the University of Georgia
1925–1932 		Succeeded by
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