Regent Curtis McKnight
11/07/2008
University of Nebraska Board of Regents, UNMCWHEREAS, Curtis McKnight has served as a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents and as President of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Senate during the 2007-2008 term; and
WHEREAS, Regent McKnight has effectively brought to the Board of Regents and the administration of the University the perspective of health professions students on appropriate issues, has been actively involved in the selection of a statewide Student Information System, and has advocated for closing the faculty compensation gap between the University of Nebraska and its peers;
WHEREAS, Regent McKnight has advocated for a tobacco-free campus at UNMC, has opposed the so-called Nebraska Civil Rights Initiative, and has furthered Green causes at UNMC, increasing the amount of material that UNMC students recycle;
WHEREAS, Regent McKnight has been involved with top UNMC administrators in formulating the campus strategic plan, and has been a reliable source of information about student preferences in regards to the new Sorrell Center and other campus issues;
WHEREAS, during his term, Regent McKnight has taken an active and positive role in the meetings and activities of the Board of Regents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Nebraska Board of Regents expresses its sincere appreciation for the contributions and dedicated service of Regent Curtis McKnight during his service on the Board and wishes him well in all of his future endeavors.
Pictured: Regent McClurg; Chancellor Maurer; Curtis McKnight; President Milliken
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