Riley, B. C. (Bert Clair), 1891-1962

University administrator.

Born in Rockford, Ill., 12 November 1891. A.B., University of Iowa (1912), B.S.A., University of Missouri (1914). Extension instructor at University of Indiana (1914-1917), Director of Extension, University of Arkansas (1917-1919), Dean of Extension, University of Florida, 1919-1962. Active in Chautququa, founder of Florida Blue Key, vice president of National University Extension Association (1921-1922) and president (1939-1940), president of Southern Colleges and University Extension Association (1922-1924). Married Ruth Lemon (?-1979) in 1912.

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