Carl Stephens Ell was the second president of Northeastern University. He served as President from 1940 to 1959. During his tenure as President, Carl Stephens Ell was responsible for the accreditation of several of Northeastern University's academic programs and the rapid expansion of the physical plant. He held other positions at Northeastern University including instructor, in the Co-operative School of Engineering of the Boston YMCA (1910-1912), Head of the Department of Civil Engineering (1912-1917), Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering (1914-1917), Dean of the School of Engineering (1917-1940), Vice President (1925-1940), Chancellor (1959-1975), and President Emeritus (1959-1981).
From the description of Office of the President (Ell 1940-1959) records, 1883-1974. (Northeastern University). WorldCat record id: 49792284
