Woodrow B. Sugg was named president of GTI to succeed
retiring Dr. Luther R. Medlin. He was a native of Pinetops in Edgecombe
County, North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in science
and
history from Atlantic Christian College, a Master of Arts degree in
Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Florida. He completed
post doctoral
study at Duke University and Columbia University.
Sugg came to GTI
from Gaston College in Gastonia where he served as president. His
professional experience included employment as a science and social
studies instructor,
principal, director of instruction and superintendent of schools.
Sugg
noted his most significant contribution to GTI was encouraging cooperation
and involvement between faculty, staff, students, trustees and advisory
committees. During his tenure, the James L. Williams Health Careers
building on the Jamestown campus was completed and construction of
a new classroom
laboratory building was started. Under his administration, GTI added
four new curriculum programs and improved services to handicapped
students and employees.
