G. Wayne Clough

G. Wayne Clough
Gerald Wayne Clough

Clough speaks at a student meeting.
Born September 24, 1941 (1941-09-24) (age 70)
Douglas, Georgia
Residence Flag of the United States.svg U.S.
Nationality Flag of the United States.svg American
Fields Civil Engineering
Institutions Georgia Institute of Technology
Smithsonian Institution
Alma mater University of California, Berkeley
Georgia Institute of Technology

Gerald Wayne Clough (born September 24, 1941) is President Emeritus of the Georgia Institute of Technology and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, a position he has held since July 2008. A graduate of Georgia Tech, in civil engineering, he was the first Georgia Tech alumnus to occupy that post.

Clough was president of Georgia Tech from 1994 to 2008, during which he oversaw dramatic changes in the institute, including $1 billion in new construction, increased retention and graduation rates, a higher nationwide ranking and a much larger student body. His administration championed programs to encourage undergraduate research, international experiences, and to make college more affordable for low-income students (the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Program).

The Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, which officially opened its doors in August 2011, is named in his honor. Clough has garnered many other awards and honors, including but not limited to the title of President Emeritus,[1] two Norman Medals and membership in the National Science Board.

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Biography

Education

Clough grew up in Douglas, Georgia. He is the youngest of three children. When he entered Georgia Tech in 1960, he planned to receive only a bachelor's degree, which he earned in 1964 in civil engineering.[2] However, the faculty encouraged him to earn a graduate degree, and he received his master's in 1965.[2] In 1969, Clough received a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a recipient of honorary doctorates from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Florida Southern College and the University of South Carolina.[2]

Early career

Clough's first academic position was as an assistant professor at Duke University.[2] He then became a full professor at Stanford University.[2] In 1982, he went to Virginia Tech as a professor of civil engineering and coordinator of the geotechnical programs.[3] In 1990, Clough became dean of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering. In 1993, he moved to provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Washington.[2]

President of Georgia Tech

The Marcus Nanotechnology Research Center, one of the many construction projects undertaken during Clough's tenure.
See also: Modern history of Georgia Tech

In 1994, Clough became the first Tech alumnus to serve as the President of the Institute, succeeding John Patrick Crecine, and was in office during the 1996 Summer Olympics. In 1998, he separated the Ivan Allen College of Management, Policy, and International Affairs into the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and returned the College of Management to "College" status.[4][5][6] During his tenure, research expenditures increased from $212 million to $425 million, computers became required for all students,[7] enrollment increased from 13,000 to 18,000 students, Tech received the Hesburgh Award,[3] and Tech's U.S. News & World Report rankings steadily improved.[8][9][10]

Clough's tenure was especially focused on a dramatic expansion of the Institute; over $900 million was spent on expanding or improving the campus. These projects included the completion of several west campus dorms, the manufacturing complex,[11] 10th and Home, Technology Square, The Biomedical Complex, the Student Center renovation, the expanded 5th Street Bridge, the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center's renovation into the Campus Recreation Center, the new Health Center, the Klaus Advanced Computing Building, and the Nanotechnology Research Center. He also spearheaded a revamped Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), and the creation of an International Plan.[12][13] The students of Georgia Tech affectionately dubbed him "Funk Masta G. Wayne" during his presidency in accordance with the expansion and growth he encouraged in urban Atlanta.

On March 15, 2008, Clough announced in an email to students and staff that he would be stepping down as President on July 1, 2008, after nearly fourteen years as President.[14] He left to serve as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.[14]

Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Clough was named 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on March 15, 2008, at a press conference held at the Smithsonian Castle.[15] Clough assumed office July 1, 2008. Since beginning his new post, Clough has already made plans to digitize the Museum's collections, and offer more intensive K-12 educational programming.[16] On November 30, 2010, Secretary Clough made the decision to remove the David Wojnarowicz video "A Fire in My Belly" from the National Portrait Gallery’s “Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture” exhibition. The video artwork was perceived by some to be anti-Christian and Clough believed it detracted from the entirety of the exhibition.[17] Clough's decision was widely criticized.[18]

Honors and awards

Dr. Clough has earned numerous awards and honors during his career. In his early career, he earned two Norman Medals,[19] the State of the Art Award,[3] and the Karl von Terzaghi Lectureship in 1994.[20] Dr. Clough has also earned a George Westinghouse Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1990 for his research into soil-structure interaction problems and served as a chair of one of its summits in 2004, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century.[3]

In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed him to the President's Council of Science and Technology.[19][21] In 2004, Bush appointed him a member of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation and provides advice to Congress and the president on issues of science and technology.[2] Also in 2004, the American Society of Civil Engineers presented him with the Outstanding Projects And Leaders award for his contribution to education.[3]

In 2008, Clough was made an honorary member of the ANAK Society, Georgia Tech's oldest known secret society and honor society.[22] In 2009, Clough was named to the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia.[23] In March 2009, he was inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia, and in February 2009, he received the Joseph M. Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service Award that recognizes a lifetime of leadership, achievement and service to Georgia Tech. Clough was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in April 2010.[24] Clough is also a graduate brother of the Gamma Tau chapter of Phi Gamma Delta.

In summer 2010, Clough received honorary Doctor of Science degrees from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. He is also a recipient of honorary doctorates from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Florida Southern College and the University of South Carolina.[24] In 2011, Georgia Tech is scheduled to open the G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons building to honor his commitment to undergraduate students.[24]

References

  1. ^ Nesmith, Robert (2010-04-06). "Clough Named President Emeritus of Georgia Tech" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=55253. Retrieved 2010-04-06. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Presidents of Georgia Tech". Georgia Tech Office of Institutional Research and Planning. Archived from the original on 2007-02-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20070228225515/http://www.irp.gatech.edu/05_FB_PDF/05FB_HTML/05_p29_Presidents.html. Retrieved 2007-03-26. 
  3. ^ a b c d e "Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Education". American Society of Civil Engineers. 2004-05-04. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20070930171233/http://www.asce.org/pressroom/news/display_press.cfm?uid=1654. Retrieved 2007-03-26. 
  4. ^ Hashmi, Shad (1998-01-30). "Management and IAC consider split". The Technique. http://technique.library.gatech.edu/issues/winter1998/jan30/news1.html. Retrieved 2007-05-17. 
  5. ^ Lange, Scott (1998-02-13). "Management split: a 'revenue-neutral' move". The Technique. http://technique.library.gatech.edu/issues/winter1998/feb13/news1.html. Retrieved 2007-05-18. 
  6. ^ Lange, Scott (1998-04-17). "Board of Regents gives IAC restructuring a nod". The Technique. http://technique.library.gatech.edu/issues/spring1998/apr17/news2.html. Retrieved 2007-05-18. 
  7. ^ "Student Computer Ownership Initiative". Georgia Tech Office of Information Technology. http://www.sco.gatech.edu/docs.html. Retrieved 2007-05-01. 
  8. ^ "Georgia Tech Remains Strong in U.S. News Rankings" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. 2006-08-18. http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/release.php?id=1096. Retrieved 2007-07-30. 
  9. ^ "Tech Receives Highest U.S. News Ranking Ever" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. 2007-08-17. http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/release.php?id=1457. Retrieved 2007-08-21. 
  10. ^ "U.S. News Releases 2008 Graduate Rankings" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. 2007-03-30. http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/release.php?id=1310. Retrieved 2007-08-21. 
  11. ^ "New Facility Honors Manufacturing Giant" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. 2000-09-12. Archived from the original on 2006-09-04. http://web.archive.org/web/20060904135542/http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/archive/news_releases/lovededication.html. Retrieved 2007-03-17. 
  12. ^ Joshi, Nikhil (2005-03-04). "International plan takes root". The Technique. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. http://web.archive.org/web/20070929131505/http://www.nique.net/issues/2005-03-04/news/2. Retrieved 2007-01-29. 
  13. ^ Chen, Inn Inn (2005-09-23). "Research, International Plan Fair hits Skiles Walkway". The Technique. Archived from the original on 2007-08-24. http://web.archive.org/web/20070824214818/http://www.nique.net/issues/2005-09-23/focus/1. Retrieved 2007-01-29. 
  14. ^ a b "Wayne Clough Leaves Georgia Tech". Georgia Tech Newsroom. http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?id=1756. Retrieved 2008-03-15. 
  15. ^ Trescott, Jacqueline; Grimaldi, James V. (2008-03-15). "Ga. Tech Chief Selected As Head of Smithsonian". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/15/AR2008031501150.html?sub=AR. Retrieved 2008-03-16. 
  16. ^ Zongker, Brett (2008-09-15). "Smithsonian Institution to digitize its collection". Fox News. http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Sep15/0,4670,SmithsonianEducation,00.html. Retrieved 2008-09-23. 
  17. ^ After MAN post, Clough emails Smithsonian staff | Tyler Green: Modern Art Notes | ARTINFO.com
  18. ^ "Art museum directors issue stern Smithsonian rebuke". Los Angeles Times. 2010-12-03. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/12/art-museum-directors-issue-smithsonian-rebuke.html. 
  19. ^ a b "G. Wayne Clough". National Academy of Engineering. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20070930043554/http://www.nae.edu/nae/naeceecom.nsf/weblinks/MCAA-4YRPQX?OpenDocument. Retrieved 2007-03-26. 
  20. ^ "Geotechnical Engineering Hall of Fame: Karl von Terzaghi". http://www.ejge.com/People/Terzaghi/Terzaghi.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-26. 
  21. ^ "Georgia Tech President Clough Named to President's Council on Science & Technology" (Press release). Georgia Institute of Technology. 2001-12-12. Archived from the original on 2006-09-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20060928091853/http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/archive/news_releases/presidential-council.html. Retrieved 2007-09-17. 
  22. ^ "ANAK Graduates, 2000-2008". ANAK Society. http://www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/anak/grads/2000.html. Retrieved 2010-07-13. 
  23. ^ "Clough named to Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia". Atlanta Business Chronicle. 2009-02-10. http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/02/09/daily30.html. Retrieved 2009-02-13. 
  24. ^ a b c "Staff Biographies: Wayne Clough". Smithsonian Institution. 2010-06-22. http://newsdesk.si.edu/about/bios/wayne-clough. Retrieved 2010-07-13. 

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Hopkins • Hall • Matheson • Brittain • Van Leer • Weber† • Harrison • Hansen • Boyd† • Pettit • Crecine • Clough • Schuster† • Peterson   (†interim)
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