 Under the Dowdy's leadership, the college experienced one of its greatest periods of growth, in academics, athletics, and capital improvements.During this time, A&T reorganized, and created new, academic departments such as the Schools of Education, Business and Economics and the College of Arts and Sciences.The college also received national accreditation for its College of engineering, and schools of nursing, business; and for its programs in teacher education, industrial technology, chemistry, and social work.