James Dull
| James Dull | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 18, 1928 Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 22, 2009 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Institutions | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Alma mater |
Slippery Rock State Teacher's College |
Slippery Rock State Teacher's College
James "Jim" Edward Dull (April 18, 1928 – March 22, 2009) was Dean of Students of Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly known as "Georgia Tech") from 1964 to 1991. Dull was instrumental in the peaceful integration of Georgia Tech, and he oversaw many improvements with student life during his tenure at Georgia Tech.
Dull was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to James and Anna Jean Dull. He attended Slippery Rock State Teacher's College and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Health/Physical Education. From 1950 to 1952 he served in the US Army, then studied at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Higher Education with certification in Counseling and Guidance. He met Gay Kimbro, who was then teaching in the Miami University Laboratory School, at a square dance club meeting at Miami University in 1954. They were married on June 8, 1955, in Atlanta and then returned to Miami University where Dull continued to work with Student Affairs and residence hall activities.
After serving five years at Miami, Dull accepted a position at Georgia Tech as Assistant Dean of Students after meeting with Dean Griffin, who described the many opportunities for improvements needed at Georgia Tech. Dull and his wife lived in Towers Residence Hall for the next 3 years; during this time their two sons were born. Three years after arriving at Georgia Tech he was made Associate Dean of Students.President Harrison promoted him to Dean of Students in 1964 after Dean Griffin retired.
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