In the first of these periods, the College’s entire resources were focused on coping with the unprecedented emergency brought home by the war.

In 1942, Woodward inaugurated a year-round accelerated program which allowed students to complete their studies in less than three years rather than the traditional four.

With a special appropriation made available by the General Assembly, the College was able to obtain war surplus buildings, including Quonset huts, for use of dormitories, dining rooms, and classrooms.

Woodward received numerous awards, authored several articles and books, and belonged to several professional organizations, church and civic societies.

He was a consultant to the Industrial Research and Development Division, U. S. Department of Commerce, and served on the Board of Trustees of Bryant College.

[9] Woodward died on 2 October 1974 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and is buried in his hometown of Tennent, New Jersey.