“From the moment Dr. Smith arrived at Texas Southern University, his leadership, experience, and steady hand have made a meaningful difference across our institution,” said President J.W. Crawford III. “His deep experience, attention to detail, work ethic, and capacity to communicate will be instrumental as Texas Southern University transforms aspiration into reality.”
As Chief Administration Officer, Dr. Smith serves as the University’s principal executive for driving institutional performance across all non-academic functions. He provides leadership to several divisions and departments, including Business and Finance, Marketing and Communications, Operations and Facilities, University Planning and Analytics, the Office of Information Technology, Human Resources, the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management, Admissions, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and more. He brings significant additional reach to the president to rapidly achieve operational elevation.
Dr. Smith holds a doctorate in Administration, Planning and Social Policy and a Master’s in Education, both from Harvard Graduate School of Education; an M.A. in Clinical/Educational Psychology from Fisk University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
