Cheryl C. Smith

Cheryl C. Smith is a Professor of English and Associate Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, City University of New York. She oversees curriculum, instruction, academic affairs, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Weissman School.

• Ph.D., English, Tufts University
• M.A., English, Tufts University
• B.A., English/Spanish, Tufts University

Dr. Smith's research and teaching interests span World Literature, Early American Literature, and Non-Fiction Writing. Her pedagogical focus includes First-Year Writing, Academic Administration, and Professional Development. She is particularly invested in the role of poetry in education, linking it to Democratic Pedagogy and Social Justice.

Her publications and presentations highlight trends in Digital Pedagogy, Open Educational Resources, and Hybrid Course Design. She has co-edited the Journal of Basic Writing for over a decade, emphasizing Equity in Education and Student-Centered Learning.

Scientific Awards

• Faculty Fellow, Transformative Learning in the Humanities (2021)
• Dean's Fellow for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2020)
• NEH Fellowship for Summer Seminar (2007)
• Whiting Teaching Award (2006)
• Carnegie Fellow for Undergraduate Education (2004)
• Certificate of Distinction in Teaching, Derek Bok Center (2002)

Dr. Smith has led grants for undergraduate research in the classroom and participated in NEH-funded public humanities programming. She has held administrative roles including Faculty Director of the Honors Program and Director of the Great Works of World Literature Program. Her service includes chairing multiple college and CUNY-wide committees and serving on professional organizations like the Council on Basic Writing.