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Dr. Everrett Smith is a tenured Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Cincinnati's School of Education. He also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cincinnati Foundation, leading grant-funded research on donor behavior. His expertise spans higher education finance, governance, and policy, with a focus on community colleges and urban-serving institutions.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Policy (2014), University of Arkansas
- M.S. in Leadership & Policy Studies (University of Memphis)
- B.S. in Psychology (Middle Tennessee State University)
Research Interests: Dr. Smith examines college affordability, philanthropy dynamics, and administrative responses to policy. He has led studies on Black student success in Ohio (funded by the Joyce Foundation) and co-edited a volume on urban community colleges. His work bridges institutional finance, governance, and urban education challenges.
Key Trends in Articles: His publications emphasize community college fundraising strategies (e.g., crowdfunding, planned giving), leadership pathways, and pandemic-era enrollment management. Recent work highlights equity-centered philanthropy and urban institutions' resilience.
Awards:
- Recipient of the Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Award
Grants & Leadership:
- PI for FY18 PPI ($99,859.88): Ohio Department of Education Principal Preparation Innovation
- Co-PI for ODC FY22 Grant ($150,010): Ohio’s BIPOC Teacher Pathway Initiative
Professional Experience: Prior roles include directing assessment at the University of Arkansas, admissions counseling, and high school Spanish teaching. He established UC’s Higher Education Administration program and coordinates the Urban Educational Leadership doctoral track.
