Dr. Jenette Smith joined Clarkson College as an instructor in the Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership (Ed.D.) program in 2021. She holds a Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership degree from Clarkson College, as well as a certified Diplomate in Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM) from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. In addition, Dr. Smith holds a Master of Science degree in Health Education/Studies in Aging from the University of North Texas.

Dr. Smith’s career in health care education includes serving in teaching and leadership positions in higher education, inclusive higher education, and nonprofit organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and the elderly.

Dr. Smith has devoted over 30 years to serving as an educator, ally, and advocate for individuals with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers. She currently serves on the Advisory Board, in fundraising, and as Vice-President of the Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), stroke, and the elderly. In addition, Dr. Smith serves on the Clarkson College Alumni Board of Directors, and serves Clarkson College in committee work, including the Interprofessional Education Committee, among others.

In 2022, Dr. Smith established the Dr. Jenette Smith Endowed Scholarship to support our Clarkson College Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership students.

Courses

EDD 915 – Outcomes of Healthcare in a Global Society
EDD 934 – Learning Theories and Adult Education Methods
EDD 960 – Trends and Issues in Healthcare Education
EDD 968 – Managing Organizational Conflict
Doctoral Dissertation Chair
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member

Words of Wisdom

Lead with the purpose of serving others.  

Scholarly Works (Selected - 2018-2022)

Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2021). Complementary, alternative, and integrative healing approaches in culturally competent health promotion. In M. A. Perez & R. R. Luquis (Eds.), Cultural competence in health education and health promotion (3rd ed., pp. 81-102). John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 

Smith, M. J., & Smith, J. L. (2021). People with disabilities: Through a cultural lens. In M. A. Perez & R. R. Luquis (Eds.), Cultural competence in health education and health promotion (3rd ed., pp. 293-318). John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2021). Interdisciplinary faculty: A tool to address faculty shortages in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. Academia Letters, 4096. https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4096

Torres-Coronado, J., Loo-Valverde, M., De La Cruz-Vargas, J. A., Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. (2021). La prueba de roll-over como predictor de pre-eclampsia. Salud Uninorte, 37(2), 345-357. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.37.2.618.361

Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. L. (2020). Advancing sustainable development goals through public health service learning. Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 20(1), 107-113.           https://doi.org/10.25176/RFMH.v20i1.2561

Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2019). Policy implications for the growing diabetes epidemic in Mexico. Implicacões políticas do crescimento da epidemia de diabetes no México. REVISA. Revista de Divulgacao Cientifica Sena Aires, Journal of Scientific Dissemination Sena Aires, 8(2), 206-214. https://doi.org/10.36239/revisa.v8.n2.p206a214

Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. L. (2019). The global burden of diabetes: Prevalence, prevention, and     recommendations, Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 19(2), 25-29.   https://doi.org/10.25176/RFMH.v19.n2.2079

Perez, M. A., Owens, S., & Smith, J. L. (2018). Academic and professional excellence: Enhancing internship opportunities. Revista de Divulgacao Cientifica Sena Aires, Journal of Scientific Dissemination Sena Aires, 7(3), 267-270.

Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2018). The importance of stress management in today’s society. Revista de Divulgacao Cientifica Sena Aires, Journal of Scientific Dissemination Sena Aires, 7(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.3623/REVISA.V%.N%.P296%

 

Professional Conference/Continuing Education Presentations:

Smith, J. L. (2022). First-Generation Student Success Day Event, Diversity Council, Clarkson College, November 3, 2022. “We are First-Gen: Recounting our Experiences as First-Generation College Students.”

Panel Presentations (2022, 2021, 2020). Clarkson College, Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership Virtual Information Session, October 24, 2022; October 25, 2021; November 18, 2020.

Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2022). Clarkson College Alumni Continuing Education Event. “Who is Taking Care of You? Strategies for Health Care and Community Professionals’ Wellbeing: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach,” September 30, 2022.

Flanagan, S., Ruhkamp, R., Smith, J. L., & Wissink, J. (2022). “The 4 Competencies of Interprofessional Education: An Online Interprofessional Education Course to Promote Collaboration,” September 20, 2022.

Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2022). “Addressing the Nurse and Nursing Faculty Shortages: An Interprofessional Approach.” Poster Presentation. Heartland Interprofessional Conference, July 21-22, 2022.

Perez, M. A., Smith, M., & Smith, J. L. (2022). “Exploration of Educational and Technological Tools in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).” Accessibility Summer Camp 2022, WSUTech, Wichita State University, June 17, 2022.

Smith, M. A., Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2021). “Creating Accessibility and Inclusion in Higher Education.” Accessibility Summer Camp 2021, WSUTech, Wichita State University, June 18, 2021.

Panel Presentation (2021). Clarkson College, Diversity Council, First-Generation Student Success Day Event, November 4, 2021.

Perez-Pinzon, H., Smith, J. L., & Olson L. (2020). “How to Publish: A Conversation on the Importance and Process for Peer-Reviewed Publications.” Panel Presentation, California State University-Fresno, October 13, 2020.

Smith, M. A., Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2021). “Creating Accessibility and Inclusion in Higher Education.” Accessibility Summer Camp 2021, June 18, 2021.

Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. L. (2019). “Es Possible Hacer Investigación en Medicina de Estilo de Vida en Latinoamérica?” III Congreso LatinoAmericano de Medicina de Estilo de Vida, September 2019.

Smith, M. J., Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2019). “Cultural Competence in Lifestyle Medicine for Individuals with Disabilities.” III Congreso LatinoAmericano de Medicina de Estilo de Vida, September 2019.

Upcoming Research/Publications:

Research

Perez, M. A., Luquis, R. R., & Smith, J. L. (in progress). “Burnout Among Master of Public Health (MPH) Students at a Medium Sized University in California.”

In-Press Publication

Perez, M. A., Smith, J. L., Alonso, L. M., & Perez, K. J. (in press). “Lesiones No Intencionales: Es tiempo de pensar en ellas: Unintentional Injuries: It’s Time to Think About Them.” Salud Uninorte.

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