Dr. Smith has devoted over 35 years to serving as a board member, educator, ally, and advocate for individuals with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers. She currently serves on the Advisory Board and in fundraising for a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDDs), stroke, and the elderly. In addition. Dr. Smith serves as vice president of the Clarkson College Alumni Board of Directors, and she serves Clarkson College in committee work, including dissertation research committees, doctoral comprehensive examination committee (COMPS), and the Interprofessional Education committee, among others.
In 2022, Dr. Smith established the Dr. Jenette Smith Endowed Scholarship to support our Clarkson College EdD students.
Dr. Smith joined Clarkson College as a faculty member in the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Healthcare Education and Leadership program in 2021, and she will begin teaching in the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Interprofessional Leadership program in January 2025. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Healthcare Education and Leadership from Clarkson College, a certified Doctoral Diplomate in Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM) from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and a Master of Science degree in Health Education/Studies in Aging from the University of North Texas. In addition, Dr. Smith completed course certifications from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation (PON) in mediation and conflict management (2023), difficult conversations (2024), and overcoming resistance in negotiation (2024).
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.
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
EDD 926 - Leading through Change and Disruption
Doctoral Dissertation Chair
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member
Words of Wisdom
Lead with the purpose of serving others.
Awards and Honors
2024 Nominee - Dr. Patricia Book Perry Faculty of the Year Award
Outstanding Faculty Publications, California State University-Fresno, 2022, 2020
Academic Excellence Honors Award, Clarkson College, 2020
Academic Excellence Honors Award, University of North Texas, 1995
Volunteer Recognition - Nonprofits, 2016, 2014, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1992
Funded Grant Proposals - Nonprofits
Publications - Selected 2018-2024:
Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2024). "Encouraging Difficult Conversations in Mitigating Nursing Faculty Shortages: Fomentar Conversaciones Difíciles Para Mitigar la Escasez de Profesores de Enfermería. Horizonte Sanitario, 23(3).
Smith, J. L. (2024). "Coast-to-Coast Reach through Online Education. Clarkson College Alumni Times.
Perez, M. A., Smith, J. L., & Luquis, R. R. (2023). "Academic Burnout Among Graduate Public Health Students." American Journal of Health Education, 55(1).
Perez, M. A., Smith, J. L., Alonso, L. M., & Perez, K. J. (2022). "Lesiones No Intencionales: Es Tiempo de Pensar en Ellas: Unintentional Injuries: It's Time to Think About Them." Salud Uninorte, 38(2).
Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2021). "Interdisciplinary Faculty: A Tool to Address Faculty Shortages in Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs." Academia Letters, 4096.
Torres-Coronado, J., Loo-Valverde, M., De La Cruz-Vargas, J. A., Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. L. (2021). "Roll-Over Test as Predictive Value of Pre-Eclampsia. La Prueba de Roll-Over como Predictor de Pre-Eclampsia." Salud Uninorte, 37(2).
Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. L. (2020). "Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through Public Health Service Learning." Revista de la Faculty de Medicina Humana, 20(1).
Smith, J., & Perez, M. A. (2019). "Policy Implications for the Growing Diabetes Epidemic in Mexico." REVISA. Revista de Divulgacao Cientifica Sena Aires, Journal of Scientific Dissemination Sena Aires, 8(2).
Perez, M. A., & Smith, J. L. (2019). "The Global Burden of Diabetes: Prevalence, Prevention, and Recommendations." Revista de la Faculty de Medicina Humana, 19(2).
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).
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).
Book Chapters:
Smith, J. L., & Smith, M. J. (in press). "Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Health Research." In R. R. Luquis & M. A. Perez (Eds.), Research Handbook on Health Education, Health Promotion, and Diversity. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. J. (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.). John Wiley and Sons.
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.). John Wiley and Sons.
Professional Presentations - Selected, 2019-2024:
Aksamit, D., & Smith, J. L. (2024, November 21). Clarkson College Research Forum. "Should I Be Here? A Discussion of Imposter Syndrome in Academia."
Smith, J. L., & Onorato, K. (2024, October 31). Clarkson College Campus Compass Seminars. "Addressing and Mitigating Burnout."
Aksamit, D., Smith, J. L., Holm, R., & Shives, N. (2024, October 24). Clarkson College Research Forum: Panel Presentation. "Hacks for Navigating the Graduate School Experience."
Smith, J. L., & Varguez, R. (2024, October 10). Clarkson College Center for Teaching and Learning, Fall 2024 Workshop. "The Nitty-Gritty of Grit and Resilience: Thriving through Challenges."
Smith, J. L., Panel Presentation. (2024, September 26). Clarkson College Alumni Association Legacy Series, "Transitioning into the Workforce."
Smith, J. L. (2024, August 9; 2023, August 4). Master of Ceremonies, 2024, 2023: Clarkson College Graduate Hooding Ceremony.
Smith, J. L. (2024, May 1). Clarkson College Emerging Leaders Workshop. "Perspective Taking in Managing Conflict."
Smith, J. L. (2024), March 26). Clarkson College Alumni Association Podcast/Interview: “Healthcare Resilience.”
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