Dr. Smith has devoted over 35 years to serving as an educator, ally, and advocate for individuals with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers. She currently serves as vice president of the Board of Directors, on the Advisory Board, and in fundraising for a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental 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 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. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Healthcare Education and Leadership from Clarkson College, a certified 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 a course certification in mediation and conflict management from Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation in 2023 and is enrolled in 2024 in further coursework and learning in difficult conversations.
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 (2025)
Doctoral Dissertation Chair
Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member
Words of Wisdom
Lead with the purpose of serving others.
Awards and Honors
Academic Excellence Honors Award, Clarkson College, 2020.
Academic Excellence Honors, University of North Texas.
Outstanding Faculty Publications, California State University-Fresno, 2022, 2020.
Volunteer Recognition-Nonprofits, 2016, 2014, 2003, 1999, 1997-1998, 1992.
Upcoming Publication, 2024: Book Chapter:
Smith, J. L., & Smith, M. J. (2024). "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.
Book Chapters:
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.). 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.
Publications - Selected 2018-2023:
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. (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 Facultad 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 Facultad 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).
Professional Presentations:
Smith, J. L. (2023, November 30). Clarkson College Fall Faculty Development Day. "I'm NOT Defensive! Viewing Conflict Through the Lens of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'"
Smith, J. L. (2023). Master of Ceremonies: Clarkson College Graduate Hooding Ceremony.
Perez, M. A., Smith, J. L., & Luquis, R. R. (2023, March 21-24). "Academic Burnout Among Graduate Public Health Students." Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Annual Conference.
Smith, J. L. (2022). Keynote Presentation, Diversity Council, Clarkson College: "We are First-Gen: Recounting Our Experiences as First-Generation College Students."
Panel Presentations (2022, 2021, 2020). Clarkson College Doctor of Education (EdD) in Healthcare Education and Leadership Virtual Information Session.
Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2022, September 30). Clarkson College Alumni Continuing Education Event. "Who is Taking Care of You? Strategies for Health Care and Community Professionals' Wellbeing: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach."
Flanagan, S., Ruhkamp, R., Smith, J. L., & Wissink, J. (2022, September 20). Innovative Educators. "The 4 Competencies of Interprofessional Education: An Online Interprofessional Education Course to Promote Collaboration."
Smith, J. L., & Perez, M. A. (2022, July 21-22). Heartland Interprofessional Education Conference. "Addressing the Nurse and Nursing Faculty Shortages."
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.
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