Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith currently serves as the Dean at Eastern Kentucky University, a position held since July 2023. Prior to this role, Elizabeth held various academic and administrative positions at The University of Tulsa from July 2016 to August 2023, including Assistant Professor of Education and Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and Faculty Affairs, as well as Chair of the Department of Education. Elizabeth's earlier experience includes serving as the Director of the Education Renewal Zone at the University of Arkansas from April 2011 to July 2015, where programs aimed at enhancing collaboration between P-12 schools and higher education institutions were developed. Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy: P-20 Education Policy, a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, all from the University of Arkansas.