Terry D. Smith

Terry D. Smith is an accomplished higher education professional with extensive experience in student services and housing management. Currently serving as the Director of Student Services for Educational Affairs in the Computer Science department at Stanford University since March 2016, Terry has held various significant roles, including Associate Director for Residential Education Student Staff Engagement and Assistant Director of Housing Administrative Services, overseeing a team of five professionals. Previous positions include Community Director at California State University, Monterey Bay, and roles at Oregon State University where responsibilities included managing housing operations for thousands of residents and supervising multiple staff members. Terry's experience also encompasses community management at the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, highlighting a solid foundation in student engagement and administrative oversight. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology and Social Sciences from the University of Michigan.