Paige Smith

Paige Smith has a diverse work experience in the higher education and legal fields. Paige has served as the System Chief Compliance Officer for the University of Wisconsin System, overseeing compliance, ethics, and risk management. Paige also worked as a UWSA Program Coordinator for MSARA, advising and coordinating distance learning programs. Additionally, they served as a Senior System Legal Counsel and as the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services at different universities within the University of Wisconsin System. Paige also worked as a Higher Education Consultant for The Riseling Group, providing consultation on various higher education issues. Prior to their roles in academia, they served as an Associate General Counsel at Southern Illinois University and as a City Attorney for the City of Carbondale, Illinois. Overall, Paige Smith has extensive experience in compliance, legal counsel, and administrative leadership within the higher education sector.

Paige Smith's education history begins in 1987 when they enrolled at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Paige pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Administration of Justice/Sociology, which they completed in 1991. Following their undergraduate studies, Paige continued their education at the same institution and obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree in 1994.

In addition to their academic degrees, Paige Smith has also achieved various certifications. In 2019, they completed the Harvard Institute for Education Management (IEM 2019) offered by the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Additionally, Paige attended the Executive Leadership Academy provided by the American Academic Leadership Institute in June 2019. Furthermore, they obtained a course completion certificate for "The Influential Leader" from the UW System Leadership Development Program, although the months and years of completion are not specified.