Michael Smith has over 15 years of experience in academic administration and teaching. He is currently the Dean of Academic Affairs at ITT Technical Institute in Cary, NC, where he oversees 35 instructors and 10 academic programs. Previously, he served as Director of Education at Miller-Motte College and Associate Director of Education at Daymar College. He has a Ph.D. in Education from Capella University and teaches both residential and online courses in subjects such as public speaking, critical thinking, and English composition.

1. Michael Smith, M.Ed.
617 Thistlegate Trl 502-475-9528
Raleigh, NC 27610 wmsmit01@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Dean of Academic Affairs, ITT Technical Institute, Cary, NC 2011 – Present
 Serve as Campus Director in CD's absence
 Zero citations on ACICS re-evaluation visit
 Increased first year persistence by 83%
 Established Alpha Beta Kappa chapter
 Improved student attendance by 58%
 Increased student retention by 46%
 Responsible for 35 total instructors
 Managing 10 academic programs
 Introduced RideShare initiative
 Increased faculty engagement
 Managing 15 direct reports
Director of Education, Miller–Motte College, Wilmington, NC 2010 – 2011
 Served as Campus Director in CD's absence
 Increased student population by 43%
 Managed 16 academic programs
 Exceeded student re-entry goals
 Developed campus retention plan
 Exceeded clinic revenue goals
 Managed 13 direct reports
 Improved student FTE%
Associate Director of Education, Daymar College, Louisville, KY 2005 – 2010
 Served as Director of Education in DOE's absence
 Taught on-ground and online general education courses
 Introduced student emergency fund program
 Standardized general education curriculum
 Increased student population by 400%
 Zero citations on three ACICS visits
 Launched multiple degree programs
 Student satisfaction rate of 94%
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2005 – Present
Residential Online
 Public Speaking  Strategies for Success
 Critical Thinking  Interpersonal Communication
 Human Relations  Introduction to Literature
 Business Communication  English Composition
EDUCATION DISTINCTIONS
 Capella University, Ph.D., Education, 2013  100% Student Retention Award
 Capella University, M.Ed., Education, 2010  Trained ACICS Evaluator
 University of Louisville, B.A., English, 2002  Instructor of the Year