Background
Smith, Clodus Ray was born on May 15, 1928 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Thomas and Rachel (Hale) Smith.
Smith, Clodus Ray was born on May 15, 1928 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Thomas and Rachel (Hale) Smith.
Associate degree, Cameron State College, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education, Oklahoma A & M College, 1950. Master of Science in Vocational Education, Oklahoma State University, 1955.
Doctor of Education in Vocational Education, Cornell University, 1960.
Graduate assistant Cornell University, 1957-1959. Assistant professor University Maryland, 1959-1962, associate professor, 1962-1963, director Summer School, 1963-1972, administrative dean, 1972-1973. Special assistant to president Cleveland State University, 1973-1974, vice president for university relations, 1974-1983.
President Rio Grande College and Rio Grande Community College, Ohio, 1983-1986, Lake Erie College, Painesville, 1986-1992, Oklahoma Independent College Foundation, Oklahoma City, 1993-1996, Oklahoma Association Independent Colleges and Universities, 1993-1996. Consultant National Education Association, Naval Weapons Laboratory, Dehlgren, Virginia. Researcher Personal and Professional Satisfactions.
Contract investigator National Endowment for Humanities. Director Human Resources and Community Development, Prince George's County, Maryland.
God created humans to be able to innovate and evaluate new forms of living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
The diversity inside the Church should be respected and supported. Open debate within the Church on certain political and social issues should be encouraged.
As human beings people are a part of a cruel and violent and unjust world that feels like it cannot be changed. By accepting forgiveness and liberation, God enables to resist evil and to live life that can make this world a better place.
Ambassador Natural Resources, Ohio, 1984, chairman department. Founder North America Association of Summer Schools, 1979. Member American Association University Administrators, American Association for Higher Education, National Society for Study Education, Council for Support and Advancement Education, American Alumni Council, Al Koran Hunter's Club, Shriners.
Married Pauline R. Chaat. Children: Martha Lynn, William Paul, Paula Diane.