Background
Smith, Kathryn Baker was born on February 8, 1946 in Atlanta. Daughter of William Martin Ross and Mildred (Walker) Ross Eatmon.
economist educational administrator
Smith, Kathryn Baker was born on February 8, 1946 in Atlanta. Daughter of William Martin Ross and Mildred (Walker) Ross Eatmon.
Student, Lubbock Christian College, 1963—1964. Student, University New Mexico, 1964—1965. Student, Florida State University, 1968.
Bachelor, University Texas, 1974. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1978. Doctor of Education, North Carolina State University, 1996.
Research associate Center Study Human Resources, Austin, Texas, 1975—1976, National Rural Center, Austin, 1976—1979. Field researcher Molecular Delivery Corporation Inc., Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1976—1978. Statewide coordinator policy, planning and programs North Carolina Department National Resources and Community Development Employment and Training, 1979—1982.
Assistant to state president, policy Department C.C.s., Raleigh, North Carolina, 1982—1986, director, planning, 1986—1989, associate vice president planning and research, 1989—1995. Executive liason to president Guilford Technology Community College, 1995—1997. Vice president, institutional effectiveness and advancement, 1997—1999.
Vice president, educational support services, since 1999. Advisory board Small Business and Technology Development Center, 1985—1990, Rural Education Action Learning, 1985—2003.
Executive secretary Young Democrats Texas, 1973—1975. Member, affirmative action committee Democratic Party Texas, 1974. Board directors & secretary Texas Housing Development Corporation, 1977—1979.
Board directors State Occupational Information Coordinator Committee, 1991—1995. Member of North Carolina Community College Research and Planning Organization (board directors since 2004, president 2005-2006), National Council Research and Planning (regional director 1991-1995), Women North Carolina Higher Education (board directors since 1985, state coordinator 2002-2005), North Carolina Women's Forum (board directors 1984-1999, president 1996-1998), Women in Management (vice president, communications Triangle chapter 1989-1991, president elect 1990-1991, president 1991-1992, Charlotte Danstrom award 1992), American Association Community College (Dissertation of Year 1996), American Association Women Community and Junior Colleges (chapter president 1992-1993), Phi Kappa Phi (scholastic Honorary award 1972).
Married William Hugh Baker, III, June 10, 1965 (divorced). Married Roman Catholic Smith, November 23, 1979. 1 child, William Hugh IV.