Background
Smith, Keith Dryden was born on June 8, 1951 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Keith Dryden Senior and Isolene (Hart) Smith.
Smith, Keith Dryden was born on June 8, 1951 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Keith Dryden Senior and Isolene (Hart) Smith.
Bachelor, State University of New York, Potsdam, 1973; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1978.
Teacher 8th grade science, Red Creek (New York) Center Schools, 1974-1975;
outdoor recreation specialist, New York State Department Parks and Recreation, Fair Haven, 1974;
program counselor higher education opportunity program, Utica (New York) College Syracuse University, 1975-1978;
coordinator academic supportive services, Utica (New York) College Syracuse University, 1978-1979;
project director, Utica (New York) College Syracuse University, 1979-1981;
project director educational opportunity program, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, 1981-1992;
project director educational opportunity program, State University of New York, Cortland, since 1992. Chairman president advising committee affirmative action State University of New York, 1991-1992, secretary, 1986-1987. Senator Faculty senate State University of New York, 1990-1991.
Human rights chairman College Student Personnel Association, Oswego, New York, 1986-1987.
Member City of Plattsburgh Martin Luther King Committee, 1987-1992. Volunteer worker Jesse JAckson Presidential Campaign, Plattsburgh, 1984, 88. Advisor SUNYPlattsburgh African-American Organisation, Plattsburgh, 1982-1986.
Board directors Cortland College Child Care Center, since 1994. Member Council Ednl. Opportunity Program Dirs. (secretary 1989-1991, treasurer 1993-1995).
Married Sharon Benson, August 5, 1983 (divorced December 1990).