Background
Smith, Michael Francis was born on December 6, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald Matthew and Frances Margaret (Roy) Smith.
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Smith, Michael Francis was born on December 6, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald Matthew and Frances Margaret (Roy) Smith.
Bachelor, Center Michigan University, 1983. Master of Arts, Center Michigan University, 1985. Master of Science in Administration, Center Michigan University, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1996.
Manager Bay Theatre, Caseville, Michigan, 1975-1983. Graduate assistant Center Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, 1983-1985. Instructor Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1985-1989, director individual events, 1985-1989.
Teaching assistant Purdue University, West Lafayette, 1989-1993, academy adviser, 1990-1993. Assistant professor communications La Salle University, Philadelphia, since 1993, associate professor, director professional communications graduate program. Secretary Peace Communication Commission, 1990-1994.
Vice chair Peace & Conflict Communication Commission, 1996-1997, public relations division, National Comn. Association, 2006-2007.
Member liturgy committee Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan, 1985. Chair Liturgy Commission, Muncie, 1986-1988. President Wabash River Runners, West Lafayette, 1992.
Member National Communication Association, Indiana State Individual Events Association (chair 1986-1989), Public Relations Society of America, International Association Business Commission.
Married Annette Louise Gardner, June 27, 1986. Children: Matthew Lee, Mary Margaret.
