Background
Smith, Robert Rutherford was born on November 18, 1933 in Buffalo. Son of Thomas Newlands and Mary Jane (Rutherford) Smith.
university dean communication educator
Smith, Robert Rutherford was born on November 18, 1933 in Buffalo. Son of Thomas Newlands and Mary Jane (Rutherford) Smith.
Bachelor cum laude, University Buffalo, 1955. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1963.
Professor communication, chairman division broadcasting and film, School Public Communication, Boston University, 1961-1978; professor, dean School Communication and Theater, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1978-1995.
Member communication committee Massachusetts Council Churches, 1971-1976. Served with Army of the United States,1959-1961. Member Broadcast Education Association (president 1984-1985), Broadcast Pioneers (president Philadelphia 1985-1986), Society Professional Journalists (president 1983-1985), AppalachianMountain Club (Boston), Delmont Club (president 1992-1994), Genesirar Club, Choral Art Society (chairman 1997).
Married Suzanne Louise Stines, June 7, 1958. Children: Eric Anthony, Gwendolyn Anne.