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Erskine Smith has been named associate dean for administration in Western Illinois University's College of Education and Human Services, effective July 1, 2010.
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Erskine Smith Named Associate Dean for Administration in the College of Education and Human Services

June 24, 2010

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MACOMB, IL -- Erskine Smith has been named associate dean for administration in Western Illinois University's College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), effective July 1. Smith has been serving in the interim associate dean position for administration for the College since July 1, 2009.

According to COEHS Dean Nick DiGrino, in the position, Smith will continue his primary responsibilities in the areas of budget, facilities oversight, personnel and contract implementation.

"Erskine has brought to the dean's office a wealth of talent and experience in the areas of contract implementation and budgeting. He is held in high regard by our chairs and directors, and I welcome his continuing service as an outstanding member of our administrative team," DiGrino said.

Prior to serving as the interim associate dean for administration in Western's COEHS, Smith was the chair of the dietetics, fashion merchandising and hospitality (DFMH) department. Before coming to WIU, Smith served as chair and associate professor of family and consumer sciences at the University of Mississippi. Prior to his faculty and administration positions at "Ole Miss," Smith was the associate director of the division of applied research of the National Food Service Management Institute and an assistant professor of food service management at the University of Southern Mississippi. He has also served as the director of the School of Home Economics at Southern Mississippi and as an administrative intern in the Office of the Chancellor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Smith has also worked as a clinical dietitian in the private sector.

Smith has published numerous articles for professional journals; is a contributing author for several textbooks and monographs; and has presented at national conferences.

Smith earned his doctoral and master's degrees from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and received his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He also holds a certificate from The Miami Valley Hospital Dietetic Internship Program.

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