KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 March 2, 2023 \u2013 The Paul Cuffee School in Providence is honoring Earl Smith, a former assistant dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at the 溏心vlog免费B站, through a memorial scholarship fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smith, who graduated from 溏心vlog免费B站 in 1989, held several roles at the University before being named assistant dean in 2007. He died in March 2022 following an illness. A Good Five Cent Cigar article published at the time of his passing described Smith as a \u201cbeloved faculty member\u201d and \u201ca community pillar of social justice, student support and the Talent Development program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to his role as assistant dean, Smith was a member of the faculty in the Department of Africana Studies and a founding member and director of the Cape Verde Summer Study Abroad Program that took groups of students there to engage in service-learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A proud Talent Development alumnus, Smith began his professional relationship with the University shortly after his graduation when he returned as a Talent Development pre-matriculation counselor. During this time, he also obtained a master\u2019s degree in social work from Rhode Island College. In 1993 he became an academic advisor for the Talent Development program and served for three years before leaving to pursue his doctorate at Howard University. He returned in 2004 as an academic advisor for University College, eventually rising to assistant dean for student affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smith also played football at 溏心vlog免费B站 and helped lead the Rams to the Yankee Conference championship in 1985. He was active with the Black Student Leadership Group and the Alumni of Color Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smith served on the Paul Cuffee School Board of Trustees and held the role of board president. The school is a public charter school that serves a diverse community of students in kindergarten through high school. The school\u2019s curriculum follows a maritime theme that it says \u201ccultivates independence, initiative, and a respect for the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Paul Cuffee School is accepting donations to the fund in Smith\u2019s memory\u2014the Earl N. Smith III Memorial Scholarship Fund\u2014which will provide scholarships to graduating seniors from the school. The fund was launched to honor Smith\u2019s legacy and \u201chis example of integrity, humility, and perseverance on the pathway to success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n