After an extensive national search, Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Joe Douglas “Doug” Smith as the next dean of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, effective Jan. 1. Current dean, Dr. Hans M. Williams, will retire Dec. 31.
“I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to lead the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture during such an exciting time at SFA,” Smith said. “The college has a strong historical foundation, and the future is bright as we prepare to open state-of-the-art facilities and pursue new opportunities that will expand our impact. I am grateful to Dr. Williams for his leadership, vision and forethought in positioning the college for continued growth and success.”
Smith currently serves as chair of SFA’s Department of Agriculture as well as professor and graduate program coordinator for the department. Before joining SFA in 2023, he served as department chair of agriculture education and animal science at the University of Nebraska’s Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture from 2012 to 2019. He holds a doctorate in agricultural education from Texas A&M University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Sam Houston State University.
“Smith brings extensive experience in academic leadership and program development,” said Dr. Jordan Barkley, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at SFA. “His work includes undergraduate and graduate curriculum development, coordination of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, and service in strategic planning, academic assessment, faculty promotion and university policy review.”
Source : sfasu.edu