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'''Rodney K. Smith''' (10 May 1951 – 26 July 2020) was an American academic. He was the David and Laurea Stirling Professor of Constitutional Studies and Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at [[Utah Valley University]] (2016-2020) after serving as a Distinguished Professor of Practice and Director of the Sports Law and Business Program at [[Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law]] (2014-2016).<ref>https://www.uvu.edu/ccs/rodneysmith/</ref> Prior to that, he served as the 6th president of [[Southern Virginia University]] (SVU) (2004-2011),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.svu.edu/2020/remembering-former-president-rodney-k-smith/|title = Remembering Former President Rodney K. Smith &#124; Southern Virginia University News}}</ref> and as a dean of the schools of law at [[Capital University]] (1989-1994), [[University of Montana]] (1993-1995), and [[University of Arkansas at Little Rock]]. He also served as a Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Sports Law and Policy Center at [[Thomas Jefferson School of Law]] (2011-2014).<ref>https://www.uvu.edu/supportuvu/gifts-in-action/rodney_smith.php {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
'''Rodney K. Smith''' (10 May 1951 – 26 July 2020) was an American academic. He was the 6th president of [[Southern Virginia University]] (SVU) (2004-2011),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.svu.edu/2020/remembering-former-president-rodney-k-smith/|title = Remembering Former President Rodney K. Smith &#124; Southern Virginia University News}}</ref>, a Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Sports Law and Policy Center at [[Thomas Jefferson School of Law]] (2011-2014),<ref>https://www.uvu.edu/supportuvu/gifts-in-action/rodney_smith.php {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>, a Distinguished Professor of Practice and Director of the Sports Law and Business Program at [[Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law]] (2014-2016).<ref>https://www.uvu.edu/ccs/rodneysmith/</ref>, and the David and Laurea Stirling Professor of Constitutional Studies and Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at [[Utah Valley University]] (2016-2020).


== Biography ==
== Biography ==

Revision as of 19:23, 23 March 2022

For other people named Rod Smith, see Rod Smith (disambiguation).
Rodney K. Smith
6th President of Southern Virginia University
In office
June 2004 – June 2011
Personal details
Born(1951-05-10)May 10, 1951
Died(2020-07-26)July 26, 2020
Alma materWestern Colorado University (B.A.)
J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D.)
University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.M., S.J.D.)
ProfessionAcademic administrator, law professor
Academic work
InstitutionsUtah Valley University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Southern Virginia University, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Capital University Law School, Alexander Blewett III School of Law, William H. Bowen School of Law

Rodney K. Smith (10 May 1951 – 26 July 2020) was an American academic. He was the 6th president of Southern Virginia University (SVU) (2004-2011),[1], a Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Sports Law and Policy Center at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2011-2014),[2], a Distinguished Professor of Practice and Director of the Sports Law and Business Program at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (2014-2016).[3], and the David and Laurea Stirling Professor of Constitutional Studies and Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University (2016-2020).

Biography

Smith is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[4]

Smith received a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, and an LL.M. and S.J.D from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.[5]

Smith served as the dean of Capital University's Law School. During his time in Columbus he also served as bishop of an LDS ward.[6]

Smith also served as a member of the board of trustees of the American Academy of Liberal Education.[7]

Smith received honorary doctorates from Capital University (2002) and Southern Virginia University (2012).

Bibliography

  • Public Prayer and the Constitution : A Case Study in Constitutional Interpretation
  • Getting off on the Wrong Foot and Back On Again: A Reexamination of the History of the Framing of the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment and a Critique of the Reynolds and Everson Decisions
  • Nonpreferentialism in Establishment Clause Analysis: A Response to Professor Laycock
  • The Role of Religion in Progressive Constitutionalism
  • Religion and the Press: Keeping First Amendment Values in Balance (with Patrick A. Shea)

Notes

  1. ^ "Remembering Former President Rodney K. Smith | Southern Virginia University News".
  2. ^ https://www.uvu.edu/supportuvu/gifts-in-action/rodney_smith.php [dead link‍]
  3. ^ https://www.uvu.edu/ccs/rodneysmith/
  4. ^ Jarvik, Elaine (April 26, 2003). "Media's treatment of religion targeted". Deseret News. Retrieved 2009-06-30.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ https://www.uvu.edu/supportuvu/gifts-in-action/rodney_smith.php [dead link‍]
  6. ^ Church News, June 27, 1992[full citation needed]
  7. ^ https://www.uvu.edu/supportuvu/gifts-in-action/rodney_smith.php [dead link‍]

References

Academic offices
Preceded by President of Southern Virginia University
2004 — 2011 		Succeeded by
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