TEXAS STATE VITA
(with Fine Arts components)

I. Academic/Professional Background

A. Name and Title

	Name: Dr. David A. Smith		Title: Senior Lecturer

B. Educational Background

Degree	Year	University	Major	Thesis/Dissertation	
JD	1976	University of Texas at Austin	Law		
BA	1973	Univ of Oklahoma Norman Campus	Letters		

C. University Experience

Position	University	Comments	Dates	
Lecturer, Department of Political Science	Texas State University - San Marcos., TX		January 2015 - Present	

D. Relevant Professional Experience

E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)

II. TEACHING

A. Teaching Honors and Awards:

Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
November 1, 2017
Favorite Professor-1.pdf

B. Courses Taught:

Texas State University:

LS 5310 - INTRO PARA & TECH

LS 5330 - LEGAL THRY & ANALY

LS 5340 - LITIGATION

LS 5349 - BUSINESS ORGS

LS 5351 - ESTATES & TRUSTS

LS 5360 - ADV LITIGATION

LS 5389 - LAW INTERNSHIP

LS 5399 - APP RESEARCH PROJ

PA 3340 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

POSI 4302 - LGL THEORIES & RSC

POSI 4361 - ADMIN LAW

POSI 5372 - INTRO PARA & TECH

POSI 5386 - LEGAL THRY & ANALY

POSI 5392 - BUSINESS ORGS

POSI 5393 - ESTATES & TRUST

POSI 5394 - LITIGATION

POSI 5396 - LAW OFFICE MGT

C. Directed Student Learning (i.e. theses, dissertations, exit committees, etc.):

Second Reader, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (November 20, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Cora Jeffries, Graduate, MLS.
Chris Suarz, Graduate, MLS.

Member, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (November 20, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Marisa Perchez, Graduate, MLS.
Kayla Mitchell, Graduate, MLS.

Second Reader, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (July 31, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Kelly Brown, Graduate, MLS.
Catherine Dineen, Graduate, MLS.

Member, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (July 31, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Stephanie Rincon, Graduate, MLS.

Member, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (May 2, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Kristen Bell, Graduate, MPA.

Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (May 1, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Brenna Berry, Graduate, MLS.
Nadia Mendez, Graduate, MLS.
Naomi Narcisse, Graduate, MLS.
Lia Obermeyer, Graduate, MLS.
Emily Strole, Graduate, MLS.
Lexy Vela, Graduate, MLS.

Supervisor / Chair, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (April 30, 2019). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Charisma Alexander, Graduate, MLS.
Brent Bauer, Graduate, MLS.
Alexis Guerrero, Graduate, MLS.
Sabrina Rodriguez, Graduate, MLS.
Lesa Surber, Graduate, MLS.

Second Reader, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (December 3, 2018). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Anna Pieracacos, Graduate, MLS.
Megan Mulroy, Graduate, MLS.

Second Reader, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (July 27, 2018). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Erin Creamer, Graduate, MLS.
Alberto Hernandez, Graduate, MLS.
Amy King, Graduate, MLS.

Second Reader, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (May 1, 2018). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Lindsey Bentley, Graduate, MLS.
Rachel Willars, Graduate, MLS.
Andi Slaughter, Graduate, MLS.
Sadie Murray, Graduate, MLS.

Member, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (May 9, 2017). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Jasmine McDaniel, Graduate, MPA.

Second Reader, Applied Research Project, "Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (April 20, 2017). Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Jennifer Strahl, Graduate, MLS.

Second Reader, Exit Exam, "Oral Review, Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (April 21, 2016).
Student(s):	Camille Brown, Graduate.
Paulina Garcia, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, "Oral Review, Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015).
Student(s):	David Palomino, Graduate.
Aissa Barrera, Graduate.
Anna Duke, Graduate.
Kathryn Montes, Graduate.
Karina Villasenor, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, "Oral Review, Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (October 1, 2015). Department of Political Science, Texas State University - San Marcos.
Student(s):	Rachel LeDoux, Graduate.
Nicholas Larkin, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, "Oral Review, Applied Research Project", Status: Completed. (April 1, 2015).
Student(s):	Laura Butler, Graduate.
Briana Locascio-Collipp, Graduate.
Devan Reynolds, Graduate.
Elizabeth Deichmann, Graduate.
Justin McGath, Graduate.
Desiree Hemphill, Graduate.

D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:

POSI 4361 Administrative Law, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: August 2016 - December 2016.

POSI 5393 (now LS 5351) Estates and Trusts, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: January 2016 - May 2016.

POSI 5396 Law Office Management, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: May 2015 - August 2015.

POSI 4302 Legal Theories and Research, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: January 2015 - May 2015.

POSI 5386 Legal Theory and Analysis, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: January 2015 - May 2015.

POSI 5394 Litigation, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: January 2015 - May 2015.

LS 5389 Law Office Internship, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University – San Marcos. Taught: January 2019 - May 2019.

LS 5399 Applied Research Project, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University – San Marcos. Taught: January 2019 - May 2019.

POSI 5372 Introduction to the Paralegal Profession and Law Office Technology, New Course, Texas State University - San Marcos. Taught: August 2015 - December 2015.

E. Teaching Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:

3. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:

F. Other:

G. Teaching Professional Development Activities Attended

Conference Attendance, "AAfPE 37th Annual Conference," American Association for Paralegal Education, Newport, RI, United States. (October 31, 2018 - November 3, 2018).

Training Session, "Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Title IX Training," Texas State University, Equity and Access, San Marcos, TX, United States. (December 8, 2017 - January 18, 2018).
EEO Training Completion Confirmation-1.PDF

Training Workshop, "Relativity Administrative Training," kCura/Relativity LLC, Washington, DC, United States. (August 16, 2017 - August 17, 2017).

Additional Comments: An introductory course for the Relativity product, which is software for managing electronic evidence during litigation or investigations, taught by the software company. The Relativity software platform has been described as the market leader in this area, it was recommended as part of the ABA accreditation review of the Legal Studies Program, and is being incorporated into the Program’s curriculum.

Training Worksop, "Foundations of Online Course Design and Development," Texas State University, Instructional Technologies Support, San Marcos, TX, United States. (May 21, 2017 - June 2, 2017).
Foundations Completion-1.docx

Conference Attendance, "AAfPE 35th Annual Conference," American Association for Paralegal Education, San Antonio, TX. (October 12, 2016 - October 15, 2016).

Conference Attendance, "AAfPE 34th Annual Conference," American Association for Paralegal Education, Milwaukee, WI, United States. (October 21, 2015 - October 24, 2015).

Additional Comments: Sessions attended:  
Ten-Minute Talks (cutting-edge, provocative, controversial issues).  
Teaching a Course With International Collaboration  
Creating Outside Instructional Activities for Online and Accelerated Courses  
Capstones, Practicums and Internships  
Using Movies to Teach Legal Concepts  
Academic Publication - How to Get It Done!  
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Workshop, "Gradebook 2, Course Management Technology (TRACS)," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos, TX, United States. (August 21, 2015).

Workshop, "Introduction to Course Management Technology (TRACS)," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos, TX, United States. (August 18, 2015).

Workshop, "New Faculty Orientation," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos. (August 18, 2015).

Workshop, "Non Tenure Line Faculty Orientation," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos, TX, United States. (August 18, 2015).

Workshop, "New Faculty Orientation," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos, TX. (January 13, 2015).

Workshop, "New Faculty Orientation," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos, TX, United States. (January 13, 2015).

Workshop, "Teaching at a University: A Hands-on Workshop for Faculty  New to the Teaching Profession," Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos, TX, United States. (January 13, 2015).

III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE

A. Works in Print (including works accepted, forthcoming, in press):

1. Books:

a. Scholarly Monographs:

b. Textbooks:

c. Edited Books:

d. Chapters in Books:

e. Creative Books:

2. Articles:

a. Refereed Journal Articles:

b. Non-refereed Articles:

3. Conference Proceedings:

a. Refereed Conference Proceedings:

b. Non-refereed:

4. Plays:

5. Published Compositions:

6. Abstracts:

7. Reports:

8. Commissioned Design Work:

9. Book Reviews:

10. Essays:

11. Poems:

12. Short Stories:

13. Other Works in Print:

B. Works Not in Print:

1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:

3. Musical Compositions or Recordings:

4. Musical Performances (international, national, regional, and/or state, if not refereed, please indicate):

5. Theatrical Productions (design, directing, performance, technical direction, stage management, etc.; international, national, regional, and/or state; if not refereed, please indicate):

6. Films/Videos (directed, performing, consulting, etc.):

7. Radio:

8. TV:

9. Multimedia Design Productions (web-based and/or electronic media):

10. Exhibitions (title; date; location; solo; 2-, 3-, 4-person or group; curated; juried; or invitational-list curator, or inviter; and scope-international, national, regional, and/or state):

11. Collections, Commissions, Gallery Representation, Residencies:

Collections:

Commissions:

Gallery Representation:

Residencies:

10. Published Photos and Reviews of Creative Works:

11. Consultancies:

12. Workshops:

13. Other Works not in Print:

a. Works "submitted" or "under review":

b. Works "in progress":

Plays:

Commissioned Design Work:

Musical Compositions, Publications, or Recordings:

c. Other Works Not in Print:

C. Scholarly / Creative Grants and Contracts:

1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:

3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:

D. Scholarly / Creative Fellowships, Awards, Honors:

E. Scholarly / Creative Professional Development Activities Attended:

Training Session, "Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Title IX Training," Texas State University, Equity and Access, San Marcos. (January 11, 2020).

Seminar, "Write Your Book: From Acquisition to Publication," Sage Publications, Inc. (November 14, 2019).

Conference Attendance, "AAfPE 38th Annual Conference," American Association for Paralegal Education, Detroit, MI, United States. (November 6, 2019 - November 8, 2019).

Additional Comments: This is the only national educational event dedicated specifically to Paralegal Education professionals. I attended various sessions by paralegal educators and thought-leaders in the field of Paralegal Education, including workshops, presentation discussions, and oral research reports.

F. Media Recognition:

IV. SERVICE

A. Institutional

1. University:

Participant, Bobcat Days. (April 6, 2019).

Additional Comments: Represented Legal Studies Program at the Academic Majors and Student Services Fair.

Participant, Graduate and Professional School Fair. (February 11, 2019).

Additional Comments: Represented the Legal Studies Program.

2. College:

3. Department/School:

Participant, Orientation for new Legal Studies Program students. (August 29, 2019).

Participant, Commencement Ceremonies. (May 17, 2019).

Acting Director, Legal Studies Program. (January 19, 2019 - May 15, 2019).

Participant, Bobcat Days. (April 1, 2015).

B. Professional:

C. Community:

D. Organization Memberships:

E. Service Honors and Awards:

F. Service Grants and Contracts:

1. Funded External Service Grants and Contracts:

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Service Grants and Contracts:

3. Funded Internal Service Grants and Contracts:

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Service Grants and Contracts:

G. Service Professional Development Activities Attended:

Training Session, "Allies of Texas State Training," Texas State University, Professional Development, Human Resources, San Marcos, TX, United States. (April 10, 2017).
Course Certificate-1.pdf
Course Attendance-1.pdf