Smith Curriculum Vita

J. Frank Smith, Ph.D. Associate Dean, School of Education

Dr. Frank Smith and wife

POSITION Associate Dean, School of Education

RANK Associate Professor of Kinesiology

EDUCATION Ph.D. Texas A&M University-Physical Education, 1988
M.S.Ed. Baylor University-Health, Physical Education & Recreation, 1976
B.S.Ed. Abilene Christian College-Physical Education, 1975

PROFESSIONAL
LICENSES Lifetime Provisional Secondary Teacher Certification (TX)
Fields: Health, Physical Education, Biology, & Driver's Education

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES
Physical Education Coordinator, Bryan (TX) ISD, 1988-89
Middle School Science Teacher, College Station (TX) ISD, 1984-88
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University, 1981-84
High School Science Teacher/Coach, Dallas Christian Schools, 1978-81
Senior Backpacking Counselor, Cheley Colorado Camps, Summer 1978
Junior High Science Teacher & Coach, Longview (TX) ISD, 1976-78
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Baylor University, 1975-76
Camp Counselor & Bus Driver, Town North YMCA, Dallas, Summers 1973-75
Playground Coordinator, Dallas Park & Recreation Department, Summers 1971-72

PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
Biomechanics Academy
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (TACTE)
Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
Greater Austin Sports Foundation (GASF)
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Education Committee

PROFESSIONAL
OFFICES AND
COMMITTEES
Secretary, Technology Section, General Division, TAHPERD, 1994-96
Secretary, Outdoor Education Section, Recreation Division, TAHPERD, 1992-93

TACTE Nominating Committee, Chair, 1996-97

TACTE Committee on Annual Performance Report, Chair, 1993-1994

TACTE Legislative Update Committee, 1991-present

TACTE Legislative Update Committee Chair, 1994-1996

Visiting Committee, Education Dept., Abilene Christian University, 1993-96

Visiting Committee, Exercise Science & Health Dept., Abilene Christian University, 1997-present

Austin ISD Professional Development/Curriculum Committee, 1994-1996

Del Valle ISD Adopt-A-School Steering Committee, 1991

Del Valle ISD Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, 1993-1994

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, Policy Team Chairman, 1996-97

Frank Smith and woman at graduation

UNIVERSITY OFFICES AND COMMITTEES
SEU Budget Council, 1992-1994
SEU Classroom Enhancement Committee, 1993

SEU New College Dean Search Committee, 1993-94

SEU Graduate Admissions Director Search Committee, 1997

SEU Academic Council, 1990-present

SEU Academic Administrators, 1990-present

SEU General Education Direction Committee - Human Experience, 1990-91

SEU Graduate Council, 1995-1998

Faculty Athletic Representative, 1999-present

PUBLICATIONS Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., Miller, G.A., and Smith, C.J. (1987). Rebound behavior of compressible balls. Human Performance Monograph, College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.
Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Thiebaud, K.R., and Thigpen, L.K. (1987). The effect of air resistance on the upward and downward acceleration, velocity, and time of flight of selected spherical balls thrown for distance. Human Performance Monograph, College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.
Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Miller, G.A., Hope, S.A., and Krebs, G.V. (1987). The effect of angle of incidence on rebound deviation of a tennis ball. Journal of Human Movement Studies,13,69-73.
Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Thiebaud, K.R., and Thigpen, L.K. (1985). A comparison of range, time of flight, and trajectory of the upward and downward limbs of selected spherical balls thrown for distance. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 11(4), 209-221.
small boy holding goodies

PRESENTATIONS Smith, J.F. (1992, February). SEU Community Mentor Program. Presented at the Fourth Commissioners' Conference on Teacher Education; Dallas, TX.
Smith, J.F. (1990, November) Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification at St. Edward's University. Presented at the Symposium for the Encouragement and Support of Women in the Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Austin, TX.
Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., and Brown, J.D. (1989, April). Relationship between angle, velocity, and rotation of incidence and the angle deviation of rebounding tennis balls. Presented at the Research Consortium, National Convention, AAHPERD; Boston.
Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., and Krebs, G.V. (1989, February). Effects of angle, velocity, and rotation of incidence upon angle deviation of a rebounding tennis ball. Presented at the Research Council Proceedings, Southern District Convention, AAHPERD; Chattanooga, TN.
Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Miller, G.A., Hope, S.A., and Krebs, G.V. (1987, February). A comparison of the effect of angle of incidence of slow and fast velocities on rebound deviation of a tennis ball. Presented at the Research Council Proceedings, Southern District Convention, AAHPERD; Birmingham, AL.
Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., and Smith, C.J. (1984, December). Comparison of angle, velocity, and rotation of compressible balls upon incidence and rebound. Presented at the Research Section, TAHPERD; San Antonio, TX.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Baseball Commissioner, Oak Hill Youth Sports Association, 1996-1998

Baseball Coach, Oak Hill Youth Sports Association, 1993-1996

Visitation Deacon, Western Hills Church of Christ, 1995-1998

Education Deacon, Western Hills Church of Christ, 1991-1995

Bible School Teacher, Western Hills Church of Christ, 1990-present

Austin ISD Adopt-A-School Tutor - W.B. Travis High School

Preacher, Iola (TX) Church of Christ, 1982-1987

Bible School Teacher, A&M Church of Christ, College Station (TX), 1982-84

Bible School Teacher, Walnut Hill Church of Christ, Dallas (TX), 1979-81

Bible School Teacher, Alpine Church of Christ, Longview (TX), 1977-78

Bible School Teacher, South Waco (TX) Church of Christ, 1975-76



	POSITION	Associate Dean, School of Education

	RANK	Associate Professor of Kinesiology

	EDUCATION	Ph.D. Texas A&M University-Physical Education, 1988
		M.S.Ed. Baylor University-Health, Physical Education & Recreation, 1976
		B.S.Ed. Abilene Christian College-Physical Education, 1975

	PROFESSIONAL LICENSES	Lifetime Provisional Secondary Teacher Certification (TX) Fields: Health, Physical Education, Biology, & Driver's Education


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
	Physical Education Coordinator, Bryan (TX) ISD, 1988-89
	Middle School Science Teacher, College Station (TX) ISD, 1984-88
	Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University, 1981-84
	High School Science Teacher/Coach, Dallas Christian Schools, 1978-81
	Senior Backpacking Counselor, Cheley Colorado Camps, Summer 1978
	Junior High Science Teacher & Coach, Longview (TX) ISD, 1976-78
	Graduate Teaching Assistant, Baylor University, 1975-76
	Camp Counselor & Bus Driver, Town North YMCA, Dallas, Summers 1973-75
	Playground Coordinator, Dallas Park & Recreation Department, Summers 1971-72

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
	American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
	National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
	Biomechanics Academy
	Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
	Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (TACTE)
	Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
	Greater Austin Sports Foundation (GASF)
	Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Education Committee


PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND COMMITTEES
	Secretary, Technology Section, General Division, TAHPERD, 1994-96
	Secretary, Outdoor Education Section, Recreation Division, TAHPERD, 1992-93
	TACTE Nominating Committee, Chair, 1996-97
	TACTE Committee on Annual Performance Report, Chair, 1993-1994
	TACTE Legislative Update Committee, 1991-present
	TACTE Legislative Update Committee Chair, 1994-1996
	Visiting Committee, Education Dept., Abilene Christian University, 1993-96
	Visiting Committee, Exercise Science & Health Dept., Abilene Christian University, 1997-present
	Austin ISD Professional Development/Curriculum Committee, 1994-1996
	Del Valle ISD Adopt-A-School Steering Committee, 1991
	Del Valle ISD Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, 1993-1994
	Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, Policy Team Chairman, 1996-97




	UNIVERSITY OFFICES AND COMMITTEES
	SEU Budget Council, 1992-1994
	SEU Classroom Enhancement Committee, 1993
	SEU New College Dean Search Committee, 1993-94
	SEU Graduate Admissions Director Search Committee, 1997
	SEU Academic Council, 1990-present
	SEU Academic Administrators, 1990-present
	SEU General Education Direction Committee - Human Experience, 1990-91
	SEU Graduate Council, 1995-1998
	Faculty Athletic Representative, 1999-present


PUBLICATIONS	Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., Miller, G.A., and Smith, C.J. (1987). Rebound behavior of compressible balls. Human Performance Monograph, College Station, TX: Texas A&M University. Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Thiebaud, K.R., and Thigpen, L.K. (1987). The effect of air resistance on the upward and downward acceleration, velocity, and time of flight of selected spherical balls thrown for distance. Human Performance Monograph, College Station, TX: Texas A&M University. Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Miller, G.A., Hope, S.A., and Krebs, G.V. (1987). The effect of angle of incidence on rebound deviation of a tennis ball. Journal of Human Movement Studies,13,69-73. Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Thiebaud, K.R., and Thigpen, L.K. (1985). A comparison of range, time of flight, and trajectory of the upward and downward limbs of selected spherical balls thrown for distance. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 11(4), 209-221.

PRESENTATIONS	Smith, J.F. (1992, February). SEU Community Mentor Program. Presented at the Fourth Commissioners' Conference on Teacher Education; Dallas, TX. Smith, J.F. (1990, November) Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification at St. Edward's University. Presented at the Symposium for the Encouragement and Support of Women in the Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Austin, TX. Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., and Brown, J.D. (1989, April). Relationship between angle, velocity, and rotation of incidence and the angle deviation of rebounding tennis balls. Presented at the Research Consortium, National Convention, AAHPERD; Boston. Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., and Krebs, G.V. (1989, February). Effects of angle, velocity, and rotation of incidence upon angle deviation of a rebounding tennis ball. Presented at the Research Council Proceedings, Southern District Convention, AAHPERD; Chattanooga, TN. Dowell, L.J., Smith, J.F., Miller, G.A., Hope, S.A., and Krebs, G.V. (1987, February). A comparison of the effect of angle of incidence of slow and fast velocities on rebound deviation of a tennis ball. Presented at the Research Council Proceedings, Southern District Convention, AAHPERD; Birmingham, AL. Smith, J.F., Dowell, L.J., and Smith, C.J. (1984, December). Comparison of angle, velocity, and rotation of compressible balls upon incidence and rebound. Presented at the Research Section, TAHPERD; San Antonio, TX.