Scott Smith

Scott Smith is an educator, writer, and higher education leader with more than a decade of experience in teaching, student success, assessment, and academic administration. His teaching and professional expertise are grounded in writing, literature, first-year learning, and higher education leadership.
At Walden University, Smith serves as a faculty member supporting student learning and academic success through evidence-based, student-centered instruction. His areas of interest include writing pedagogy, artificial intelligence in education, critical reflection, student persistence, educational equity, and the development of high-impact learning experiences.
Smith holds a Master of Fine Arts in Writing and Literature from Bennington College and has taught composition, literature, and writing courses across a variety of higher education settings. His professional background includes leadership roles in assessment, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, faculty development, and quality enhancement initiatives designed to improve student outcomes and promote academic achievement.
A published writer and active scholar-practitioner, Smith has presented on topics including student success, reflective learning, assessment, and emerging technologies in education. His work focuses on helping students develop the critical thinking, communication, and self-reflective skills necessary for academic, professional, and personal success.