Frances G. Smith, Ed.D., CVE

Technology Coordinator
VDOE’s Training & Technical Assistance Center
Director/ Affiliate Faculty
INFUSIO Lab - School of Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
10 E. Franklin St., Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23284-3081
804-827-1406 | fgsmith@vcu.edu

Education

Ed.D, George Washington University, (Higher Education Administration)
- "Perceptions of universal design for learning in college classrooms"
Ed.S, The George Washington University (Transition Special Education)
M.A., The George Washington University (Collaborative Vocational Evaluation Training)
B.A., The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (Psychology/ Social Science)
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Graduate coursework in assistive technology
Center for Applied Special Technology - Universal Design for Learning Institute (2001)

Professional Endorsements / Licensure

Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE), CCWAVES (#496)
Postgraduate Professional License, Commonwealth of Virginia
- Psychology, Vocational Special Needs, Vocational Evaluator Endorsement

Professional Experiences

Technology Coordinator, VDOE Training & Technical Assistance Center - School of Education, VCU (1999 present)
Director, INFUSIO Lab /Affiliate Faculty, School of Education, VCU (2000- present)
University Information Technology Advisory Council - VCU (2001-2005)
Vocational Technology Specialist, Integrated Technology Services | Career and Transition Services - Dept. of Student Services and Special Education, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA (1991 – 1999)
Vocational Evaluation Specialist, Mt. Vernon Vocational Assessment Center, Fairfax County Schools (1986 –1991)
Regional Coordinator, NW Regional Vocational Assessment Center, Frederick County Public Schools (1984-1986)
Visiting Adjunct Faculty, The George Washington University, Teacher Preparation and Special Education, (1986-present)

Current Professional Memberships

Assistive Technologists in Higher Education Network (ATHEN)
Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE)
The National Consortium for Universal Design for Learning
Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP) – Secretary, Web Liaison (2008-2009)

Grants / Special Recognitions

Learning Technology Research Group (2008-2009), Centers for Teaching Excellence, Virginia Commonwealth University
Faculty Learning Community: Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning (2006-2008), Centers for Teaching Excellence, Virginia Commonwealth University
Smith, F. (2004-2005). Learning through curriculum design: An online course in universal design for learning, Faculty Administrative Modules in Education (FAME), The George Washington University
Smith, F. & Young, C. (2005). Extending classroom instructional information with electronic media, Centers for teaching excellence, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Smith, F. (2004). Maximizing technology resources for all learners through a Tablet PC. VCU faculty mentor program, Academic Technology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Smith, F. (2004). Enhancing a web presence to expand service delivery through audio/video streaming and interactivity, VCU faculty mentor program, Academic Technology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Paul R. Hoffman Leadership Award (1998), The Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association

Selected Publications

Reardon, M. , Nugent, J., Smith, F. G., Rhodes, J. A., Zander, M. J., & Cater, T. (2008). E xploring faculty learning communities: Building connections among teaching, learning, and technology, International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (in press)
Smith, F. G., Leconte, P., & Johnson, C. (2008). The VECAP position paper on universal design for learning. The Issues Papers – National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment (in press)
Leconte, P., Smith, F.G., & Johnson, C. (2007). The VECAP position paper on universal design for learning: Another step towards social justice. Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Journal, 4(1), 39-49.
Smith, F. G., Leconte, P., & Johnson, C. (2007). The VECAP position paper on universal design for learning. The Issues Papers – National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment (in press)
Smith, F. & Leconte, P. (2005). Universal design for learning. Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, 1, 1926-1928.
Smith, F. & Leconte, P. (2004). Universal design for learning: Assuring access and success for all. VSTE Journal 19(1), 25-29. Retrieved December 27, 2004 from http://www.vste.org/communication/journal/vj_1901/vj_1901_05.pdf.
Leconte, P. & Smith, F.G. (2003) "Universal Design for Learning - Assuring Access for All", Talkin Tall: Voices for Millennium Teachers
Smith, F.G. (2003) "Universal Design for Learning and Vocational Evaluation - Recognizing the Parallels", In R.R. Fry (Ed.), Eleventh National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment: The Issues Papers
Langton, A.J., Smith, F.G., Lown, N.F. & Chatham, L. J. (1998), Guide to Using Assistive Technology in Assessment and Vocational Evaluation, Center for Rehabilitation Technology Services, South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department.
Smith, F.G.(1997) "VEWAA Online and Other World Wide Web Resources for Practitioners", In R.R. Fry (Ed), 8th National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment: The Issues Papers
Reed, B., Thomas, S., Lown, N. & Smith, F.G. (1995) The Role of the Vocational Evaluator in R. R. Fry (Ed.), Seventh National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment: The Issues Papers
Smith, F., Lombard R., Neubert D., Leconte, P., Rothenbacher, C., & Sitlington, P. (1994). The Position Paper of the Interdisciplinary Council on Vocational Evaluation and Assessment. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 17 (1), 41-42.
Bjorlie-Ellis, J., Rothacker, L.B. & Smith, F.G. (1987) Telecommunications Networking for Vocational Evaluators: An Innovative Approach to Accessing Evaluation Resources, In R.R. Fry (Ed.), Third National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment: The Issues Papers.

Selected Presentations

Nugent, J., Reardon, M., Smith, F. G., Rhodes, J. A., & Carter, T. (2008). “Teachers as learners, learners as teachers: Reflecting on the digital disconnect”, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX
Croasdaile, S. & Smith, F.G. (2007). “Universal design for learning in the age of Web 2.0”, Virginia Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Roanoke , VA
Smith, F. G. & Leconte, P. (2007). “Universal design for learning: The VECAP Position Paper”. 14th International Division on Career Development and Transition Conference, Orlando, FL.
Nugent, J., Smith, F. G., & Rhodes, J. A. (2007). “Exploring faculty learning communities: Building consensus among teaching, learning and technology” (Poster Session). EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, F.G., Leconte, P., & Johnson, C. (2007). “Universal design for learning and vocational evaluation and assessment: The VECAP position paper”; Busic, D., & Smith, F.G. “Work sample development and tool sharing”, Thirteenth National Forum on Issues in Vocational Evaluation and Assessment, Auburn, AL
Smith, F. G. (2008). Social networking tools: What every transition practitioner needs to know. Virginia Transition Forum, Roanoke, VA; (2007) Norfolk, VA
Smith, F. G. & Leconte, P. (2007). “Universal design for learning: The VECAP Position Paper”. 14th International Division on Career Development and Transition Conference, Orlando, FL.
Pruett, M. & Smith, F. G. (2007). What's in Your IPOD, Presentation at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Virginia Beach, VA
Landeros-Dugourd, E. & Smith, F. G. (2006). "International symposium on universal design for learning", UNIFE University, Lima, Peru
Smith, F.G. (2005) "Learning through curriculum design: An online course in universal design for learning ", VCU Regional Blackboard User's Conference, Richmond, VA
Smith, F.G. & Leconte, P. (2005) "Universal design for learning: Implications for career assessment and transition ", Twelfth National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment, Portsmouth, VA
Smith, F.G., & Michaels, L. (2005) "Universal Design for Learning: Finding the Best Resources", Virginia Society for Technology in Education
Ligon, K. & Smith, F.G. (2004) "Training & Technical Assistance Through a Tablet PC", International Closing the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, MN
Smith, F.G. (2004) "Designing Accessible Media for All Learners", Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference, Roanoke, VA
Leconte, P., Smith, F.G., & Thoma, C. (2003) "Universal Design for Learning: The Possibilities for Instruction and Assessment", Ligon, K., Smith, F.G., & Young, C. (2003) " Training and Technical Assistance through a PDA", International Conference of the Division on Career Development and Transition, Roanoke, VA
Smith, F.G. (2003) "Universal Design for Learning: Assuring Access for All". Eleventh National Forum on Issues in Vocational Evaluation and Assessment, Charleston, SC
Smith, F.G. (2003) "Designing Accessible Media - For All Users". Virginia Department of Education Technology Leadership Conference 2002, Roanoke, VA
Smith, F.G. (2001). "Technology Access - A Virtual Look at Today and Tomorrow", Tenth National Forum on Issues in Vocational Evaluation and Assessment, Albuquerque, NM
Leconte, P. & Smith, F.G. (1999). "Designing and Delivering an Applications Course in a Virtual World", 10th International Conference: Division on Career Development and Transition, Charleston, SC
Smith, F.G. (1994) "Preparing for the Workplace of the Future: Applying Technology to Meet the Diverse Needs of Students in Special Education", Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) International Conference, Nashville, TN
Icke, N., Kenny, K. and Smith, F.G. (1992) "Ergonomics and Workstation Adaptations: Fitting the User to the Computer", Closing the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.