Dr. John L Smith

Dr. John L. Smith, Jr. served as the twelfth president of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee (1999-2001), a highly accomplished Southern Regional top tier historically Black liberal arts institution recognized for its retention and graduation rate, percentage of graduates who attend graduate or professional school, and research and Ph.D. recipients in the sciences. During his administrative tenure the University experienced improved academic standing; significant increase in enrollment;...See more

Dr. John L. Smith, Jr. served as the twelfth president of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee (1999-2001), a highly accomplished Southern Regional top tier historically Black liberal arts institution recognized for its retention and graduation rate, percentage of graduates who attend graduate or professional school, and research and Ph.D. recipients in the sciences. During his administrative tenure the University experienced improved academic standing; significant increase in enrollment; enrollment of Merit Scholars; increased National Achievement Scholars; financial stability and credibility; substantial improvements of facilities; increased financial contributions from friends and alumni; enhanced technology and telecommunications; and greater national visibility. Fisk University progressed from 11th to 8th rank in the US News and World Report and continued to be listed in the Princeton Review. See less