Darnell Smith

Background

About Darnell Smith

Mission Statement: To be authentic, exude high character, work hard and model the way for future leaders. Core Values: Family, Faith, Strong Work Ethic, Self-Discipline, Honesty, Good Role Model, High Character, Teamwork, Dependable, Authenticity, Education Goals: I seek opportunities to enhance my professional skills, diversify my professional network and portfolio, and gain exposure to the core business areas of intercollegiate athletics administration. As a researcher, my goal is to seek out a new frontier in academia. In addition to discovering new possibilities within intercollegiate athletics administration, I look to broaden my awareness and take on new and challenging roles both within and outside of my comfort zone; I seek to consult, publish, and teach in higher education and, or contribute my knowledge as a leading practitioner in my field. furthermore, I plan to blend my real world experiences within athletics with my knowledge obtained from scholarly research to solve and/or find meaning and understanding to complex issues affecting the world of intercollegiate athletics. Personal Strengths: Work ethic, Analytical, Detail oriented, Thorough, Methodical, High Standards, Intuitive, Disciplined Professional Priorities: Being deliberate, Being humble, Being resolute, Maintaining stability, Ensuring accuracy, Giving Support.