CEO of Housatonic Community College.
On June 25, at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, Housatonic Community College CEO Dr. Dwayne Smith will be honored at the eighth annual “100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala and Award” event. The ceremony recognizes the contributions of men of color in business, education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, government and public service who have made an impact on communities throughout the state of Connecticut and western Massachusetts.
With a 37-year higher-education career, Smith took the helm of Housatonic Community College (HCC) just last year with the quest to advance HCC”™s mission of providing outstanding educational opportunities for individuals seeking post-secondary credentials.
“My goal is to make Housatonic a benchmark institution so that we can help more scholars achieve their educational goals and transform their lives. Through new partnerships, exciting collaborations and fresh support from leading businesses and organizations we”™re expanding our reach, growing access and opportunity and building an appreciation of Housatonic as the jewel in our own backyard,” said Smith.
Smith came to Housatonic from Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, where he served as interim president. Prior to that, he held positions at the University of Missouri, Park University and Avila University.
