Richard J. Smith, Ed.D.
Senior Associate Director, Office of Student Financial Services
Dr. Smith earned a B.A. with Research Distinction in Psychology from The Ohio State University in 2015, an M.A. in Psychology from Miami University in 2017, and an Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations from the University of Dayton in 2025. His research interests center on advancing student equity and examining the implications of artificial intelligence for higher education.
Dr. Smith earned a B.A. with Research Distinction in Psychology from The Ohio State University in 2015, an M.A. in Psychology from Miami University in 2017, and an Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations from the University of Dayton in 2025. His research interests center on advancing student equity and examining the implications of artificial intelligence for higher education.
- Smith, R. J. (2026, June 11). Designing AI Systems for Financial Aid. Campus Technology. https://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/06/11/designing-ai-systems-for-financial-aid.aspx
- Smith, R. J., & Weiler, M. (2026, May 29). AI Isn’t Eliminating Gender Gaps. It’s Reorganizing Them. University Business. https://universitybusiness.com/ai-isnt-eliminating-gender-gaps-its-reorganizing-them/
- Smith, R. J. (2026, May 12). Selective Service: Ohio’s outdated barrier to student aid. Ohio Capital Journal. https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/05/12/selective-service-ohios-outdated-barrier-to-student-aid/
- Smith, R. J. (2026, April 15). Who Gets to Sound Smart in the Age of AI? University Business. https://universitybusiness.com/who-gets-to-sound-smart-in-the-age-of-ai/
- Smith, R. J. (2026, March 10). How AI Can Close Equity Gaps for First-Generation Students. EdTech Magazine. https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/03/how-ai-can-close-equity-gaps-first-generation-students
- Smith, R. J. (2025). Improving Adult Learner Experiences at a Private Catholic University. University of Dayton / OhioLINK. https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_etd/ws/send_file/send?accession=dayton1760959769739645