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title: Dr. Mable H. Smith Named Senior VP of Academics and Provost
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# Dr. Mable H. Smith Named Senior VP of Academics and Provost

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**PHOENIX, AZ, August 29, 2022 –** 
[Arizona College of Nursing ](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/)is proud to
announce the appointment of Dr. Mable H. Smith, Ph.D., J.D., MN, NEA-BC, as
Senior Vice President of Academics and Provost for Arizona College of Nursing.
Dr. Smith will lead all aspects of academics, including curriculum development,
content delivery, and faculty development. She will be a critical member of the
Arizona College of Nursing leadership team.

“I am thrilled to have Dr. Smith as a member of our leadership team,” said Nick
Mansour, Chairman of Arizona College of Nursing. “Dr. Smith has an impressive
leadership career in healthcare and education. Her vision and experience will be
a tremendous asset to Arizona College of Nursing, and I look forward to working
together to build a world-class nursing program.”

Most recently, Dr. Smith served as National Director of Nursing Operations for
Arizona College of Nursing. Previously, Dr. Smith was the chief academic officer
at South University, overseeing nursing programs at thirteen campuses. Prior to
that, she was Dean of Nursing for Roseman University’s Nevada and Utah campuses
and was responsible for launching both locations. In addition to her vast
experience as a bedside nurse and nursing faculty, she has also practiced law.

Dr. Smith proudly serves as a Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve. In
that capacity, she is an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) to the Surgeon
General (S.G.) Chair, Air University. Dr. Smith has also led nursing services
for the 413th Aeromedical Staging Squadron.

Dr. Smith holds a Juris Doctorate in Law and a Ph.D. in Higher Education
Administration from Florida State University. She also has a Master of Nursing
from Emory University and a BSN from Florida State University. Dr. Smith is a
published author of several academic textbooks.

**About Arizona College of Nursing**

Arizona College of Nursing’s purpose is to provide people the opportunity to
enhance their lives through education. Arizona College of Nursing offers a
three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The BSN program is offered at 12
campuses across 8 states and is designed to prepare students for a career as a
Registered Nurse (RN). Arizona College of Nursing campuses are institutionally
accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S.
Department of Education-recognized national accrediting agency. For more
information, please visit [arizonacollege.edu](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/).

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