David "Schmiddy" Schmid, EdD
Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
525F Schindler Education Center
David "Schmiddy" Schmid, EdD
Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
Dr. David “Schmiddy” Schmid is in his sixth year of full-time teaching and serving as Program Coordinator after 17 years in residence life. He appreciates bringing his experiences to the student affairs students and looks forward to the relationships that will be built. Research will continue to take on a greater role than ever before, in addition to a focus on effective teaching strategies, outstanding advising, and organizing many of the programs processes. In his spare time, Schmiddy enjoys playing games with friends, listening to music, and reading.
Published Research
Schmid, D., & Townsley, M. (2022). Probation, practitioners, and pedagogy: Lessons learned from self-study. Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, 23(2), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.4148/2470-6353.1339
Schmid, D. (2020). Resident assistants and Religion: Implications for practice. Religion and Education, 47(4), 63-85. https://doi.org/10.1080/15507394.2020.1837601
Townsley, M., & Schmid, D. (2020). Alternative grading practices: An entry point for faculty in competency-based education. Competency-Based Education, 5(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbe2.1219
Schmid, D., & Wagstaff, J. (2019). Are they ready? Senior housing officers' perceptions of entry-level housing professional's proficiency with helping skills. Journal of College and University Student Housing, 45(2), 69-89.
Schmid, D, Schares, D., Alborn-Yilek, S., & Huckstadt, K. (2019). Practitioner to professor: Joys, challenges, and thriving in the transition. Teacher Learning and Professional Development, 4(1), 50-63.
Schmid, D. (2018). Resident assistants and student development theory – Do they use it? Findings and recommendations for RAs. UMR-ACUHO Perspectives, 54(1), 14-15.
Schmid, D. (2014). Lessons learned during 1/3 of UMR-ACUHO. UMR-ACUHO Perspectives, 50(1), 13-14.
- College Student Development Theory
- Organization and Personal Foundations of Student Affairs
- Research in Student Affairs
- College Effects on Students
- The Two Year College
- Organizational Processes and Communication
- Social Justice and Inclusion
- Internship
- Teaching in College
- Portfolio Development
- Values, Philosophy, and History of Student Affairs
- Current Issues: Seminar in Student Affairs
Student development theory
Teaching pedagogy and practitioner influences
Student growth and the impacts college has on growth and development