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International Student Success

  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Razi, A., Zhao, S., & Holden, T. (2022). An investigation of the potential microaggression international students experience on a Canadian university campus. Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education conference.
  • Smith, C. (2016). Promoting international student success.  In American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (Ed.), The AACRAO international guide: A resource for international education professionals (103-116). American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
  • Smith, C. (2016). International student success, Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 4(2), 61-73.  doi: 10.1002/sem3.20084
  • Smith, C., Whiteside, B., Blanchard, S., & Martin, C. (2013). International student support services at Ontario universities. Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 1(1), 55-66.  doi: 10.1002/sem3.20005 

Mentoring in Higher Education (Student Mentoring Research Group)

  • Smith, C., Salinitri, G. & Hart, K. (Submitted). Professional insights for the successful implementation of peer mentoring programs for undergraduate teacher candidates. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education.
  • Smith, C., Babich, C., Laze, D., & Khan, T. (Accepted for Publication). Mentorship competence in higher education: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Research in Higher Education.
  • Smith, C., Salinitri, G., Hart, K., Mariconda, H., & Laze, D. (2022). Educational outcomes of a postsecondary concurrent education student-mentoring program. Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education conference.
  • Mariconda, H., Smith, C., Salinitri, G., Hart, K., & Laze, D. (2022). Educational outcomes of program effectiveness of a postsecondary concurrent education (pre-service teaching) student-mentoring program. UWill Discover 2022 Conference. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/uwilldiscover/2022/2022Day2/8/ 
  • Smith, C. (2017).  Improving the human condition through mentoring.  In H, Zimar, & J. Montgomery (Eds.), Mentorship in higher education: Practical advice and leadership theories (pp. 113-129).  American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
  • Smith, C.  (2017). Improving the human condition through mentoring, College & University, 92(1), 43-46.
  • Smith, C. (2013). The greatest gift of all.  In Lonabocker, L, & Zimar, H. (Eds.), Leadership lessons: Vision and values for a new generation (131-35). American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
  • Smith, C. (2012). The greatest gift of all. College & University, 88(1), 35-37, 2012.

Teaching - General

  • Babich, C., & Smith, C. (Submitted). Towards an open classroom: The effectiveness of OERs on deep and interdisciplinary learning in a higher education classroom. International Journal of Open Educational Resources.
  • Lubrick, M., Andrews, D. Vornais, J., Bourne, D., Rose, M., Smith, C., Stagner, J., & Cavallo-Medved, D. (2024). Journey as a multidisciplinary faculty learning community focused on student engagement in large classes. In K. N. Rainville, C. G. Desrochers, & D. G. Title (Eds.), Faculty learning communities: Communities of practice that support, inspire, engage and transform higher education classrooms. Information Age Publishing. https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Faculty-Learning-Communities-Inspire-Engage-Transform 
  • Smith, C., Babich, C., & Lubrick, M. (2023). An open education journey: Connecting student affordability with pedagogical enhancement. Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.22329/celt.v14i1.7922
  • Smith, C., & Babich, C. (2021). Theories of individual and collective learning. eCampusOntario. https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/ticl/  
  • Smith, C., & Babich, C. (2020). Leadership and management in learning organizations. eCampusOntario. https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/educationleadershipmanagement/
  • Cavallo-Medved, D., Andrews, D., Bornais, J., Bourne, D., Lubrick, M., Renaud, M., Smith C., Soullier, D., and Stagner, J.  (2019).  How Many Profs Does it Take to Raise Engagement in Large Classes?  A paper presented at the University of Windsor Teaching and Learning Conference, Windsor, ON.

Teaching International Students (Teaching International Students Research Group)

  • Zhu, Y, & Smith, C. (2024). The impact of student leadership on Chinese international students' language proficiency and belongingness. Journal of Comparative and International Education, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.32674/jcihe.v16i1.5011 
  • Huo, X. & Smith, C. (2024). Interrogating race and racism in postsecondary language classrooms. IGI-Global. 
  • Holden, T., & Smith, C. (2024). Interrogating racism in the postsecondary language classroom: A systematic review of anti-racist pedagogical strategies. In X. Huo & C. Smith (Eds.), Interrogating race and racism in postsecondary language classrooms (pp. 306-320). IGI-Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-9029-7.ch014 
  • Smith, C., & Zhou, G. (2022). Teaching culturally and linguistically diverse international students: Connections between promising teaching practices and student satisfaction. In C. Smith & G. Zhou (Eds.), Handbook of research on teaching strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse international students (pp. 1-16). IGI Global. "Teaching Culturally and Linguistically-Diverse International Students:" by Clayton Smith and George Zhou (uwindsor.ca)
  • Smith, C., & Zhou, G. (Eds.) (2022). Handbook of research on teaching strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse international students. IGI Global. 
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., & Ammar, F. (2022). Engaging diverse international students: Promising online teaching practices. In J. Christensen Hughes, J. Mighty, & D. Stockley (Eds.), Taking stock 2.0: Transforming and learning in higher education (pp. 48-68). Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., & Ammar, F. (2022). Engaging diverse international students: Promising online teaching practices. A conference session presented at the London International Conference on Education, London, UK.
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., Wang, D., Menezes, F., Kaur, G., & Danko, H. (2022). Teaching preferences of international students: A review of STEM and non-STEM student perspectives. International Journal of Technology-Enabled Student Support Services. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJTESSS.2021010103
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., Wang, D., Menezes, F., Kaur, G., & Danko, G..  (2022). Connecting best practices for teaching international students with student satisfaction: A review of STEM and non-STEM student perspectives. A conference session presented at the International Conference on Management of Educational Units, Thessaloniki, Greece. https://www.icomeu.gr/BoA_ICOMEU%202022.pdf 
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., & Ammar, F. (2021). Post-secondary student perspectives on the promising practices for teaching online international students. International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education, 12(3), 4542-4547.
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., Ammar, F. (2021). Engaging diverse international students: Promising online teaching practices. In Smith, C. et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse International Students in Open or Online Learning Environments: Research Symposium. Scholarship at UWindsor. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/itos21/session1/session1/7/   
  • Smith, C., Ammar, F., Danko, H., & Smith. S. (2021). Proceedings of the Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse International Students in Open or Online Learning Environments: Research Symposium. Scholarship at UWindsor. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/itos21/
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., Wang, D., Menezes, F., & Kaur, G. (2021).  Connecting best practices for teaching international students with student satisfaction: A review of STEM and non-STEM student perspectives,  In Tavares, V. (3d.), Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education (pp. 63-80).  IGI Global.  http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7988-5030-4ch004  https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/50/
  • Liu, C., Zhou, G., Smith, C., & Xu, J. (2020).  A narrative inquiry of Chinese science teacher candidates cross-cultural learning experience in Canada.  In Pixel (Ed.), 9th International Conference New Perspectives in Science Education (pp. 248-256).  Filodiritto Publisher.  https://conference.pixel-online.net/files/npse/ed0009/Conference%20Proceedings.pdf 
  • Smith, C. (2020).  International students and their academic experiences: Student satisfaction, student success challenges, and promising teaching practices.  In U. Galuee, S. Sharma, & K. Bista (Eds.), Rethinking education across borders: Emerging issues and critical insight on globally mobile students (pp. 271-287).  Springer.  https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/26
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., Wang, D., and Pecoraro, M. (2019). Connecting Best Practices for Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse International Students with International Student Satisfaction and Student Perceptions of Learning “(poster presentation), Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education  Conference, Winnipeg, MB.
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., & Wang, D. (2019).  Connecting best practices for teaching linguistically and culturally diverse international students with international student satisfaction and student perceptions of learning.  In James, W. B., & Cobonoglu, C. (Eds.), Advances in Global Education and Research Volume 3, (252-265).  Association of North America Higher Education International.  https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/24
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., and Wang, D. (2019).  Connecting Best Practices for Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse International Students with International Student Satisfaction and Student Perceptions of Learning.  A paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research. 
  • Smith, C, Zhou, G., Potter, M., and Wang, D. (2019). Connecting Best Practices for Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse International Students with International Student Satisfaction and Student Perceptions of Learning.  A paper presented at the University of Windsor Teaching and Learning Conference,  Windsor, ON.
  • Smith, C, Zhou, G., Potter, M., and Wang, D. (2019). Connecting Best Practices for Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse International Students with International Student Satisfaction and Student Perceptions of Learning.  A paper presented at the Ireland International Conference on Education, Dublin, Ireland
  • Smith, C., Zhou, G., Potter, M., Wang, D., Pecoraro, M., & Paulino, R. (2019). Variability by individual student characteristics of student satisfaction with promising international student teaching practices.  Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 10(2), 3160-3169.  https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/25 
  • Liu, G., Pilon, K., Xu, S., Zhang, Z., & Smith, C. (2016).  Enhancing international students' information literacy (poster presentation).  82nd International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Library and Information General Conference and Assembly.  International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.
  • Smith, C., and Wang, D. (2017). Connecting Best Practices for Teaching Linguistically-Diverse International Students with International Student Satisfaction.  A conference session presented at the University of Windsor-Oakland University International Teaching and Learning Conference, Windsor, ON.
  • Liu, G., Pilon, K., Xu, S., Zhang, Z., & Smith, C. (2016). Developing plagiarism workshops to international students at the University of Windsor (poster presentation).  American Library Association Annual Conference.   American Library Association.

Strategic Enrolment Management (Strategic Enrolment Management Research Group)

  • Connell, K., & Smith, C. (2023). Intersection of SEM and equity: A systematized review of current literature. Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, Special Edition, 3-23. https://www.aacrao.org/research-publications/quarterly-journals/sem-quarterly/article/special-issues/equity-and-sem/the-intersection-of-sem-and-equity-a-systematized-literature-review 
  • Smith, C. & Gottheil, S. (2022). Effectiveness of SEM in Canada: Reflections from the field.  American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. https://community.aacrao.org/s/store#/store/browse/detail/a1H3w000011kOyLEAU 
  • Smith, C. (2022, August 8).SEM and organizational change management. AACRAO Connect. https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/sem-organizational-change-management
  • Smith, C., Gottheil, S., & King, A. (2022). Canadian enrolment leaders' reflections on the effectiveness of SEM. Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 9(4), 47-67.
  • Smith, C., & Gottheil, S. (2021). Reflections of Canadian SEM leaders on developing relationships and student connections that contribute to enhancing belonging, student persistence, and student success. In S. Henderson & K. Pollock (Eds.), SEM as a connector. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.  https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educatonpub/70/ 
  • Smith, C. (2021). The impact of cultural adjustment on international student recruitment and first-year success. In B. Shneikat (Ed.), Global perspectives on recruiting international students: Challenges and opportunities (pp. 213-217). Emerald Group Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-518-720211014 
  • Smith, C. & Harris, L. (2021). Faculty involvement in strategic enrollment management at North American postsecondary educational institutions.  Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 8(4), 23-32. https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/49
  • Smith, C., Hyde J., Falkner, T., & Kerlin, C. (2020).  The role of organizational change management in successful strategic enrollment management implementation.  Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 8(2), 31-40.  https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/48
  • Smith, C. (2019, March 19).  4 ways to engage faculty in international SEM.  AACRAO Connect.  American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers.
  • Smith, C. (2016). Promoting international student success.  In American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (Ed.), The AACRAO international guide: A resource for international education professionals (103-116). American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
  • Gottheil, S., & Smith, C. (2011). SEM in Canada: Promoting student and institutional success in Canadian colleges and universities. Washington DC: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
  • Smith, C., & Gottheil, S. (2011). Introduction: Moving beyond the American SEM experience.  In Gottheil, S., & Smith, C. (Eds.), SEM in Canada: Promoting student and institutional success in Canadian colleges and universities (1-19). American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers.
  • Smith, C., & Gottheil, S. (2008). Enrollment or enrolment: strategic enrollment management in the United States and Canada. College & University, 84(2), 28-38.
  • Smith, C. (2008). Building your student relationships with three cups of tea. SEM Source.  American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers.
  • Smith, C. (2007). Finding the academic context: Involving faculty in strategic enrollment management.  College & University, 82(3), 39-40.
  • Smith, C., & Gottheil, S. (2006). Enrollment or enrolment: The emergence of SEM in Canada. SEM Source.  American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers.