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Hoke L. Smith (May 7, 1931 – March 27, 2004) was the tenth president of Towson University.
Hoke L. Smith | |
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| Born | May 7, 1931 |
| Died | March 27, 2004 (aged 72) |
| Occupation(s) | President, Towson University |
Early in Smith's administration, he focused on Towson's status as a "comprehensive university." One of the first changes was the a new governance structure and the establishment of six colleges. With public higher education seriously under-funded, Smith set out to strengthen alumni and development programs as a source of alternative funding.
During his administration, Towson added 20 new undergraduate programs, 19 new graduate programs and the 3 doctoral programs. In 1997, Smith led Towson to its latest name change to Towson University.
On March 27, 2004, Smith died of liver cancer at his home in Baltimore.