Dr. Mark A. Smith was the seventh president of Columbia International University.

Early in his college career, God called Dr. Smith to be a Christian higher education administrator dedicated to preparing a new generation of ministers, missionaries and ministering professionals for the day we live in. It is a path he has faithfully followed for over two decades.

His dedication and passion reflects CIU’s mission to educate people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.

Dr. Smith holds degrees from Hobe Sound Bible College and Northeastern State University, as well as a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from West Virginia University. He formerly served as the president of Ohio Christian University.

He is married to Debbie and has two sons.