Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Matthew Smith, Ph.D. he/him/his Matthew.Smith@csusb.edu
Dr. Matthew Smith, a proud Cal State San Bernardino alumnus, serves as the associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Smith is deeply committed to the transformative power of education and the vital role that community plays in student success.
Before returning to CSUSB, Dr. Smith served as the senior associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students at Cal State Dominguez Hills. There, he led major institutional initiatives focused on retention, basic needs, and holistic development, co-chaired the strategic planning process, and partnered across divisions to launch equity-driven, data-informed programs. Under his leadership, the university secured more than $15 million in grants to support first-generation and low-income students, expand basic needs services, enhance residential life, and strengthen support networks for student parents.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Cal State San Bernardino, a master’s in higher education from Cal State Fullerton, and a doctorate in education from Claremont Graduate University.