[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 153 (Thursday, November 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMENDING PROFESSOR KYLE D. SMITH

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions and research of Dr. Kyle D. Smith, a Professor of 
Psychology at the University of Guam. Today, Dr. Smith will be honored 
as the ``Professor of the Year'' from Guam at an awards ceremony here 
in Washington, DC, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support 
of Education and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of 
Teaching. Dr. Smith has devoted his academic career to undergraduate 
teaching, and his contributions in the field of psychology and his 
innovative teaching techniques, have earned him the selection as Guam 
``Professor of the Year'' for 2005.
  In 1981, Professor Smith graduated summa cum laude in psychology at 
the University of Tulsa. He received both a Master of Science degree in 
psychology and a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of 
Washington, Seattle, in 1984 and 1987, respectively. Professor Smith 
has served on the faculty at the University of Washington, Seattle, the 
University of Washington at Bothell, and Marmara University in 
Istanbul, Turkey. He currently is a Professor of Psychology in the 
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Guam.
  Professor Smith is a respected academician and is recognized by his 
colleagues for his outstanding research and teaching ability. Professor 
Smith has focused his recent research on cultural factors in emotions 
and moral concepts. He has contributed to national dialogue on 
important issues currently facing academia, including most especially 
contributions in the areas of minority education and published research 
with respect to the learning environment for international students. 
His research has focused on the incorporation of culture, ethnicity, 
and diversity in teaching methodology and in the curriculum. In a joint 
research endeavor with colleagues, Professor Smith has designed a new 
undergraduate degree program in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. 
Professor Smith is widely recognized for his interactive classes in 
general psychology, social psychology, and cross-cultural psychology, 
where he emphasizes innovation, cultural relevance, and leadership. He 
applies theory to real world situations and promotes critical thinking 
development.
  His commitment to teaching and his research in the field of 
psychology has contributed to the mission and growth of the University 
of Guam. Our island community recognizes his accomplishments and his 
selection as the ``Professor of the Year'' for 2005. Our Nation needs 
professors like Dr. Smith who are committed to teaching and who educate 
the leaders of tomorrow. Great educators should be commended for their 
contributions to society. The U.S. Professors of the Year Awards 
sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and 
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching help sustain 
the national commitment to undergraduate education. I join with the 
people of Guam in commending Professor Kyle D. Smith upon receiving 
this award and in honoring his accomplishments.

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