Eric Smith
Eric Smith is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS) and General Manager, Emeritus for Northern Michigan University’s Department of Broadcast & Audio-Visual Services. His professional experience involves nearly half a century of assisting colleges, universities, and K-12 schools with acquiring and implementing educational technologies to enhance student learning.
Marquette Area Public Schools: A Case for Modernization
Marquette Area Public Schools is proposing a $60 million bond to address urgent building repairs, improve safety, and modernize learning spaces across all district schools. Eric Smith argues that this plan focuses on cost-effective renovations—not replacements—to enhance student learning environments, ensure accessibility, and invest in the region’s future workforce.
NMU Educational Access Network Has Big Impact on Rural Education
Eric Smith, the Director of Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services for Northern Michigan University, talks about the Educational Access Network and how it has positively impacted education in rural areas.
