Garry R. Smith, MA

“Talking about politics and political science excites me. Talking to our students at North Greenville University is a privilege and an honor.”

• Teaching & Education

  You will learn with me when taking courses in political science.

  Degrees

  • B.A., University of South Carolina-Aiken
  • M.A., University of South Carolina
• Professional Experience

  My experience includes a thirty-seven year career in public administration in South Carolina. I have been teaching at the university level since 2016.

• Articles Published

  “No Staff, No Time, No Money: Can Budget Reform Work In A Rural County”, International Journal of Public Administration, January, 1994, S. Jane Massey, PHD, Garry R. Smith, MPA

• Awards Received
  • 2019-20 – Board of Directors, American Legislative Exchange Council
  • 2019 – Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court and Register of Deeds
  • 2018-2019 – Recognition for Service on the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee to the Federal Communications Commission
  • 2018 – Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
  • 2018 – Thomas Jefferson Award, Public Sector State Chair of the Year, American Legislative Exchange Council
  • 2016 – Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
  • 2016 – Distinguished Citizens Award, Boy Scouts of America
  • 2016 – Clementia Pinkney Award, Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Housing Association
  • 2015-2018 – Outstanding Service Award, Communications and Technology Task Force, American Legislative Exchange Council, Task Force Chairman
  • 2015 – Legislator of the Year, YMCA of South Carolina
  • 2015 – South Carolina House Member of the Year, South Carolina Association of Habitat for Humanity Affiliates
  • 2014 – Top Individual Fundraiser Award, South Carolina Tour de Cure, American Diabetes Association
  • 2014 – Public Servant Award, South Carolina Baptist Convention
  • 2013 – Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce2014 – Thomas Jefferson Award, Legislator of the Year, American Legislative Exchange Council
  • 2011 – Top Team Award, South Carolina Tour de Cure, American Diabetes Association
  • 2009-2010 – Perfect Legislative Score Award, Palmetto Family Council
  • 2009 – Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Young Republicans
  • 2008 – Friend of Taxpayer Award, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers
  • 2007-2008 – Perfect Legislative Score Award, Palmetto Family Council
  • 2001 – 2nd Place Trophy, Ryute Classic, Southeastern Bogu Kumite, Black Belt Division
  • 2000 – 3rd Place Trophy, Ryute Classic, Southeastern Bogu Kumite, Black Belt Division
• My Network

  I will gladly involve you in my circle that includes:

  • American Legislative Exchange Council
  • South Carolina General Assembly
  • Municipal Association of South Carolina
  • South Carolina Association of Counties
  • South Carolina Sheriffs Association
  • South Carolina Police Chiefs Association
  • Solicitors Association of South Carolina
• My Story

  For many years I had worked with Lisa Van Riper, North Greenville University, speaking to the Honors Program Students, and to students on their field trip to the South Carolina General Assembly. I always enjoyed the opportunity to talk with students from the University. Little did I know that in 2017 I would be asked to teach at the University. It has truly been an honor and a rewarding experience for me.

  Favorite Course to Teach

  • State and Local Government
• Related Links

  Explore more resources related to this field of study:

  • Garry R. Smith, South Carolina House of Representative, personal website
  • South Carolina General Assembly
  • Garry R. Smith, South Carolina House of Representatives, official State webpage