Dr. Douglas K. Smith was the School Psychology Program Director at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls from 1978 until 2001. He served as WSPA President in 1994-95 and was the Membership Chair at the time of his unexpected passing in April 2001. He was very active in WSPA and was a frequent presenter at conferences. He also provided consultation and support to professional educators in Wisconsin and Minnesota. This institute is named after him as a tribute to his tireless efforts in educating school psychologists.