Dr. Janet F. Smith assumed the leadership role as President of Columbia State Community College in February, 2008. Dr Smith returned to her native Tennessee following a distinguished career which has taken her to North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Kentucky, and Arkansas. She is very active in her community which includes service on the Nashville Symphony Council, Impact Center Inc. Board, Workforce Investment Board, Maury Alliance Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Maury Advisory Board to the First Farmers Bank, and Family Support Center Board.