Clotilde Dudley-Smith
Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science
Title IX Temp
Clotilde Dudley-Smith
Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science
Title IX Temp
Dr. Dudley-Smith ED.D, MPA, RDH, HEC-C, CT, Director Online BSHS Degree Completion Program, Professor Health Science Studies. She is currently teaching Bioethical Issues in Healthcare, Healthcare Law and Ethics and Health Science Capstone.
Dr. Dudley-Smith earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She holds a Masters in Public/Healthcare Administration and a Bachelors in Health Science/Dental Hygiene. She is also a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant a Certified Thanatologist in Dealth, Dying, Loss and Bereavement and holds a certificate in TeamStepps: Quality and Safety.
Dr. Dudley-Smith previously held the following positions: Professor of Health Sciences at Sacred Heart University, Department Chair and Professor at Point University, Professor of Healthcare Administration at the University of New Haven, and Professor of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport. She has also taught numerous healthcare courses for Southern CT State University, University of North Georgia, Charter Oak Community College and Norwalk Community College as well as practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Her presentations include: Keynote Speaker at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire on Interprofessional Education, National. Leadership in Higher Education Conference, Presentation on “Ethical Leadership in Higher Education”, Facebook Live Presenter for RCHI Group, "Discussion on Mental Health of College Students", Telehealth for ASAHP 2020. "Understanding Telehealth: Its Implications for Student Learning". https://vimeo.com/433704901, "Healthcare Ethics Burnout and Quality-An Interdisciplinary Approach", "Making An Impact-Integrating Multidisciplinary Professional Activities In Collaboration Together", "Education and Prevention of Eating Disorders in College Students", and "Interdisciplinary Courses For Health Science Students".
Her recent research and publications include: May 2026 “Bridging Faith and Palliative Care: Catholic Clergy and Community Engagement in the United States”, American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (AJHPM), May 2026 "Health Professions Clinical Education Update: Recommendations and Strategies 2026, Journal of Allied Health, Vol. 55 Number 2, Sustainable Ageing: Reimagining Healthy Ageing Through the Lens of Flagship Campaigns Initiatives to fight ageism and elderly abuse: A healthy ageing perspective November 2024 and Privacy, Confidentiality, and Dignity in Health Promotion and Health Education in Vogelzang J, Ethics for Health Promotion and Health Education, Elsevier Publications. Published September 2023. She is currently heading research for publication with QU colleagues on clinical readiness in palliative care.
At Quinnipiac, Dr. Dudley-Smith is a faculty affiliate for the Exploring Health Sciences LLC, Board Member for Academic Integrity and Accountability and Title IX Advisor.
Dr. Dudley-Smith is a lifelong resident of Connecticut with her husband, two children, three dogs and one cat.
Dr. Dudley-Smith earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She holds a Masters in Public/Healthcare Administration and a Bachelors in Health Science/Dental Hygiene. She is also a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant a Certified Thanatologist in Dealth, Dying, Loss and Bereavement and holds a certificate in TeamStepps: Quality and Safety.
Dr. Dudley-Smith previously held the following positions: Professor of Health Sciences at Sacred Heart University, Department Chair and Professor at Point University, Professor of Healthcare Administration at the University of New Haven, and Professor of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport. She has also taught numerous healthcare courses for Southern CT State University, University of North Georgia, Charter Oak Community College and Norwalk Community College as well as practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Her presentations include: Keynote Speaker at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire on Interprofessional Education, National. Leadership in Higher Education Conference, Presentation on “Ethical Leadership in Higher Education”, Facebook Live Presenter for RCHI Group, "Discussion on Mental Health of College Students", Telehealth for ASAHP 2020. "Understanding Telehealth: Its Implications for Student Learning". https://vimeo.com/433704901, "Healthcare Ethics Burnout and Quality-An Interdisciplinary Approach", "Making An Impact-Integrating Multidisciplinary Professional Activities In Collaboration Together", "Education and Prevention of Eating Disorders in College Students", and "Interdisciplinary Courses For Health Science Students".
Her recent research and publications include: May 2026 “Bridging Faith and Palliative Care: Catholic Clergy and Community Engagement in the United States”, American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (AJHPM), May 2026 "Health Professions Clinical Education Update: Recommendations and Strategies 2026, Journal of Allied Health, Vol. 55 Number 2, Sustainable Ageing: Reimagining Healthy Ageing Through the Lens of Flagship Campaigns Initiatives to fight ageism and elderly abuse: A healthy ageing perspective November 2024 and Privacy, Confidentiality, and Dignity in Health Promotion and Health Education in Vogelzang J, Ethics for Health Promotion and Health Education, Elsevier Publications. Published September 2023. She is currently heading research for publication with QU colleagues on clinical readiness in palliative care.
At Quinnipiac, Dr. Dudley-Smith is a faculty affiliate for the Exploring Health Sciences LLC, Board Member for Academic Integrity and Accountability and Title IX Advisor.
Dr. Dudley-Smith is a lifelong resident of Connecticut with her husband, two children, three dogs and one cat.
Education
- MPA, University of New Haven
- EDD, University of Bridgeport
Areas of Expertise
- Geriatrics/Gerontology/Ageing
- Health & Wellness
- End-of-Life Care, Hospice & Palliative Care
- Interprofessional Education
- Health Policy and Administration
Organization
- Health and Exercise Science
Office Location
- Echlin Center 203C
Mail Drop
- EC-TRN
Quinnipiac Today
Experience
Quinnipiac University
Director and Asst Professor of Health Sciences
Hamden, CT, New Haven
2022 - Present
Point University
Chair and Director Health Science Program
West Point, Georgia
2020 - 2022
Southern CT State University
Adjunct Professor of Health Sciences
New Haven, CT
2020 - 2022
Sacred Heart University
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Director Healthcare Administration Concentration
Fairfield, CT
2010 - 2020
Several Dental Practices and Long Term Care Facilities
Registered Dental Hygienist
CT
1993 - 2025
University of New Haven
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration and Public Administration
West Haven, CT
1991 - 2025
University of Bridgeport
Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene
Bridgeport, CT
1989 - 1991
Selected Publications
Forthcoming Peer Reviewed Journal
Future Clinician Readiness For End of Life/Palliative Care
DudleySmith, Clotilde
undetermined as of yet (in process. IRB approval)
Chapter
Ethics in Health Promotion and Education
Vogelzang, J., Dudley-Smith, C
Privacy, Confidentiality and Dignity In Health Promotion and Education 1st unknown at this time Oxford, United Kingdom (Elsevier Awaiting publication for Spring or Summer 2023)
Invited Speaker
Interprofessional appreciation and collaboration of education, research and healthcare practices that promote quality patient outcomes
DudleySmith, Clotilde
Dr. Arthur M. Pappas Symposium,, Manchester, NH, Franklin Pierce University (2025)
Invited Speaker
Eating Disorders
Dudley-Smith, C
WICC Radio, Bridgeport, CT (2024)
Invited Speaker
Eating Disorders
Dudley-Smith, C
NBC CT, Hartford, CT (2024)
Chapter
Sustainable Ageing: Reimagining Healthy Ageing Through the Lens of Flagship Campaigns
Dudley-Smith, C
Initiatives to fight ageism and elderly abuse: A healthy ageing perspective 1st (Springer 2024)
Chapter
Sustainable Ageing: Reimagining Healthy Ageing Through the Lens of Flagship Campaigns
Dudley-Smith, C;
Initiatives to fight ageism and elderly abuse: A healthy ageing perspective. 1st 263-274 Cham, Switzerland (Springer 2024)
Conference Presentation
Recommendations for IPE by the Clinical Education Committee through ASAHP
Dudley-Smith, C and Sisto, S.
ASAHP, Atlanta, Georgia (2024)
Chapter
Ethics in Health Promotion and Education
Vogelzang, J., Dudley-Smith, C
Privacy, Confidentiality and Dignity In Health Promotion and Education 1st Oxford, United Kingdom (Elsevier 2023)