Leadership Team
The Leaders of DFC
As a student at Dougherty Family College (DFC), you will have access to faculty and staff members who are dedicated to your success. Our leaders guide the way, with your Dean Dr. Smith, at the forefront of it all.
Get to know Dr. Buffy Smith
Meet the Dean
With over 18 years of experience in researching and teaching students how to navigate the culture of higher education to achieve academic success, Dr. Smith knows what you will need to know when it comes to being successful in college.
Associate Deans
You will find community and support in all of the leaders at DFC. Discover more about the Associate Deans of the college.
Learn more about the Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
Your teachers and guides. They are here to support you through your classes and life.
Get to know your future advisors
Advisory Boards
The Board of Advisors for the DFC is a distinguished group of community leaders in the Twin Cities and beyond guiding the initiatives and vision of the college in partnership with the Dean. The student advisory board consists of student leaders who collaborate with the leadership team on student programming.