Linda Smarzik
As Dean of Digital Fluency & Innovation, Linda is a committed advocate for digital equity and inclusion. Under her leadership, the division offers 16 microcredentials specializing in digital workforce competencies essential for the workplace of today.
Previously, Linda served as the Dean of Computer Science and Information Technology, (CSIT) where she spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives funded by several federal grants, including ACC’s Competency Based Education/Accelerated Programmer Training program, the Texas is IT Apprenticeship program, and Women in IT.
In 2020, Linda authored the successful application for CSIT’s first Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Software Development, and more recently, a second BAS in Cybersecurity. The projects she has led have earned multiple awards, including the Innovation of the Year from the League for Innovation, Administrator of the Year, the John and Suanne Roueche Award, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s STAR Award, and an Adjunct Faculty Award of Excellence.
Previous to ACC, Linda was Vice President and Creative Director of a marketing firm and has authored “The Mind of Thuse,” which explores the dynamics of flow.
Contact Information:
Linda Smarzik
Dean of Digital Fluency & Innovation
512-223-9259
lsmarzik@austincc.edu