Dean Blackburn serves as the Director of University Center Services.  Mr. Blackburn received his BA degree from Francis Marion University and has worked for the University for twenty years.  As the director, Mr. Blackburn is responsible for the following areas:

• Smith University Center facility management
• Supervision of the student employees for information desk and lifeguards
• Responsible for the indoor and outdoor pool management
• Approval and management of the University Center room reservation and media requests
• Serves as the manager for Summer Camps
• Serves as one of the emergency contacts for the Smith University Center
  
• Works closely with the Director of Campus Recreational Services in the management of building