Robert Smith, III Robert Smith, III, Weekend Degree student now working in China When he started in the very first class of RWC's Weekend Degree program, Rob Smith didn't forsee how much his life would change. His ability to juggle 50-hour work weeks at a full-time job in addition to his studies and family life, job instilled a new confidence and determination to reach his goals. Now, as director of operations for TSS Technologies, Rob lives in Xiamen, China, where he is responsible for all aspects of bringing a world-class manufacturing facility to life, from plant design and layout to staffing and capital investment financing. He says that his time at RWC truly opened new worlds of opportunity.