Office of Academic Affairs

SOC Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs – Advancing Leadership & Innovation

The Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs (ADAA) at Texas Southern University’s School of Communication (SOC) plays a key role in driving strategic leadership, student success, faculty engagement, and curriculum development. Through innovative pedagogy, faculty programs, and breakthrough research, the ADAA ensures academic excellence, creative advancement, and industry-ready education tailored to the university’s urban setting.

Working closely with students, faculty, department chairs, student services, and key stakeholders, the ADAA fosters internal and external partnerships that enhance SOC’s mission. With a commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsiveness, the ADAA supports SOC in delivering cutting-edge multimedia training and transformative learning experiences.

To further ensure the success of the Dean's office, the (ADAA) does the following: 

• • Serves as an advocate and liaison across departments to provide clear and effective communication to ensure student and faculty success. 
  • Builds and develops collaborative and productive internal and external partnerships to ensure SOC's success. 
  • Develops innovative practices for KTSU2, SOC's student-run digital learning lab. 
  • Co-supervises student learning activities for KTSU2, SOC's student-run digital learning lab. 
  • Cultivates innovative learning pedagogy for all SOC programs. 
  • Works directly with the dean and leadership team to develop best educational practices that align with SOC's mission. 
  • Engages in short-term and long-term goal setting through strategic planning. 
  • Works directly with University committees to ensure SOC's success. 
  • Works directly with NBCU Academy to ensure operational success. 
  • Work directly with KPRC2 and KTSU2 for Black History Month programming in Houston. 
  • Identifies internal and external grant opportunities to advance SOC's mission. 
  • Uses data and assessment outcomes to improve enrollment, graduation progression, and alumni relations. 
  • Optimizes SOC efficiency and effectiveness through solution-oriented policy. 
  • Enthusiastically promotes the University and SOC missions to internal and external shareholders. 
  • Serves as the chief innovative officer by creating content across digital and emerging platforms to promote SOC's leading-edge programming.