Texas Southern University Names Dr. Cheree Daniels Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies

Texas Southern University has named Dr. Cheree Daniels as interim dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies.

Dr. Daniels comes to the new role with a record of leadership in digital learning, instructional innovation, program development, and student success. Prior to her interim dean appointment, she served as Executive Director of the Center for Online Learning and Instructional Technology, partnering with faculty, staff, and academic leaders to support digital learning, instructional innovation, and the continued growth of Texas Southern’s online programs.

She also serves as the University’s campus lead for both the Gates Foundation Complete College Accelerator and the University’s American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Institute on AI Pedagogy and Curriculum team, advancing teaching, learning, and student achievement across the institution.

Dr. Daniels brings broad experience in learning innovation and student-centered program design from prior leadership roles at Virginia State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).

At FAMU, she helped launch an interdisciplinary studies program and later created and served as the founding director of FAMU’s Health Science (Health Professions Interdisciplinary Studies) degree program. The program grew from an initial cohort of 320 students to more than 1,300, doubling graduation rates within four years. Under her leadership, it became one of FAMU’s largest undergraduate units.

Dr. Daniels holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Management from Hampton University, along with master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Florida A&M University.

In her new role, she is committed to partnering across the campus community to advance interdisciplinary learning and expand flexible academic opportunities—focused on ensuring Texas Southern University students are competitively advantaged to reach their highest potential.