Jack E. Daniels III

Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III, has more than 30 years of higher education experience, ranging from community and technical colleges to graduate institutions. His expertise includes strategic and master planning, economic development, and community engagement. He also provides leadership in visioning and guiding initiatives focused on student success.

In addition to serving 17 years as a community or technical college president, Dr. Daniels has held several positions of distinction, including psychology professor; associate dean of math, science, and physical education; dean of instruction; and vice president of academic affairs. As president of Madison College, he has led the college in creating and implementing a shared governance environment, reshaped how the college responds to the unique needs of the communities it serves and guided the transformation of an institutional culture that respects open dialogue and shared decision making. Dr. Daniels continues to advance a college leadership model that is inclusive, respectful of diversity in all forms, and empowers individuals to lead within their scope of influence.