Dr. Shonda Gibson is passionate about students and about the life-changing impact of education. With over 25 years of corporate and industry experience in the fields of leadership, operations management, recruiting, training and team development, she brings a continuous improvement philosophy to approaching both student and university success. Dr. Gibson is a champion for the student-ready university – where every level of leadership takes relentless ownership of our graduates’ effectiveness, continuously evaluating our practices to ensure all are fully prepared to thrive!
Dr. Gibson serves as Chief Transformation Officer and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with The Texas A&M University System. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of 11 universities and eight state agencies, serving more than 153,000 students and making more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. The A&M System Office of Academic Affairs provides leadership and support over academic programs, educational initiatives, academic policy, student affairs, digital learning and data analysis. The office also supports innovation and transformation through several special initiatives and provides guidance in the areas of collaboration and other outreach activities. Dr. Gibson provides executive leadership and direction in academic-related areas and initiatives, including the academic program development process for A&M System members; ensuring the development of quality measures for success; providing system wide leadership for academic technology initiatives; fostering communication and coordination between system members; and working with system members on identifying common issues and seeking solutions.
Dr. Gibson has served in a variety of higher education roles including: Executive Director of the Texas Institute for Competency Based Education; Accreditation Liaison for the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Interim Vice President for Student Access and Success; Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Research; Executive Director for Global Learning and Quality Enhancement; and adjunct faculty in both the College of Business, and College of Education and Human Services.
She holds multiple degrees through The Texas A&M University System including, a bachelor degree, a Master of Business Administration with dual concentrations in management and economics, a Master of Science in Psychology with a cognate focus on management, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology through Texas A&M University-Commerce. She is passionate about travel and exploring unique destinations, sampling diverse cuisines, and cooking for and with family and friends.
