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The SOC Administration


The School of Communication Administration

The School of Communication Administration at Texas Southern University drives innovation at the intersection of media, technology, and scholarship. With a focus on AI-integrated learning, digital transformation, and creative excellence, the administration fosters a future-forward environment that empowers students and faculty to lead in evolving industries. It champions interdisciplinary collaboration, equity in storytelling, and pioneering research in communication and emerging technologies.

Alan K. Caldwell

Alan K. Caldwell, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
School of Communication 

Email:  alan.caldwell@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-5079

Biography   
Serbino Sandifer-Walker

Serbino Sandifer-Walker, M.A.
Interim Asst. Dean & Asst. Professor 
School of Communication

Email:  Serbino.Sandifer-Walker@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7749

Biography
Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams, M.A.
Asst. Dean for Marketing and Student Services 
School of Communication

Email:  Kevin.Adams@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7408

Biography
Sheila Taylor

Sheila Taylor, MPA
College Business Administrator
School of Communication

Email:  sheila.taylor@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-6842

Biography
Michele D Jones

Michele D. Jones, B.S.
Project Coordinator
School of Communication

Email:  Michele.Jones@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1253

Biography
LeShe' Neal

LeShe' Neal
Office Administrator
Dean Assistant

Email: leshe.neal@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1268

Biography

The SOC Leadership

The School of Communication (SOC) at Texas Southern University leads a transformative approach to media education by advancing research that challenges stereotypes, bridges cultural divides, and cultivates global understanding. With a forward-thinking leadership, SOC drives progress through strategic priorities in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and cross-disciplinary partnerships—empowering its academic community to shape inclusive narratives and influence the future of communication.

      • ALAN K. CALDWELL, PH.D. |  Interim Dean, School of Communication
      • LESHE NEAL  |  Office Administrator   Dean Assistant
      • SHEILA TAYLOR, MPA |  College Business Administrator
      • MICHELE JONES, B.S, |  Project Coordinator
      • PROF. SERBINO SANDIFER-WALKER, MA,  |  Interim Assistant Dean & Assistant Professor
      • KEVIN ADAMS, M.A. |  Assistant Dean for Marketing and Student Services
      • ADRIENNE N. MOORE TERRELL, PH.D.  |  Interim Graduate Program Director 
      • CHRIS C. ULASI, PH.D. |  Professor and Chair, Radio, Television, and Film 
      • VERA WALLER-HAWKINS, PH.D.  |  Interim Chairperson, Dept. of Journalism
      • MORGAN KIRBY, PH.D.  |  Chair of Communication Studies and Associate Professor
      • JORDAN WILLIAMS, JD.  |  ERIM Coordinator and Associate Professor