Rockville Administrative Team

James E. Daniels
Dean of Student Development
Montgomery College
Macklin Tower, Room 605
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone: (301) 279-5052
FAX: (301) 279-5028
Email: james.daniels@montgomerycollege.edu

Judy E. Ackerman, Ph.D.
Vice President and Provost Rockville Campus

James E. Daniels

Biography:
James E. Daniels, Dean of Student Development, joined the Montgomery College administrative team in August, 2004. He has 15 years of prior higher education student service experience in academic leadership, community outreach, admissions, advising, disability services, counseling, budgeting, new student orientation, grant writing, distance learning, and working with students  and faculty of various ages from diverse economic, ethnic, academic, and cultural backgrounds. Mr. Daniels holds a B.A. in Theology and Management from Pacific Christian College, an M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from California State University, and is completing requirements for an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Technology at La Sierra University.

Area Description:
The Student Development area has several units, including assessment, advising, counseling, disability support services, athletics, student life, and a TRIO grant program. The mission of Student Development is to provide programs, support, services, and instructional opportunities that assist students in achieving success with their individual educational goals. The area takes into consideration the changing needs of students, providing opportunities for their personal, emotional, intellectual, and social growth while supporting and enhancing the academic process. Student Development works closely with many College units, as well as representatives from the public schools and community groups, to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student population.