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Dr. Dennis G. Jones
Dr. Dennis G. Jones received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, masters’ degrees in administration and supervision from Marquette University as well as business administration from Tarleton State University. Additionally, he received a doctorate in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education from Texas A&M University - Commerce.
His initial academic appointment at Tarleton was in the College of Education and Fine Arts (now the College of Education). In 1996, he accepted a joint appointment in the Center of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning and the College of Business Administration. In 1999, he returned to a full-time faculty position in Computer Information Systems until accepting an administrative appointment to lead the Division of General Studies (now Student Success) in 2003. Jones currently serves as Tarleton’s Dean of Student Success.
Dr. Jones serves as a member of the Graduate faculty and has been recognized for his teaching. In 2001, he received the O.A. Grant for Teaching Excellence Award; and in 2002, he received the Student Government Association, Educator of the Year Award.
As a faculty member his scholarship has revolved around the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. Products of this research include a book; book chapters; several published conference proceedings; as well as numerous presentations at national and international conferences. Additionally, in his administrative role, his scholarship has been related to high school to transition issues of students. Products of this research include published conference proceedings and numerous presentations at conferences.