DENISE M. SIMMONS
Cypress,TX
Summary
Dedicated Student Affairs professional with over 28 years of progressive experience at Prairie View A&M University. Proven track record in student conduct operations, program development, and strategic leadership. Skilled in crisis management, policy development, and fostering collaborative relationships across campus. Committed to supporting student success, particularly for first-generation and minoritized students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Dean of Students, Student Affairs
Prairie View A&M University
06.2025 - Current
- Supervise, influence, and motivate a diverse administrative management team, providing ongoing staff development and performance assessments
- Provide daily operational management and supervision for Student Conduct, All Faiths Chapel, Veteran Affairs, Student Advocate, Hilltop Reserve, Student Counseling Services, and Foster Success Program
- Create, nurture, and maintain a positive and productive working relationship with departments within and across the Division of Student Affairs and various departments external to the division
- Serves on university and division committees, including the Student Safety Committee, Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT), Athletic Scholarship Appeals Committee, President's Executive Committee, and JED Campus Taskforce
Director, Student Conduct
Prairie View A&M University
11.2011 - Current
- Administer student conduct adjudication process: maintain student disciplinary records and the student conduct database (Maxient); track cases and applied sanctions; prepare and update the script for student board hearings; train faculty/staff student conduct board members
- Responsible for the overall functioning of the office, including supervision of office staff members; development and monitoring of office budget to ensure effective fiscal management
- Provide strategic direction and assurance of thorough assessment for office programs and services
- Investigate complaints of student misconduct; meet with students and others to resolve issues; respond to student and parent inquiries as appropriate
- Conduct and monitor workshops and training sessions for the University’s discipline system and topics related to student conduct for students, faculty, and staff
- Develop and implement educational outreach programs to address student conduct topics and to help students understand the university’s student conduct standards and expectations
- Serve on departmental, division-wide, and university-wide committees, including PVAMU Student Conduct Board Committee, Student Safety Committee, Admissions and Academic Standing Committee, Misconduct Admissions Review Team, Academic Integrity Review Board, Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), Campus Safety & Clery Act Compliance Working Group, PVAMU Homecoming Committee
- Assist in the development and implementation of special projects in support of departmental, division, and university initiatives
- Serve as a resource on student discipline issues for students, faculty, and staff
Asst. Director, Student Activities & Leadership
Prairie View A&M University
09.1996 - 11.2011
- Provided administrative support to the Director through administrative supervision and daily departmental operations
- Assisted the Director with developing and implementing departmental strategic plans and budgets
- Supervised and coordinated the recognition, governance, and communication system for recognized student organizations
- Supervised and coordinated recognition and governance of student organizations
- Developed and implemented policies for student organizations
- Launched programs to support Greek life and student leadership development
- Managed major university events and student leadership programs
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXBachelor of Science - Biology
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Student Conduct Operations
- Strategic Leadership and Supervision
- Program Development and Implementation
- Conflict Resolution
- Program Assessment and Evaluation
- Crisis Management
- Database Management
- Budget Management
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- Collaboration and Relationship Building
- Student Advocacy and Engagement
Affiliations
- PVAMU Police Department Training Advisory Board, Chairman
- Association of Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA)
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- National Association of Student Affairs Professional (NASAP)
- Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA)
- National Association of Campus Activities (NACA)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Certification
- A.A. White Basic Mediation Training
- D. Stafford & Associates Clery Act Training
- Advanced Violence Risk Assessment Certification
Timeline
Associate Dean of Students, Student Affairs
Prairie View A&M University
06.2025 - Current
Director, Student Conduct
Prairie View A&M University
11.2011 - Current
Asst. Director, Student Activities & Leadership
Prairie View A&M University
09.1996 - 11.2011
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Prairie View A&M University
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