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Michael Daniels

Michael Daniels, Ph.D.

School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
Assistant Professor
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
Moulton Hall
Contact Information
Email:
mdanie10@kent.edu
Phone:
(330) 672-0232

Biography

Dr. Michael Daniels (he/him) serves as an assistant professor of Higher Education Administration in the College of Education Health, and Human Services at Kent State University. Dr. Daniels is a passionate leader with more than 10 years of professional experience in higher education administration and student affairs. His administrative experience includes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, leadership education, multicultural affairs, human resource management, academic advising, and student programming. During his career he has enjoyed supporting students’ development through meaningful and intentional programs, initiatives, events, and services. He coordinates Kent State's the Career and Advising certificate, and teaches courses on leadership development theory, college student development, and intercultural communication. 

Dr. Daniels specializes in the constructivist grounded theory and focuses his research in three areas: (1) understanding the socialization process and identity development of Black men; (2) troubling traditional understandings of leadership, leadership education, and leader identity development and (3) exploring policies and practices within educational systems with a critical lens.

Dr. Daniels is a member of NASPA, ACPA, and ASHE and serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Gender and Women in Higher Education. 

Education

Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Kent State University
M.A., Student Affairs Administration, Michigan State University
B.S., Psychology, John Carroll University

Expertise

Human Resources
Leadership Development
Student Development

Awards/Achievements

  • 2023 Crain’s Cleveland Business 40 under 40
  • 2023 Educational Opportunity Association TRIO Achiever
  • 2023 30 for the Future from the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce
  • 2023 Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award from the NASPA Foundation
  • 2020 NASPA Now Professional awardee for his dedication to inclusion
  • 2020 Kent State University President’s Award of Distinction
  • 2019 Kent State University Ambassador on the Steve Harvey Show
  • 2016 Ebony Achievement Awards, Adviser of the Year

News Stories

  • Steve Harvey surprises eight students with scholarships to Kent State
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