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Biographical Information
Jack E. Daniels, III, Ph.D.
President
Madison College
Madison, Wisconsin
Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III, has more than 30 years of higher education experience ranging from
community and technical colleges to graduate institutions. His expertise includes strategic and
master planning, economic development and community engagement. He also provides
leadership in visioning and guiding initiatives focused on student success.
In addition to serving 17 years as a community or technical college president, Dr. Daniels has
held several positions of distinction including psychology professor; associate dean of math,
science and physical education; dean of instruction; and vice president of academic affairs. As
president of Madison College, he has led the college in creating and implementing a shared
governance environment, reshaped how the college responds to the unique needs of the
communities it serves, and guided the transformation of an institutional culture that respects
open dialogue and shared decision making. Dr. Daniels continues to advance a college
leadership model that is inclusive, respectful of diversity in all forms and empowers individuals
to lead within their scope of influence.
Prior to his current role as president of Madison College, Dr. Daniels served as president of Los
Angeles Southwest College, Lincoln Land Community College and Houston Community College Central College. In addition to his work locally with economic and community development and
educational initiatives, Dr. Daniels is actively engaged in leadership positions in national and
statewide organizations and is a popular presenter and adviser on student success and
leadership. Dr. Daniels’ credentials include a bachelor’s degree from Huntington (Indiana)
College and a Ph.D. from the Wright Institute Graduate School of Psychology in Berkeley,
California.