The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to announce that Kimberly Stanley has joined the University of Houston as Program Director in Assessment. In her role, Ms. Stanley will support divisional assessment, accreditation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts that advance student success and institutional effectiveness.
Ms. Stanley brings experience in higher education administration, assessment, accreditation, and educator preparation. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to data-informed decision-making, program evaluation, and developing strategic partnerships that improve student outcomes and organizational performance.
Before relocating to Texas, Ms. Stanley held several leadership roles at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), including Director of the Center for Certification and Teacher Quality, Coordinator of Assessment and Continuous Improvement, Field Experience and Clinical Coordinator, and Robert Noyce Education Coordinator. In these positions, she directed assessment and accreditation processes, coordinated institutional reporting, managed quality assurance systems, and cultivated partnerships with PK–12 school districts to expand clinical experiences for teacher candidates.
As a member of SUNO's Department of Education accreditation and leadership teams, Ms. Stanley played a key role in maintaining compliance with Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards, Louisiana Department of Education requirements, and Board of Regents policies. She also contributed to institutional effectiveness initiatives through data analysis, program evaluation, and continuous improvement planning.
In addition to her administrative leadership, Ms. Stanley served as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development. She was also a member of the university's SACSCOC Reaffirmation Leadership Team, where she focused on student achievement and institutional effectiveness.
"I am honored to join the University of Houston Division of Student Affairs," Ms. Stanley said. "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues to support student success through assessment and continuous improvement efforts that help drive meaningful outcomes for students and the university community."
As Program Director, Ms. Stanley will partner with departments throughout the Division of Student Affairs to support and enhance assessment practices, support accreditation and compliance efforts, and advance a culture of evidence-based decision-making.
“We are very excited to welcome Kimberly Stanley to the Division of Student Affairs,” said Dr. Paul Kittle, Vice President for Student Affairs. “She brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach and a strong background in assessment and institutional effectiveness that will only serve to strengthen our work in supporting student success at the University of Houston.”
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Kimberly Stanley to the University of Houston Division of Student Affairs.