Dr. Daniel Pugh

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Daniel Pugh currently serves as a Professor Practice at Texas A&M University in the Department of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development. Before returning to full-time faculty service in 2021, Dr. Pugh served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Texas A&M University for six years. Throughout his tenure at Texas A&M University, he held the position of Vice Provost for Student Affairs at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he also had a joint faculty appointment as an Associate Professor in the College of Education. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Pugh led the Division of Student Affairs during the successful $4 billion Lead by Example campaign, where fundraising efforts exceeded $200 million. With extensive experience in student affairs, he spent 13 years as a senior student affairs officer at institutions within the Southeastern Conference and served as Dean of Students. Dr. Pugh is actively involved in numerous professional organizations and has completed eight years of service on the executive board of the Association of Public Land-grant Universities, serving as chair of the Council for Student Affairs. He is also on the editorial board for the TACUSPA's Student Affairs Campus Journal. Dr. Pugh has held the title of Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Emeritus for ten years and remains a member of the Catholic Campus Ministries Association executive board, reflecting his deep commitment to student affairs and academia.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Practice

2015-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Serves as a professor in the Department of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development.

Vice President Student Affairs

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Oversaw student affairs for the university.

Vice Provost Student Affairs

— Present

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

Held a joint faculty appointment while managing student affairs.

Awards

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Departmental Achievement Award Teaching

Courses

EDAD 610. Higher Education Law EDAD 611. Higher Education Business Finance EDAD 612. Policy Issues Administration Higher Education EDAD 627. Case Studies in Higher Education Administration EDAD 631. Student Affairs Functions EDAD 655. Administration Higher Education EDAD 689. Special Topics: Development & Fundraising Higher Education EHRD 636. Working Adult Groups

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.