Vice President of College Services
Dr. Thomas Walker serves as Vice President of College Services at Northeast Lakeview College. He brings over 13 years of progressive experience in higher education leadership, specializing in strategic initiatives, teaching and learning optimization, and operational excellence. Prior to serving in this role, Dr. Walker served as the Dean of Business Affairs at Broward College, where he managed the operational aspects of a 103-acre campus in Broward County’s south region, catering to serving 12,000 students. His leadership plays a crucial role in creating an empowering environment for faculty to deliver transformative learning experiences and fostering a strong sense of belonging among students. Dr. Walker collaborates closely with college leadership to establish business goals, devise fiscal strategies, and oversee the implementation of compliance measures ensuring operational success that results in increases in student enrollment and financial solvency.
Dr. Walker is known for his collaborative leadership style, which promotes high-performance teams to ensure the delivery of exemplary services to the college and surrounding community. His track record includes effective collaboration with cross-functional teams spanning academic affairs, student services, facilities management, information technology, and public safety. This collaboration has been crucial in maintaining campus facilities, advancing teaching and learning technologies, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies and regulations.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Walker served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, where he provided strategic leadership for business programs. He spearheaded comprehensive student retention strategies, cultivated partnerships with community stakeholders, and championed innovative teaching technologies aligned with the college’s mission and vision.
Dr. Walker earned his Bachelor of Science in Management degree and Master of Business Administration degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management from Capella University.