Jarvis Thomas

Dr. Jarvis Thomas serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Administration at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown, teaching core courses in administrative leadership, project administration, and crisis management since 2022 with active scheduling through Summer 2025.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University
• MPA in Public Administration from Texas Southern University

Research Interests:

His scholarly focus centers on leadership dynamics and public sector administration, with specialized investigations into crisis communication strategies, ethical decision frameworks, and cultural competence development within organizational hierarchies. Current teaching portfolios reflect applied research in human resources optimization and data-driven public sector management.

Service Contributions:

• University Level: Regular attendee at institutional meetings and 2024 commencement ceremonies
• College Level: Curriculum and Learning Committee member (Marilyn Davies College of Business, Sept-Dec 2024)
• Department Level: Chair of Department Search Committee (Jan-Dec 2024 and Apr-Jun 2024)
• Professional: Participant in Houston Community College Advisory Council throughout 2024