Sheryl Tynes

Sheryl Tynes, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for Student Success at Trinity University, overseeing academic support, counseling, health services, disability services, residential life, and student involvement. She is also a Professor of Sociology with expertise in social welfare, social security, and poverty programs. Her work focuses on advancing student accessibility and success, particularly for first-generation and Pell-eligible students through Trinity's 'Allies' program.

Research Interests:

• Social welfare systems
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Student success initiatives
• Higher education administration

Key Contributions:

• Overseeing implementation of a $5 million endowment for student accessibility services
• Teaching first-year experience courses
• Leading institutional efforts for student inclusion and belonging