Leading Through Black Excellence: Dr. Chiquita Jackson

Leading Through Black Excellence is a new Black History Month series, presented by the Austin Peay State University African American Employee Council. Throughout February, we will highlight examples of “Leading Through Black Excellence,” both on and off our campus. Individuals and organizations were nominated, and we are pleased to share their incredible stories through this new venture. For more information, please visit our website. www.apsu.edu/aaec.

Dr. Chiquita Jackson, interim director of the Office of Dual Enrollment

Dr. Chiquita Jackson

Dr. Chiquita Jackson has been an advocate for students ever since she began her professional career. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that students are supported. She empowers and inspires to foster student growth and development.

Jackson has worked with students at multiple levels during her career and enjoys helping others reach their academic goals. She worked in the local school system as a school counselor and as a student access coordinator. Jackson also spent time in Guyana as Peace Corps volunteer prior to joining APSU as interim director of the Office of Dual Enrollment.

Jackson is a Clarksville native and proud alumna of APSU where she received both her Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance and Master of Science in School Counseling. She obtained her Doctor of Education in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. She had some of the best experiences of her life at Austin Peay. She feels that it is truly an honor to help students take advantage of the many opportunities provided by APSU.

We salute you for your passion and dedication to serving students at Austin Peay and beyond.