Areas of Expertise:
- Authentic Leadership
- Leading with Core Values and Empathy
- Leadership Ethics
Dr. Walter C. Jones has served as an administrator in higher education for over 22 years. His experience at both the community college and university spans over 25 years. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge in English. He attended California State University Dominguez Hills where he received his Master of Arts degree in Education (Teaching/Curriculum). At the University of California Los Angeles, he attained his Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership with a particular focus on the role of family in college selection for underrepresented students.
Currently, Dr. Jones is the Dean of Academic Affairs (General Education & Transfer) at West Los Angeles College. He has served as President (2015-2016) of the African American Male Education Network & Development (A²MEND) and has been a member of the organization since its inception. As a champion for the development of Black male students in community colleges, he has provided mentorship for many students and has been an active trainer for other administrators, faculty and staff who are advocates for student success. In 2018 Dr. Jones received the UCLA Educational Leadership Program’s “Hero Award” for his work with A²MEND. Previously, he served as a Board member for the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), the California State University Dominguez Hills Alumni Advisory Board and he is a former mentor for the San Gabriel/Foothill Association of Community Colleges (SanFACC). In addition, he is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and University’s Millennium Leadership Institute Class of 2006. Dr. Jones is a published writer and poet. He has been married to his wife, Trish, for 23 years and they have a son (Brandon) and two daughters (Jade and Jennifer).