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The SOC Administration


The School of Communication Administration

The School of Communication Administration at Texas Southern University drives innovation at the intersection of media, technology, and scholarship. With a focus on AI-integrated learning, digital transformation, and creative excellence, the administration fosters a future-forward environment that empowers students and faculty to lead in evolving industries. It champions interdisciplinary collaboration, equity in storytelling, and pioneering research in communication and emerging technologies.

Chris Ulasi

Chris Ulasi, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
School of Communication 

Email:  Christian.Ulasi@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7755

Biography
Serbino Sandifer-Walker

Serbino Sandifer-Walker, M.A.
Interim Asst. Dean & Asst. Professor 
School of Communication

Email:  Serbino.Sandifer-Walker@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7749

Biography
Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams, M.A.
Assistant Dean for Marketing and Student Services

Email:  Kevin.Adams@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7408

Biography
Karina Williams

Courtney Litvak
Senior Administrative Assistant
School of Communication

Email:  Courtney.Litvak@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7740

Biography
Fridah Mariki

Fridah Mariki, M.A.
College Business Administrator
School of Communication

Email:  Fridah.Mariki@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7818

Biography
Michele D Jones

Michele D. Jones, B.S.
Project Coordinator
School of Communication

Email:  Michele.Jones@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1253

Biography

The SOC Leadership

The School of Communication (SOC) at Texas Southern University leads a transformative approach to media education by advancing research that challenges stereotypes, bridges cultural divides, and cultivates global understanding. With a forward-thinking leadership, SOC drives progress through strategic priorities in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and cross-disciplinary partnerships—empowering its academic community to shape inclusive narratives and influence the future of communication.

      • CHRISTIAN ULASI, PH.D.Interim Dean, School of Communication
      • PROF. SERBINO SANDIFER-WALKER, MA,  Interim Assistant Dean & Assistant Professor
      • KEVIN ADAMS, M.A. |  Assistant Dean for Marketing and Student Services
      • MICHELE JONES, B.S, Project Coordinator
      • COURTNEY LITVAK |  Senior Administrative Assistant
      • FRIDAH MARIKI, M.A. |  College Business Administrator
      • VERA WALLER-HAWKINS, PH.D. Interim Chairperson, Dept. of Journalism
      • MORGAN KIRBY, PH.D. Graduate Program Director and Assistant Professor
      • ARTHUR MURRAY B.A.  |   Director of KTSU2 and Instructor
      • CLYDE DUNCAN, JR, PH.D. Internship Coordinator
      • JORDAN WILLIAMS, JD.  |  ERIM Coordinator and Associate Professor
      • ANTHONY OGBO, PH.D.  |  Web/Innovation Coordinator and Editor, SOC Magazine