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Larry G. Daniel, Ph. D.
Center for Leadership and Organizations
Center for Leadership and Organizations
Director and Professor, Leadership and Organizations
ldaniel@andersonuniversity.edu
907 N Main, Room 213
Academic Background
Larry G. Daniel is an experienced higher education leader, including leadership appointments at AU, The University of Texas Permian Basin, The Citadel, the University of North Florida, and the University of North Texas. His career includes service as a public school teacher, university faculty member, center director, associate dean, and dean. He holds a Ph. D. in Educational Administration and an M. Ed. in Special Education, both from the University of New Orleans, and a B. A. in Secondary Education from Southeastern University.
BA in Secondary Education, Southeastern University
MEd in Special Education, University of New Orleans
PhD in Educational Administration, University of New Orleans
Fast Facts
I teach doctoral students in a fully online environment, including both synchronous and asynchronous sessions. I use a form of flipped classroom in which students digest readings and other materials before class and then engage in meaningful discussions during class. My courses are writing intensive to help students prepare for their dissertations.
Teaching at AU allows me to integrate the University’s pillars of great academics and great faith. I find sharing my expertise with students from a Christian worldview to be very stimulating.
Doctoral education is demanding. Doctoral study differs from master’s work in terms of student commitment and individual effort.
Leadership Anderson Class 41, 2026.
Robert B. Howsam Award, Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 2023.
Walter M. Mathews Historical Contribution Award, Mid-South Educational Research Association, 2017.
Marquis Who’s Who, Included in 2021 Biographical Registry (VIP #4949860).
Member, Accreditation Council of the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Washington, DC, 2026-.
Team Lead for Continuing Accreditation Visits, Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Washington, DC, 2015-2025.
President, Mid-South Educational Research Foundation, 2022-.
Interim Editor, Research in the Schools, 2024-2025.
Member, Leadership Council, Elevate TXed, University of Texas System, Austin, TX, 2020-2024.
Chair, Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 2020-2022.
Co-Chair, MSERA Mentors Committee, Mid-South Educational Research Association, 2019-.
Chair, University of Texas System Education Deans Group, 2021-2022.
We have an exceptional programs and excellent students. Our doctoral students are all busy professionals who take time out of their hectic schedules to further their education. Their diligence is inspiring.
Leadership, Organizational Theory, Educational Leadership, Professional Development, Research Methodology
Daniel, L. G., Easley II, J., DeJesus, O., & Edmonson, S. (2025). Leading the transformation of preservice teacher preparation. In E. Lampert-Shepel & A. Zimmerman (Eds.), Collaborating for transformative change in education: Lessons from within a teacher-educator coalition (pp. 25-41). Routledge.
Daniel, L. G., & Badgett, K. (2022). Social and emotional needs of principals. In L. A. Westberry (Ed.), Support for principals: Firsthand experiences in planning programs and activities (pp. 1-14). Rowman & Littlefield.
Badgett, K., & Daniel, L. G. (2022). Principal evaluation practices that support individual and organizational growth. In L. A. Westberry (Ed.), Learning opportunities for principals: Methods for meeting the needs of today’s administrators (pp. 65-82). Rowman & Littlefield.
Daniel, L. G. (2021). How can an understanding of and acknowledgement of the effects of sin and evil inform solutions to organizational and societal problems? In J. G. Smith & E. D. Renslow (Eds.), Blessed are those who ask the questions: What should we be asking about management, spirituality, and religion in organizations? (pp. 267-290). Information Age.
Patel, N. H., Franco, S. M., & Daniel, L. G. (2019). Student engagement and achievement: A comparison of STEM schools, STEM programs, and non-STEM settings. Research in the Schools, 26(1), 1-11. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/student-engagement-achievement-comparison-stem/docview/2352139640/se-2