Dr. Tamika Davis is the Associate Vice President of Recruitment, Admissions, & Community Outreach for CT State Community College. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives to enhance student enrollment, foster community engagement, and streamline the admissions process. Prior to this position, Dr. Davis served as the Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management from August 2022 through November 2024, guiding the institution through a critical transition period. With a deep commitment to access and student success, she brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, enrollment management, and outreach strategies.With over 18 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Davis has worked extensively with diverse student populations, serving in key student service areas such as admissions, dual enrollment, academic coaching and advising, career services, and as both a non-credit lecturer and adjunct faculty. She has also held leadership roles as a Guided Pathways Manager and Student Success Center Coach, collaborating with national organizations such as Jobs for the Future and Achieving the Dream to implement innovative, student-centered practices aimed at improving student outcomes and eliminating barriers to post-secondary education.
As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Davis is deeply committed to fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments and increasing access to higher education. She works closely with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to implement data-driven strategies that support student success, retention, and degree completion.
Dr. Davis holds a BA in Communications from the University of Colorado, a MS in Counseling & Student Development in Higher Education from Central Connecticut State University, and an EdD in Educational Leadership from the University of Hartford. She remains dedicated to advancing enrollment management practices and student support services to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally within the CT State Community College system.