Biography

Taneika Thompson is a collaborative higher education administrator who is skilled at developing talent and has years of proven experience in institutional research and effectiveness. Specifically, Ms. Thompson is proficient at analyzing data, identifying trends, and producing reports for data-informed decision making and evidence gathering to support assessment for compliance and continuous improvement. 

In addition to chairing the Assessment Committee, Ms. Thompson uses sustainable assessment processes and reliable data to ensure academic and administrative continuous improvement. Ms. Thompson monitors institutional effectiveness and continuously seeks opportunities to improve the University’s regional and professional accreditations, program reviews, student learning outcomes assessments, and stakeholder satisfaction surveys. Ms. Thompson provides relevant, timely, and accurate findings to administrators and faculty to inform decisions regarding programmatic offerings, strategic planning, and budgeting.

Prior to joining Howard University, Ms. Thompson worked more than eleven years at the State University of New York at Brockport. Recognized for her expertise in institutional research, she accepted a range of roles with increased responsibilities including, lead programmer analyst, research analyst, and director of institutional effectiveness. 

Before starting a career in higher education, Ms. Thompson worked for twelve years in industry as a systems analyst, developer, and consultant. 

Ms. Thompson is a native of Newark, NJ who attributes her traits of persistence and dedication to her parents who emigrated from Jamaica. Ms. Thompson, an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is married with three children.