Imani M. Cheers, Ph.D.
About Imani M. Cheers, Ph.D.
Imani M. Cheers, Ph.D., serves as the Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in improving student satisfaction and retention, and has held various academic and administrative roles at institutions including Howard University and USAID.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Imani M. Cheers, Ph.D., serves as the Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she coordinates the review of programs and policies that impact undergraduate education. She collaborates with various colleges and schools within the university to foster a dynamic learning environment and to advance institutional priorities. Additionally, she has developed and facilitated programs aimed at improving student satisfaction and retention.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Prior to her current position, Cheers held multiple roles at The George Washington University. She served as the Associate Director from 2020 to 2021 and as an Assistant Professor from 2013 to 2020. Her experience also includes working at Howard University, where she was the Internship Coordinator from 2007 to 2009 and a Teacher's Assistant from 2005 to 2007. These positions contributed to her expertise in undergraduate education and student engagement.
Educational Background
Cheers completed her Doctorate in Mass Communication and Media Studies at Howard University from 2005 to 2010. She also earned a Master of Arts in African Studies and Research from Howard University between 2005 and 2007. Her undergraduate studies were conducted at Washington University in St. Louis, where she achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a focus on Photography, Marketing, and African American Studies from 1998 to 2002.
Professional Experience in Media and Production
Imani M. Cheers has a diverse background in media and production. She interned as a Photojournalist at USAID in 2006 and worked as a Production Intern at Radio One during the same year. Additionally, she served as a Freelance Production Coordinator at MTV Networks from 2002 to 2004. Her early career also included work at HSI Productions from 2001 to 2005, where she was involved in film production.