Mrs. Carol Hanes has served as the Dean of Arts, Sciences, Humanities, and Kinesiology on the Corsicana campus since November 2012. Prior to this position, she was the Assistant Dean of Humanities and Kinesiology.  During her 30-year career in education, Mrs. Hanes has served as teacher and administrator in both public and private elementary, junior high, high school, and college campuses. 

Mrs. Hanes received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University and her master’s in Education from the University of Texas with a focus in English and Curriculum/Instruction.  She has earned additional hours in English from Tarleton State University and Oxford University, England.  As a college English instructor for over 15 years prior to her administrative career, she brings experience with students and the classroom to her role as Academic Dean.

Currently, Mrs. Hanes is pursuing her doctorate in Education from Texas A&M-Commerce with a focus on administration at the community college level. Her interests are in student success and student engagement.