Donna Hunnicutt, EdD

Vice President for Instruction 
Southeast Arkansas College

ACAO Board of Directors

Donna R. Hunnicutt, EdD is an accomplished higher education leader with extensive experience in academic administration, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, workforce development, and online education. She currently serves in executive academic leadership at Southeast Arkansas College, where she leads initiatives focused on student success, academic quality, strategic planning, assessment, and institutional improvement.

Dr. Hunnicutt has successfully guided academic programs through accreditation and compliance processes, including work related to the Higher Learning Commission. Her expertise includes curriculum development, faculty development, distance education, assessment planning, program review, workforce training partnerships, and institutional strategic planning. She has also led initiatives to expand online learning, strengthen workforce education, and enhance community and industry partnerships.

In addition to her administrative leadership, Dr. Hunnicutt has experience teaching in higher education and developing innovative instructional programs that align with workforce and student needs. Her professional interests include educational leadership, accreditation, instructional design, workforce development, online learning, and institutional transformation.

 Dr. Hunnicutt holds a Doctorate of Education degree and is committed to advancing accessible, high-quality education that supports student achievement, workforce readiness, and community impact.