
Dr. Nikki Ceaser-Small
Senior Director of Campus Administration at Dallas
College’s Cedar Valley Campus
Entrepreneurs Scholarship Program
(ESUME) Board Member
Dr. Nikki Ceaser-Small serves as the Senior Director of Campus Administration at Dallas
College’s Cedar Valley Campus, where she supports the Campus President in ensuring
effective operations and continuous improvement in student services. With over 18 years of
experience in higher education administration, Dr. Ceaser-Small is well-versed in advancing
enrollment management and fostering corporate relationships. She is a strong advocate for
servant leadership, dedicating herself to guiding students to discover their passions and achieve
their full professional potential. She is recognized for her leadership in fundraising and workforce Development.
Dr. Ceaser-Small is deeply committed to community service and leadership development. She
serves on several boards, including the Northwestern State University Foundation Board, the
Executive Board of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, and the Cedar Hill ISD Education
Foundation. She was previously the Vice President of the Northwestern State University Alumni
Association and has served on boards for Leadership Southwest and the DeSoto Area Chamber.
Additionally, she has been recently appointed to the Entrepreneur’s Scholarship Program and
participates in the Marketing Committee for the Best Southwest Partnership. A member of
Leadership Dallas (Class of 2023) and an alumna of Leadership Southwest (Class of 2016), Dr.
Ceaser-Small is passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders.
A native of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Dr. Ceaser-Small earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration from Northwestern State University, an MBA from Northwood University, and a
Doctorate in Higher Education with a specialization in Leadership and Management from Capella University.
Dr. Ceaser-Small and her husband, Reuben Small, are proud parents to their 12-year-old
daughter, Madison Isabella.