Functions

  1. Makes recommendations regarding districtwide policies, administrative rules, and procedures related to academic and student affairs.
  2. Reviews all relevant administrative rules in accordance with Administrative Rule 2.0800.01.
  3. Responds to recommendations from committees/task forces that report to the Council.
  4. Communicates interests and concerns of staff and constituency groups to the appropriate entity.
  5. Promotes opportunities for student leadership and participation in the shared governance process at the college.

Committee recommendations are forwarded to the Chancellor.

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Meeting Schedule and Frequency

Meets virtually, first Friday (generally)
10:15 a.m. – noon

FALL 2025SPRING 2026SUMMER 2026
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5		February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1		June 5
August 7
Academic & Student Affairs Council Meeting Schedule & Frequency

Membership

Co-chair: Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott, Vice Chancellor, Instruction, 512-223-7579, [email protected]
Co-chair: Dr. Shasta Buchanan, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, 512-223-7056, [email protected]
Assistants: Tammy Chalermpued & Tina Lynch

PositionNameAppointed byCampusEmail
AVC, Academic ProgramsDr. Elizabeth (Beth) KnightVC, InstructionHLC[email protected]
DeanTroy DefratesVC, InstructionRVS[email protected]
DeanDr. Antonio “Toño” RamirezVC, InstructionRGC[email protected]
AVC, Workforce ProgramsDr. Brandon WhatleyVC, InstructionHBC[email protected]
Executive Dean, Access & Disability SupportRosalind BlackstarVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
AVC, Enrollment ManagementDr. Dorado KinneyVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
Executive Dean, North RegionDr. Meritza TamezVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
Coordinator, Welcome CenterMitchell SimmonsVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
Interim Executive DeanDr. Tony WrightVC, Student AffairsRGC[email protected]
Executive Dean, Academic Advising & Affinity ProgramsDr. Kathy JamesVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Anaka RiveraSenateSAC[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Rita SnodellSenateEVC[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Dr. Blythe CatesSenateHLC[email protected]
FT Faculty (one from different dean areas)Maria RuelasSenateCYP[email protected]
Department Chairs (One from different dean areas)Pedro MercedVC, InstructionNRG[email protected]
Department Chairs (One from different dean areas)Jessica JejnyVC, InstructionHLC[email protected]
Department Chairs (One from different dean areas)Bernardo (Bernie) DiazVC, InstructionRVS[email protected]
Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA)Dawn TawwaterAFACYP[email protected]
Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA)Christina MichuraAFAEVC[email protected]
Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA)Gretchen HarriesAFANRG[email protected]
Association of Professional-Technical Employees (APTE)Dr. Michael BurchAPTERVS[email protected]
Association of Professional-Technical Employees (APTE)Jaye ChavezAPTEHLC[email protected]
Classified Employee Association (CEA)Vanessa HollisCEARGC[email protected]
Classified Employee Association (CEA)Miguel DeLeonCEAHLC[email protected]
VC, InstructionDr. Gaye Lynn ScottPosition (Co-Chair)HLC[email protected]
VC, Student AffairsDr. Shasta BuchananPosition (Co-Chair)HLC[email protected]
Executive Dean, Student LifeDr. Janelle GreenVC Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
Student Government AssociationTBDSGAN/A
Executive Dean, Admissions, Enrollment & CompletionLinda TerryVC, Student AffairsHBC[email protected]
Director, Academic Coaching & InitiativeDr. Traci AllenHBC[email protected]