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 2026SPRING 2027SUMMER 2027
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4		February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7		June 4
August 6
Academic & Student Affairs Council Meeting Schedule & Frequency

Membership

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

PositionNameAppointed byCampusEmail
AVC, Liberal Arts & SciencesDr. Elizabeth (Beth) KnightVC, Academic AffairsHLC[email protected]
Dean, Applied TechnologiesTroy DefratesVC, Academic AffairsRVS[email protected]
Dean, Humanities & CommunicationsDr. Antonio “Toño” RamirezVC, Academic AffairsRGC[email protected]
AVC, Professional Technical EducationDr. Brandon WhatleyVC, Academic AffairsHLC[email protected]
Executive Dean, Access & Disability SupportTBDVC, Student AffairsHLCTBD
AVC, Strategy & TransformationAna RummerVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
Senior Conduct CoordinatorHeather EliasVC, Student AffairsSGC[email protected]
Regional Director, Recruitment ServicesRoss NelsonVC, Student AffairsEGN[email protected]
Executive Dean, Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesDr. Tony WrightVC, Student AffairsRGC[email protected]
Executive Dean, Academic Advising & Affinity ProgramsKathy JamesVC, Student AffairsHLC[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Anaka RiveraSenateSAC[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Susan DasSenateEVC[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Lynda Infante HuertaSenateRVS[email protected]
FT Faculty (One from different dean areas)Bernardo (Bernie) DiazSenateHLC[email protected]
Department Chair (One from different dean areas), MathPedro MercedVC, Academic AffairsNRG[email protected]
Department Chair (One from different dean areas), Physical TherapyJose MilanVC, Academic AffairsEVC[email protected]
Department Chair (One from different dean areas)VacantVC, Academic Affairs
Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA)Amy BeldingVC, Academic AffairsCYP[email protected]
Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA)David ConradVC, Academic AffairsEVC[email protected]
Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA)Jennifer KingVC, Academic AffairsHLC[email protected]
Association of Professional-Technical Employees (APTE)Elizabeth MazeAPTEHLC[email protected]
Association of Professional-Technical Employees (APTE)Bryna HoangAPTESAC[email protected]
Classified Employee Association (CEA)Vanessa HollisCEAHLC[email protected]
Classified Employee Association (CEA)Miguel DeLeonCEAHLC[email protected]
VC, Academic AffairsDr. Gaye Lynn ScottPosition (Co-Chair)HLC[email protected]
VC, Student AffairsDr. Shasta BuchananPosition (Co-Chair)HLC[email protected]
Regional Director, Student LifeLiz MorrisVC, Student AffairsSAC[email protected]
Student Government AssociationEthan SuminegSGAN/AN/A
Executive Dean, Enrollment & RecordsBethany BellVC, Student AffairsHBC[email protected]
Regional Director, Advising ServicesDr. Traci AllenVC, Student AffairsHBC[email protected]