Academic Council

Charge:  The Academic Affairs Council is responsible for advising the Provost on issues related to academic policies and the quality of instruction across all University programs. The Council reviews program proposals in any discipline, communicates recommended academic policies to department chairs, and proposes policies related to academic procedures. Additionally, the council recommends changes in academic practices that enhance instruction and uphold academic standards.

Membership & Reporting:  Members are current deans; appointment of other members by Provost; Provost chairs and gives charge to the committee.

Committee Members

Brett Welch (Interim Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost for Digital Learning; Dean, Graduate Studies), Chair Ex Officio
Samuel Jator (Sr. Associate Provost) Ex Officio
Gene Theodori (Associate Provost) Ex Officio
Jerry Lin (Associate Provost, Research & Sponsored Program) Ex Officio
Katrina Brent (Assistant Provost for Enrollment Management) Ex Officio
Mustapha Jourdini (Executive Director OIES) Ex Officio
Kyle Boudreaux (Executive Director - Data Analytics, Reporting, and Analysis) Ex Officio
Theresa Hefner-Babb (Assistant Provost, Accreditation & Assessment; SACSCOC Liaison) Ex Officio
Christy Thomas (Director of Operations) Ex Officio
Velbeth Hernandez (Director of Faculty and Fiscal Resources) Ex Officio


Deans

Rebecca Boone (Interim Dean, Arts & Sciences) Ex Officio
Joby John (Dean, Business) Ex Officio
Alberto Ruiz (Dean, Education & Human Development) Ex Officio
Tracy Benson (Interim Dean, Engineering) Ex Officio
Golden Wright (Dean, Fine Arts & Communication) Ex Officio
Vivienne McClendon (Dean, Library) Ex Officio
Tilisa Thibodeaux (Dean, Texas Academy TALH & Reaud Honors College) Ex Officio