Intercollegiate Athletics Council
Purpose or Function: The Intercollegiate Athletic Council serves as an advisory group to the university president as well as the liaison group between intercollegiate athletics and the academic leadership of the institution (e.g., Faculty Senate).
Membership: The President appoints council members other than ex-officio members. All appointments to the council shall be for a term of three (3) years, with the exception of the student members whose term will be for one (1) year and ex-officio members who have standing appointments. The appointed voting membership consists of the following: two (2) faculty members from each academic college/school; two (2) student members; an alumni representative; an Academic Affairs Representative; and a faculty athletic representative. The voting ex-officio membership consists of: the Athletic Certification Officer; the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and Vice President for Finance and Administration or designee. The non-voting ex-officio membership includes the following: the Vice President for Student Engagement and Success and Intercollegiate Athletics, the Director of Recreational Sports, and the Vice President for Enrollment Management. Additional non-voting representatives may be added.
Chair: Appointed by the President
Responsible University Official: Vice President for Student Engagement and Success and Intercollegiate Athletics
| Name | Unit Represented | Term End |
|---|---|---|
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Don Deis |
Faculty Athletic Representative (Chair) |
May 31, 2026 |
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Clarenda Phillips |
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Yolanda Castorena |
Vice President for Finance and Administration, designee (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Ahmed Mahdy |
Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Jaime Nodarse Barrera |
Vice President for Institutional Advancement (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Melissa Chapa |
Athletics Certification (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Jerel Benton |
Academic Affairs |
May 31, 2025 |
|
Ed Cantu |
Alumni |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Ariella Saenz |
Student Athlete |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Reagan Gray |
Student Athlete |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Veysel Avsar |
College of Business |
May 31, 2025 |
|
Colin Wooldridge |
College of Business |
May 31, 2026 |
|
Doyeon Won |
College of Education & Human Development |
May 31, 2024 |
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Liana Davis |
College of Education & Human Development |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Juan Carlos Huerta |
College of Liberal Arts |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Jimena Burnett |
College of Liberal Arts |
May 31, 2026 |
|
Cathy Harrel |
College of Nursing & Health Science |
May 31, 2026 |
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Brenda Buckner |
College of Nursing & Health Science |
May 31, 2025 |
|
Toshiaki Shinoda |
College of Science |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Ingo Pecher |
College of Science |
May 31, 2026 |
|
Jose Baca |
College of Engineering and Computer Science |
May 31, 2025 |
|
Scott King |
College of Engineering and Computer Science |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Susan Gouthro |
School of Arts, Media, & Communication |
May 31, 2026 |
|
Kenneth Iyescas |
School of Arts, Media, & Communication |
May 31, 2026 |
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Non-voting Members |
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Adrian Rodriguez |
Vice President for Student Engagement and Success and Intercollegiate Athletics (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Kevin Martin |
Director of Recreational Sports (ex-officio) |
N/A |
|
Andy Benoit |
Vice President for Enrollment Management (ex-officio) |
N/A |
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Jennifer Baker |
Director, Athletic Academic Services |
N/A |
|
Joseph Hayen |
Director, Disability Services |
N/A |
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Riley Bullen |
Athletic Business Manager |
N/A |
|
Eric Schultz |
Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations |
N/A |
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Jennifer Roland |
Deputy Athletic Director for External Relations/SWA |
N/A |
|
Denise Housler |
Alumni |
N/A |
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John LaRue |
Chief Compliance Officer |
N/A |
|
Amanda Amaro |
Athletics, Executive Administrative Associate |
N/A |
|
Emily Delaune |
Student Government Association President (designee) |
May 31, 2024 |
|
Reese Drezins |
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President |
May 31, 2024 |
Last Updated: 09/20/2023