2019 SACSCOC Reaffirmation

Compliance Narratives

5.4 - Qualified Administrative/Academic Officers

The institution employs and regularly evaluates administrative and academic officers with appropriate experience and qualifications to lead the institution. (Qualified administrative/academic officers) [Off-Site/On-Site Review]

Judgment of Compliance

Compliant

Narrative

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) employs qualified administrative officers with the experience, competence, and capacity to lead the institution in achieving its vision and mission. Administrative officers at SHSU include the President, Vice Presidents, and their executive direct reports. SHSU’s Organizational Chart [1] documents the administrative structure within the University.

A list of administrative officers at the University, along with their corresponding job descriptions and vitae, is provided in the table below:

Sam Houston State University Administrative Officers
ADMINISTRATOR	POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION/VITAE OR RÉSUMÉ
Dr. Dana L. Hoyt	President	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Bobby Williams	Director Athletics	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Kathy Gilcrease	Chief of Staff	HR Job Description Vita
Division of Academic Affairs
Dr. Richard Eglsaer	Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Mary Robbins	Vice Provost Academic Affairs	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Christopher Maynard	Associate Vice Provost	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Chad Hargrave	Associate Vice President for Research and Special Programs	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. William Angrove	Associate Vice President for Distance Learning	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Somer Franklin	Associate Vice President Academic Affairs (Academic Planning and Assessment)	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Ken Hendrickson	Dean Graduate Studies	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Mitchell Muehsam	Dean College of Business Administration	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Phillip Lyons	Dean College of Criminal Justice	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Stacey Edmonson	Dean College of Education	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Ronald Shields	Dean College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Rodney Runyan	Dean College of Health Sciences	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Charles Henley	Dean Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Kimberly Bell*	Dean Honors College	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Abbey Zink	Dean College of Humanities and Social Sciences	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. John Pascarella	Dean College of Science and Engineering Technology	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Lisa Shen	Interim Director Newton Gresham Library	HR Job Description Vita
Division of Finance and Operations
Dr. Carlos Hernandez	Vice President Finance and Operations	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Amanda Withers	Interim Controller Controllers Office	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Juan Nunez	Associate Vice President for Facilities Management	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Dave Hammonds	Associate Vice President Human Resources and Risk Management	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. David Verghese	Treasurer	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Kevin Morris	Executive Director Public Safety	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Tessy Rappe	Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Edgar Smith	Director of Budget	HR Job Description Vita
Division of University Advancement
Mr. Frank Holmes	Vice President University Advancement	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Kris Kaskel-Ruiz	Associate Vice President Marketing and Communications	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Thelma Mooney	Associate Vice President Development	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Charles Vienne	Associate Vice President Alumni Relations	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Patricia Lewis	Director Advancement Services	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Mac Woodward	Director Sam Houston Memorial Museum	HR Job Description Vita
Division of Enrollment Management
Dr. Heather Thielemann	Vice President Enrollment Management	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Scot Mertz	Associate Vice President Enrollment Management	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Leah Mulligan	Associate Vice President Enrollment Management Communications	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Donna Artho	Assistant Vice President Institutional Effectiveness	HR Job Description Vita
Division of Student Affairs
Mr. Frank Parker	Vice President Student Affairs	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Keith Jenkins	Associate Vice President Student Affairs and Director of Recreational Sports	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Kristy Vienne	Assistant Vice President Student Affairs and Director of OneCard Services	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Andrew Miller	Assistant Vice President Student Affairs and Executive Director of Counseling and Health Services	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Meredith Conrey	Director of Leadership Initiatives	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. John Yarabeck	Dean of Students	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Lynn Clopton	Director Student Affairs Finance and Budget	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Joellen Tipton	Executive Director Residence Life and Living-Learning Programs	HR Job Description Vita
Division of Information Technology
Mr. Mark Adams	Vice President Information Technology	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. T.J. Harris	Associate Vice President Infrastructure and Support Services	HR Job Description Vita
Dr. Judith Lewis	Associate Vice President Enterprise Services	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Terry Blaylock	Associate Vice President Client Services	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Linda McIntosh	Director of Project Management	HR Job Description Vita
Mr. Steven Frey	Director of Information Security	HR Job Description Vita
Ms. Deborah McKerall	Director of Information Technology Finance and Budget	HR Job Description Vita

* Although individual does not report directly to the President or Vice President, he or she is considered an administrative officer due to his or her ability to influence institutional or division decision-making.

The President of SHSU is appointed by The Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents [2] and has the authority and discretionary powers to effectively administer the University [3]. The President’s authority, as granted by the Board of Regents, includes responsibilities regarding personnel matters that are necessary and appropriate for the efficient administration of the institution. The President makes recommendations and requests approval from the Board to extend both employment opportunities and continued appointments of administrative officers. In accordance with the TSUS Rules and Regulations on selection and hiring of candidates [4], the Board of Regents must approve appointment of all recommended candidates.

Searches for candidates to fill vacant administrative and academic leadership positions are advertised and open to all qualifying individuals. SHSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity [5].

The hiring of administrative officers at SHSU is guided by the specific hiring procedures noted in the Policy Statement and Procedures for Staffing of Non-Faculty Positions [6]. Employment of administrative personnel is based on locally developed job descriptions that may be referenced in the above table.

The President is responsible for the annual evaluation of all administrators reporting directly to him or her to include the Provost, Vice Presidents, and the Athletic Director at SHSU [7]. Likewise, the Provost and Vice Presidents perform the annual evaluations of the Associate and Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors who report directly to them. All administrative officers are reviewed annually, as part of the institution’s Annual Performance Appraisal cycle. The annual performance appraisal process for administrative officers is outlined in the Staff Evaluation System Policy, which requires that each staff employee receive an annual performance appraisal each spring semester [8]. Annual performance appraisals are administered to measure the effectiveness of the administrative officers and are completed using the institution’s Talent Management software. Appraisal factors for administrative staff include an assessment of leadership; communication; interpersonal relationships, external communication, and attitude; decision making; and professional development [9]. For the most recent performance appraisal cycle, 100% of administrative positions were evaluated [10].

Supporting Documentation

Documentation Reference	Document Title
[1]	SHSU Organizational Chart
[2]	TSUS Rules and Regulations, Chapter IV, Section 1
[3]	TSUS Rules and Regulations, Chapter IV, Section 2
[4]	TSUS Rules and Regulations, Chapter IV, Section 2.26
[5]	SHSU Affirmative Action Plan
[6]	Human Resources Policy E-1 - Staffing of Non-Faculty Positions
[7]	TSUS Rules and Regulations, Chapter IV, Section 7
[8]	Human Resource Policy ER-6 - Staff Evaluation System
[9]	Administrative Appraisal Factors, Talent Management
[10]	2018 Annual Performance Appraisal Audit