About Us
The Academic Affairs Climate and Diversity Committee (AACDC), formed in Summer 2011, has responsibility for division-wide diversity and climate initiatives in the Division of Academic Affairs. AACDC is composed of a
steering committee and several standing and short term subcommittees. The steering committee consists of members that have been appointed by the academic affairs leadership team. For more information about the roles and terms of service of this group, see the
membership guidelines. Together, these dedicated volunteers work on a variety of projects to implement the division’s Diversity Plan. If you have suggestions for projects that AACDC should consider or wish to participate in implementing efforts, please share your ideas or interest with any steering committee member.
The committee is currently co-chaired by Dr. Paulo Lima-Filho and Chelsea Gochnour.
Division Units
Vice Provost for Student Success
- LAUNCH
- Office for Student Success
- Math Learning Center
- University Writing Center
- Academic Success Center
- Hispanic-Serving Institute (HSI) Coordination
- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
- Undergraduate Academic Advising
Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate and Professional School
- Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
Associate Provost for Faculty Success & Interim Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
- Center for Teaching Excellence
- Office of Academic Innovation
Associate Vice President for Academic Effectiveness & Planning
- SACSCOC Liaison
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Evaluation
- Curricular Review Process
- Academic Program Review
University Librarian
Steering Committee Roster
| Name |
Term Length |
Department/Unit |
Title |
| John Bondurant |
1 year |
University Libraries
|
Assistant Librarian |
| Bradley Burroughs |
1 year |
Office for Student Success |
Program Coordinator I |
| Kimmy Clough |
2 years |
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Evaluation |
Assistant Director |
| Emily Finbow |
2 years |
LAUNCH |
Assistant Director, Honors Program |
| Bonnie Gardner |
3 years |
University Libraries |
Associate Librarian |
Chelsea Gochnour
Chair |
3 years |
Academic Innovation |
Associate Director |
| Dustin Kemp |
3 years |
LAUNCH |
Program Coordinator I, Honors Program |
| Aimee Lay |
2 years |
Graduate & Professional School |
Senior Graduate Student Specialist I |
Paulo Lima-Filho
Chair |
2 years |
Math Learning Center |
Assistant Provost |
| Marimar Miguel |
2 years |
Higher Education Center McAllen |
Assistant Director |
| Ginessa Payne |
1 year |
Center for Teaching Excellence |
Senior Instructional Consultant |
| Jennifer Van Horn |
1 year |
Academic Success Center |
Program Assistant |
| Jobin Varughese |
1 year |
Academic Innovation |
Manager, Data Insights |
| Shannon Walton |
1 year |
Graduate & Professional School |
Assistant Dean |
| Laura Widman |
3 years |
University Writing Center |
Writing Consultant III |
| Alexia Williams |
3 years |
Office for Student Success |
Program Assistant |