Veterans Advisory Council : Office of Veterans Affairs : Texas State University

The Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) was created in November 2008 to bring together faculty and staff who had an interest in assisting student veterans at Texas State as well as combine efforts and resources to better serve our students. The council became a recognized group in August 2009 and reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Function:

The Veteran Advisory Council (VAC) provides advice and support for services and programs designed to promote retention, success, and facilitate the transition into college for military veteran and military connected students.

Members:

Melissa Hyatt, Associate University Registrar, University Registrar, Co-Chair (R)
To Be Named, Co-Chair (T)

Lindley Alyea, Director, Student Learning Assistance Center (T)
Eric Amidon, Coordinator for Academic Student Services, Round Rock Campus (R)
Harlan Ballard, Outreach, Assessment, and Retention Coordinator, Office of Disability Services (R)
Kama Davis, Staff Attorney, Dean of Students (R)
Dr. Beverly Woodson Day, Asst VP, Enrollment Management, Undergraduate Admissions (R)
Charles Evers, Supervisor, Applied Arts Advising Center, Advising Representative (R)
Jade Figueroa, Coordinator, Veteran Academic Success Center (R)
Ray Gonzalez, Program Specialist- Scholarships, Financial Aid and Scholarships (R)
Cheryl Nickell, Counseling Specialist, Counseling Center (R)
Aimee Nieto, Coordinator, Veteran's Benefits, Veteran Affairs/Office of University Registrar (T)
Dr. Eric Paulson, Associate Dean, The Graduate College (T)
Jesse Silva, Associate Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion- IIE for Student Initiatives (T)
Dr. Katherine Selber, Chancellor’s Fellow, Texas State University System; Professor, Social Work (R)
Chad Willis, User Services Consultant, IT Assistance Center (T)
Ross Wood, Career Advisor, Career Services (R)
To Be Named, Coordinator, Student Veterans Programs, Inclusive Excellence for Student Initiatives (T)