Committee Members for 2024-25

Members of all special committees shall be appointed for terms of one year (April 1 – March 31).

Standing committee (legislative, membership services, and professional development) members shall be appointed for terms of three years each (standing committee term expirations listed below).

Auditing Committee

The Auditing Committee conducts a general examination of the fiscal records of the Association and seeks evidence to assure that the fiscal records of the Association have been maintained according to sound auditing procedures. (Meets once a year at the TCCTA Annual Convention in the spring.)

Kwohn Whitaker, CHAIR

Blinn College

Larry Stephens, Vice Chair

Austin Community College

Dale Westfall

Midland College

Convention Committee

The Convention Committee is assigned appropriate responsibilities in connection with the Association’s annual convention. (Meets once a year at the TCCTA Annual Convention in the spring.)

, CHAIR

Katherine Murray, Vice Chair 1

Tyler Junior College

Cammy Boaz

North Central Texas College

David Uminski

Saint Philip's

Kaylyn Carew

Temple College

Jay Schwarz

Midland College

Election Committee

The Election Committee has a general responsibility for assuring the election of officers and voting is conducted properly and in accordance with provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws. (Meets twice at the TCCTA Annual Convention in the spring.)

, CHAIR

Jackie Johnston, Vice Chair

Northeast Texas Community College

Desirae Hamilton-McCoy

Collin College

Legislative Committee

1. Adhere to the established Policies and Procedures for TCCTA Committees (General—All Committees). 2. Develop and present to the Executive Committee recommendations concerning legislation affecting members of the Association and the profession. 3. Keep TCCTA members fully informed on matters concerning legislation through the Messenger, and other appropriate means. 4. As authorized by the Executive Committee, explore areas of mutual legislative interest between the Texas Community College Teachers Association and other groups and organizations whose goals and purposes are compatible with those of the Association. 5. Upon request by the President, assist in the preparation of testimony and evidence in support of the official position of the Association before governmental bodies. 6. Promote and encourage greater interest and activity in legislative matters on the part of the officers and members of the Association. 7. Keep the President and Executive Director fully informed of all developments concerning the work of the committee. 8. Other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Association or the Executive Committee.

Time commitment: 10-15 hours (varying depending on the amount of legislation relating to TCCTA's mission).

Melissa Miller-Waters, CHAIR (term expires 2026)

Houston Community College

Reynaldo Flores (term expires 2026)

Dallas College-Richland Campus

Mary Linder, Vice Chair (term expires 2027)

Grayson College

Mary Jove (term expires 2025)

Alvin Community College

Stacy Stuewe (term expires 2025)

Tarrant County College-Northeast

Dillon Phipps (term expires 2026)

Blinn College

Don Davison (term expires 2027)

Galveston College

Mary Gentry (term expires 2027)

St. Philip’s College

Pat Ledbetter (term expires 2027)

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Membership Committee

The Membership Committee accepts general responsibility for enlisting members in the Association. (Meets via Zoom in the early fall.)

Pandora Freestone, CHAIR

San Jacinto College

Members: Campus Representatives

Membership Services Committee

The Membership Services Committee considers proposals, offers, suggestions, and plans for benefits for Association members and transmits its recommendations to the Executive Committee. (Meets twice a year at the Faculty Leaders Conference in the fall and the TCCTA Annual Convention in the spring.)

Rachel Hunt, CHAIR

Janna Holt-Day, Vice Chair

Janna Holt-Day

South Plains College

Son Mai (term expires 2027)

Midland College

Donna Sliter (term expires 2027)

Dallas College

Rachael Taylor-Robinson

Saint Philip's College

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee nominates highly qualified candidates for offices in the Association. (Meets via Zoom.)

, CHAIR

Essie Childers, Vice Chair

Formerly of Blinn College

Linda Comte

Formerly of Houston Community College

Gail Malone

South Plains College

Mary Ellen Young

Texarkana College

David Smith

North Central Texas College

Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee promotes professional growth throughout the Association by maintaining high-quality Professional Development Programs for our members. Reviews of ongoing programs are performed on an as-needed basis to provide suggestions for improvement and growth. The Professional Development Committee will respond to the changing requirements of our membership to provide leadership on new program opportunities. (Time commitment is as needed, depending on the programs under review)

Keitha Robinson, CHAIR (term expires 2027)

Houston Community College - Southwest

Erika Warnick, Vice Chair (term expires 2025) South Plains College

Corey Johnson (term expires 2024)

Panola College

Leigh-Anne Regenold (term expires 2027)

Tarrant County College Northeast

Zoe Spiliotis (term expires 2025) El Paso Community College

Sylvia Wells (term expires 2025) Del Mar College

Jane England (term expires 2026) North Central Texas College

Kimberly Fox (term expires 2026) San Jacinto College

Leslie Janac (term expires 2026) Blinn College

Gina Alvarez (term expires 2026)

San Antonio College

Publications Committee

The Publications Committee solicits articles for possible inclusion in the TCCTA Messenger; referees articles submitted; and offers the Executive Committee recommendations regarding changes in publication guidelines and policies. (Meets twice a year at the Faculty Leaders Conference in the fall and the TCCTA Annual Convention in the spring.)

Toni McMillen, CHAIR Collin College-Central Park

Erin Hill, Vice Chair Blinn College

Frances Burt Hill College

Nicholas Cox

Houston Community College-Southeast

Virginia Hanning San Jacinto College

Mia Taylor Houston Community College-Southeast

Anne-Marie Schlender

Austin Community College

Merideth Martin

Midland College

Michael Berberich

Galveston College

Resolutions Committee

The Resolutions Committee carefully studies and evaluates proposed resolutions for possible consideration by the Association in its annual convention. (Meets once a year at the TCCTA Annual Convention in the spring.)

Chris Brown, CHAIR

, Vice Chair

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