Leadership

Academic advising at Texas State is guided by a collaborative leadership team committed to creating a student-centered, intentional advising experience across the university. Our leadership structure brings together strategic vision, operational excellence, and academic pathway expertise to ensure every student has access to high-quality academic advising.

Together, this team works to align advising practices, support advisor development, and continuously improve how we serve students on their path to graduation and beyond.

Associate Vice Provost for Academic Advising and Transitions

The Associate Vice Provost for Academic Advising and Transitions provides the overall vision and leadership for academic advising at Texas State. This role focuses on advancing a coordinated, student-centered academic advising experience that supports students from their transition into the university through degree completion.

By setting strategy, building partnerships across campus, and championing innovative approaches to academic advising, he ensures that academic advising remains a critical driver of academic success at TXST.

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Gabriel Bermea, Ed.D

Associate Vice Provost for Academic Advising and Transitions

Academic Advising Operations

Our Academic Advising Operations team leads the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support academic advising across campus. This team ensures that advising is efficient, accessible, and aligned with institutional goals.

From technology and data to training and assessment, Academic Advising Operations equips academic advisors with the tools and resources they need to do their best work while helping the institution continuously improve the advising experience for students and academic advisors.

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Kristopher M. Infante

Director for Advising Operations

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Ambrocio Chapa

Administrative Assistant III

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Noel Fuller

Assistant Director for Advisor Training

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Aaron Flores-Calederon

Student Development Specialist

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Anthony Lopez

Systems Analyst II

Directors of Academic Advising

The Directors of Academic Advising provide leadership within each academic advising center. They guide teams of professional academic advisors and ensure that academic advising practices are responsive to the needs of their students and aligned with university and college priorities.

Directors play a key role in connecting students to their academic communities, partnering with college leadership and academic departments, supporting academic advisor development, and implementing strategies that promote student persistence, engagement, and timely graduation.

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Manda Anderson

Director for Liberal Arts Advising

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Bethany Mellum

Director for Business   Advising

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Amy Beck

Director for Exploratory Advising

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Heather Jamie Sherrill

Interim Director for Health Professions Advising

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Stacy Doran

Director for Applied Arts Advising

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Brooke Heithoff Tuttle

Director for Science and Engineering Advising

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Joya Konieczny

Director for Education Advising

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Director for Fine Arts and Communication Advising