Comprehensive Standard 3.2.8

Qualified Administrative/Academic Officers

Name of Institution: Brazosport College

Date Form Completed: Spring 2011

Location of Program: Brazosport College Main Campus, Lake Jackson, Texas

Instructions. Please complete a form for each location where instruction is offered leading to a degree program.

Column One: List each administrative and academic officer, including vice presidents, provosts, deans, directors, and others as appropriate.

Column Two: List the title of the officer.

Column Three: Describe the officer’s primary responsibilities in providing leadership.

Column Four: Provide the officer’s educational qualifications pertaining to his or her responsibilities.

Column Five: Describe the officer’s experience that qualifies to carry out his or her responsibilities.

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Name / Title / Responsibilities / Educational Qualifications / Professional Experience
Dr. Millicent Valek / President / Chief Executive Officer /

Ph.D., 1988, Education Administration, University of Texas, Austin, TX

M.Ed., 1977, Education Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Other Graduate Work, 1975-76, Counseling and Guidance, University of Texas, Austin, TX
B.S., Cum Laude, 1972, Secondary Education, University of Texas, Austin, TX / 1996-Present; President, Brazosport College
1988-1996; Vice President, Arizona Western College
1982-1988; Coordinator, Austin Community College
1979-1982; Instructor, Austin Community College
1972-1978; Austin Independent School District, Lamar Jr. High School
Dr. Ken Tasa / Dean, Educational Programs and Services / Chief Academic Officer / B.S. Major -Chemistry and Physics, East Texas State University (Now Texas A&M at Commerce), Commerce, Texas
M.S. Major -Chemistry, Minor –Physics, East Texas State University (Now Texas A&M at Commerce), Commerce, Texas
Ed.D. Major -College Teaching of Chemistry, East Texas State University (Now Texas A&M at Commerce), Commerce, Texas
Minor -Community College Education, East Texas State University (Now Texas A&M at Commerce), Commerce, Texas / 1998-Present; Dean, Educational Programs and Services, Brazosport College
1991-1997; Division Chair, Mathematics and Science, Brazosport College
1973-1991; Professor of Chemistry, Brazosport College
1972-1973; Robert A. Welch Research Fellow, Teaching Internship; East Texas State University
1968-1972; Secondary Science Teacher, Department Head – Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Lone Oak Independent School District
Fred Scott / Dean Administrative & Business Services / Chief Financial Officer / MBA with Business Management Concentration, St. Edward’s University
BBA, Accounting, University of Texas at El Paso / 2006-Present; Dean, Administrative & Business Services, Brazosport College
2003-2006; Vice-President for Finance, Southern West Virginia Community and Technological College,
2000-2003; Vice-President for Finance and Administration, Centenary College of Louisiana,
1996-1999; Comptroller, St. Mary’s University
1988-1996; Controller, St. Edward’s University
Dr. John Ray / Dean, Information and Community Resources / Chief Informational Officer / Ed. D. Educational Administration, University of Houston
M.S. Major: Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University
B.S. Major: Biology/Minor: Chemistry, Stephen F. Austin State University / 1996-Present; Dean, Information and Community Resources, Brazosport College
1988-1996; Vice President; Brazosport College
1987-1988; Biology Teacher/Chair, Long-Range Planning Committee, Brazosport College
1981-1987; Biology Teacher/Division Chair, Math and Science, Brazosport College
1972-1981; Biology Teacher, Brazosport College
1968-1972; Graduate Assistant, Stephen F. Austin State University
Dr. Pamela Davenport / Dean, Student Services / Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
MHR Masters, Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
B. S. – Management, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / November 2006 to present; Dean of Student Services, Brazosport College
January 2000 to October 2006; Vice President for Student Services/Institutional Effectiveness, College of the Mainland
September 1997 to December 1999; Vice President for Student Services, Oklahoma State University
March 1973 to August, 1997; Dean of Student Support and Assessment Services (as well as various other positions), Oklahoma City Community College
August 1993 to January 1998; Adjunct Instructor, Psychology, Oklahoma City Community College
March 1966 to January 1972; Assistant Director of Admissions, Oklahoma State University Technical Institute
Dr. Herb Miles / Dean, Human Resources and Payroll / B.B.A. Sam Houston State University
M.B.A. – Sam Houston State University
Ed.D. – University of Houston / 1996-Present; Dean, Human Resources and Payroll, Brazosport College
1983-1996; Dean, Occupational and Technical Education, Brazosport College
1973-1983; Faculty Member,
Office Education and Business Management Dept., Brazosport College
1971-1973; Teaching Assistant, College of Business, Sam Houston State University
1968-1973; Summers, Teller, First State Bank of Brazoria
Serena Andrews / Assistant to the President and Director of Development / Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston, Victoria, TX
Bachelor of Science, Home Economics & Marketing, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX / 1998 – Current; Asst. to the President, Exec. Dir. of Development, Dev. Officer, Youth Programs Coordinator, Brazosport College
1996 – 1998; Investment Counselor/Broker, Merrill Lynch
1985 – 1996; Co-Owner of Ladies Clothing Store
1981 – 1985; Director of Marketing, Loan Officer, Assistant Vice President, Texas Gulf Bank, NA
1978 – 1981; Retail Management Program, Sakowitz, Inc.
Dr. Lynda Villanueva / Associate Dean, Instructional Effectiveness and Student Success / Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Houston
M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, University of Houston
B.S., Psychology, Colorado State University / August 2010-Present; Associate Dean, Instructional Effectiveness and Student Success, Brazosport College
August 2006-August 2010; Director of Transitional Education and Associate Professor of Psychology, Brazosport College
May 2010-Present; Data Facilitator, Achieving The Dream, MDC Inc.
Fall 2007-Present; Lecturer, University of Houston
Summer 2008-Present; Faculty, University of Phoenix Online
September 2005-September 2007; Management Consultant, Management and Personnel Systems, Houston, TX.
April 2002-April 2007; 2007Management Consultant, Assessment & Development, Inc., Houston, TX
Betty Ross / Director, Employee Development and Instructional Design / M.A.Ed.; Adult Education/Distance Learning, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
B.S.; Human Services/Psychology, Friends University, Wichita, KS / 2007 to present; Director of Employee Development Center, Brazosport College
2006 to 2007; – Web Course Developer, Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE
1991 – present; Social/Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructor, Cowley College, Arkansas City, KS
Terry Comingore / Director, Learning Assistance and Instructional Media / B. B.A., Accounting, Stephen F. Austin State University
M. B. E., Stephen F. Austin State University
UHCL, 1980-84, 1996 / 2003 – present; Director Learning Assistance, Online Learning, and Instructional Technology, Brazosport College
1998 – 2001; Director Employee Development Center, Brazosport College
1979 – 2002; Faculty, Brazosport College
Dr. David L. Preston / Director Institutional Research / Doctor of Education; University of Houston
Master of Arts; Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
Bachelor of Science; Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
Associate of Arts; Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas
High School diploma; Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, Kansas / 1980-Present; Brazosport College
·  Instructor (until 1984)
·  Director of Computer Services (until 2000)
·  Coordinator of Title V (from 2001-2005)
·  Director of Institutional Research (from 1991 to present)
·  Evaluator, THECB Mentor Grant (2010-2011)
1969-1980; Mathematics, Computer Science Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas
1967-1969; Mathematics, Kingman High School, Kingman, Kansas
1964-1967; Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Geneseo High School, Geneseo, Kansas
Tami Wisofsky / Director, Library Services / M.L.S.; University of North Texas
B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Biology from University of Texas at Arlington / September 2001-present; Director of Library Services, Brazosport College
August 1995-August 2001; Serials Reference Librarian, Brazosport College
February 1994-August 1995; Library Assistant II, Acquisitions and Collection Development department, University of Texas at Arlington
February 1993-January 1994; Library Assistant I, Acquisitions and Collection Development department, University of Texas at Arlington
Fall 1988-Summer 1990; Library Student Assistant, Brazosport College
Gary Hicks / Division Chair, Physical Sciences and Process Technologies / M.S. (Biology), University of Houston-Clear Lake, Clear Lake, Texas
M.S. (Chemistry), Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
B.S., Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
A.A., San Jacinto College, Pasadena, Texas / 2003 to present; Division Chair, Physical Science & Process Technologies, Brazosport College
January 1998 – 2003; Department Head, Chemistry and Process Technologies, Brazosport College
1980-Present; Faculty Member in Chemical Technology, Process Technology, and Chemistry, Brazosport College
1978-1980; Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University
1976-1978; Research Technician,Dow Chemical Company
Dr. Kate Funkhouser / Division Chair, Communications and Fine Arts / PhD in Spanish; University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico
M.A. in Spanish, Portuguese minor; Vanderbilt University; Nashville, Tennessee
B.A. in Spanish; Goucher College; Baltimore, Maryland / January 2002-present; Division Chair; Communications and Fine Arts, Brazosport College
August 1989-present; Adjunct Professor, Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor in Spanish; Brazosport College
1982-1987;Teaching Assistant in Spanish; University of New Mexico
1979-1981; Teaching Assistant in Spanish; Vanderbilt University
Ron Bonnette / Division Chair, Computer Technology and Office Administration / B.S., Industrial and Vocational Education, University of Southern Mississippi
A.A.S., Computer Technology – Networking, Brazosport College
A.A.S., Radio Communications Electronics, Community College of the Air Force / 1980-Present; Professor of Computer Technology, Brazosport College – Division Chairman since 2006
1976-1979; Master Instructor of Ground Radio Communications Electronics, U.S. Air Force
1972-1976; Ground Radio Communications Technician, U.S. Air Force
Wayne Pryor / Division Chair, Social Sciences and Business / M.S., Political Science, East Texas State University
B.S., History, minor in Speech, East Texas State University / 1999 – present; Chair, Division of Social Sciences and Business, Brazosport College.
1975 – present; Professor of Government and History, Brazosport College.
1968-1975; Teacher of Government, History, Geography, and Economics, Angleton High School,
Jeff Detrick / Division Chair, Mathematics and Life Sciences / Master of Science, Major: Environmental Systems, Mathematical Modeling
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Major: Mathematics
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA / 2006 – Present; Division Chair, Mathematics and Life Sciences, Brazosport College
2006 – Present; Associate Professor of Mathematics, Brazosport College
2002 – 2006; Instructor of Mathematics, Brazosport College
1999 – 2002; Mathematics Lab Specialist, Adjunct Faculty, Brazosport College
1998 – 1999; Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, San Jacinto College
1998 – 1999; Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, Houston Community College
1997 – 1998; Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, College of the Redwoods
1995-1998; Teaching Associate and Lecturer, Humboldt State University
Dr. Susan McCormick / Director, Health Professions / Doctorate; Oxford Graduate School
Bachelor of Science; University of Detroit at Mercy College
Master of Science Nursing; University of Texas
Bachelor of Science Nursing; Lamar University
Registered Nurse; Baptist Hospital School of Professional Nursing / Clinical Professional Experience:
Medical surgical, critical care, cardiology, cardiovascular thoracic surgery, family medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, research, rural health care, graduate education, epidemiology
Academic Professional Experience:
Director Education, Critical Care Educator, Clinical Surgical Faculty, Chief PA, Chair and Director Graduate PA Program, Professor of Nursing
Tom Fowler / Director, Construction and Mechanical Technologies / Master of Social Work (Policy, Planning and Administration); University of Houston Graduate School
Master of Arts in Political Science; University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Interdisciplinary Honors Program); University of Houston
High School Diploma; Galena Park High School / 1998 –present; Director, Instructional Services, workforce development and Division chair for Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Brazosport College
1993 -2003; Adjunct instructor, American Government, Brazosport College
1982 -1998 Executive Director, United Way of Brazoria County
1971 -1972 Adjunct instructor, American Government, South Texas College
1971 -1981 Caseworker and Manager, Texas Department of Human Services
Dr. Dorothy Brandt / Department Head, Baccalaureate Programs / M.S. Logistics Management, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida
Ph.D., Organization and Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Certificate in Online Teaching (21 quarter hours), UCLA Extension (graduate)
M.B.A., Financial Planning; City University, Bellevue, WA
B.S. Degree Major: Accounting Minor: Psychology, Central Washington University
Associate of Arts Degree, Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA
High School Graduate, Pontiac Central High School / August 2004 – Present; Associate Professor & Dept. Head – Bachelor of Applied Technology, Brazosport College
September 2000 – August 2004; Accounting Instructor, Everett Community College, Everett, Washington
August 1996 – September 2000; Asst. Professor of Business, University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan, Alaska
September 1994 – July 1996; Accounting Manager (7/95 to 7/96) Senior Accountant (9/94 to 7/95) City of Ketchikan, Ketchikan, Alaska
November 1993 – July 1994; Accounting Supervisor, GNA Corporation (G.E. Capital), Seattle, Washington
July 1992 – October 1993; Senior Internal Auditor, Citizens Utilities Company, Redding, California
May 1982 – June 1992;
Audit Supervisor (5/90 to 6/92), Accounting Supervisor (5/87 to 5/90), Accounting Specialist (9/83 to 5/87), Accounts Payable Supervisor (5/82 to 9/83), U S West Inc (now Qwest), Seattle, Washington
Christopher Bahr / Internal Auditor / B. B. A., Accounting; Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Finance; Texas A&M University / Brazosport College – 1 Year
Deloitte & Touche – 1 Year