Texas A&M University Division of
Student Affairs
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Division of
Student Affairs

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Vice President’s Office

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) serves and supports the 13 different departments within the Division of Student Affairs that are critically engaged in all aspects of students’ lives and the delivery of key services and support. OVPSA works with departments to create environments that help students grow, develop, learn and enhance the quality of their lives by providing opportunities for students to experience education and explore interests beyond the classroom.

In support of the mission, values and policies of Texas A&M University, OVPSA promotes collaboration and coordinating efforts that affect the entire division; such as strategic planning, budgeting, diversity and community development, research, assessment, public relations, fundraising and technology.

Dr. Bill Kibler headshot

Dr. Bill Kibler

Vice President for Student Affairs
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Administrative Contact Ms. Carrie Berry [email protected]
Dr. Vicki Dobiyanski headshot

Dr. Vicki Dobiyanski ’03

Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff
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Administrative Contact Ms. Elizabeth Lindan [email protected]
Dr. Kristen Harrell headshot

Dr. Kristen Harrell ’17

Associate Vice President & Senior System Student Affairs Officer
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Administrative Contact Ms. Elizabeth Lindan [email protected]
Dr. Justin Jeffery headshot

Dr. Justin Jeffery

Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
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Administrative Contact Ms. Kari Simmons [email protected]
Jennifer Ford headshot

Ms. Jennifer Ford

Interim Associate Vice President
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Administrative Contact Ms. Kari Simmons [email protected]
Carrie Berry headshot

Ms. Carrie Berry

Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Liz Lindan headshot

Ms. Elizabeth Lindan

Senior Administrative Coordinator I
Kari Simmons headshot

Ms. Kari Simmons

Senior Administrative Coordinator I
Sandy Barrett headshot

Ms. Sandy Barrett

Administrative Associate III

Business Office

Supporting the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Business Office provides business and human resource support for departments and coordinates a number of administrative resources within the division. The office also manages the annual budget process and serves as a liaison between the Division of Student Affairs and all financial entities across the Texas A&M University.

Cari Tawney headshot

Ms. Cari Tawney ’95

Assistant Vice President Finance – Student Affairs
Loretta Foster headshot

Ms. Loretta Foster ’97

Assistant Director Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness

Development Office

The Student Affairs Development Office works with former students, corporations and other Texas A&M supporters to match their charitable interests with the Division of Student Affairs’ priorities. Your gifts create scholarships, enhance student programs and fund new buildings. Development Officers for the Texas A&M Foundation work with the Student Affairs Development Office to facilitate the gift giving process.

The Texas A&M Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that exists for the benefits of Texas A&M University. Gifts made to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Reagan Chessher headshot.

Mr. Reagan Chessher ’96

Chief Development Officer – Student Affairs Texas A&M Foundation
David Bacot headshot

Mr. David Bacot ’90

Senior Director of Veterans Development Texas A&M Foundation
Julie Anderson headshot

Ms. Julie Anderson ’06

Development Relations Coordinator Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Catherine Halverson headshot

Ms. Catherine Halverson ’19

Development Assistant Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs