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FAAC approves minutes, nominates vice chair; proposed 2025 FAAC members to be forwarded to THECB board
Summary
At its June meeting the advisory committee approved minutes, accepted a self‑nomination and approved Tanya Richardson Dean as vice chair; staff will forward proposed new committee members to the Coordinating Board for July 2025 approval.
The Financial Aid Advisory Committee took several formal actions during the June 11 meeting.
Approval of minutes The committee moved and seconded approval of previously distributed minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was offered and seconded; the chair recorded the motion as approved by the committee.
Vice‑chair nomination and approval Cecilia Jones, outgoing chair, opened nominations for the vacant vice‑chair slot created as she transitions to past chair and Scott Lipinski prepares to become chair. Tanya Richardson Dean self‑nominated. Shannon Crossland moved to elect Tanya Richardson Dean as vice chair; the motion was seconded by Dee Ingram and approved by the committee.
Proposed new FAAC members Committee staff announced proposed new FAAC members whose nominations will be presented to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in July 2025 for final approval. Proposed members and institutions listed by staff were Megan Begnan (Lamar University), William Bowen (University of Texas Medical Branch), Kelly Steelman (Amarillo College), Lisa Martin (Baylor University) and Dr. Angelica Harrow (Education Service Center Region 19). Staff said the terms would begin September 2025 and run through June 2028; the committee did not vote on final appointments because final approval rests with the coordinating board in July.
Why it matters The vice‑chair appointment determines who will serve as vice chair, then chair, then past chair across the committee’s three‑year rotation; committee members noted the vice‑chair role includes presenting the FAAC annual report in Austin in January.
Provenance - Motion to approve the minutes (discussion and voice approval) occurred during the meeting’s early business. - Vice‑chair nomination and approval occurred near the meeting’s close and was recorded on the public roll call.
