Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Frank B. Ashley III, Ph.D.
The Texas A&M University System
200 Technology Way, Suite 2053A
College Station, Texas 77845
(979) 458-6070
Fax (979) 458-6044

As Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ashley coordinates academic and student affairs program development, implementation and accountability, including performance-based funding. He also oversees research administration for the System, leads efforts to expand enrollment of community college transfer students to System universities, and leads development of comprehensive distance education initiatives.

Career

2007- present Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, The Texas A&M University System
2006-2007 Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Texas A&M University-Commerce
2004-2007 Dean, College of Education and Human Services, Professor, Health Kinesiology and Sports Studies, Texas A&M University-Commerce
2003-2004 Interim Assistant Provost for Enrollment, Texas A&M University
2000-2003 Director of Admissions, Texas A&M University
1999-2000 Project Director, Regents’ Initiative for Education
1996-2000 Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Teacher Education, College of Education, Texas A&M University
1993-2000 Associate Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Coordinator of Sports Management Program, Texas A&M University
1986-1993 Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Coordinator of Sports Management Program, Texas A&M University
1985-1986 Instructor, Department of Health and Physical Education, University of Alabama

Education

1986 Ed.D., University of Alabama
1976 M.A., University of Alabama
1975 B.S., Louisiana College