Membership
The Council for Academic Technology and Innovative Education (CATIE) brings together experts from across the A&M System to advance academic technology and digital learning initiatives. Given the evolving nature of academic technology, CATIE maintains a flexible and collaborative structure, engaging members with diverse expertise to address key system-wide initiatives and emerging challenges.
Who Are CATIE Members?
CATIE members are academic leaders, faculty innovators, and technology professionals who play a vital role in shaping the future of teaching and learning within the A&M System. Ideal members include:
- Academic leaders overseeing instructional technology and online learning operations
- Directors of Distance Learning or Instructional Technology
- Faculty members recognized for innovative technology use in teaching
- Professionals responsible for technology-based training and outreach
How Are Members Appointed?
Each A&M System member institution appoints CATIE representatives through their Provost/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) or designated leadership. Appointments are for a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment.
Want to get involved?
Interested in learning more about CATIE membership and how you can contribute? Contact us today!
current Representatives
| Member Institution | First Name (click to email) | Last Name | Title | Term Expires (June) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council | Vacant | Vacant | Student Representative | 2026 |
| Electronic & Information Resources Accessibility | Cynthia | Kauder | Digital Accessibility Council (DAC) Representative | n/a |
| Prairie View A&M University | Teresa | Dowell-Vest | Interim Department Head / Associate Professor – Communication (Media Production) | 2026 |
| Prairie View A&M University | Charlene | Stubblefield | Executive Director, Center for Instructional Innovation & Technology Services | 2027 |
| Tarleton State University | Justin | Carrell | Director, Academic Technology | 2026 |
| Tarleton State University | Misty | Smith | Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development in the Center for Educational Excellence | 2028 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension | Ryan | Selking | Associate Editor | 2028 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension | Weiqi | Liu | Program Manager P12, Educational Development and Engagement (EDE) | 2027 |
| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | Michael | Leary | Chief Technology Officer | |
| Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | Margaret | Guillory | Instructional Designer III | |
| Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | Ray | Ivie | Director, TEEX Testing & Innovation Center | 2026 |
| Texas A&M International University | Pat | Abrego | Director, Instructional Technology & Distance Education | 2026 |
| Texas A&M International University | Cynthia | Sosa | Instructional Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction | 2028 |
| Texas A&M Transportation Institute | Anthony | Schneider | Chief Information Officer | |
| Texas A&M University | Sunay | Palsole | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Remote Education | 2027 |
| Texas A&M University | Kelley | Shaffer | Director | |
| Texas A&M University – Central Texas | Homayra | Rad | Associate Director, Instructional Technology Services | 2026 |
| Texas A&M University – Central Texas | Richard | Schilke | Chief Academic Technology Officer | 2028 |
| East Texas A&M University | Lanee | Dunlap | Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Library | 2026 |
| East Texas A&M University | George | Swindell | Instructor and Program Liaison | 2027 |
| Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi | Denise | Robledo | Director of Digital Learning and Academic Innovations | 2026 |
| Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi | Lawrence “Murphy” | Smith | Professor of Accounting | 2027 |
| Texas A&M University – Kingsville | Rolando | Garza | Director, Distance Learning & Instructional Technology | 2027 |
| Texas A&M University – Kingsville | Harmeet | Singh | Lecturer of Accounting and Finance | 2028 |
| Texas A&M University – San Antonio | Kimberly | Grotewold | Librarian IV | 2027 |
| Texas A&M University – San Antonio | Diana | Gavin | Executive Director, Center for Academic Innovation | 2026 |
| Texas A&M University – Texarkana | Nasiha | Lachuad | Director of Instructional Design | 2028 |
| Texas A&M University – Texarkana | LaQuetta | White | Instructional Designer II & Adjunct Instructor | 2026 |
| Texas A&M University Health Science Center | Jason | Moats | Director, USA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness; Professor of the Practice, Health Policy and Management | 2026 |
| Texas A&M University-Galveston Campus | Kathryn | Falvo | Instructional Assistant Professor of History | 2026 |
| The Texas A&M University System Offices | James | Hallmark | Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs | Indefinite |
| The Texas A&M University System Offices | James | Searles | Program Director, Academic Affairs | Indefinite |
| The Texas A&M University System Offices | Mark | Stone | Chief Information Officer | Indefinite |
| West Texas A&M University | Kris | Drumheller | Associate Dean of Communication, Art, Theatre & Dance | 2026 |
| West Texas A&M University | Vacant | Vacant | 2027 |