Dr. Susan Ballabina, Texas A&M President Mark Welsh’s Chief of Staff, visits with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber about the university’s new designation, the appointment of an interim Vice President of Student Affairs, a review of President Welsh’s first year, a new podcast, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
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The process is underway at Texas A&M to select a new vice president of student affairs (VPSA). This follows the retirement announcement of Joe Ramirez that is effective January 1, 2025. President Mark Welsh e-mailed employees at the division of student affairs announcing a search committee will be chaired by vice provost Tim Scott. Welsh said he will be meeting with the committee at the end of this week to relay their charge. Welsh also announced appointing an interim VPSA. It is the second time student affairs associate vice president Tom Reber will have that role as part of his 40 year career at A&M. The president’s chief of staff, Susan Ballabina, brought up Reber’s appointment during her monthly visit on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs. Click below to hear comments from Susan Ballabina during her visit with Chelsea Reber (Tom Reber’s daughter) on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs: Courtesy of Texas A&M, the e-mail sent by president Mark Welsh to employees of the division of student affairs: Division of Student Affairs Employees, Before we head out for the holiday break, I want to share an update on leadership for the Division of Student affairs following the retirement of Brigadier General (Ret.) Joe Ramirez ’79 on Jan. 1, 2025. Tom Reber has agreed to step in as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs while we conduct a national search for a permanent Vice President. With more than 40 years of service at Texas A&M University, including the Department of Recreational Sports and the Vice President’s Office where he currently serves as Executive Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief of Staff, Tom possesses a wealth of knowledge about the Division of Student Affairs and he — like so many of you — truly cares about job #1: preparing our students to chase their dreams. I’m grateful for Tom’s leadership during this time of transition. Regarding the national search for a permanent Vice President for Student Affairs, a search committee, chaired by Dr. Tim Scott, has been formed. I’ll meet with the committee at the end of this week to relay their charge and will plan to keep you all updated as the search progresses. Thank you for all you do to contribute to the Aggie student experience each and every day. Our 80,000-student body is in good hands thanks to your tireless efforts. Thanks and Gig ’em!
A member of the Brazos County Crime Stoppers ten most wanted list returns to jail for the 12th time in six years. That’s after a College Station police officer stopped a car whose insurance could not be confirmed. A passenger in the car, 23 year old Jukorey Luna-Johnson, is accused of violating probation in crimes dating back to 2018. That list includes two DWI’s, two robberies, two family violence assaults resulting in bodily injury, and misdemeanor theft. The CSPD arrest report says Johnson is also accused of new charges of giving a fake name and birth date. Online jail records show Johnson is being held without bond on the probation violations from the robbery convictions. Bonds on the other charges totals $55,400 dollars.
The end of Monday night’s Bryan ISD school board meeting (December 16) was approving the superintendent’s choice for the principal vacancy at Jane Long intermediate school. Michael Gibson, has been in Bryan ISD for 14 years. He is transferring from an assistant principal position at Davila middle school. Click below to hear comments from the December 16, 2024 Bryan ISD school board meeting: News release from Bryan ISD: At the December 16 Bryan ISD School Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Michael Gibson to lead Jane Long Intermediate School as its principal. Mr. Gibson will be taking the helm of Long Intermediate School after Dr. Desiree Caperton’s recent appointment as Principal of Bryan Collegiate High School. Bryan ISD Superintendent Ginger Carrabine is confident in Mr. Gibson’s leadership and passion for education as he takes on this new role. Throughout his career in education, Mr. Gibson has demonstrated his ability to connect with students and staff alike. “We are thrilled for Long Intermediate School and what’s to come,” Ms. Carrabine said. With over 18 years of experience in education and more than 14 years in Bryan ISD, Mr. Gibson has served in multiple leadership roles at the secondary level, including teacher, coach, assistant principal, and associate principal. Most recently, he was Associate Principal at Davila Middle School. Mr. Gibson earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University in 2004 and then went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University in 2018. Mr. Gibson currently holds principal and multiple teacher certifications.
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