From:
Mario Torres <mario.torres2@utsa.edu>
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
To: coehd <coehd@lists.it.utsa.edu>
Subject: [Coehd] Congratulations, Dr. Trepal: Next Steps
Dear COEHD community:
One of the pleasures of working in COEHD is being surrounded by many, many talented and dedicated individuals. There are so many examples of individuals across our college doing truly remarkable things in
research, teaching, service, academic support, and leadership. Dr. Heather Trepal is one of those exceptional individuals who have given themselves fully to building a prosperous present and future for our college since her appointment began. All would agree
her leadership as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success has been vital to what we have achieved in areas such as implementing academic process improvements, elevating the student experience, compensating our GARs, and fostering a culture
of respect and affirmation. While she will be missed, I am excited by her promise and ability to lead our graduate school through what may easily be considered one of the most challenging times ever in higher education. She has the right mix of skills, experience,
and appreciation for people that will serve her well in this new role. Please join me in congratulating, Dr. Heather Trepal, UTSA’s incoming Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School.
https://www.utsa.edu/today/2025/05/story/trepal-to-lead-graduate-school.html
In a few short days, you will receive an announcement regarding plans for filling the vacated AD appointment. I intend to move aggressively in idenitfying her successor. Similar
to how other internal searches have been conducted, I will invite nominations (self or otherwise), there will be a committee, presentations will be given, etc. The aim is for an inclusive process. More to come. Have a great weekend.
Mario
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Mario Torres, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education and Human Development
President's Distinguished Professorship
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle, Main Building 3.304
San Antonio, TX 78249
Office: 210.458.5200
Fax: 210.458.4487
Mario.Torres2@utsa.edu