The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics Council
The Intercollegiate Athletics Council (IAC) is an advisory body to the President of the University. The IAC meets quarterly at a minimum with the Vice President/Athletics Director and athletics staff to review academics, athletics and leadership development programming for student-athletes as well as general athletics department operations. The IAC also reviews institutional control and compliance procedures, helping the athletics department ensure adherence to SEC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Intercollegiate Athletics Council (UT Austin Policy Office: Handbook of Operating Procedures 3-4011)
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Faculty Appointees (8) | |
| Dr. Ethan Burris, Chair (McCombs School of Business) | August 31, 2026 |
| Dr. John Gonzalez Vice Chair (Department of English) | August 31, 2026 |
| Dr. J. Thomas Brenna (Department of Pediatrics) | August 31, 2026 |
| Dr. Michael Butterworth (Moody College of Communication) | August 31, 2026 |
| Tamera Linseisen (Hicks School of Social Work) | August 31, 2028 |
| Dr. Hirofumi Tanaka (College of Education) | August 31, 2026 |
| Dr. Anita Vangelisti (Moody College of Communication) | August 31, 2026 |
| Presidential Appointees (4) | |
| Tai Tran, Austin | August 31, 2029 |
| Ellen Smitheal, Austin | August 31, 2029 |
| Teresa Davis, Austin | August 31, 2029 |
| Leigh Anne Raymond, Houston | August 31, 2029 |
| Texas Exes Rep (1) | |
| Lee Beckelman, Austin | |
| Ex-officio Non-voting Appointees (up to 4) | |
| Mechele Dickerson (Faculty Athletics Representative, School of Law) | August 31, 2027 |
| Bob Moses, Jr., Houston (Football letterwinner) | |
| Cynthea Rhodes-Patterson, Austin (Women's Track and Field letterwinner) | |
| Student Representative | |
| Kennon McNew | August 31, 2026 |