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 Big 12 Conference 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) | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Dr. John Gonzalez Vice Chair (Department of English) | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Dr. J. Thomas Brenna (Department of Pediatrics) | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Dr. Michael Butterworth (Moody College of Communication) | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Dr. Tasha Philpot (Department of Government) | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Dr. Hirofumi Tanaka (College of Education) | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Dr. Anita Vangelisti (Moody College of Communication) | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Presidential Appointees (4) | |
| David Beck, Houston | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Cloteal Haynes, Austin | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| The Honorable Ricardo Hinojosa, McAllen | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Dr. Allan Cole, Austin | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Texas Exes Rep (1) | |
| Coley Clark | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Ex-officio Non-voting Appointees (up to 4) | |
| Mechele Dickerson (Faculty Athletics Representative, School of Law) | Aug. 31, 2027 |
| Bob Moses, Jr., Houston (Football letterwinner) | |
| Cynthea Rhodes-Patterson, Austin (Women's Track and Field letterwinner) |