Ring Committee

Appointed by:  President

Reports to:  Vice President for Student Affairs

Number of Members:  20

Faculty:  2

Staff:  16

Students:  2

Ex-Officio:  1

Updated:  September 1, 2024


Purpose. To organize the University Ring Ceremony, co-sponsored by the Vice President for Student Affairs office and the 91做厙 Alumni Association. This is a working committee that coordinates, implements, and promotes the Official University Ring Ceremony held annually.

Member Appointments. The President makes all appointments. These appointments are made by virtue of position.


Committee Members


Co-Chairs
Charlie Vienne, Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

Breanna Dotson, Director of Campus Activities and Traditions

Faculty Representatives
Zachary Valdes, Chair, Faculty Senate
Melinda Miller, College of Education

Staff Representatives
Emily Figueroa, President, Staff Senate

Ed Chatal, Associate Director of Coliseum
Tabitha Shanley, Special Events Manager, Office of the President
Lindsay Lauher, Director of Membership and Engagement, Alumni Association

Joshua Cooley, Military Science
Julie Hlozek, Disability Services
Kevin Morris, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety and Compliance
Emily Binetti, Director of Communications

Megan Buro, Marketing Manager, Sam Houston Memorial Museum
John Adams, Director, Facilities Campus Services

Student Representatives
Andre Hagans, Homecoming King
Kaci Rowe, Homecoming Queen

Ex-Officio
Brian Starr, President, Alumni Board of Directors


To Report Errors
All errors in committee listings should be reported in writing to:
Lila Alvarado
lca007@shsu.edu
936-294-1536