Dr. Robert Vela - Vice President for Student and Academic Success
Biographical Information
Dr. Robert Vela is the Vice President for Student and Academic Success. His educational background consists of a B.A. in
psychology and sociology with a minor in Spanish and a M.S. degree in
counseling and guidance from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. He
earned his doctoral degree in a joint doctoral program in Educational
Leadership from Texas A&M University - Kingsville and Texas A&M
University – Corpus Christi. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor
and a National Certified Counselor.
He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including
the Board of Directors for the National Community College Hispanic
Council, National Council on Student Development, the Texas Public
Policy Committee Representative for NASPA Region III, National
Association of Student Personnel Administrators, American College
Counseling Association, Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher
Education, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, National
Institute for Staff & Organizational Development, American
Counseling Association, National Association of Developmental Education,
and Texas Community College Teachers Association. His honors include
the 2008 National Community College Hispanic Council – Leadership
Fellows at North Carolina State University, and the National Institute
for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award in Teaching,
Leadership and Learning 2007.
Contact Information:
Office Location
Fletcher Administration , Room 328
1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212
Office hours are posted on door.
Department office (FAC 328) is open 8:00am-5:00pm M-F.
Email: sac-VPSAS@alamo.edu
Vice President Office Staff
Rose Marie Gonzales
Executive Secretary
Phone: (210) 486-0953
FAX: (210) 486-1741
Email: rgonzales3@alamo.edu
Gracie Savage
Executive Secretary
Phone: 210- 486-0930
Fax: 210- 486-9864
Email: gsavage@alamo.edu