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Governance and Administration
Board of Regents
By law, South Plains College is under the governance of a seven-member Board of Regents, elected to at-large positions by registered voters residing in the South Plains College District. The President of SPC is responsible to the Board of Regents but has broadly delegated powers relative to the operation of the College.
The Board of Regents reviews and approves policy, the operational budget, major proposals, curricular programs, personnel actions, and campus expansion and construction. The board also acts as a direct link between the College and the community and advises the college President. The members of the SPC Board of Regents include the following individuals:
Mike Box, Chairman, Levelland
Ronny Alexander, Vice Chairman, Levelland
Richard Ellis, Secretary, Levelland
Jim Mara, Levelland
Ty Gregory, Levelland
Joe Tubb, Levelland
Chris Edens, Levelland
Advisory Committees
The College receives advice from the community through program advisory committees composed of experts in various occupational areas. These committees help the College keep its technical programs current with changes and developments in various employment fields.
Students and the Institutional Decision-Making Process
South Plains College allows for student input into institutional decision-making through an active Student Government. The Student Government organization serves as a governing agency for the student body for the purpose of advising and recommending the formulation of policy pertaining to student life on campus. Student Government also assists and advises in the planning and conduct of the Student Life program, in promoting student participation in all aspects of college life, in building student morale and spirit, and in promoting the general welfare of the college campus.
When the Student Government takes a position with reference to issues directly related to the College, it forwards its recommendation to the Associate Dean of Students. The Associate Dean of Students is responsible for processing the recommendation as follows:
1. Accept or reject the recommendation.
2. Refer the recommendation to the proper administrative, faculty or staff office.
3. Return to the Student Government for further information or clarification.
Students are appointed to serve as members of the following committees and give reports to Student Government: Athletics Committee, Building and Grounds Committee, Curriculum Committee, Evaluation Committee, Health & Safety Committee, Institutional Effectiveness Committee, Library Committee, Recruitment and Retention Committee, Alcohol and Drug Prevention Committee, and the Website Advisory Committee. The president of Student Government also serves on the Disciplinary Appeals Committee and the Admissions Committee.
Executive Officers of the College
PRESIDENT
Dr. Robin Satterwhite
Administration Building, (806)716-2201
Dr. Satterwhite is the chief academic and administrative officer of South Plains College. He is the primary spokesperson and interpreter of college policies. If you have a problem that can’t be solved in other ways, Dr. Satterwhite is willing to talk with you. An appointment to see him can be made through his Administrative Assistant, Robyn Reaves, at (806)716-2201.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dr. Ryan Gibbs
Administration Building, (806)716-2208
Dr. Gibbs is responsible for coordinating all instructional offerings at South Plains College. He is responsible for the management and development of curricula within the Arts and Sciences Division, the Health Sciences Division, the Technical Education Division and the Continuing Education Division. Additionally, he supervises the Library services and the Office of Instructional Technology.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Teresa Green
Administration Building, (806)716-2206
Mrs. Green is responsible for all accounting, budgeting and financial reporting for South Plains College including collection of tuition and fees.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Julie Gerstenberger
Administration Building, (806)716-2217
Mrs. Gerstenberger manages the College’s Advancement division which includes the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Scholarship Office. These SPC offices are responsible for the College’s overall development efforts including internal and external fund-raising and alumni relations and for scholarships acquisition and administration. Mrs. Gerstenberger also serves as the Executive Director of the South Plains College Foundation which is the separate nonprofit entity that manages funds which provide scholarships and other forms of support.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dr. Stan DeMerritt
Student Services Building, (806)716-2360
Dr. DeMerritt manages the College’s student services programs which include Admissions and Records, Conduct and Discipline, Residence Hall Living, Student Life, Advising and Testing, Health and Wellness, Disability Services and Campus Police. Dr. DeMerritt is also the College’s Title IX coordinator.
DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Alan Worley
Technical Arts Center, (806)716-2339
Mr. Worley is responsible for arts and sciences departments. Under his supervision are the Departments of Behavioral Science, Biology, Business Administration, Communications, English, Fine Arts, Mathematics and Engineering, Physical Education, Science and Social Science. Each of these departments is directed by a chairperson who is a faculty member. He also oversees the Teaching and Learning Center.
DEAN OF DUAL ENROLLMENT AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
Ryan Fitzgerald
Technical Arts Center, (806)716-2542
Mr. Fitzgerald supervises the College’s distance education efforts, dual credit program and oversees partnerships with area high schools.
DEAN OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES
Vacant
Student Services Building, (806)716-2370
The dean of enrollment services is responsible for the administration of policy and procedures related to admissions and student records. The dean is also responsible for the registration process at the College and is SPC’s residency officer.
DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Dr. Jerry Findley
Department of Health Occupation, (806) 716-4635
Dr. Findley is responsible for the health sciences programs offered by South Plains College. He oversees the Allied Health and Nursing Departments. Each of these departments is directed by a chairperson who is a faculty member.
DEAN OF LUBBOCK DOWNTOWN CENTER
Dr. Kara Martinez
Lubbock Downtown Center, Room 1003A (806)716-4700
Dr. Martinez is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Lubbock Downtown Center campus including faculty, staff and student issues. She serves as a liaison between the department chairs and directors on the Levelland campus and faculty and staff at the Lubbock Downtown Center.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Dr. Lynne Cleavinger
Student Services Building, (806) 716-2380
The Dean of Students is responsible for disciplinary adjudication at South Plains College as well as oversight of campus safety, parking, student life and residence life. In addition, the position serves as director of regional UIL events on campus.
DEAN OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Albert Garcia
Technical Arts Center, (806)716-2336
Mr. Garcia is responsible for the technical education programs offered at Levelland, the Advanced Technology Center, the Plainview Center and the SPC Reese Center. Under his supervision are the Departments of Business Administration/ Computer Information Systems, Creative Arts, Industrial Technology, and Professional Services and Energy. Each of these departments is directed by a chairperson who is a faculty member.
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