UTSA's Leadership

Executive Leadership

Ricardo Romo
President
president@utsa.edu

John Frederick
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
john.frederick@utsa.edu

Kerry Kennedy
Vice President for Business Affairs
kerry.kennedy@utsa.edu

Jude Valdez
Vice President for Community Services
jude.valdez@utsa.edu

Robert Gracy
Vice President for Research
robert.gracy@utsa.edu

Gage Paine
Vice President for Student Affairs
gage.paine@utsa.edu

Marjie French
Vice President for University Advancement
marjie.french@utsa.edu

Colleges & Schools

Administrative Services

Jesse T. Zapata, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for UTSA, Downtown Campus
jesse.zapata@utsa.edu

Barbara J. Baran-Centeno
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
barbara.centeno@utsa.edu

John Davis , Ph.D.
Interim Executive Director, Institute of Texan Cultures
john.davis@utsa.edu

David Gabler
Associate Vice President for University Communications
david.gabler@utsa.edu

Janet A. Parker
Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs
janet.parker@utsa.edu

Dave Riker
Associate Vice President for Facilities
dave.riker@utsa.edu

Steve Barrera
Chief of Police
steve.barrera@utsa.edu

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UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development–for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.