WGU Texas University Governance
A Texas institution. A proven, nationally recognized education.
A Texas-Approved University on a Mission
The principal mission of WGU Texas is to expand access to affordable higher education for Texas residents through online, competency-based degree programs that address key workforce needs.
WGU Texas Governance
WGU Texas is a private, nonprofit institution that was established by the state of Texas through a partnership with Western Governors University. WGU Texas is led by a Chancellor and an Advisory Board who reside in Texas and provide guidance on the most effective ways the university can meet the needs of Texas students.
About Mark Milliron, WGU Texas' Chancellor
WGU Texas Advisory Board
Andres Alcantar, Chairman, Texas Workforce Commission – Austin
Jelynne LeBlanc-Burley, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, CPS Energy – San Antonio
Patricia Diaz Dennis, Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Retired, AT&T – San Antonio
John Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Educate Texas – Dallas
Bernie Francis, Owner and CEO of Business Control Systems, and First Class Caregivers, Inc. – Dallas
Reynaldo García, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Community Colleges – Austin
Karen Garza, Superintendent, Lubbock Independent School District – Lubbock
Bonnie Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer, Workforce Solutions – McAllen
Woody Hunt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hunt Companies – El Paso
Alice Rodriguez, Business Banking Executive, JPMorgan Chase Bank – Dallas
Robert Scott, Texas Commissioner of Education, Head of the Texas Education Agency – Austin
L. E. Simmons, Founder and President of SCF Partners – Houston
Lora Villarreal, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for Xerox Services – Dallas
WGU's National Advisory Board
As part of Western Governors University, WGU Texas benefits from the support of WGU’s National Advisory Board (NAB). The NAB is comprised of representatives from prestigious corporations and foundations that provide ongoing support and advice to the university. Current members include:
CenturyLink
Dell Computer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Hewlett-Packard
Hospital Corporation of America
Lumina Foundation
J. Willard and Alice S.
Marriott Foundation
Oracle
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Simmons Media Group
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
SunGard Higher Education
Tenet Healthcare
Wasatch Property Management
Zions Bank
More about the National Advisory Board
Academic Program Governance
As part of its partnership with the state of Texas, Western Governors University provides the curriculum, learning resources, mentoring, and student services for WGU Texas. The academic programs are developed and guided by WGU administrators working through several councils, which are comprised of academicians and industry experts in the various fields of knowledge.
Academic Leadership
Assessment Council
Health Professions Program Council
Liberal Arts Program Council
Business Program Council
Information Technology Program Council
Education Program Council
"My mentors were fabulous and they were very supportive. Going back to school having a family and being an older student, there are always obstacles that can knock you off track. My mentors played a very pivotal role in getting me to graduation."
— Phyllis Boone
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) Graduate
"The education [at WGU] focuses on relevant education. As you progress through the coursework, you are actually gaining work experience. You’re fully prepared to go out and start working from day one."
— Jay Patel
M.S. Information Security & Assurance Graduate
"I spent years trying to finish a degree, but WGU took away all the obstacles—I love the nonprofit status, tuition is reasonable, and being competency-based I could use my experience without having anything to slow me down."
— Melissa Richards
B.S. Business Management Graduate
