Kevin B Vichcales

Kevin B. Vichcales, Ph.D. is Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education at University of the Incarnate Word. He earned his BA in History from Albion College, and MA and PhD in Modern European History from Western Michigan University. In his role as Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education he provides vision and leadership for undergraduate and graduate student learning and success including the formulation and implementation of all academic plans, policies, priorities, and innovations. He ensures these are aligned with the University’s strategic plan and mission to ensure that all programs identify and achieve the highest standards to prepare our trainees for leadership in their respective fields. He has contributed service to a number of national boards including the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE), Science Foundation of Arizona KickStarter 2.0 Advisory Council, and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and provides consulting and evaluation services to other institutions across the nation. He is an active scholar with multiple publications to his credit, holds the academic rank of Professor History and is tenured with the university.

Ph.D. Western Michigan University
Major Field: Modern European History
Minor Field: 19th and 20th Century Theory and Historiography
Minor Field: Environmental History/Assessment
Core Field: Methodology, Historiography, and Historical Theory
Dissertation: “The Tragedy of the Rivers: Building Authority Over The British Water Environment.”

M.A. Western Michigan University
Field: Modern European History

B.A. Albion College
Double Major: History and Political Science
Minor: Economics

• 2020-Present Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education, University of the Incarnate Word
• 2015-2021 Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, University of the Incarnate Word
• 2014-2018 Associate Provost Academic Affairs, University of the Incarnate Word
• 2006-2015 Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, University of the Incarnate Word
• 2003-2006 Associate Dean, The Graduate College, Western Michigan University
• 2002-2006 Director, Awards, Training, and Special Projects, The Graduate College Western Michigan University
• 2000-2002 Coordinator, Graduate Student Financial Assistance, The Graduate College, Western Michigan University
• 1995-2000 Staff Assistant, The Graduate College, The Graduate College, Western Michigan University

Presentations

• Vichcales, Kevin B. (UIW), Lisa Alcorta (San Antonio College), Mike Martinez (St. Mary’s University), Daniel Powell (Northwest Vista College), Rosa Rivera-Hainaj (OLLU), Ashley Spicer-Runnels (TAMSA), Tammy Jordan Wyatt (UTSA) “Connecting Post-Pandemic Pathways: Student Engagement Moving Forward.” San Antonio Regional College and Career Consortium Virtual Roundtable: Empowering Students to Create Their Futures! February 5, 2021.
• Vichcales, Kevin B., Marla A. Franco, Jeannie G. Kim, Leticia P. Lopez, and Paloma Vargas. “HSIs: Centering Servingness in Times of COVID-19.” Webinar for the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE), May 13, 2020.
• Vichcales, Kevin B., Sarita Brown, Sonia Zarate, Raquel Tamez. “Building Networks with Organizations Dedicated to Undergraduate STEM Education at HSIs.” Panel Discussion for the National Science Foundation – Hispanic Serving Institution Program, Project Directors meeting November 7, 2019, Washington DC.
• Vichcales, Kevin B. “Building a Culture of Inclusion for Catholic Colleges and Universities: A Training Manual.” Facilitator of five-person team to deliver the training workshop on behalf of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, February 1, 2019, Washington D.C.

Publications (monographs)

• Ettling, Dorothy H. and Kevin B. Vichcales, eds. Reach Out Africa: Studies in Community Empowerment, Sustainable Development, and Cross Cultural Engagement. Archway Press, 2014.
• Carlson, Lewis A. and Kevin B. Vichcales, eds. Popular Culture at Home and Abroad. Kalamazoo, Michigan: New Issues Press, 1996.

Academic

• American Historical Association (lifetime member)
• Phi Alpha Theta, History Honorary Society

Professional

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
• Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators

• Music
• Reading
• Athletics
• Shooting Sports

2018 CCVI Spirit Award. The award recognizes a member of the faculty, administration, or staff who has demonstrated in service to the University and/or to the broader civic community, the spirit of the founders, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The mission of the University flows directly from this spirit.

2015 The Graduate Support Center (GSC) received national recognition in September 2015 by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics as a Bright Spot in higher education. UIW is one of 230 programs so recognized across the nation.

2014 The Graduate Support Center is the 2014 Excelencia in Education’s National Example of Excelencia Award winner. Examples of Excelencia is the only national initiative to identify and promote programs and departments at the forefront of advancing educational achievement for Latino students in higher education. Through a comprehensive year-long process, promising practices at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels in institutions of higher education and community-based organizations are recognized at the annual Celebración de Excelencia held in Washington, D.C. and cataloged in the What Works Database. See more at Excelencia in Education.

University of the Incarnate Word

• 2006-Present Dean’s Council Academic Leadership Team (Member)
• 2008-Present UIW Capital Campaign: Employee Campaign “Captain”
• 2008-Present University Honors Program: Honors Council (Member)
• 2016-Present Athletics Advisory Council (Chair)
• 2015-Present University Core Advisory Committee (Member)
• 2018-Present Enrollment Services Committee (Co-Chair)
• 2019-Present High Impact Educational Practices Committee (Co-Chair 2018-19; Chair 2019-Present)
• 2019-Present Strategic Planning Steering Committee Champion Subcommittee

Recent Search Committees

• 2021 Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Support (Member)
• 2021 Associate Vice President of Finance/Comptroller (Member)
• 2020-2021 Senior Director of Advising Services (Member)
• 2020-2021 Dean of Students (Member)
• 2020-2021 Executive Administrative Assistant to the Provost (Member)
• 2019-2020 Title IX Search Committee (Member)

Professional Service

• 2021-Present Volunteer Committee Member, Financial and Governance Committee, Conference Committee, Institutes Committee, and Elections Committee. Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE).
• 2020-2021 Historian/Secretary - Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE).
• 2017-2021 Member - Science Foundation of Arizona KickStarter 2.0 Advisory Council.
• 2017-2020 Member – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) – Government Relations Committee.
• 2016-2020 President – Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE). Responsible for leadership of the organization in collaboration with the organization’s officers and council members. Reelected in 2018 to a second two-year term.
• 2015 Conference Site Co-Chair – Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Minority Health Resources Center (OHMRC), Higher Education Technical Assistance Program (HE-TAP), Region IV & VI conference, August 3-5, 2015. Led on-campus organizational efforts inclusive of site arrangements, conference hotel, etc.
• 2014-2015 Conference Site Chair – Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE). UIW hosted the 7th annual conference of the Alliance, March 8-11, 2015. As Program Chair, UIW is responsible for arranging all San Antonio elements of the conference including the conference proceedings.
• 2012-2016 Treasurer – Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE). Re-elected in 2013, 2014, and 2015 for one-year year terms. Led efforts to formalize the organization via incorporation and securing of 501c3 status. Responsible for financial planning and reporting.
• 2011-2021 Professional Best Practice Conference Committee Member – Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE).
• 2011-2021 Council Member – Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE). Reelected in 2018, for 3rd three-year term.
• 2011-2012 Conference Site Chair – Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE). UIW hosted the 5th annual conference of the Alliance, March 12-14, 2012. As Program Chair, UIW was responsible for arranging all San Antonio elements of the conference including the conference proceedings.
• 2010-2015 Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Service as representative of private institutions.
• 2009-2014 Membership Committee: Conference of Southern Graduate Schools

• Modern European History
• Modern U.S. History
• Military History
• Environmental History
• Pollution Control
• Aquatic Ecosystems

• GOVT 4301H/ SOCI 4301H: Social and Political Thought (Honors Program)
• HIST 3340: Modern Europe
• GOVT 4387 / HIST 4350: Topics in World History: The Cold War
• HIST 2399: The Human Story to A.D. 1500 (3 Sections) (Honors Program)
• HIST 3399: The Human Story from 1500 to Present (Honors Program)
• HIST 4341: Making History (Historiography and Method)
• HIST 4352: Topics in U.S. History: The Cold War
• HIST 4350: Topics in World History: European Imperialism
• HIST 4350: Topics in World History: Modern Britain
• HIST 4399/GOVT 4385 and 4387: The Cold War
• INDR 7399: Grant Writing
• EDUC 6399 / 7399: Grant Writing