Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico
What’s Happening in Region II
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider joining the Regional Leadership Team or our Conference Planning Team! Volunteers gain professional development while having the opportunity to get to know others in their field.
Submit Your Campus News to Region II
ACUI Region II wants to highlight what’s happening across the region! With our new “Highlights” form, you share with the whole region what building projects, programs, and exciting people are on your campus. Submit your ideas, and the Region II Communications Team will use your submission on social media and in newsletters.
Regional Conference
The 2026 Regional Conference will take place October 16–18 at Oklahoma State University! Check back for more updates!
Awards and Scholarships
Region II offers numerous awards and scholarships to recognize and advance professionals and students within the region.
Volunteer
Looking for a great way to volunteer while building connections with your peers from across the region? ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer, including as regional director, roles on the Regional Leadership Team, or working to plan the Regional Conference. Questions about deadlines or about the application process can be directed to Sergio Renovato-Vasquez at Sergio.renovato@unt.edu.
Applications for the Regional Conference Planning Team Member and Regional Leadership Team applications are being accepted until all positions are filled. Please contact the regional director if you have questions about which positions are available.
Regional Leadership Team
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Audrey Taggart-Kagdis
Washburn University | Institute of Technology
audrey.kagdis@washburn.edu
2026 Conference Coordinator
Paige Jenkins
The University of Texas–Dallas
paige.jenkins@utdallas.edu
Business Manager
Austin Pace
Texas State University
austin.r.pace@txstate.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Garrett Hargrove
Oklahoma State University
gahargr@okstate.edu
Community Engagement Programs Manager
Andrea Marquez
University of North Texas
Andrea.Marquez@unt.edu
Recognition Coordinator
Dylan Kimery
Texas Christian University
dylan.kimery@tcu.edu