Frank Phillips College Announces Appointment of Dr. Tracy Skopek as Vice President of Academic Affairs

BORGER, Texas — Frank Phillips College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tracy Skopek as its new Vice President of Academic Affairs.  Dr. Skopek will be replacing Dr. Shannon Carroll who is retiring after nearly thirty years at Frank Phillips College.  Dr. Skopek will begin her appointment on January 4, 2027.

Dr. Skopek brings more than two decades of higher education experience, including extensive leadership experience in community colleges. Most recently, she has served as Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Lamar State College Orange. Prior to that appointment, she served as Vice President of Instruction and Student Success and Chief Academic Officer at Kilgore College. Her previous experience also includes academic leadership and faculty positions at Tulsa Community College, the University of Wyoming, and Stephen F. Austin State University.

Throughout her career, Dr. Skopek has demonstrated a strong commitment to student success, academic excellence, and innovation. Her accomplishments include developing new academic and healthcare programs, expanding student support and retention initiatives, implementing Guided Pathways strategies and innovative scheduling models, and strengthening partnerships with regional employers to address workforce needs. She has also played an important role in aligning academic programs and student success initiatives with Texas outcomes-based funding measures.

Dr. Skopek holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.

“We are extremely excited to have Dr. Skopek join the Frank Phillips College family. She brings an outstanding combination of academic leadership, community college experience, and a genuine commitment to student success. Her experience and vision will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our academic programs, expand workforce opportunities, and build on the momentum of Frank Phillips College. We look forward to the leadership and contributions she will bring to our students, employees, and the communities we serve,” said Dr. Glendon Forgey, President of Frank Phillips College.

Dr. Skopek has expressed enthusiasm about returning to the Texas Panhandle and joining an institution recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Her appointment represents another important step in Frank Phillips College’s continued commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities and meeting the evolving needs of the region.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Tracy Skopek to Frank Phillips College and the Plainsmen family.