Ruby Raines

Ruby Raines
Executive Assistant to the President

The executive assistant provides administrative support to the president.

The executive assistant's duties include:

  • reviewing all correspondence directed to the president;
  • coordinating appointments and scheduling meetings;
  • tracking projects;
  • and scheduling travel and supervising staff support.

The executive assistant also serves as the building coordinator for the Hurley Administration Building.

Contact information:

  • Phone: 940-565-2026
  • E-mail: Ruby.Raines@unt.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    1155 Union Circle, # 311425
    Denton, Texas 76203
  • Physical Address:
    Hurley Administration Building, Room 201
    1501 W. Chestnut St.
    Denton, Texas 76201

Laurea Irving

Laurea Irving
Director of Special Events

The special events coordinator is responsible for managing the critical details of the events hosted by the president. With more than 200 events on the calendar each year, the duties are as diverse as the activities planned.

Contact information:

  • Phone: 940-565-4367
  • E-mail: Laurea.Irving@unt.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    1155 Union Circle, # 311425
    Denton, Texas 76203
  • Physical Address:
    Hurley Administration Building, Room 201
    1501 W. Chestnut St.
    Denton, Texas 76201

Rhonda Acker

Rhonda Acker
Administrative Services Officer

The administrative services officer provides general administrative support for the president’s office.

The primary duties include: 

  • purchasing
  • monitoring the office budgets
  • processing travel
  • record-keeping
  • assisting with correspondence

Contact information:

  • Phone: 940-565-4592
  • E-mail: Rhonda.Acker@unt.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    1155 Union Circle, # 311425
    Denton, Texas 76203
  • Physical Address:
    Hurley Administration Building, Room 201
    1501 W. Chestnut St.  
    Denton, Texas 76201

Cheryl Vocelka

Cheryl Vocelka
Administrative Assistant

The administrative assistant supports the executive assistant to the president.

The assistant is responsible for:

  • facilitating the flow of information between the president’s office and other campus offices;
  • greeting visitors;
  • and answering and directing phone calls to the proper destination.

Contact information:

  • Phone: 940-565-2026
  • E-mail: Cheryl.Vocelka@unt.edu 
  • Mailing Address:
    1155 Union Circle, # 311425
    Denton, Texas 76203
  • Physical Address:
    Hurley Administration Building, Room 201
    1501 W. Chestnut St.
    Denton, Texas 76201