Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs and Academy Registrar
Key decision makers in the same organization
Organization Signals
Public Activity & Signals
Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Chad Mello’s organization
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several critical areas including an update on the USAFA 2050 infrastructure initiative, an athletics update regarding NCAA eligibility rules, and a report on the Cadet Chapel restoration project with projected completion milestones. Discussions also focused on disciplinary and conduct system reforms, with specific focus group updates provided on accreditation, infrastructure, and merit-based admissions. Additionally, board members and public commentators provided recommendations on curriculum enhancements, particularly regarding history and character-based leadership, as well as concerns regarding transparency in due process and disciplinary adjudication.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
United States Air Force Academy Board Of Visitors Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on USAFA infrastructure development, the integration of advanced technologies like AI into the curriculum, and cadet wing growth plans. Key topics included a review of the 2025 academic performance, athletic accomplishments, and long-term modernization efforts under the USAFA 2050 vision. The Board addressed concerns regarding dormitory renovations, recapitalization of training aircraft, faculty composition, and history curriculum requirements. Additionally, working groups provided updates on areas such as merit-based admissions, accreditation transparency, artificial intelligence integration, athletic department impacts, and disciplinary procedures.
Feb 4, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
United States Air Force Academy Theme 2026
This document outlines the theme for the 2026 National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS), focusing on the 'Courage to lead in the Profession of Arms'. Key areas of discussion include developing combat and crisis-tested character through rigorous training and academic programs at the United States Air Force Academy, emphasizing the importance of making hard decisions, maintaining integrity, and leading with unwavering conviction. The symposium aims to strengthen future leaders' character and understanding of courage, commitment, and resolve, preparing them to overcome adversity with grit and clarity.
Dec 8, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
United States Air Force Academy Board Of Visitors Meeting Minutes
The Board of Visitors meeting included opening remarks from the Chairman, an update from the Superintendent, and a special topic briefing on Flexible Warfare Center Concepts, specifically focusing on drone strategies. Key discussion points during the Board Questions for Record segment included USAFA's FY26 end strength relative to other service academies, the delayed opening and funding structure of the new USAFA Visitor Center, and USAFA's top funding priorities for the upcoming NDAA. The Board also discussed faculty composition changes, the proportion of military versus civilian faculty, and the status of the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation funding. Several public comments were raised concerning faculty intimidation related to DoD policies, concerns over the long-term academic vision, the impact of faculty departures on accreditation, and due process issues concerning cadet disciplinary actions, particularly related to the men's soccer team. The meeting concluded with a review of action items, where some items regarding the Space Education Center and Military Professor Copyrights remained open, while others related to preventing harmful behaviors and response to SECAF's optimization direction were closed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
