RICHARDSON, Texas –– The American Southwest Conference Council of Presidents announced members of the 2007-08 Executive Council at the group's annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on May 24. Dr. R. Vic Morgan, president of Sul Ross State University, will serve as president, Dr. Tom Cedel, president of Concordia University at Austin, as vice-president; and Dr. Bob Riley, president of East Texas Baptist University, as past president.

The newly-announced conference officers begin their one-year terms on June 1.

The American Southwest Conference, a member of NCAA Division III, will begin its 12th year of league competition in 2007-08. Fifteen colleges and university located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas hold membership in the athletic conference.

2007-08 American Southwest Conference Executive Committee

• President: Dr. R. Vic Morgan, Sul Ross State University
• Vice President: Dr. Tom Cedel, Concordia University at Austin
• Past President: Dr. Bob Riley, East Texas Baptist University