He holds a B.A. in liberal studies from San Jose State University in California, an M.Ed. in bilingual special education from The University of Texas at Austin and a Ph.D. In educational psychology from the University of Georgia.Peter B. Gawenda is the dean of the College of Applied Technology and General Studies. He received a B.A. in political science from The University of Maryland; an M.S. In international relations from Troy State University; a diploma from the Fuehrungsakademie (Leadership Academy), Hamburg, Germany, and an Ed.D. from the University of Houston.Carlos G. Gómez is a professor in the Fine Arts Department. He received a B.F.A. from Pan American University (now The University of Texas-Pan American) and an M.F.A. from Washington State University.