Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_142950_1 (total_number_of_students VARCHAR, vice_chancellor VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many members have professor edward acton as vice-chancellor?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total_number_of_students) FROM table_142950_1 WHERE vice_chancellor = "Professor Edward Acton"