President’s Welcome

It is an honor to serve as president of Galveston College and to welcome you to a college where student success is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are beginning your college journey, preparing for a new career, advancing in your current profession, or continuing your education, you belong here.

At Galveston College, you will find a supportive community of faculty and staff who are committed to helping you achieve your goals. We believe every student deserves access to a high-quality, affordable education in an environment where they feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Our students benefit from engaging, hands-on learning experiences, flexible course options, and programs that prepare them for today's and tomorrow’s workforce, or a seamless transfer to a four-year university. From our beautiful main campus on Avenue Q to the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center, we are continually expanding opportunities that meet the needs of our students and our community.

Galveston College is proud to serve as your community college, building strong partnerships that strengthen our workforce, support economic growth and improve lives across Galveston County. Together, we are creating opportunities that transform futures, one student at a time.

I invite you to explore all that Galveston College has to offer and discover how we can help you reach your educational and career goals. We look forward to welcoming you to the Galveston College family as you begin to Build Your Tomorrow.

Go Whitecaps!

 

Dr. Tracee Watts

President

Galveston College

 

About Dr. Watts

Dr. Watts has served in higher education, government affairs and non-profits for more than 20 years and she is the ninth president of Galveston College. Before arriving at GC, she served as the senior vice president of Student Success and Advancement at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson.

Watts earned a Doctor of Education degree from Kansas State University, a Master of Organizational Leadership degree and a Bachelor of Science degree from Evangel University.