Tracee Watts, Ed.D., officially began her tenure as president of Galveston College
on July 1, becoming the institution’s ninth president.
Watts joins Galveston College after serving as senior vice president of student success
and advancement at Brazosport College. The Galveston College Board of Regents announced
her selection as president earlier this year following a national search.
As president, Watts will oversee the college’s academic, workforce, student services
and community engagement efforts while working with faculty, staff, students and community
partners to advance the institution’s mission.
“I am honored to join Galveston College and begin serving the students, faculty, staff
and community,” said Watts. “Galveston College has a strong history of providing educational
opportunities and workforce training that change lives. I look forward to working
with our campus and community as we continue to support student success and meet the
needs of the region.”
Watts spent her first full week meeting with administrative staff and employees, attending
student orientation and learning more about ongoing initiatives across the college.
GC serves students on Galveston Island and the surrounding region through academic
transfer programs, workforce and technical education, continuing education and community
partnerships.
About Galveston College
Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.