Tracee Watts, Ed.D., officially began her tenure as president of 鶹ɫƬ on July 1, becoming the institution’s ninth president.
Watts joins 鶹ɫƬ after serving as senior vice president of student success and advancement at Brazosport College. The 鶹ɫƬ 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 鶹ɫƬ and begin serving the students, faculty, staff and community,” said Watts. “鶹ɫƬ 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 鶹ɫƬ

鶹ɫƬ 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.