Ron Walcott

VICE PROVOST FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION

AND DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

"I’m grateful to be part of UGA’s incredible leadership team and for the chance to give back to an institution that has given so much to me. I’ve received so many opportunities to learn about higher education, and now I can help create an environment that will benefit the many generations of students to come."

Ron Walcott is guided by one simple but powerful belief: that all students deserve support to reach their full potential. Dr. Walcott formed this principle as a doctoral student in plant pathology at UGA, where he received excellent mentorship.

Now UGA’s leader in graduate education, Dr. Walcott has focused on recruitment, support, and mentorship for students across 19 schools and colleges. During his tenure, graduate enrollment has grown and the GradFIRST initiative has helped prepare students for advanced studies.

Under Dr. Walcott’s leadership, the Graduate School has secured nearly $1 million in student support and fostered programs to enable effective mentorship for graduate students. He has created a climate where tomorrow’s researchers, educators, and innovators can thrive.