Dr. Garry Ross
Dr. Garry Ross was named Executive Director of Texas A&M University - Central Texas in Killeen effective January 21, 2008. As Executive Director, Dr. Ross oversees all functions of the center, including academic programming, financial administration, student services and institutional advancement.
Prior to his appointment in Killeen, Dr. Ross served as Deputy Vice Provost at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus.
Dr. Ross has been involved in higher education as a teacher, scholar and administrator for nearly 20 years. He has served as a senior fellow of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, dean of University College at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, faculty member and head of the Northwestern State University Department of Language and Communication, and associate professor and director of writing at Northwestern State. Dr. Ross served as executive director and dean of academic and student affairs for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville System Center in San Antonio, dean of the University College at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and as a professor at Baylor University in Waco, Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ark.
Dr. Ross earned a doctor of philosophy in English from Texas A&M University, a master's degree in history from Baylor University, and two bachelor's degrees--in English and history--from Lamar University.
Currently, Dr. Ross is a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's P-16 Advisory Council, and has lobbied for developing a more rigid curriculum to prepare students for their experiences in higher education.