Allyson Leggett Watson

Allyson Leggett Watson, Ph.D., is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), serving since July 1, 2023. She previously held the role of interim Provost and served as Dean of the FAMU College of Education, where she maintains a tenured professor appointment. As chief academic officer, she oversees faculty, academic programs, student success, faculty affairs, centers and institutes, FAMU Online, graduate and international education, and institutional program quality.

Her research interests align with her leadership roles, focusing on education leadership, higher education administration, and faculty development. She plays a pivotal role in coordinating academic initiatives across 14 colleges and schools on FAMU's main campus in Tallahassee, Florida, and its satellite locations, including the College of Law in Orlando.