Judi Wilson

Dr. Judi Wilson was appointed Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University (AU) in July 2019. She has served Augusta University in multiple leadership roles, including Interim Dean, Associate Dean for Initial Certification, Accreditation, and Partnerships, Department Chair of Teacher Education, and Assistant Chair. A dedicated faculty member at AU since 2003, Dr. Wilson brings 35 years of experience as an educator.

She is certified to teach grades P–8 and began her career as an elementary school teacher in Athens, Perry, and Cochran, Georgia. She went on to serve as a primary, middle school, and district-level administrator, building a strong foundation in both teaching and leadership.

Dr. Wilson is deeply committed to partnerships and collaboration with higher education institutions, public school districts, private schools, government agencies, nonprofits, and local businesses. She earned her Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Georgia Southern University, her Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, and her B.A. in Education from Furman University.

Under her leadership as Dean, the College has experienced remarkable growth, with enrollment increasing from 830 students to more than 2,300 students, and research funding expanding to over $7.5 million in the last year alone.