Debra D. Austin

This article is about the academic. For the ballet dancer, see Debra Austin (dancer).

Debra Dabney Austin is a professor at Florida State University, and she served as chancellor of the State University System of Florida from 2003 to 2005.^[1][2]

Dr. Debra Austin
Nationality	American
Education	B.A., M.A., M.B.A., and Doctorate
Alma mater	University of Florida Florida State University Michigan State University
Occupation(s)	Professor at FSU Former Chancellor

Austin is originally from Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State University, and a master's degree in English from the University of Florida. She received her master's in business administration and a doctorate in higher education administration from Florida State University.^[2] Prior to becoming chancellor, Austin served as assistant vice president for academic affairs at Florida State University.^[3]