John Dalton
Vice President for Student Affairs
John Dalton became the eighth Vice President for Student Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin in June 2025. With 25 years of experience in a variety of high-profile positions at the University, he is uniquely qualified to lead the Division of Student Affairs and serve on the President’s leadership team.
John oversees a broad portfolio that serves all students and includes the Counseling and Mental Health Center, Disability and Access, Longhorn Wellness Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Recreational Sports, Texas Parents, University Health Services and University Unions.
This vice-presidential role is a homecoming for John, returning to where he began his career at the University — in the Division of Student Affairs. In 2000, he was named Assistant Dean of Students, serving as the Director of New Student Services and Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. He then moved to the Graduate School as Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies in 2006. During that time, John also voluntarily served as a University hearing officer for student conduct matters until 2018, when he was appointed as a senior appellate officer. In 2020, John was named the Associate Vice President for the Department of Investigation and Adjudication in University Risk and Compliance Services. Prior to working at UT Austin, he served for five years as Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Florida.
Throughout his career, John has made many significant contributions to the UT Austin campus. In each of his positions, his commitment to serving students has been evident in every decision and initiative. He has created new programs and services for thousands of students and raised millions of dollars for student support. In addition, he has also overseen the resolution of hundreds of student conduct matters and established the office that oversees the investigation and adjudication for some of the University’s most sensitive matters. John is well known for his collaborative approach between student affairs and academic affairs which continues to enhance a holistic approach to the Longhorn experience.
John earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Radford University in Virginia, which is also where he was hired for his first job in student affairs.