Curt Walton is interim associate provost for Metropolitan Studies and Extended Academic Programs. In addition to this role, he will continue to serve as executive-in-residence with teaching and advising responsibilities in the Master of Public Administration program and as liaison with the city of Charlotte, University City Partners and the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.
“We are confident in Curt’s abilities to maximize opportunities for collaboration, and we know he will work to broaden the University’s reach within the region,” said Joan Lorden, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Walton’s resume includes more than 30 years of experience as a leader in public service. During his time with the city of Charlotte, he was budget director, deputy city manager and city manager. In addition, he used his expertise in interim executive roles with the Council for Children’s Rights, University City Partners and Classroom Central. Before joining UNC Charlotte, Walton was vice president of real estate and facilities management at the Foundation for the Carolinas, one of the largest community foundations in the country.
In addition, Walton has served on the board of directors for the Arts and Science Council, United Way of the Central Carolinas, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Center City Partners, Champions for Education and the Queens University of Charlotte Board of Visitors.
Walton completed a Master of Urban Administration (now Master of Public Administration) from UNC Charlotte. His undergraduate degrees in political science and psychology are from UNC Chapel Hill. He also completed leadership certification programs through Harvard University, UNC Chapel Hill, the Center for Intentional Leadership and Leadership Charlotte. He was inducted into the UNC Charlotte Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012.
As interim associate provost, Walton succeeds Owen Furuseth, who is retiring at the end of June after 39 years at UNC Charlotte.