Rate My Professor Robert Gregerson

Robert G. Gregerson, Ph.D., served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Biology at Florida Gulf Coast University. He earned his Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, with a minor in German, from Wabash College. Dr. Gregerson's professional career commenced as a research geneticist with the University of Minnesota/U.S. Department of Agriculture. He then progressed to assistant professor of biology, Willie Dillard Bryan Associate Professor of Biology, and chair of the science division at Lyon College. At Armstrong State University, he held the positions of professor of biology and department head, and later dean of the College of Science and Technology. In these roles, he launched the health informatics program, added a National Security Agency-approved cybersecurity program, founded the College Advising and Student Success Center, and directed a curricular redesign to increase online offerings and options for adult learners.

During his tenure at Florida Gulf Coast University, Dr. Gregerson implemented a successful advancement plan that generated enduring positive changes to academic programs, faculty development, and student success. He developed a career and peer mentoring initiative for humanities majors, expanded online and hybrid course offerings, strengthened partnerships with the Seminole tribe for the university’s archeological and environmental programming, and spearheaded efforts to enhance student engagement with college leadership. Dr. Gregerson’s scholarly work centers on the biology, physiology, molecular biology, and genetics of plants, on which he is widely published with research frequently cited by peers. Notable publications include “Nitrogen Assimilation in Alfalfa: Isolation and Characterization of an Asparagine Synthetase Gene Showing Enhanced Expression in Root Nodules and Dark-Adapted Leaves” (1997), “Alfalfa NADH-dependent glutamate synthase: Structure of the gene and importance in symbiotic N2 fixation” (1995), “Aspartate Aminotransferase in Alfalfa Nodules: Localization of mRNA During Effective and Ineffective Nodule Development and Promoter Analysis” (1999), and “The Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) TDY1 Gene Encodes a Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Homolog” (1999).