University of North Texas 
Angie Cartwright
Faculty, Dean's Office
Interim Dean
Matthews Hall 117-E
Dr. Angie D. Cartwright is the Interim Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Counseling at the University of North Texas (UNT). Since joining UNT in 2015, she has led several innovative, interdisciplinary research collaborations and made significant contributions to student success, including her service as Director of the undergraduate minor in Counseling. She has also held key leadership roles, including Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Success and Interim Department Chair of Teacher Education and Administration.
As a faculty member, she directed UNT Classic and the Integrated Care and Behavioral Health Project, both of which addressed health disparities by enhancing culturally competent mental health services in medically underserved communities. These initiatives provided more than 50,000 hours of free clinical services to the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Dr. Cartwright has secured more than $4 million in grant funding and has received multiple awards and honors in recognition of her work. She maintains a robust publication record and is widely respected for her research, teaching, and service.
In her role as Assistant Vice Provost, she was instrumental in developing and revising academic policies, advancing faculty development initiatives, and reimagining the UNT Faculty Mentoring Program. She also provided critical leadership on efforts to support students through inclusive faculty engagement. As Department Chair, Dr. Cartwright integrated sound curriculum change processes, emphasized transparency, and positively impacted departmental climate, earning the trust of colleagues while advancing shared governance and academic excellence.
Dr. Cartwright was named the Inaugural Presidential Early Career Professor at UNT and is a former President of both the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and the International Association of Addiction and Offender Counseling. In 2022, she received the Texas Counseling Association’s Research Award. She currently serves on the Governing Council of the American Counseling Association. Her research and service have been recognized at the international, national, and local levels.
