Dr. Debra Szabo is the Assistant Provost for Accreditation and Assessment at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). In this role, she advances the quality and integrity of educational programs to ensure they meet the highest standards in higher education. As the university’s accreditation liaison, Dr. Szabo oversees communications with FAU’s institutional accreditor and manages comprehensive reports on assessment, program accreditation, academic reviews, and state compliance, all of which support the university's strategic initiatives.

Additionally, Dr. Szabo facilitates articulation agreements for smooth transitions between institutions and academic programs and directs policies for Dual Enrollment, expanding access for high school students to college-level coursework. Previously, she served as the Director of Degree Completion and Graduate Student Success at FAU’s Graduate College, focusing on initiatives that promote graduate student retention and success.

Dr. Szabo holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, a Master of Arts in TESOL/Bilingual Education, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, all from FAU's College of Education. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at FAU.