Perry D. Moore earned a bachelor’s degree in history and government and a master’s degree in government from Midwestern State University, and a doctorate in government from the University of Texas at Austin.

Moore began his career at Wright State University in 1974 as an assistant professor of political science. He was promoted to associate professor in 1979 and full professor in 1985. He became department chair in 1979, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts in 1981 and dean of the college in 1982. He was named provost in 1998 and senior vice president in 2002.

While serving as provost and senior vice president at Wright State, Moore developed and implemented campus strategic and master plans as well as enrollment, marketing and technology plans. He worked closely with the vice president for advancement to conduct a successful capital campaign and coordinated a new marketing theme, new admission and recruitment initiatives and campus beautification and renovation programs.

Moore became provost and vice president for academic affairs at Texas State University-San Marcos in July 2004.  As provost, Moore serves as the chief academic officer of the university and is responsible for the coordination and quality of the university’s academic and research programs.  During his tenure, the university has added five undergraduate and eight graduate degree programs, experienced a significant increase in enrollment, completed work on the McCoy College of Business Administration complex, established the Ingram School of Engineering, and opened a second campus in Round Rock, Texas.  Funding for a school of nursing also has been approved and construction is scheduled to begin in late 2008.

Moore and his wife Marianne are active in the San Marcos community and are involved in a variety of civic clubs and organizations.