National Search, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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Dr. Calvin D. Phillips Named Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Pending Board of Regents approval, Dr. Calvin D. Phillips will join the University of Minnesota as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students on March 1, 2021. 

Dr. Calvin D. Phillips Hiring Announcement

Dr. Calvin D. Phillips Resume

 

Search Updates

Jan 28, 2020 - Announcement of Search

Feb 14, 2020 - Launch of Search

March 2020 - Search paused because of COVID-19

July 2020 - Search re-launched

November 2020 - Public Interviews Announced

November 30 to December 7, 2020 - Public Interviews

January 11, 2021 - Vice President for Student Affairs Announcement

 

Public Interviews Begin November 30

Mark your calendars for the public presentation times and dates below, all of which will be Zoom sessions, during which the candidates will address the following questions: What are the hopes and challenges for college students today, and what is your vision as vice president for student affairs and dean of students? Zoom links will be available on this site the afternoon of each forum.

4-5 p.m., Monday, November 30 
4-5 p.m., Wednesday, December 2 
4-5 p.m., Monday, December 7 

We will post candidate information on this site the day before each forum. Each forum will be streamed live on this site and a video recording will be posted in the days that follow. If you have questions you would like the candidates to address after their presentations, please complete this form the day before each public forum. We are also arranging interviews with key stakeholder groups for each candidate. Those participating in stakeholder interviews can submit feedback by completing the evaluation form posted here.

 

Position Profile

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, a world-class research university of 51,000 students, seeks a strategic, collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered leader with significant administrative and student development experience in a complex organizational setting to serve as the next Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (VPSA).

 

 

For More Information

For more information about the search process, please contact:

Kate Stuckert, Senior Assistant to the President, Office of the President

[email protected] | 612-625-8844 

 

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, general identity, or gender expression.

The University's mission, carried out on multiple campuses and throughout the state, is threefold: research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and public service.

Record your comments or questions regarding the VPSA search here. 

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Search Committee

Michael Goh, Vice President for Equity and Diversity, Co-Chair

Jean Quam, Professor and Former Dean, College of Education and Human Development, Co-Chair

Rielle Swanson, Teaching Assistant, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

David Blank, Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, and Senate Student Affairs Committee

Pat Born, Minnesota Greek Alumni Council

Mannix Clark, Associate Director of Administrative Services and Operations, Housing and Residential Life, University Services

Lisa Erwin, Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students, University of Minnesota Duluth

Rashne Jehangir, Associate Professor, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, College of Education and Human Development

Barbara Kappler, Assistant Dean of International Student and Scholar Services, Global Program Strategy Alliance

Jael Kerandi, Undergraduate Student, Carlson School of Management, and Representative, Minnesota Student Association (MSA)

LeeAnn Melin, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success, Office of Undergraduate Education

Briggs Tople, Undergraduate Student, College of Liberal Arts, and Student Senate Consultative Committee (SSCC)

Peyton Owens III, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Intercollegiate Athletics

Eman Qureshi, Graduate Student, Law School, and Professional Student Government (PSG)

Marc Skjervem, Director of Student and Career Advancement Services, School of Nursing

Chuck Tombarge, Chief Public Relations Officer, University Relations

Maggie Towle, Interim Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students