Calvin Phillips

Calvin Phillips is an Adjunct Professor and Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, serving as the chief student affairs officer for the multi-campus system. He provides strategic leadership for 20 units and over 500 employees, collaborating with the university’s executive leadership team to advance its mission and strategic plan.

• D.Ed., Administration and Leadership Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• M.A., Student Personnel, Slippery Rock University
• B.S., Secondary Education Social Studies, Oklahoma State University

Dr. Phillips’ professional focus lies in student affairs and strategic leadership. His career spans leadership roles at institutions including Eastern Michigan University, Northern State University, and the University of Texas-Pan American, with expertise in housing, student well-being, diversity initiatives, and campus life. He actively contributes to national organizations such as the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the James E. Scott Academy Board, and committees for the Association of American Universities and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.