Alicia D. Caudill

Alicia D. Caudill serves as Executive Vice President for Student Affairs at the College of Charleston since July 2015, leading the Division of Student Affairs which encompasses 14 critical departments including Residence Life, Counseling Services, Career Center, and Center for Civic Engagement. She additionally holds adjunct faculty appointments at The Citadel and University of Georgia, bridging administrative leadership with academic mentorship.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration, University of Georgia (2007)
• M.Ed. in Student Personnel Services, University of South Carolina (1997)
• B.A. in Public Relations, Otterbein University (1995)

Dr. Caudill's research centers on families of college students and women in higher education, exploring how familial support systems influence student retention and examining gender equity in academic leadership. These interests directly inform her administrative approach to student development and campus community building.

Her professional excellence is recognized through significant awards:

• Don Belk Award for Outstanding Service to Students (2017)
• Ted Miller Outstanding Professional Service Award (2012)
• Roger B. Winston Outstanding Doctoral Student Award (2007)

With over 25 years of progressive experience across multiple institutions including University of West Georgia, University of North Georgia, Mercer University, and Lambuth University, Dr. Caudill brings extensive mentorship capacity to graduate students through her adjunct roles, emphasizing practical application of student affairs theory. Her leadership cultivates collaborative opportunities across the College of Charleston's student support ecosystem without dedicated research laboratories.