Victor C. Mullins

Dr. Victor C. Mullins is an Adjunct Professor and the Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. He leads the School's Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, and Equity (IDBE) strategy, focusing on inclusive campus climate, community engagement, and equitable academic practices.

• Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, NYU Stern School of Business
• Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern
• Former Associate Dean at Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
• Former Associate Dean at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Mullins has over 30 years of experience in academic leadership, with expertise in admissions, academic advising, retention, scholarships, and career services. His career is rooted in student-centered, equity-driven approaches to higher education.

His research and professional interests center on diversity and inclusion in business education, leadership development, and systemic change in academic institutions. He emphasizes collaborative leadership, data-informed decision-making, and fostering belonging among underrepresented student populations.

Dr. Mullins contributes to national dialogues on DEI and student success. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and is a certified Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).

He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Higher Education from New York University. His teaching includes courses such as Leading Through Change: Diversity and Inclusion as Business Assets and Professional Responsibility, where he mentors future business leaders.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mullins has been committed to empowering underrepresented students and cultivating inclusive academic environments. He continues to influence institutional strategies and leadership pipelines through his administrative and academic roles at NYU Stern.