Calvin D. Phillips, D. Ed. is the vice president for student affairs and dean of students! We are excited to have his leadership and management of several offices that plan and administer non-academic and co-curricular aspects of the student experience.
This holds messages Dr. Phillips has sent to students at the University of Minnesota as well as systemwide.
- 10/11/23: Share the Air - Tobacco and Drug Free Campus Reminder - sent to all students on the Twin Cities campus
- 10/9/23: Recent devastating events in Israel, Gaza, and surrounding region - sent to all systemwide students, faculty, and staff
- 9/14/23: Take care of your wellbeing - sent to all students on the Twin Cities campus
- 5/23/23: Drug free policy reminder: Cannabis remains prohibited on campus - sent to all students on the Twin Cities campus
Calvin D. Phillips, D. Ed., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Calvin D. Phillips, D. Ed. provides leadership for 20 units to advance student success, promote an inclusive environment and enrich the campus community.
Prior to his current role, he served as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University. At EMU, Dr. Phillips had leadership responsibility for housing and residence life; student well-being; new student orientation and campus life; student conduct; international student services; diversity and community involvement; and, the Children’s Institute.
Dr. Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Social Studies from Oklahoma State University. He earned a Master of Arts in Student Personnel from Slippery Rock University and a Doctorate of Education in Administration and Leadership Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
