Victor K. Wilson, executive vice president for student affairs at the College of Charleston, has been named vice president for student affairs at UGA, effective Aug. 1.
“The vice president for student affairs plays an integral role in creating a campus environment that enables our students to succeed academically, and I am delighted that Victor Wilson will assume this key leadership position,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “The broad scope of his experiences at a number of institutions, including the University of Georgia, makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Division of Student Affairs.”
As vice president for student affairs, Wilson will report to interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Libby V. Morris.
“Victor Wilson brings a distinguished record of achievement in student affairs that demonstrates a commitment to the physical and emotional well-being of students,” Morris said. “His expertise and vision will undoubtedly benefit the university as we refocus our efforts on student success and college completion.”
Wilson joined the College of Charleston in 2004 as executive vice president for student affairs. In that role, he oversees a division that includes residence life and housing, public safety, student life, health services, counseling and substance abuse services, campus recreation, disability services, Greek life, the dean of students and several additional units.
Wilson served as associate vice president for student affairs at UGA from 1999 to 2004.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from UGA in 1982 and his master’s degree in student personnel in higher education from UGA in 1987.
Wilson succeeds Rodney Bennett, who in April took office as president of the University of Southern Mississippi. Tom Burke, associate vice president for student affairs at UGA, has been serving as interim vice president for student affairs.