Victor Wilson

Victor Wilson

Mr. Wilson recently retired as vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia. A strong advocate for students and student development, particularly the inclusion and success of students from historically underrepresented groups, Mr. Wilson had more than four decades of experience in higher education administration and student affairs.

From 2004 to 2013, he served as executive vice president for student affairs at the College of Charleston, where he established a new student leadership center, improved health, safety, and residential facilities and services, and successfully advocated for enhanced diversity education.

Previously, Mr. Wilson was assistant to the president, and later, associate vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia. He also held student affairs leadership positions at Agnes Scott College and Northern Arizona University. He began his career at UGA in 1983 as director of orientation and assistant director of admissions.

He has held leadership roles in several national organizations, including the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA). He has served as a faculty member for the NODA Orientation Professionals Institute, as well as for the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) / National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region III New Professionals Institute. Mr. Wilson also serves or previously served on the National Board of Directors for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and on the Boards of Directors for St. Mary’s Health Care System, Athens Academy, and the Red Cross of Northeast Georgia.

As vice president for student affairs at UGA, he served as the chief student affairs officer, overseeing a Student Affairs division of 16 departments and nearly 600 staff members dedicated to enrich student learning and support student development and growth. He also served on the President’s Cabinet, the Senior Advisory Group, and was a member of the University Council.

Mr. Wilson’s service and leadership activities in the community have been recognized with multiple honors, including the President’s Award for Outstanding Service and Contributions to the National Orientation Directors Association, the Outstanding Master’s Graduate Award from UGA’s Student Affairs Administration Program, and the Blue Key Honor Society Service Award.

He is a trained vocalist and enjoys music of all types, college football, reading, and has a keen interest in U.S. presidential history. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work and Master’s degree in education, both from the University of Georgia.