Calvin D. Phillips

Calvin D. Phillips (December 11, 2012)

Calvin D. Phillips is Northern State University's new vice president of student affairs.

 Phillips, 47, recently held a position at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, as associate vice president of student affairs and dean of students. He has also held higher education positions in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Iowa.

 He received a doctorate in administration and leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master's degree in college student personnel from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, and a bachelor's degree in secondary education social studies from Oklahoma State University.

 A native of Mercer, Pa., he was hired to fill the position after a nationwide search.

 Phillips and his wife, Sharia, have four sons: Keegan, 8; Cole, 7; Caden, 6; and Collin, 5. Phillips' 16-year-old daughter, Shania, lives in Indianapolis.