Join Dr. Lisa Phillips, the Vice Provost for Community Engagement and Belonging, for an engaging and interactive session.  Dr. Phillips plays an integral role on campus, becoming the inaugural vice provost for community engagement and belonging.  She has the opportunity to shape the ways in which our university welcomes students into our classrooms, and the ways in which we create a supportive environment for everyone in Academic Affairs.  The vice provost is a senior official charged with leading and coordinating the efforts in Academic Affairs to support an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff and faculty. This happens through work with the president, provost, deans, other academic leadership and Human Resources to facilitate an integrated vision and shared responsibility for advancing institutional goals and providing equitable opportunities. 

Phillips received a doctorate in organizational communication from Ohio University, a Master of Education degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in higher education administration from James Madison University and a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from East Stroudsburg University. Her academic interests lie in understanding organizational culture, especially how it is perceived and experienced by women of color and other historically underrepresented groups.

“... I look forward to being part of this community that values innovation and is open to creating opportunities where all members feel comfortable in engaging in dialogues that demonstrate and strengthen our shared values,” Phillips said.