Willie L. Banks, Jr. has served as the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs at UC Irvine since July 2019. In his position, Dr. Banks is charged with providing oversight and direction to the Division of Student Affairs, which is comprised of clusters addressing the holistic development of UCI students. The division is dedicated to transforming the lives of the more than 38,000 students and employs over 800 full-time and 1,200 student staff members.

Prior to his role at UCI, Dr. Banks served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Indiana State University.

Vice Chancellor Banks is passionate about teaching, learning and mentorship and is active in several professional organizations related to higher education and student success. He has dedicated his professional career to the field of Student Affairs, with experience in various capacities overseeing multicultural programs, resource centers and services, student unions, and housing and dining programs.

Dr. Banks earned his undergraduate degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and his Master’s and Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia.