Sharon Wilson-Taylor

Dr. Sharon Wilson-Taylor serves as Vice President of Student Affairs at Columbia College Chicago. She has held several positions at Columbia, working to develop programs and activities that improve student retention and engagement beyond the classroom. She has worked closely with students, faculty, and the Student Affairs staff to implement programs that will enhance the College's academic goals and students' college experience.

Dr. Wilson-Taylor earned a B.S. in Psychology at Illinois State University, an M.A. in Education with a concentration in Counseling from Roosevelt University, and a PhD in Higher Education, with a concentration in Student Affairs Administration from Loyola University Chicago.

Her areas of professional interests include: developing student policy and procedures, keeping abreast of current laws and regulations that impact Higher Education, resolving complex student issues, and co-curricular program development. In all her endeavors, she takes great pride in empowering those around her to deepen their learning.

Currently Dr. Wilson-Taylor is responsible for providing oversight of staff and budget resources for the following Student Affairs offices: Dean of Students, Residence Life, Student Communications, Student Leadership and Government, Student Events and Activities, Student Diversity and Inclusion, Exhibitions and Performance Spaces, New Student Programs, Student Employment, Career Center, Counseling Services, Student Health Center, Student Relations, Services for Students with Disabilities, and the Student Center.