Chancellor Dr. Charles Robinson
Dr. Charles Robinson and .聽As Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Charles F. Robinson leads the university鈥檚 in addition to the 25 departments that comprise the Division of Student Affairs. He has served as provost since July 2020 and as vice chancellor of student affairs since 2015.
Robinson is committed to enhancing communication and coordination of the university鈥檚 academic and student affairs endeavors in order to support a more holistic approach to student success on campus.
During his time as vice chancellor for student affairs, Robinson led a major restructuring of the Division of Student Affairs, better positioning the unit to focus on student success initiatives. He also led institutional efforts regarding diversity recruitment and retention of students and faculty while developing new academic initiatives and development goals. Under his leadership, the university constructed Adohi Hall, a $79 million campus project that is the only residence hall in the United States to use cross-laminated timber.
Robinson鈥檚 time at the U of A spans more than 20 years, beginning as an assistant professor of history. He has also served as chair of the African and African American Studies Program and vice provost for diversity prior to his current role.
His research and teaching focuses on southern history and race relations, African American studies, sexuality in history and Civil Rights, among other topics. He has earned a number of awards for his teaching, including the Fulbright College Master Teacher Award, Arkansas Student Alumni Board Teacher of the Year, and an induction into the university鈥檚 Teaching Academy.
Robinson holds his bachelor鈥檚 degree in history from the University of Houston, a master鈥檚 degree in history from Rice University, and a doctorate in history from the University of Houston. He has authored numerous books, includingRemembrances in Black: Personal Perspectives of the African American Experience at the 自拍流出, and Dangerous Liaisons: Sex and Love in the Segregated South.