Kevin Williams (he/him/his) serves as a Senior Associate Dean of Students and supports the development of co-curricular programs and services focused on creating transformative experiences for all students. In this role, Kevin currently leads all hiring and onboarding efforts for senior staff in the Dean of Students (DOS) area and focuses on high-priority projects for student and staff belonging, well-being, and growth. Additionally, he supports the Dean of Students and the Vice President of Student and Campus Life (SCL) in leading the Undergraduate Student Leadership Council. Kevin also supports the Chief of Staff to the Vice President of SCL in leading divisional organizational enhancement efforts, including SCL’s Priority Planning Steering Committee, long-term planning initiatives, and the alignment of divisional units to SCL values and priorities.  

Prior to Cornell, Kevin served as the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students at The New School and the Senior Director of Residential Life at Temple University. Kevin earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Temple University, an M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. in Social Science and Education from Siena Heights University.