Biography
Brian O. Hemphill, Assistant Professor and Vice President for Student Affairs, is responsible for all aspects of student life at Northern Illinois University and believes that providing students with a holistic learning experience, offering a broad range of services, staff, and systems ensures a quality experience from Orientation to Graduation. He has a strong background in student advocacy, advancing diversity and equity, and establishing a solid commitment to shared governance on campus. Prior to joining NIU, he has served as an Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at the University of Arkansas. He earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Iowa, a Master of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from St. Augustine's College. His primary areas of research are Student Affairs administration, leadership, and policy studies.
