 
Dr. Philip L. Dubois |
Dr. Philip L. Dubois is the fourth chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, returning "home" in July, 2005 after serving as president of the University of Wyoming and professor of political science since 1997. Prior to that, Dr. Dubois was provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of political science at UNC Charlotte from 1991-1997.
Dr. Dubois began his academic teaching career in 1976 when he joined the University of California, Davis as acting assistant professor of political science. He steadily advanced to assistant professor (1978) and associate professor (1982) before attaining the rank of full professor in 1987. He received the Magnar Ronning Award for Teaching Excellence in 1982.
Dr. Dubois also held several administrative positions throughout his 15 years at the University of California, Davis including Faculty Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs (1982-1983); Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Programs (1983-1988); Associate Vice Chancellor - Academic Programs (1988-1990); and Executive Associate Dean, College of Letters and Science (1990-1991).
Among his many awards and accomplishments, Dr. Dubois was named the 2004 District VI Chief Executive of the Year for higher education by the Council for the Support and Advancement of Education. District VI encompasses colleges and universities in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wyoming.
As the 22nd president of the University of Wyoming, Dr. Dubois led development and implementation of a comprehensive five-year academic plan for the research-extensive University serving more than 13,000 students. He provided the critical and transformational leadership to strengthen state and federal governmental relations; stimulate state economic development; increase private fundraising; guide capital construction and building renovation; and enhance the institution's intercollegiate athletic programs. Dr. Dubois also served as one of five presidents principally responsible for the formation of the Mountain West Conference and was elected as the first Conference president (1998-1999). During 2004-2005, Dubois served as the Conference representative on the NCAA Board of Directors.
Dr. Dubois earned his A.B. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, graduating with highest honors as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned both a master's and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Among his academic honors, Dr. Dubois served as a Ford Foundation Fellow and also received the Edward S. Corwin Award from the American Political Science Association for best doctoral dissertation in the field of public law 1978. He is a member of the Mortar Board, Phi Beta Delta and Golden Key three national honorary societies. Dr. Dubois is the author of two books, the editor of two others, and the author of numerous academic papers and articles
Dr. Dubois and his wife, Lisa Lewis Dubois, have three children - Logan, 22, Taylor, 19 and Ali, 15. He is the first chancellor to reside in the Bissell House on the UNC Charlotte campus.
