President Wilson collaborates closely with USC’s senior administrative team to oversee the daily campus operations. This is a dynamic group of proven leaders managing various university functions. The administrative team aligns programmes, policies, and initiatives with the University’s vision, mission, and core values. This ensures USC’s commitment to excellence in all aspects of its educational mission.
MEET THE PRESIDENT
2021 – Present
Dr. Colwick Mervyn Wilson
President, University of The Southern Caribbean
Dr. Colwick Mervyn Wilson was appointed as the 29th President of the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) as of July 1, 2021.
Dr. Wilson obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree in Theology from Caribbean Union College (now USC); a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership and Counseling, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dr. Wilson previously served as Provost and Senior Vice President at Oakwood University, Alabama. Before his appointment at Oakwood University, he also served in leadership and academic roles at Loma Linda University, California and Kettering Health Network in Ohio. He was an Associate Professor and a research affiliate at the institute of Social Research at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Wilson has taught Advanced Statistics, Research and Evaluation Methods for over twenty (20) years.
An ardent researcher, Dr. Wilson published work appears in several peer-reviewed journals and he has been active as a presenter and participant on the academic conference circuit particularly in the areas of social and health sciences. Dr. Wilson is also experienced in successful proposal and grant writing and has served as the principal investigator for single and interdisciplinary grant awards.
Dr. Wilson is a visionary, innovative, and collaborative leader with an extremely engaging personality. He is the consummate professional and places premium value on the health and well-being of the people he leads and interacts with.
Dr. Wilson is married to Dr. Deleise Cole-Wilson. They have two adult daughters: Chidinma and Corliss.