Dennis Shields

Dennis J. Shields is an accomplished higher education administrator with a diverse career spanning multiple institutions. He served as Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from July 2010 to July 2022.1 Currently, he holds the position of President-Chancellor of the Southern University System, which is the only system of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States.1

Professional Background

Throughout his career, Shields has held numerous leadership roles in academic administration, including:

• Chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (July 2010 - July 2022)
• President-Chancellor of Southern University System (July 2022 - Present)
• Dean and Professor of Law at Phoenix School of Law (August 2005 - December 2008)
• Associate Dean at Duke University Law School (January 1998 - August 2005)
• Assistant Dean of Admissions at University of Michigan Law School (July 1991 - December 1997)

Education and Achievements

Shields holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Iowa College of Law (1979-1982) and a BA in Business Administration from Graceland College (1973-1977).1 In 2016, he received the Confucius Institute/Confucius Classroom Individual Performance Excellence Award for his outstanding work in promoting international education.1