Stephen Sutton is the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UC Berkeley. With more than three decades of leadership in student affairs, Steve brings extensive expertise in student development, operational management, and institutional transformation.
Previously, he served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) at Berkeley, and held administrative roles in student activities, student union management, and enrollment services at universities in Florida and Texas. As Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of St. Thomas, he implemented an integrated division model focused on student development and enrollment growth, including the launch of an NAIA athletics program and a First-Year Experience initiative.
Steve began his career at Berkeley in 1987 as a residential life coordinator and returned in 2009 to lead major campus initiatives in organizational development, crisis intervention, health and wellness, and student advocacy. He holds an EdD and is a seasoned leader known for advancing student success through strategic planning, process improvement, and a deep commitment to student well-being.
