Christopher D. Lee, Ph.D., SPHR

Prior to coming to the VCCS, Chris served as the chief human resources officer for a community college and a state university in the University System of Georgia and a Bates College in Maine. Chris has managed more than 20 presidential search processes with colleges and universities.

He is a former question writer for the PHR and SPHR examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). His areas of expertise are staffing, training, and performance management-or, in his words, “finding, developing, and managing talent in organizations.” He is the author of numerous human resources related articles and three books, including Performance Conversations: An Alternative to Appraisals and Search Committees: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Searches. He has recently completed his fourth book, tentatively titled, Performance Questions: 30 Minutes, 7 Answers, Unlimited Results.

He has presented at conferences and consulted with clients in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa on HR-related topics. He holds a master’s degree in HR management, a doctor of philosophy degree in HR development, and he is certified as a senior professional in human resources.