**Kim A. Wilcox** is an American university professor and educational administrator, currently serving as the ninth chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. He was appointed on August 8, 2013, and began his tenure on August 19, 2013. A Generator in Human Design, Wilcox possesses a Sacral Inner Authority, which allows him to respond intuitively to opportunities and challenges in his professional life. This innate ability to respond has guided his successful career in academia.

Before his role at UC Riverside, Wilcox spent eight years at Michigan State University, where he held the positions of provost, executive vice president, and professor of communicative sciences and disorders. During his time there, he was instrumental in a significant institutional restructuring that resulted in the addition of 100 new faculty positions and the expansion of the university’s two medical colleges. His strategic approach to leadership aligns with his Generator type, emphasizing the importance of responding to the needs of the institution and its community.

From 1999 to 2002, Wilcox served as the President and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, where he oversaw a major reorganization of education in the State of Kansas. His ability to navigate complex systems reflects his 1/4 Profile, which combines a foundational understanding of educational structures with a network-oriented approach to building relationships and fostering collaboration.

Wilcox’s primary research work has focused on the acoustics of speech production, with early studies examining the effects of neurological impairments on speech musculature. His later research increasingly addressed developmental speech and language issues, including the remediation of speech disorders in children. His channels, including 61-24, 2-14, and 32-54, further enhance his capacity for deep thinking and innovative problem-solving in his field.

Born on May 5, 1954, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Wilcox embodies the qualities of the Right Angle Cross of The Sphinx (2/1 | 13/7), which signifies a life path centered around inquiry and the search for truth. This unique combination of Human Design characteristics informs his leadership style, research interests, and dedication to advancing education and communication sciences.