Vice Chancellor for Academic Success (VCAS)

Dr. George Railey, Jr.

Dr. George Railey, Jr., began serving as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Success for the Alamo Colleges District in January 2018. He previously served as the dean of humanities and social sciences in the Los Rios Community College District, dean of instructional services/arts and sciences at Columbia College, interim vice chancellor for educational services and dean of instructional services at Modesto Junior College/Yosemite Community College District. This was followed by positions as the vice president of academic services at Chabot College, the vice chancellor of educational services and institutional effectiveness at State Center Community College District and the associate superintendent/vice president of academic affairs at Allan Hancock College.

Dr. Railey, Jr. earned an Ed.D. in higher education administration at the University of the Pacific, and MME and BME degrees in music education at Eastern Kentucky University. His wealth of experience includes campus and district leadership roles in multi-college districts and expertise in pathways models, workforce education, technology and institutional effectiveness. He is active in numerous professional organizations.