Shelly Bayer
Director of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility
Biography
As a life-long learner deeply invested in a strengths-mindset, Shelly enjoys the opportunity to assist students directly in their comprehensive development during their higher education experience.
Prior to her current role, she worked in educational development and served as a faculty member teaching courses in leadership development, learning development and critical reading and thinking.
Prior to her current role, she worked in educational development and served as a faculty member teaching courses in leadership development, learning development and critical reading and thinking.
Education
- B.A. in english education | South Dakota State University
- M.E. in curriculum and instruction - literacy | University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- Ed.D. in education administration - adult and higher education | University of South Dakota
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
Academic Interests
- Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
- Qualified Administrator, Intercultural Development Inventory
- Reading and learning specialist
- Dyslexia advocate at the local, state and regional levels
- Leadership development advocate
Committees and Professional Memberships
- LeadState Program
- International Dyslexia Association - Upper Midwest Branch, former board of directors and past president
- Brookings Area Transit Authority - board of directors
- Intercollegiate Athletics Board
- Access, Opportunity and Belonging Committee
- Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Culture and Wellbeing Committee
- Micro-credential Task Force
Research and Scholarly Work
Awards and Honors
- 2023, Presidential Award of Excellence
Associated Areas
