Dr.  Shelly Bayer

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.

Education

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 Scholar Work

Awards and Honors
  • 2023, Presidential Award of Excellence
Mailing Address:
University Student Union 271
Student Serv Support-Box 2815C
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Office Location:
University Student Union
Room 271