Ryan Bacon

Office of the Dean Of Students

Letters/Licensure designations:
M.Ed., M.S.

Areas of Responsibility:
I support students navigating academic, personal, behavioral, and life challenges through the Office of the Dean of Students. My work focuses on student care and case management, including outreach, post-hospitalization support, crisis response, resource coordination, and helping students remain connected to the university. I work collaboratively with campus partners to identify concerns, reduce barriers, and connect students with the support and resources they need to move forward.

Education and Experience:
I hold a Master of Education from Marygrove College and a Master of Science with a concentration in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. My career in education spans K–12 and higher education, including experience as a teacher, academic and behavioral interventionist, ESL/ELL instruction, academic advisor, Student Support and Outreach Manager, and School Certifying Official for Veterans Affairs. Prior to entering education, I worked for Chrysler Motors in UAW-represented assembly operations and later served as a union representative.

Ask Me About:

• Student advocacy, care, and case management

• Resilience and grit in overcoming life's obstacles

• Supporting veterans and nontraditional students

• Navigating higher education and student success

• Detroit, old-school hip-hop, and music production 

• Cooking something from absolutely nothing