Bryon Bailey is the new director of academic advising and learner engagement for Southwestern College Professional Studies.

Originally from Kansas, Bailey has been living in the Portland area for nine plus years.  His undergraduate degree is from Central Christian College in McPherson. His professional background includes both executive and student coaching as well as sales and marketing.

The newly-created position will focus on the factors that help learners successfully complete degrees through the program.

“I believe with Bryon’s leadership we will be positioned to become the benchmark in learner success coaching, learner engagement, and retention,” says Karen Pedersen, vice president for professional studies.