Allyn R. Shaw, Ph.D. (he/him) is the Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Leadership and Dean of Students at Michigan State University. After serving nine years as the Associate Director, Office of Faculty and Organizational Development and Director of Leadership Development Programs in the MSU Provost’s Office, Shaw transitioned back to Student Affairs in 2013. Shaw has worked in several offices across MSU including residence life. He has also worked at the University of Richmond and the University of Tennessee.

Allyn has served as a volunteer for his fraternity as a foundation trustee and national councilor, and on boards for ACPA as a foundation trustee, commission chair, the MSU Student Food Bank, the MSU National Alumni Association Advisory Council, the MSU College of Social Science Alumni Association, the Community Relations Coalition, state boards, and the MSU Museum.

Shaw has published several articles, presented at national and local conferences, taught graduate and undergraduate courses, taught professionals in South Africa and consulted on several campuses.

Over the years, he has earned several accolades including the outstanding MSU Student Affairs alumni, the Jack Breslin service award and was a CIC Academic Leaders Fellow.