Gayberyl Wesley Shyne

Dr. Gayberyl Wesley Shyne serves as an Assistant Professor and MSW Admissions Coordinator at Grambling State University's School of Social Work, where she joined the faculty in 2019 and actively participates in the Faculty Senate. Her professional credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Addiction Counselor-Certified Clinical Supervisor (LAC-CCS), Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor, and Licensed Master Life Coach.

Her educational background encompasses:

• Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Louisiana-Monroe
• Master of Social Work from Grambling State University
• Doctor of Social Work from Capella University
• Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies from Hope Bible Institute
• Diploma in Leadership from Rhema Leadership Institute

Dr. Shyne's research centers on culturally relevant strategies to improve retention of Black male students in higher education, informed by her extensive field experience in child welfare, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Her teaching focuses on human behavior in the social environment and research methodologies, delivered through a student-centered philosophy where learners actively drive their educational journey. While no specific publications or awards are documented in the source material, her work bridges academic theory with practical social work applications.

In her capacity as MSW Admissions Coordinator, she oversees the graduate program's admissions process and serves as a key academic advisor. Her Faculty Senate membership reflects institutional engagement beyond classroom responsibilities, though no grant funding details or research team structures are specified in the available documentation.