Shane Hammond

Shane Hammond serves as Associate Dean for Student Success and Senior Lecturer in Higher Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's College of Education. His dual role combines administrative leadership with teaching in the Department of Educational Policy, Research & Administration (EPRA), focusing on Student Affairs practice, student development theory, community college leadership, and higher education foundations.

With a B.S. (1991), M.Ed. (1995) from UMass Amherst and an Ed.D. (2013) from George Washington University, Hammond's research emphasizes access for marginalized student populations, particularly military veterans. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and recognized nationally. He serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Veterans’ Studies and previously contributed to organizations like Safe Passage and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Education Board.

Hammond's teaching spans courses such as EDUC 601a (Foundations of Higher Education) and EDUC 642 (Student Affairs Principles), integrating practical and theoretical perspectives. His empirical studies on student veterans explore identity formation, institutional support systems, and technology's role in academic success. Though no formal grants are listed, his civic engagement demonstrates commitment to equity in education.

Professional activities include board memberships focused on scholarships and domestic violence support, reflecting his broader mission to bridge educational access with community well-being.