Shelley Price-Williams

Shelley Price-Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Learning, Leadership & Community at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) College of Education. Her work focuses on higher education leadership, college student development, and equity in academic environments.

Her research examines non-cognitive factors influencing student persistence, inclusion of non-dominant groups in higher education, and multicultural organizational development. She emphasizes transformative learning experiences that link historical, contemporary, and future perspectives of higher education while incorporating global viewpoints and innovative pedagogical approaches.

Recent publications highlight neoliberal funding models in higher education, tokenism among faculty women of color, and equity-focused residential learning programs. Themes across her work include social responsibility, organizational behavior, and strategies for advancing diversity in academic settings.