Current Position and Past Experience
Dr. Shelley Dempsey is currently Assistant Provost for Graduation and Retention at University of South Carolina and has been in the position since July 2023. Dr. Dempsey has used her innovation and creativity to build numerous programs and initiatives at the University with past experience in Student Affairs, the Moore School of Business, the Alumni Association, and now in the Office of the Provost.

She has also served in various leadership roles on campus and with national leadership organizations. Campus roles currently include serving as chair of the Provost’s Graduation and Retention Committee and co-chair of the Provost’s Advisory Board on Interdisciplinary Studies. She is the 2024 recipient of the University of South Carolina’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice Award and the 2024 NASPA Palmetto Award for Inclusive Excellence.

Education, Honors and Achievements
Dr. Dempsey holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education & Leadership Policy from USC. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from USC Darla Moore School of Business and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from USC.

Personal Details and Community Involvement
Outside of campus, Dr. Dempsey is active as a volunteer and advocate for women and children experiencing homelessness.