Kelli Layman has been named associate director of Learning Services/Athletic Academics following a national search. She previously was assistant director of athletic academics and her expanded duties include oversight of campus wide academic enhancement programs including athletic academics, tutoring service and identification of at-risk students.

Layman will lead management of the Academic Collegiate Enhancement (ACE), the university’s tutoring service; supervise professional staff members and graduate assistants; oversee the student-athlete’s academic expectations; and ensure compliance with NCAA academic regulations. Layman is part of the staff of Orientation and Student Success and will work closely with academic advisers, coaches, Registration and Records and Student Financial Services.

Layman earned master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Purdue University where she was an academic liaison responsible for supervising the academic progress of student-athletes. Layman also previously served as an NDSU associate head coach for women’s basketball and an NDSU lecturer in the health, physical education and recreation.

“Kelli brings many skills and a wealth of experience to this position. She has a passion for helping student-athletes achieve academic success, established relationships with coaches, faculty and staff on campus, and a natural ability to teach. I am excited about her leadership of this important area,” stated Laura Oster-Aaland, director Orientation and Student Success.