Lindley
Biography & Education
Lindley Workman Alyea is the third Director in SLAC’s long and storied history at Texas State. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film, Magna Cum Laude, and a Master of Arts Degree in English Literature, both from the University of North Texas.
As Director, Lindley is responsible for overseeing how SLAC meets the academic support needs of Bobcats through strategic planning, tracking how SLAC meets its administrative outcomes, and how its professional staff members serve the TXST community. Passionate about developing professionals in the field of higher education and learning assistance, Lindley has presented more than 40 times at state, national, and international professional conferences, in addition to speaking on campus at New Student & Family Orientation and the like.
Before joining Texas State in 2005, Lindley worked for the UNT Learning Center, coordinating its Supplemental Instruction (SI) program.
Selected Service Activities
- Faculty Mentoring Group, University Seminar, 2016 – 2019, 2022 - Present.
- Member, Gates IFS Peer Learning Network for Texas State, University College Dean’s Appointment, January 2021 – Present.
- Task Force Member, Bobcat Preview, Vice President for Academic Services Appointment, 2020 – 2021.
- National On-Site Conference Chair, 52nd Annual College Reading & Learning Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2018-2019.
- Committee Member, Veterans Alliance at Texas State Golf Tournament, 2018 – 2020.
- Member, Board of Directors, College Reading & Learning Association, Public Relations Director, 2012-2015.
- Member, Board of Directors, College Reading & Learning Association, Editor of NewsNotes, 2009-2012.
Selected Awards
- Exemplary SI Program, International Center for Supplemental Instruction, June 2022
- Above & Beyond Award Staff Recipient, Veterans Alliance & Office of Student Diversity & Inclusion, Texas State University, May 2019
- Friend of the LBJ Student Center, Texas State University, April 2018
- Veterans Academic Success Center Outstanding Achievement Award, Texas State University, April 2018
- Alfred H. Noelle Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Favorite Professor, Texas State University, Spring 2017
- College Reading & Learning Association’s Karen G. Smith Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Service, November 2016
- PAWS Preview Namesake (Student Nominated), August 2013
- Helping Hand Award, Office of Retention Management & Planning, Texas State University-San Marcos, May 2010
- Gladys R. Shaw Professional Development Award, TxCRLA, October 2009
Selected Presentations
- Co-Presenter (with Capellan, V., SI STEM Coordinator at Texas State), 12th International Conference on Supplemental Instruction, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. June 2022. “Golden Opportunities: A Conference-Style Approach to SI Leader Selection.”
- Invited Co-Presenter (with Capellan, V., SI STEM Coordinator at Texas State), Fresh Perspectives Webinar Series from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction. October 2021. Webinar Title: “Elevated ResponSIbility: Cultivating Student Leadership.”
- Co-Presenter (with Capellan, V., SI STEM Coordinator at Texas State, and Carnegie, R., SI Program Team Leader at Texas State), 10th Regional Conference on Supplemental Instruction, Virtual Conference. May 2021. Presentation Title: “Student Leadership: Becoming a Leader Pre-, Peri- and Post-Pandemic.”
- Invited Presenter, 52nd Annual College Reading & Learning Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, October 2019. Lunch With a Mentor Topic: “Ca C’est Bon! Cornerstones to Creating a Supplemental Instruction Program Worth Celebrating.”
- Presenter, 8th Regional Conference on Supplemental Instruction, College Station, TX, May 2017. Presentation Title: “SI Data on a Dime: Accurate Online Record Keeping Without Breaking the Bank.”
- Presenter, 9th International Conference on Supplemental Instruction, Kansas City, MO, May 2016. Presentation Title: “SI Data on a Dime: Accurate Online Record Keeping Without Breaking the Bank.”
- Presenter, 8th International Conference on Supplemental Instruction, Chicago, IL, May 2014. Presentation Title: “Mile A Minute: Supplemental Instruction for Summer School.”
- Presenter, 6th Regional Conference on Supplemental Instruction, College Station, TX, May 2013. Presentation Title: “The Debate Continues: Required vs. Voluntary SI and Impact on Demographics, Persistence, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation.”
- Presenter, 6th Regional Conference on Supplemental Instruction, College Station, TX, May 2013. Presentation Title: “Emerging Stars: A Summer Bridge Experience Involving Supplemental Instruction.”
Courses Taught
- University Seminar (US 1100)
- First-Year English (ENG 1310 / 1320)