Mark Blackburn

Mark Blackburn serves as the dean of students and facilitates the integration of the academic experience with all aspects of university and student life. He oversees multiple functions to include: diversity, equity and inclusion; Title IX; campus life; civic engagement and service; health and counseling services, and recreational services. Dean Blackburn previously served as the assistant dean of students and director of diversity and inclusion at Augustana. He is a diversity trainer, educator, mentor, and a motivational speaker and attended the University of South Dakota where he earned his bachelor’s degree. Blackburn received his M.A. at Augustana University and is currently working on his doctorate in higher education leadership.