Dr. Dominic Dorsey, Ed.D.

Director, Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS),
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)

Dr. Dominic Dorsey, Ed.D., is the Director of Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). He has worked with students with disabilities for over a decade after serving in previous roles at Indiana University Purdue University–Indianapolis (IUPUI) and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC). In doing so, he has developed a philosophy that pushes the conversation from one of limitations to one of possibilities by emphasizing access over simple compliance. His inclusive philosophy is that "compliance is the floor, but accessibility is the ceiling." A statement he frequently brings up administratively, while demonstrating his commitment to achieving a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from IUPUI in spring 2009, Dominic earned his Master of Science in Education in Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA) at Indiana University in 2011 and a certification in behavior analysis from the University of Cincinnati in 2016. He completed his Educational Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Fall of 2025.