Shirley J. Bryant

Elected to a six-year term, 2008.  Elected Board Chair, 2009.  Trustee term expires 2014.

Place of Residence:  Lathrup Village

Education:  BA (English and Education) University of Florida; MA (Educational Leadership and Community Education) Eastern Michigan University; postgraduate studies, Eastern Michigan University; Leadership Detroit Graduate, Class VII

Occupation:  Executive Director of Community Relations, Birmingham Public Schools (retired)

Formerly:  Community Education Coordinator and Adult Education Teacher, Troy Public Schools; English Teacher; Adjunct Faculty, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Institute for Local Government; President and Director, National Community Education Association; Faculty, National School Public Relations Seminars

Professional/Civic Involvements:  Director, Oakland Community College Foundation; Chair of the Board and Director, Orchards Children’s Services; President and Director, Rotary Club of Birmingham; Co-Founder and Director, Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council and Center; Co-Founder, Birmingham Area Task Force for Race Relations and Diversity; former Chair, Birmingham Youth Assistance; Member, The Community House Advisory Council and Strategic Planning Team

E-mail address: sjbryant@oaklandcc.edu