Rate My Professor Leigh Ann Van Dyke

Van Dyke demonstrates significant leadership and commitment to professional development in the field of learning disabilities. She served as the Southern California Chair of the Learning Disabilities Community of Interest Group (LD CIG) for the California Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) through October 2023. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in supporting LD specialists amid the COVID-19 pandemic by contributing to the formation of a Representative Council for regional collaboration and professional communication. She participated in reviewing scholarships, including the Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship and Dick Griffith Memorial Scholarship, piloted an e-signature feature in CARS-W, organized seminars for the CAPED Pre-Convention in October 2022, and co-chaired a Re-Opening Workgroup to develop guidance on campus return plans based on prior LD CIG resources. At Palomar College, she has been involved in multiple committees, such as the Behavioral Health and Campus Wellness Committee, Tutoring Committee, and others including the Academic Review Committee and Training Committee. Van Dyke has also offered workshops for DRC students, including a session on managing stress and test anxiety. Her dedication extends to fostering student success within a supportive DRC environment known for its professional staff.