Dustin DuFort Petty has been the Academic Advisor for the Bailey Scholars Program since 2013. He is passionate about supporting the goals and ambitions of his students, advocating specifically for first-generation students. When not working, he can be found baking something, reading something, being a rebel snowflake or practicing genealogy. He lives in East Lansing with his husband, Daniel, and two Yorkie puppies.
Working with other passionate student advocates.
MSU Alumni Chapel; the stained glass windows are gorgeous and showcase the full depth of learning and civic responsibility.
Ask questions; seek help. You're the first in your family to do this and no one can expect you to have all the answers. Be vulnerable. (Also, lay off the blond tips.)
I received my BS in Agriculture and Natural Resource Communications and my MA in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education; both from MSU.
Dustin DuFort Petty (he/him)
Academic Advisor and Undergraduate Learning Coordinator, Bailey Scholars Program
Meet with me: go to student.msu.edu, click on “Academic Progress” and select “Advising/Tutoring”