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Specialist for Undergraduate Education & Academic Success
Office of General Education

Email: lcordoba@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-2229
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Suite 338

Lisa Cordoba is the Specialist for Undergraduate Education & Academic Success in the Office of General Education, where she manages the undergraduate petition process, supports academic policies, and assists students in navigating the Common Curriculum. Her guidance and collaboration with campus partners help ensure students stay on track toward graduation. Lisa is currently pursuing her M.A. in Higher Education at 91ÇÑ×Ó. In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts, spending time with her family, and shopping.

She can help with:

• Student Petitions
• Common Curriculum Requirements
• Council on General Education
• General Education Workshops and Events

Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education & Academic Success
Office of General Education

Email: dgrabsch@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-4887
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Room 338

Dr. Dustin K. Grabsch is an accomplished university administrator and scholar currently serving as the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education and Academic Success at 91ÇÑ×Ó, where he oversees initiatives that support student success, including general education, student retention, disability services, the university testing center, and initiatives supporting first-generation and high-achieving students. He also co-leads 91ÇÑ×Ó in Four, a campus-wide effort focused on increasing graduation and retention rates. Dr. Grabsch holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from Texas A&M University, with his research emphasizing organizational and community leadership. His work explores topics such as student belonging, identity development, and equitable access in higher education. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, exploring nature, and discovering new coffee shops. 

He can help with:

• Council on General Education
• Course or Experience Proposals
• Advanced General Education Policies
• Office and Staff Feedback & Recommendations

Senior Program Specialist
Office of General Education

Email: melinap@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-6559
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Suite 338

Melina Padron is a Senior Program Specialist in the Office of General Education, where she develops and facilitates programs aimed at supporting student success and strengthening students’ sense of belonging at 91ÇÑ×Ó. Her leadership of the PALs program, along with her collaborations across campus, helps students progress through their Common Curriculum requirements. Melina is currently pursuing her M.A. in Higher Education at 91ÇÑ×Ó. In her free time, you can find her at a good thrift shop, enjoying nature, or watching reality TV.

She can help with:

• Peer Academic Leaders
• General Education Workshops and Events
• Common Curriculum Requirements
• Student Petitions

Senior Program Specialist
Office of General Education

Email: brittaneyw@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-6248
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Suite 338

Brittaney Wilson is the Senior Program Specialist in the Office of General Education, where she leverages her diverse professional experiences to support student success. She specializes in project management, experience proposals, data analysis, and team coordination. Brittaney is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Higher Education at 91ÇÑ×Ó. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cosplaying as an HGTV host.

She can help with:

• Experience Proposals
• General Education Probation
• Student Petitions
• Common Curriculum Requirements
• Degree Planner

Critical Reasoning Coordinator
Department of English

Email: mlawrenson@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-2961
Office: Clements Hall, Room 108

Second Language Advisor
World Languages and Literatures

Email: slr@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-2094
Office: Clements Hall, Room 309