Meet the Team

Specialist for Undergraduate Education & Academic Success
Office of General Education

Email: lcordoba@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-2229
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Room 102

I enjoy working with students and helping them meet their requirements to graduate. SMU gives students the opportunity to grow and have experiences that shape them into well rounded individuals.

I can help with:

• Student Petitions
• Academic Advising
• Common Curriculum Requirements
• Council in General Education
• General Education Workshops and Events

Undergraduate Degree Counselor
Office of General Education

Email: dforbes@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-6248
Office: Caruth Hall, Suite 253

The best part of my job is helping students take advantage of all the amazing opportunities SMU has to offer. I hope to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with class selection and academic planning.

I can help with:

• Student Petitions
• Academic Advising
• Common Curriculum Requirements
• Degree Planner
• Faculty and Staff Workshops

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

Email: dgrabsch@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-4887
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Suite 100

My favorite part of my work is to help students make the most of general education. General education provides a powerful opportunity for students to explore new pathways and possibilities. I guide students to approach exploration of general education requirements with both intentionality and curiosity. For instance, undecided students can explore passions or interests, while students who have multiple interests can pursue a minor or another major, or even discovering employability or advance study options. Whichever their motivation, they will be developing critical life skills during their years on the Hilltop.

I can help with:

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

Senior Advisor for General Education
Office of General Education

Email: melinap@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-6559
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Suite 100

My mission at SMU is to support undergraduate students during their academic career on the Hilltop. I want to ensure that students can have a valuable and enriching college experience so that they can positively impact their community while achieving their own dreams.

I can help with:

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

General Education & Academic Appeals Coordinator
Office of General Education

Email: brittaneyw@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-6248
Office: Laura Lee Blanton Building, Suite 100

I love that I can work behind the scenes to support students on their path to graduation. SMU gives students the unique opportunity to use their life, professional, or extracurricular experiences to fulfill graduation requirements.

I can help with:

• Experience Proposals
• 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