Student Athlete Academic Services

SAAS STAFF: WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?

To ensure that SMU student athletes take full advantage of the academic resources available to them through the L.E.C. , the Center employs five full-time staff who understand the unique experiences student athletes face. These staff members track student athlete needs throughout the academic year. Their work includes counseling student athletes at orientation and registration sessions, identifying academic support needs through consultation with coaches and student athletes, and conferring with faculty and academic advisors to determine the most effective academic assistance and services.

	Sue Bierman Swimming and Diving (Women's) Volleyball 214.768.1047 sbierman@smu.edu
	Jane Preston Football Swimming/Diving (Men's) Soccer (Women's) 214.768.2092 janep@smu.edu
	Dee Joseph Rowing Track/Cross Country Equestrian 214.768.1576 djoseph@smu.edu
	Matthew Robinson Basketball (Men's) Golf (Men's and Women's) Soccer (Men's) Tennis (Men's and Women's) 214.768.4008 mrobinson@smu.edu
	Rebecca Gibson Basketball (Women's) 214.768.4691 rebecca@smu.edu

All other L.E.C. staff, tutors, interns, and graduate assistants are available to student athletes as academic resources. All L.E.C. staff report to the Associate Provost. To ensure that SMU's student athletes succeed both within and beyond the classroom, the academic counselors work closely with colleagues in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and the Athletic Department.