Thank you Dr. Cobb!

The Academic Development of Student-Athletes (ADSA) would like to thank Dr. Emily Cobb, a valued member of the SMU community for the past 12+ years, and wish her well as she transitions to a position at a different institution. In her new role, Emily will oversee the writing center, tutoring, and supplemental instruction for the undergraduate students at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA).

Emily’s passion and commitment to SMU as well as the success of her student-athletes, has been evident in her involvement on campus and the countless lives she’s touched during her time on the Hilltop. In 2012, Emily started at SMU as an Academic Counselor for the office of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS). She transitioned to Senior Academic Counselor and then to Director of SAAS. In 2020, Emily earned her Doctorate in Higher Education from SMU and dedicated her research to understanding how collegiate women student-athletes define and achieve academic success. Her dissertation titled “Conceptualization and Strategies of Academic Success Utilized by Collegiate Women Student-Athletes,” reflects her deep passion for academics and athletics.

During her tenure at SMU, Emily was been involved with many different committees, organizations, sports, and departments. Emily was also instrumental in merging ADSA and SAAS in 2021. Emily’s absence will be felt throughout campus considering the many lives she touched during her time on the Hilltop. She was and will continue to be a mentor to many, a friend to all, and a SMU fan through and through.

Emily, you will be missed and we wish you the best in your new role!