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Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center services offered remotely on Friday, September 6

Due to the Friday, September 6th football game in Ford Stadium, the Loyd Center will require early security checks and lockdown. Therefore, all services offered in the Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) will be offered as virtual options only. All staff will be remote that day. Tutoring is canceled for the day, but all other services will operate as scheduled. Please check with the individual staff member for the specific modality (ZOOM or TEAMS). Services include the Writing Center, DASS services, and academic counseling. Pony Up and beat BYU!

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You’re invited to DASSapalooza on Thursday, August 29

The Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies (DASS) Office is inviting all DASS students, new and returning, to visit our office on the first Thursday afternoon of classes.

We’ll have great food, presentations on different topics like the benefits of coaching, a student’s perspective from our Graduate Assistant, answers to questions about how to share accommodation letters with faculty, and a demonstration for returning students on how to submit their Semester Requests.

Faculty and staff are also invited to see our physical space, ask questions about implementing accommodations, and just grab a bite to eat. All DASS staff will be available.

In addition, we need help naming our new DASS mascot. Add your suggestion on the voting board for the otter on our new “Accessibility For All” stickers.

Come see us and say hello!

Location: Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) Room 202R, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Loyd All-Sports Center

Call us with any questions: 214-768-1470Cartoon otter, the mascot of DASS

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University Foundations launches in SAES

Effective August 1, the Department of University Foundations joined the Division of Student Academic Engagement and Student Success.  University Foundations provides enriching coursework focused on students’ personal, academic, and leadership development as they transition to the SMU community.  The department manages all courses with a UNIV or PRW prefix.  You can find more information about University Foundations on their website.

Five faculty members transitioned from the Simmons School of Education and Human Development into the Department of University Foundations:

  • Caitlin Anderson, Chair and Teaching Associate Professor – located in the Scholars Den
  • Brian Fennig, Teaching Associate Professor – located in PAB suite 301
  • Troy Forte, Teaching Assistant Professor – located in the Scholars Den
  • Haemin Kim-Breunig, Teaching Assistant Professor – located in PAB suite 301
  • Abby Pruitt, Teaching Professor – located in PAB suite 301

The department is thrilled to welcome three new faculty members to University Foundations:

  • Jessica Garrett, Teaching Assistant Professor – located in the Scholars’ Den: Dr. Garrett is from the windy city of Chicago. She completed her Ph.D. in the Cultural and Policy Studies Program at Loyola University in Chicago.  She is eager to help our students reach their full potential and live with purpose.
  • Hannah Park Lee, Teaching Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator of the Hilltop Scholars Program – located in the Scholars’ Den: Prior to her current position, Dr. Park Lee worked with Honors and Scholars programs here at SMU in addition to working with non-profit organizations in the DFW area. She completed her Ed.D. in Higher Education at Southern Methodist University.  Dr. Park Lee’s research interests include program and curriculum development as well as the impact diverse curriculum has on the student experience.
  • Jan Mallett, Teaching Assistant Professor – located in PAB suite 301: Dr. Mallett previously worked at SMU as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning where she coordinated the M.Ed. with Montessori Specialization. She’s continued to teach in the Departments of Teaching and Learning and Applied Physiology and Sport Management. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M – Commerce.

Welcome to SAES, University Foundations!