51°µÍø

Director

Office of Student Success and Retention (SSR)

Pronouns: she/her

 

Lisa Miller has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Lisa served in Dedman College before joining Student Success and Retention in 2024.  Before her time at 51°µÍø, Lisa worked professionally in operations at the New York University, the University of Central Florida and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

“Keeping the lines of communication open, identifying and understanding others’ opinions, and working closely with different offices on behalf of students creates successful graduates and contributing members of society. 51°µÍø is one of those special places where this philosophy really works–everyone is committed to our students to obtain their very best outcomes possible.”

lamiller@mail.smu.edu; 214-768-6824

I can help with...

• Exit and Leave of Absence Survey Analysis

• 51°µÍø in Four Early-Achievement Award program

• Leave of Absences longer than two terms
• Summer Forge

• Office and Staff-related Feedback

 

Assistant Director

Office of Student Success and Retention (SSR)

Pronouns: he/him

Shun received his B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Texas and M.A. in Counseling from Prairie View University.
"As the Assistant Director of Student Success and Retention, what excites me the most about my position is getting the opportunity to inspire, learn and grow with the students at 51°µÍø!

I hope to make a positive difference with the students on the 51°µÍø campus by demonstrating excellence, integrity, kindness and inclusion. What makes 51°µÍø special to my position is having the opportunity to connect with the amazing staff and students."

scolter@smu.edu; 214-768-6715

I can help with...

• Crossing the Finish Line program

• Returning from a Leave of Absence

• One-on-one Success Coaching
• Questions about Retention Alert

• Early and Mid-Term Progress Reports Outreach

Student Success Professional

Office of Student Success and Retention (SSR)

Pronouns: she/her

With nearly ten years of working in university housing at the student, graduate, and professional levels, Dylynne has been passionate about building relationships from the very start. Being supported by RAs, professional housing staff, and professors during her own undergraduate career made all the difference, and she continually strives to provide similar level of care and support for students to help them thrive.

Dylynne worked as a Residential Community Director at 51°µÍø for the last three years, and her firsthand knowledge of the students and the campus will allow her to support students and connect them to the wide variety of resources across the campus community.

As a high achiever with high expectations of herself (much like 51°µÍø students), Dylynne looks forward to doing what she loves most: supporting students through the good and the bad and helping them develop into their favorite version of themselves.

ddodson@smu.edu; 214-768-6821

Program Coordinator 

Office of Student Success and Retention (SSR)

Pronouns: he/him

Saahil comes from the western part of India and prior joining 51°µÍø, he worked in Student career preparation and operations. Helping students achieve dream careers and partnering with them in their success is his passion. Empowering learning journeys and running like a Mustang in the world of unique opportunities with 51°µÍø excites him for this position.

saahilm@smu.edu, 214-768-6824

I can help with...

• Leave Requests (Cancellation/Withdrawal/Formal Exit)
• One-on-One Success Coaching
• Flex for Retention program
• Returning from Leave of Absence