Meet the Team

We've got the most student-centered team on the Hilltop.

Learn more about the people powering the Office of Student Success and Retention.

 

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    Lisa Miller

    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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, 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. Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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

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    Shun Colter

    Assistant Director 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½!

    I hope to make a positive difference with the students on the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ campus by demonstrating excellence, integrity, kindness and inclusion. What makes Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ special to my position is having the opportunity to connect with the amazing staff and students."

    scolter@smu.edu; 214-768-6715

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  • Dylynne Dodson Headshot

    Dylynne Dodson

    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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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

  • Saahil Mathews Headshot

    Saahil Mathews

    Program Coordinator, Office of Student Success and Retention (SSR)

    Pronouns: he/him

    Saahil comes from the western part of India and prior joining Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ excites him for this position.

    saahilm@smu.edu, 214-768-6824

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