Dean of Students' Office

PURPOSE:

The Dean of Students' Office provides premier student and family support services and programs with a focus on student success, access, engagement, and retention. Through restorative practices, our department provides holistic student support, as well as opportunities for leadership, development, and community engagement. Our parent programs support parents, families, and supporters of students by building community, parent connection and engagement, and scholarship opportunities.

STUDENT SUPPORT & RESTORATIVE PRACTICES:

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION:


PARENT & FAMILY RELATIONS:


CONTACT US:

doso@shsu.edu
936-294-1785
DOSO Organizational Chart

Chelsea Smith

Chelsea Smith, EdD
Dean of Students

  • Student Support & Restorative Practices
  • Student Grievances 
  • Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
  • Expressive Activity
  • Student Government Association
  • Orange Keys
  • Raven's Call
  • Keys of Excellence

cksmith@shsu.edu
936-294-1785

Teresa Bird

Teresa Bird
Administrative Assistant

  • Student Support
  • Absence Notifications
  • Felony Conviction Processing
  • Student Conduct Scheduling
  • University Referrals
  • Department Budget Coordination

tbird@shsu.edu
936-294-3194

Roberts

Gene Roberts, EdD, JD
Interim Associate Dean of Student Conduct
Director, Student Legal & Mediation Services

  • Student Code of Conduct
  • Behavioral Intervention Team
  • Legal Consultation
  • Legal Program Speaker
  • Mediation
  • Notary Services
  • Background Report Services

gene.roberts@shsu.edu
936-294-1717

Conrey

Meredith Conrey, EdD
Director, Student Involvement: Leadership & Service

  • Leadership
  • Service
  • Student Organizations
  • Ultimate Bearkat Society

mlc033@shsu.edu
936-294-3000

Brandon Cooper

Brandon Cooper, MA
Student Success Officer

  • Bearkat Kickoff
  • Integrated Marketing Communication Representative
  • Student Success Initiative Liaison
  • TSUS Student Advisory Board (Chair)

mbc004@shsu.edu
936-294-3465

Lauher

Lindsay, MBA
Assistant Dean
Student Engagement & Retention

  • Freshmen Leadership Program
  • Parent & Family Relations
  • SHSU Parents' Association
  • Bearkat Family Weekend
  • Parent Engagement Platform

lindsay@shsu.edu
936-294-2347

Lauher

Victoria White, MA
Assistant Dean, Fraternity & Sorority Life

  • National Panhellenic Conference
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council
  • SHSU FSL Ambassadors
  • FSL Programs
Jones

Jordan Jones, MEd
Assistant Dean, Fraternity & Sorority Life

  • Interfraternity Council
  • Multicultural Greek Council
  • SHSU FSL Policy
  • Pillars of Achievement & Excellence Program

jwj023@shsu.edu
936-294-2860