lyndsey.smith@ou.edu
(405) 325-3470
Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma
Lyndsey Smith is a first-generation OU graduate and is proud to call Norman her hometown. Lyndsey knew that she was called to work in higher education after a transformative experience as a student leader on campus during her undergraduate years. As a first-generation student, she knew that her college experiences sometimes differed from her peers, and wanted to understand the reasons why. Lyndsey pursued a master’s degree in the Adult and Higher Education graduate program at OU to better understand college student development and how to assist students with creating success in the university. After working in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and the Residence Life office, Lyndsey joined University College in 2016, and has served as an Academic Advisor and a Major Exploration Coach. In 2021, Lyndsey transitioned into her current role as the Assistant Director of First-Year Learning and Engagement. In addition to being an adjunct instructor for several University college courses, Lyndsey currently oversees the Peer Teaching Assistant (PTA) program, and serves as the chapter advisor for the OU chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
As a higher education professional, Lyndsey's passion areas include working with student leaders, training and development, first-generation student support, equitable access in higher education, and curriculum design. Outside of work, Lyndsey enjoys traveling, gaming, and being creative through graphic design, photography, and drawing/painting.
What I enjoy most about working with new students is helping them explore all of their options! College is a time where you can grow into the person that you've always wanted to be, so it's exciting to have numerous opportunities at your fingertips. I really love helping new students discover those opportunities and seeing them work towards their goals.
A piece of advice that I would give to first-year students at OU is to get involved in clubs and organizations. Studies have shown that when a student is involved on campus, the more likely they are to persist towards graduation!
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