Ellen Jackofsky, Associate Professor of Management and Organization at Cox School of Business, joined the SMU faculty in 1982. She earned a B.B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas. She was chair of the Organizational Behavior and Business Policy Department in 1988-1993. Beginning in 1994, she served as Associate Provost for Faculty and Administrative Affairs until returning to Cox in 2012. Professor Jackofsky's courses and research focus on issues of human resources and diversity issues in the workplace. Her extensive SMU committee and task force service includes the Cox School Educational Affairs Committee, Cox School Dean Search Committee, Women's Studies Council and Cox School Executive Council, among many others. From SMU, Professor Jackofsky's recognitions include the "M" Award, the Distinguished University Citizen Award, and two Women's Studies Council Teaching Awards. She retires as Professor Emeritus of Management and Organization.