Feature Alum: Robin Moore-Cooper

1985 B.A., 1990 M.R.C.
Coordinator, Office of Disability Services, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio

"My reward is fostering independence in students with disabilities."

Robin Moore-Cooper has a passion for helping students discover their abilities. "I see the progress my students make and the opportunities they are able to take advantage of, and I take pride in knowing they are expanding their horizons," says Moore-Cooper, coordinator for the Office of Disability Services at Sinclair Community College.

Moore-Cooper adopted her motto-to be fair, firm, and consistent-while working toward her master's in rehabilitation counseling (M.R.C.) at Wright State. Combining that with her own capacity for being a good listener, Moore-Cooper coordinates support services with her students' academic and work environments. "It is impossible to design a successful plan FOR a person, you have to do it WITH them," she says.

Best Advice: From my mom ..."Don't ever say can't."

Last Book Read: A text book! I'm busy working on my Ph.D. and haven't had time for leisure reading.

Favorite WSU Memory: Receiving the WSU Alumni Association's 2000 Distinguished Alumni Award. That had been a very trying year for me and I was surprised, humbled, and ecstatic to receive such an honor.