A passion for education, mentorship and creating opportunities for others has driven Thea H. Williams-Black, Ph.D., throughout her career. She has spent more than two decades in education, from classroom teaching to working as a dean of education. Throughout it all, her focus has been on helping others empower themselves through education. “Coming from […]
Guest post by Gail Sachson, MFA, SMU CAPE student & instructor Growing up on Long Island, New York, CAPE Graphic Design instructor Alyssa Galganov’s parents bestowed a cultural feast of enrichment classes upon her: ballet lessons, painting classes, and violin instruction. “Nothing ever stuck,” she said. But inspired by her mother and grandmother’s love of […]
The U.S. Department of Defense recently released new standards to fortify the defense supply chain by requiring enhanced cybersecurity measures for contractors at every tier. The new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework includes levels of certification that contractors must attain based on their exposure to sensitive information. This structured approach promotes a uniform and […]
Written by Terry Teague, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships and Programs Succession Planning in Modern Business: Meeting Today’s Needs for Stability and Continuity As the workforce evolves, companies are experiencing shorter tenure rates and increased turnover at all levels, especially in leadership positions. In today’s competitive market, establishing a robust succession strategy is essential—not optional. […]
Successful organizations continually seek ways to improve processes and make operations run more efficiently in the modern business world. It’s a necessary step for business leaders who want to remain competitive. It’s also a situation that has made those with expertise in cutting wasteful activities and reducing operational errors more important than ever. Those who […]
SMU is launching a suite of fully online accelerated professional education programs offered through the university’s Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) unit and powered by Flatiron School. Designed for individuals seeking to advance in their industries or pivot quickly to a new field, these noncredit programs offer training in high-demand disciplines like game design, game […]
Every September, the U.S. celebrates American workers’ important contributions to the country. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, was declared a federal holiday in 1894. Eleven decades later, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) designated September as Workforce Development Month to raise awareness about the importance of the workforce industry […]
SMU CAPE Women in Leadership instructor Mignon Early shares how she guides leaders of tomorrow through mentorship and inclusion.
SMU CAPE instructor Laura Wooten leads the Communicating for Influence module in the Women in Leadership: Influence and Impact Certificate program.
Women in Leadership program instructor Kara Schillaci uses her passion for coaching and mentorship to develop future-ready leaders.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training equips professionals with foundational knowledge to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in organizations.
What do you get when you combine a passion for empowering others with 20+ years of experience? SMU CAPE instructor Wendy Hultmark’s legacy of excellence in coaching leaders to enact positive change in the workplace.