SMU is committed to integrating academic research opportunities in all disciplines starting on day one of a student’s time on the Hilltop. One example of this is Engaged Learning’s First Year Research Experience (FYRE) program. Dr. Eric Godat with OIT’s Research Technology Services team partnered with two FYRE students this term to conduct meaningful research tasks in their first semester! Continue reading First Year Students Work with OIT Researchers for Unique Learning Experience
Tag: Academic Technology
Spring 2026 Faculty Technology Workshop Recordings Now Available!
Once again, our Faculty Technology Workshops were a great success! We thank everyone who hosted and attended these important sessions to help prepare for the semester ahead. As promised, we have recorded versions of the sessions in case you couldn’t make it or would like a refresher. Read on for links! Continue reading Spring 2026 Faculty Technology Workshop Recordings Now Available!
Meet the Team: SMU Online Production Services
The SMU Online Production Services (OPS) team within the Office of Information Technology partners with faculty and course developers to design engaging, innovative, and high-quality online courses. Their mission is to support flexible, accessible learning for more than 10,000 SMU students, while collaborating across campus to drive digital teaching excellence and produce dynamic course media. Get to know the talented professionals behind the scenes who make online learning possible. Continue reading Meet the Team: SMU Online Production Services
ATSD Update: A New Face and New Awards!
OIT’s Academic Technology Service Directors are a critical part of our mission to serve faculty in meeting their technology needs. We’ve recently had some changes and exciting news from our ATSDs, and we’d like to share it with you! This includes a new ATSD for Simmons and a well-deserved award for our Dedman College ATSD. Continue reading ATSD Update: A New Face and New Awards!
Introducing the Newly-Remodeled Classrooms at the Cox School of Business
The Cox School of Business has undergone an exciting transformation, with newly-remodeled classrooms and other learning spaces designed to provide a cutting-edge experience for a new era of business education. These modern spaces are equipped with advanced technology to enhance both teaching and learning for faculty and students alike. Here’s some info on what to expect in the classrooms! Continue reading Introducing the Newly-Remodeled Classrooms at the Cox School of Business
