The Office of General Education has multiple training sessions available to all faculty and staff this fall.
Registration for these offerings is available on SMU360. By registering, you will receive reminder emails leading up to the event, a calendar invite, and any resources used or distributed during the training. All workshops will take place on the first floor of the Laura Lee Blanton building.
Trainings Offered:
Common Curriculum – Learn more about the general education and graduation requirements that make up the Common Curriculum. Ideal for new faculty and staff; refresher for current employees with academic advising functions.
Tuesday, Sept. 17th 12:30-1:30PM
Monday, Oct. 7th 12-1PM (for advisors)
Monday, Nov. 18th 12-1PM
Course and Experience Proposal – Learn more about the process and timeline of submitting a course or experience proposal for Common Curriculum tags. Course and experience proposal deadlines are available for fall 2024 and spring 2025 on our website. Ideal for faculty interested in tagging existing or proposing new courses or staff who lead co-curricular experiences seeking to become a pre-approved activity.
Wednesday, Sept. 11th 12-1PM
Tuesday, Oct. 15th 12:30-1:30PM
Departmental Responsibilities – Learn more about what is required of departments and organizations that have Common Curriculum-tagged courses and experiences. Ideal for department chairs, directors of undergraduate students, and employees with course scheduling functions.
Thursday, Oct. 31st 3:30-4:30PM
Looking to plan a training session for your department and/or organization? Complete and submit this form to schedule a personalized group training.
Any questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to gened@smu.edu. We look forward to supporting you this semester!