Important Notes

• Use of installed classroom media equipment

• Principles for Instructors & Computer Use Policies Please print, sign and return this required form to the CAPE office at least 2 weeks in advance of class start.

• Informal Courses instructor manual

• CPFP instructor manual

• Guide for Faculty and Staff for Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress from the SMU Dean of Student Life

• FERPA and campus safety

• Emergency preparedness on campus

Awards, Accolades, Achievements

SMU Continuing Studies Instructors are SMU faculty and area professionals who are experts in their fields. Have you been awarded a recent honor or title? Is there a particular achievement that you’d like to share with the SMU community? Let us help celebrate your light, your unique talents. Click here to share news of your successes!

Course Proposal Forms

Are you a prospective Instructor? Do you have a course idea?

If you'd like to propose a course idea or would like to teach a class, please submit a Course Definition Form and an Instructor Application Form via email. DUE TO THE VOLUME OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED, ONLY ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED PROPOSALS USING THESE FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED.

• Proposals are accepted year round for Continuing and Professional Education courses. The fall term begins in early September, the winter term begins in late January, and the spring term begins in early March. A modest array of courses is offered in the summer, in June and July.
• Due to the volume of proposals received, only accepted proposals will result in contact from Continuing and Professional Education staff.
• Please note: New course development takes approximately 4-6 months; proposed courses will be considered for the next available term, which may be up to a full calendar year after a course idea is submitted.

PowerPoint Templates

You may download SMU PowerPoint templates for each of the following programs:

• Informal Courses for Adults
• Certificate Program in Financial Planning
• Graduate Test Preparation