Faculty Core Resources

Brightspace

New Faculty PLC

Office 365

Multimedia Editing

Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Writing & Language Development for Students

Global Learning Resources

Writing Tutorials – One-on-one and group writing support for students.

Language Support – Assistance for students developing English language skills.

JumpStart for Students – Orientation and foundational academic support for new students.

Writing Help Online (WHO) – Online writing support and feedback services.

Graduate Academic Support – Tailored academic resources and guidance for graduate students.

Write On Time – Time management and productivity support for writing projects.

Scholars Academy – Academic enrichment and mentorship for high-achieving students.

Fred Smithers Centre – Accessibility services and support for students with disabilities.

Study Abroad – Overview of study abroad opportunities and benefits.

Global Opportunities -

Global Ambassadors

Visiting SMU

The Sounds of Culture

International Education Week

Technology & Digital Tools

Brightspace – Learning management system support for faculty and students.

Office 365 – Microsoft tools for academic communication, collaboration, and productivity.

Zoom – Virtual meeting and online class support for instructors and students.

Adobe – Workshops and training for Adobe software (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.).

Media Suite – Hands-on training and resources for creating educational media content.

Qualtrics – Training on survey tools for research and feedback collection.

Professional Learning

  1. Professional Learning - Research and training tools for teaching and course development. (perhaps separate this page’s contents and include them here directly?)

  2. New Faculty PLC – Support network and development for new faculty.

  3. Exams and Proctors – Guidelines for exams and proctors.

  4. Academic Supports for Students – Workshops and resources to help students succeed.

  5. Writing Tutorials – One-on-one and group writing support for students.

  6. Language Support – Assistance for students developing English language skills.

  7. JumpStart for Students – Orientation and foundational academic support for new students.

  8. Writing Help Online (WHO) – Online writing support and feedback services.

  9. Graduate Academic Support – Tailored academic resources and guidance for graduate students.

  10. Write On Time – Time management and productivity support for writing projects.

  11. Scholars Academy – Academic enrichment and mentorship for high-achieving students.

  12. Fred Smithers Centre – Accessibility services and support for students with disabilities.

  13. Study Abroad (Link the following pages as folder under the Study Abroad page:
    Why Study Abroad? – Overview of study abroad opportunities and benefits.
    Apply For Study Abroad – Step-by-step guide to the application process.
    Start Planning – Planning tools and checklists for studying abroad.
    Financial Support – Funding options and scholarships for study abroad.
    Summer And Winter Programs – Short-term global study programs.
    Semester Or Year-Long Exchanges – Long-term exchange programs and partnerships.
    Upcoming Opportunities – Calendar of international programs and deadlines.
    Weekly Drop-In – Regular sessions for students to ask questions and get advice)

  14. Global Opportunities – Overview of international learning experiences. (under this page folder include:
    Global Ambassadors 
    The Sounds of Culture
    Global Ambassador Alumni

  15. Global Skills Opportunity

  16. Visiting SMU – Resources for international students and exchange visitors.

  17. Brightspace – Learning management system support for faculty and students.

  18. Office 365 – Microsoft tools for academic communication, collaboration, and productivity.

  19. Zoom – Virtual meeting and online class support for instructors and students.

  20. Adobe – Workshops and training for Adobe software (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.).

  21. Media Suite – Hands-on training and resources for creating educational media content.

  22. Qualtrics – Training on survey tools for research and feedback collection.

Upcoming Workshops

Workshops covering academic skills, writing, and learning strategies.