Contact CTE
Fondren Library West 113
6404 Robert S. Hyer Lane, Suite 113
Dallas, TX 75275
Email: cte@smu.edu
Phone: 214-768-3995
What We Do
Southern Methodist University’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is an ongoing catalyst for the growth of a university culture that values, supports, and rewards effective student-centered teaching. CTE's mission supports the pursuit of academic innovation by providing research-based instructional design services, supporting a campus culture of teaching excellence, and empowering faculty to transform their pedagogical practices.
How Can CTE Help You?
Meet CTE's Senior Instructional Designer
Dr. Adeline "Addy" Tolliver assists faculty in course development, deployment, and evaluation. She assists faculty with integration of technology and various pedagogical practices to effectively showcase content and promote student engagement in face-to-face and online courses. Consultation sessions can last up to 50 minutes and can happen in small groups or one-on-one, virtually.
SMU Faculty FLEX Support
Do you have any questions about the SMUFlex format? The CTE has developed a Faculty Guide to help you.
Remote Teaching Support
Tools and things to consider when you have to move your class online quickly.
Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Award Winners
2019 award winners are Professors Gregory Crespi, Alice Kendrick, Peter Raad, and James Linck. The winners receive $10,000 and are appointed to a two-year term in the SMU Academy of Distinguished Teachers.