Are you curious about JMU X-Labs and the process by which our cross-disciplinary, team-taught courses are formed to innovate solutions? JMU X-Labs is pleased to roll out our new course proposal system, along with essential information about JMU X-Labs courses and the resources we provide when you teach in JMU X-Labs.

We are here to support all levels of experience and curiosity! We understand that cross-disciplinary team teaching may be new to you and that some features in our JMU X-Labs courses, listed below, may also be unfamiliar.

Contact us at jmuxlabscourses@jmu.edu to connect with JMU X-Labs Assistant Director of Engaged Learning Adrienne Hooker, your consultant for course development - from ideation to launch and everything in between!

 What makes an JMU X-Labs course uniquely ‘X-Labs’?  

• A well-formed problem statement is the cornerstone of an JMU X-Labs course.
  Students experience the process of innovation through problem-based learning
• Each course is team-taught from distinct fields of study and expertise.
  Faculty and students are from different colleges
  Student-centered approach
  Courses often carry multiple titles
• Design thinking is the methodology used to facilitate the course.
  JMU X-Labs provides a design thinking toolkit and Collaborative Pedagogy manual
  JMU X-Labs provides a design thinking facilitator for the course
• (optional) External partners supply the problem statement and/or join the teaching team
  JMU X-Labs will assist in making connections and executing contracts 

By now, you will have worked with JMU X-Labs staff to develop your course idea, challenge statement, and cross-disciplinary collaborators. It’s time to submit a course proposal form.

Complete our course proposal form: Click Here. 

JMU X-Labs courses typically take a minimum of 2-3 months from idea to being ready to launch for enrollment at the start of student registration. Work backwards accordingly from the below deadlines to better guarantee approval. 

For Fall semester courses: March 1 is the deadline by which all JMU X-Labs courses must be registered in SA, faculty teaching teams assembled, and course information for marketing provided.

For Spring semester courses: October 1 is the deadline by which all JMU X-Labs courses must be registered in SA, faculty teaching teams assembled, and course information for marketing provided.