Southwest CUNA Management School (SCMS) is recognized in the credit union movement for innovative, intense, hands-on, professional development.

• 3-year course study focused on enhancing credit union leadership skills.
• Students compete to enroll in one of only 55 available slots each year, a class size that allows for one of the most challenging and engaging curriculums for credit union professionals.
• Extensive curriculum built around proven techniques and new trends.
• Students benefit from a strategic mix of university/college faculty, credit union industry leaders, and recognized professional consultants.

Students develop a real-world strategic business plan for their own credit unions.

Vision
Southwest CUNA Management School is one of the preferred sources of development for credit union executives and professionals.

Mission
Educate, develop, and enhance the leadership potential and skills of credit union executives and professionals.

Purpose
Providing quality education and development for credit union leaders, present and future.

School Focus

• Advocacy
• Asset Liability Management (ALM)
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning/Thinking

Pre-requisites:

• Year 2 (complete Year 1 and student project sections as assigned)
• Year 3 (complete Years 1 & 2, as well as approval of student project)

Shaping Leaders
SCMS alumni hold leadership positions at their credit union, in their local chapters, and with community based organizations. They also serve as league directors and more, throughout the credit union movement.

Stands the Test of Time...

• In 2004, SCMS celebrated the first alumnus opting to complete the school for a second time to refresh her skills - 20 years after completing the school the first time. Sandy Smith, CEO of Texas FCU, earned the respect of her classmates and peers - representing her class as their president and graduating with honors.
• SCMS has celebrated numerous second generation graduates.
• First class held in 1966 as a six year program at the University of Houston.

Broadens Perspectives - 1997 Marked Two Firsts...

• Our first credit union board member, Dennis Longbotham with Advancial FCU, graduated in 1997 with honors. He also lead his class as their president.
• Graduating our first regulator, Terry Slagle with the Oklahoma State Banking Department.