Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray believes the future of post-secondary schools will be a hybrid-model with both in-class online components. Summerby-Murray believes the future of post-secondary schools will be a hybrid-model with both in-class and online components. Earlier this week, SMU announced a $9.3 million investment over five years in its integrated learning environment."It will bring together all aspects of virtual and in-person learning into a seamless whole, including the management of learning, data records, academic and financial services, credentialing, and learner support," said a news release from the school.