Agenda
This meeting will be held via a video conference pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.127, and open to the public. A link to the live broadcast and meeting materials will be available at https://www.highered.texas.gov.
I. Welcome, introduction of new members, and opening remarks
II. Acknowledgement of past member service to LTAC
III. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the August 7, 2026 meeting
IV. Discussion of Department of Education activities
V. THECB Updates
A. Legislative Updates
B. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Updates
C. Workforce Education Updates
D. Student Success and Institutional Partnerships Updates
VI. Discussion of the A2I Executive Summary Recommendations
VII. Discussion of Learning Technologies in Higher Education
VIII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education (IPDE) review
IX. Consideration and possible action to recommend IPDE approvals
X. Discussion of Workgroup / Subcommittee goals realignment
XI. Consideration and possible action to recommend proposals resulting from Workgroup / Subcommittee realignment and naming discussion
XII. Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions of the following: Quality Standards, Research/Innovation/Student Success, Institutional Review/Process/Practice
XIII. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports: Quality Standards, Research/Innovation/Student Success, Institutional Review/Process/Practice, Student Subcommittee
XIV. Consideration and possible action to recommend action resulting from Workgroup Sessions
XV. Discussion of future agenda items and meeting calendar
XVI. Adjournment
Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Glenn Tramel, ADA Coordinator, at 512-427-6193 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
All persons requesting to address the Committee regarding an item on this agenda should do so in writing at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting at gwendolyn.main@highered.texas.gov. A toll-free telephone number, free-of-charge video conference link, or other means will be provided by which to do so.
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
• 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call
• 551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift
• 551.074 Personnel Matters
• 551.0821 Confidential Student Information
All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
Gun Notice
Texas Penal Code Section 46.035(c) states: “A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held and if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and the entity provided notice as required by that chapter.” Thus, no person can carry a handgun and enter the room or rooms where a meeting of the THECB is held if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.
Please Note that this governmental meeting is, in the opinion of counsel representing THECB, an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code and THECB is providing notice of this meeting as required by Chapter 551. In addition, please note that the written communication required by Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, prohibiting both concealed and open carry of handguns by Government Code Chapter 411 licensees, will be posted at the entrances to this governmental meeting.
