Agenda
1. Welcome, introductions, and call to order – Justin Louder, EdD, Chair
2. Introduction of the Assistant Commissioner for Digital Learning – Michelle Singh, PhD
3. Consideration of summary notes from the September 18, 2020 meeting – Dr. Louder
4. Discussion of the distance education delivery of University of North Texas’ existing Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree with a program in
Information Science, based on the LTAC’s assessment of the application’s compliance with THECB distance education rules and policy – Doctoral
Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives – Dr. Louder
5. Consideration of recommendation for approval of the distance education delivery of University of North Texas’ existing Doctor of Philosophy
(PHD) degree with a program in Information Science, based on the LTAC’s assessment of the application’s compliance with THECB distance
education rules and policy – Dr. Louder
6. Discussion of the distance education delivery of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s proposed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree
with a program in Nursing Practice, based on the LTAC’s assessment of the application’s compliance with THECB distance education rules and
policy – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives – Dr. Louder
7. Consideration of recommendation for approval of the distance education delivery of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s proposed Doctor
of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a program in Nursing Practice, based on the LTAC’s assessment of the application’s compliance with THECB
distance education rules and policy – Dr. Louder
8. Discussion of the distance education delivery of Prairie View A&M University’s proposed Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree with a
program in Business Administration, based on the LTAC’s assessment of the application’s compliance with THECB distance education rules and
policy – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives – Dr. Louder
9. Consideration of recommendation for approval of the distance education delivery of Prairie View A&M University’s proposed Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) degree with a program in Business Administration, based on the LTAC’s assessment of the application’s compliance with
THECB distance education rules and policy – Dr. Louder
10. THECB Updates – Dr. Andrew Lofters, Jessica Acton, Dr. Kylah Torre
a. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
b. Open Educational Resources
11. THECB Definitions and Standards Regarding Distance Education – Dr. Singh
12. Discussion on COVID Responses from Campuses – LTAC Members
13. Workgroup Sessions and Lunch
14. Workgroup Session Reports
15. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Meeting Dates – Dr. Louder
16. Adjournment
Meeting Materials
Meeting Notes