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SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \n  \nI. Welcome and opening remarks \n  \nII. Consideration and possible action to adopt minutes of June 12\, 2026\, meeting \n  \nIII. Recognition of Members with Terms Ending in August 2026 \n  \nIV. Discussion of Department of Education activities \n  \nV. THECB Updates \nA. Legislative Updates\nB. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Updates\nC. Workforce Education Updates\nD. Student Success and Institutional Partnerships Updates \n  \nVI. Discussion of Learning Technologies in Higher Education \n  \nVII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education (IPDE) review \n  \nVIII. Consideration and possible action to recommend IPDE approvals \n  \nIX. Discussion of Workgroup / Subcommittee realignment and naming \n  \nX. Consideration and possible action to recommend proposals resulting from Workgroup / Subcommittee realignment and naming discussion \n  \nXI. Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions of the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \n  \nXII. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee \n  \nXIII. Consideration and possible action to recommend action resulting from Workgroup Sessions \n  \nXIV. Discussion of future agenda items and meeting calendar \n  \nXV. Adjournment \n  \n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-36/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T135807Z
CREATED:20260520T182349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T135807Z
UID:10000646-1781254800-1781271000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \nI. Welcome and opening remarks \n  \nII. Consideration and possible action to adopt minutes of February 27\, 2026\, meeting \n  \nIII. Discussion of Department of Education activities \n  \nIV. Discussion of Learning Technologies in Higher Education \n  \nV. Discussion of Adapting to Innovation Executive Summary \n  \nVI. Consideration and possible action to recommend proposals offered in the Adapting to Innovation Executive Summary \n  \nVII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education (IPDE) review \n  \nVIII. Consideration and possible action to recommend IPDE approvals \n  \nIX. THECB Updates \nA. Legislative update \nB. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) \nC. Workforce Education update \nD. Student Success and Institutional Partnerships update \n  \nX. Workgroups/Subcommittee Sessions of the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \n  \nXI. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee \n  \nXII. Consideration and possible action to recommend action resulting from Workgroup Sessions \n  \nXIII. Discussion of future agenda items and meeting calendar \n  \nXIV. Adjournment \n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-35/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260218T200611Z
CREATED:20260218T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T200611Z
UID:10000635-1772182800-1772199000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \nI.      Welcome and opening remarks \nII.     Consideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the November 21\, 2025 meeting \nIII.    Discussion of Department of Education activities \nIV.     Discussion of AI in Higher Education \nV.      Discussion of Adapting to Innovation Executive Summary \nVI.    Consideration and possible action to recommend proposals offered in the Adapting to Innovation Executive Summary \nVII.   Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education (IPDE) review \nVIII.   Consideration and possible action to recommend IPDE approvals \nIX.     THECB Updates\nA. Legislative update\nB. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nC. Workforce Education update\nD. Student Success and Institutional Partnerships update \nX.   Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \nXI.   Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee \nXII.  Consideration and possible action to recommend action resulting from Workgroup Sessions \nXIII. Discussion of future agenda items and meeting calendar \nXIV. Adjournment \n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-34/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T133000
DTSTAMP:20251118T172405Z
CREATED:20251024T203901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T172405Z
UID:10000626-1763715600-1763731800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \n  \n\n\nI. Welcome\, introduction of new members\, and opening remarks \n  \nII. Acknowledgement of past member service to LTAC \n  \nIII. Consideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the August 8\, 2025 meeting \n  \nIV. Elections of Chair and Co-Chair \n  \nV. Consideration and possible action to elect a Committee Chair and Co-Chair \n  \nVI. Discussion of Department of Education activities \n  \nVII. Discussion of AI in Higher Education \n  \nVIII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education (IPDE) review \n  \nIX. Consideration and possible action to recommend IPDE approvals \n  \nX. Discussion of IPDE exemplary submissions \n  \nXI. Consideration and possible action to recommend processes for IPDE exemplary submissions \n  \nXII. THECB Updates\nA. Legislative update\nB. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nC. Workforce Education update\nD. Digital Learning update \n  \nXIII. Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \n  \nXIV. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee \n  \nXV. Consideration and possible action to recommend action resulting from Workgroup Sessions \n  \nXVI. Discussion of future agenda items and meeting calendar \n  \nXVII. Adjournment \n  \n\n\n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-33/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T133000
DTSTAMP:20250729T192522Z
CREATED:20250729T192522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T192522Z
UID:10000593-1754643600-1754659800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \n\nI. Welcome and Opening Remarks\n\nII. Consideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the June 13\, 2025 meeting\n\nIII. Recognition of Members with Terms Ending in August 2025\n\nIV. Discussion of Department of Education Activities\n\nV. Discussion of AI and Academic Integrity (including Wearables)\n\nVI. Discussion of AI as a Student Services Tool\n\nVII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review\n\nVIII. THECB Updates\n     A. Legislative Update\n     B. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\n     C. Workforce Education\n     D. Digital Learning Update\n\nIX. Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\n\nX. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee\n\nXI. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Meeting Calendar\n\nXII. Adjournment\n\n\n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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.Morel@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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-32/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T133000
DTSTAMP:20250527T212953Z
CREATED:20250527T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T212953Z
UID:10000588-1749805200-1749821400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \nI. Welcome and opening remarks\n\n\nII. Consideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the March 7\, 2025 meeting\n\n\nIII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\n\n\nIV. Consideration and possible action for recommendations from the Operations Subcommittee on submitted Institutional Plans for Distance Education\n\n\nV. Discussion of statewide higher education activities pertaining to Generative Artificial Intelligence\n\n\nVI.THECB Updates\n     A. Legislative Session Update\n     B. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\n     C. House Bill 8\n     D. Digital Learning Updates\n\n\nVII. Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\n\n\nVIII. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee\n\n\nIX. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\n\n\nX. Adjournment\n\n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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.Morel@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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-31/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T133000
DTSTAMP:20250221T224118Z
CREATED:20250221T224118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T224118Z
UID:10000574-1741338000-1741354200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \nI.  Welcome and opening remarks \nII. Consideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the January 31\, 2025 meeting \nIII. Discussion of Department of Education activities \nIV. Consideration and possible action for recommendations from the Committee regarding Department of Education activities \nV. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process \nVI. Discussion of statewide higher education activities pertaining to Generative Artificial Intelligence \nVII. THECB Updates\nA. Legislative Session Update\nB. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nC. House Bill 8\nD. Digital Learning Updates \nVIII. Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \nIX. Discussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee \nX. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar \nXI. Adjournment \nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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 Kylah.Torre@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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-30/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T133000
DTSTAMP:20250115T161845Z
CREATED:20241219T164153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T161845Z
UID:10000566-1738314000-1738330200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nThis 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. \n\nWelcome\, introduction of new members\, and opening remarks\nConsideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the August 30\, 2024 meeting\nDiscussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\nDiscussion of statewide higher education activities pertaining to Generative Artificial Intelligence\nTHECB Updates\n\nDigital Learning Updates\nState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nHouse Bill 8\nStudent Subcommittee\n\n\nWorkgroups / Subcommittee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\nDiscussion of Workgroups / Subcommittee Sessions Reports Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\, Student Subcommittee\nDiscussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\nAdjournment\n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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 Kylah.Torre@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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-29/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 12.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave Rm 12.102\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T133000
DTSTAMP:20241002T142518Z
CREATED:20240815T211555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T142518Z
UID:10000535-1725008400-1725024600@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWelcome and opening remarks\nConsideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the June 21\, 2024 meeting\nRecognition of Members with terms ending in August 2024\nDiscussion of proposed Department of Education rules regarding distance education\nConsideration and possible action for recommendations from the Committee regarding comments on proposed Department of Education rules regarding distance education\nDiscussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\nDiscussion of statewide higher education activities pertaining to Generative Artificial Intelligence\nTHECB Updates\n\nDigital Learning Update\nState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nHouse Bill 8\n\n\nWorkgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\nDiscussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\nDiscussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\nAdjournment\n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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 Kylah.Torre@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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-20240830/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T133000
DTSTAMP:20240805T162058Z
CREATED:20240805T161802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T162058Z
UID:10000530-1718960400-1718976600@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA\nThis 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. \n\nWelcome and opening remarks\nConsideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the April 5\, 2024 meeting\nDiscussion of proposed Department of Education rules regarding distance education\nConsideration and possible action for recommendations from the Committee regarding comments on proposed Department of Education rules regarding distance education\nDiscussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\nDiscussion of statewide higher education activities pertaining to Generative Artificial Intelligence\nTHECB Updates\n\nDigital Learning Updates\nState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nHouse Bill 8\n\n\nWorkgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\nDiscussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\nDiscussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\nAdjournment\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividuals 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. \nAll 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 Kylah.Torre@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. \nIf\, 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: \n\n551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.129 if such attorney consultation is via conference call\n551.073 Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift\n551.074 Personnel Matters\n551.0821 Confidential Student Information\n\nAll final votes\, actions\, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-20040621/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024110Z
CREATED:20240515T212827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T024110Z
UID:10000295-1712307600-1712323800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nI. Welcome and opening remarks\n\nII. Consideration and possible action to approve summary notes from the January 12\, 2024 meeting\n\nIII. Discussion of proposed Department of Education rules regarding distance education\n\nIV. Consideration and possible action for recommendations from the Committee regarding proposed Department of Education rules regarding distance education\n\nV. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\n\nVI.    THECB Updates\n     A. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\n     B. House Bill 8\n     C. Digital Learning Updates\n\nVII. Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following:\n            Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\n\nVIII. Discussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\n\nIX. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\n\nX. Adjournment\nhttps://youtu.be/EgT6cBgPU2E
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024022Z
CREATED:20240515T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T024022Z
UID:10000296-1705050000-1705066200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nI. Welcome\, introduction of new members and opening remarks\n\nII. Consideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the August 25\, 2023 meeting\n\nIII. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\n\n     A. THECB Updates\n     B. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\n     C. Digital Learning Updates\n\nIV. AI Subcommittee Report\n\nV. Discussion of restructuring Workgroups\n\nVI. Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following:\n            Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\n\nVII. Discussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\n\nVIII. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\n\nIX. Adjournment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting was held via video conference. \nMembers present: Patrick Pluscht – Chair\, Charlene Stubblefield – Co-Chair\, Patricia Abrego\, Luke Dowden\, Michelle Giles\, Jenee Higgins\, Robert Greene\, Darryl James\, Janet Kamps\, Poonam Kumar\, Sarah Lee\, Alicia Lloyd\, Erin McGoff\, Pamela Morgan\, Wade Redman\, Michael Robertson\, Bella Rodriguez\, Timothy L. Snyder\, Lydia Tena\, Megan Weatherly\, Brett Welch\, Niki Whiteside \nMembers Absent: Oscar Hernandez and Jeffrey Freels \nStaff present: Michelle Singh\, Andrew Lofters\, Kylah Torre\, Gwendolyn Morel\, Carrie Gits\, Maryanne Maddoux \nGuests: \nSummary Notes\n1. Welcome\, Introduction of new members and opening remarks \nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, called the meeting to order. A quorum was met for this committee meeting. Dr. Kylah Torre noted a revision to the agenda. Item 3-A      should be listed as Item 4 and the following two items updated to Item 4-A and Item 4-B. The remaining agenda items will be re-numbered as well. \n2. Consideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the August 25\, 2023 meeting \nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, asked if there were any comments\, questions\, or corrections needed. Hearing none\, a motion to approve the summary notes was made by Dr. Robert Greene. The motion was seconded by Dr. Lydia Tena. The motion passed unanimously. \n3. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process\nDr. Kylah Torre introduced this item and Dr. Luke Dowden presented the item to the committee. Dr. Kylah Torre and Dr. Luke Dowden were available for questions. \n4. THECB Updates\na. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nDr. Andrew Lofters presented this item and was available for questions.\nb. Digital Learning Updates\nDr. Kylah Torre presented this item and was available for questions. \n5. AI Subcommittee Report\nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, and Dr. Kylah Torre presented this item and were available for questions. \n6. Discussion of restructuring Workgroups\nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, presented this item and was available for questions. \n7. Workgroups/Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may Include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \n8. Discussion of Workgroups/Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, presented this item and was available for questions. \n9. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar\nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, made future agenda item recommendations for House Bill 8 and Micro-Credentialing \n10. Adjournment\nOn a motion by Janet Kamps the Committee adjourned at 12:27 pm. The motion passed unanimously.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-2/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T143802Z
CREATED:20240515T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T143802Z
UID:10000297-1692954000-1692970200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome and opening remarks\nConsideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the June 23\, 2023 meeting\nRecognition of Members with terms ending in August 2023\nConsideration of and possible action to approve the proposed revisions and recommend an updated Principles of Good Practice for Distance Education to the Board for approval\nTHECB Updates\n\nLegislative Session Update\nState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nData Modernization Initiative\nDigital Learning Updates\n\n\nWorkgroup / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\nDiscussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\nDiscussion of Future Agenda Items\, Meeting Dates\, and Format\nAdjournment\n\nThis meeting was held via video conference. \nMembers present: Patrick Pluscht – Chair\, Charlene Stubblefield – Co-Chair\, Ruth Cubas-Chisum\, Luke Dowden\, Jeffrey Freels\, Glynnis Gaines\, Robert Greene\, Darryl James\, Janet Kamps\, Sarah Lee\, Bella Rodriguez\, Timothy L. Snyder\, Lydia Tena\, Niki Whiteside \nMembers absent: Mary Gentry\, Alicia Lloyd\, Julie Delello\, Pamela Morgan\, Yun Wan\, Megan Weatherly\, Jacqueline Mok\, Erin McGoff\, and Alexandra Herron\nStaff present: Michelle Singh\, Andrew Lofters\, Kylah Torre\, Gwendolyn Morel\, Carrie Gits\, Cathie Maeyaert\, Meghan Ryan\, and John Wyatt \nGuests: \nSummary Notes\n1. Welcome and opening remarks\nMr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\, called the meeting to order. A quorum was met for this committee meeting. \n2. Consideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the June 23\, 2023 meeting\nMr. Patrick Pluscht asked if there were any comments\, questions\, or corrections needed.\nHearing none\, a motion to approve the summary notes was made by Dr. Robert Greene. The motion was seconded by Dr. Lydia Tena. The motion passed unanimously. \n3. Recognition of Members with terms ending In August 2023\nMr. Patrick Pluscht presented this item. \n4. Consideration of and possible action to approve the proposed revisions and recommend an updated Principles of Good Practice for Distance Education to the Board for approval.\nDr. Robert Green and Ms. Janet Kamps presented this item and were available for questions. Dr. Jeff Freels made a motion to use the shorter title (Principles of Good Practice for Distance Education)\, add some explanatory text in that first one or two paragraphs to clarify that Principles of Good Practice apply to for-credit courses\, programs\, etc. as reflected in the Texas Administrative Code. And\, to give the committee the authority to make non-substantive edits to the document as necessary prior to going to the Board. \n5. THECB Updates\na. Legislative Session Update\nMr. John Wyatt presented this item and was available for questions.\nb. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nMs. Cathie Maeyaert presented this item and was available for questions.\nc. Data Modernization Initiative\nMs. Meghan Ryan presented this item and was available for questions.\nd. Digital Learning Updates\nDr. Kylah Torre presented this item and was available for questions. \n6. Workgroup / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations \n7. Discussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Session Reports\nMr. Patrick Pluscht presented this item and was available for questions. \n8. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Meeting Dates\nMr. Patrick Pluscht led the discussion for future agenda items that included discussion and consideration of future meeting dates and formats\, THECB Updates to include inviting Dr. David Troutman back to speak on Micro Credentials\, Legislative Session Updates\, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) updates\, and updates on Data Modernization. Other future agenda recommendations included discussion surrounding the process in developing credit and non-credit courses and programs with the distance education plan\, establishing sub-committees\, restructuring workgroups\, AI updates\, OER Texas website updates\, a report from Dr. Luke Dowden on the Micro-credentials Learning Network and Digital Learning Summit and the Credentials of Value rules that apply\, and HB8 items. Dr. Andrew Lofters suggested early January for possible upcoming meeting dates. \n9. Adjournment\nOn a motion by Dr. Robert Greene the Committee adjourned at 1:22 pm. The motion passed unanimously.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-3/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T150321Z
CREATED:20240515T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T150321Z
UID:10000298-1687510800-1687527000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome and opening remarks – Mr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\nConsideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the March 31\, 2023 meeting – Mr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\nTHECB Updates\n\nLegislative Session Update\nState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nDepartment of Education Request for Information\nDigital Learning Updates\nTexas Administrative Code (TAC)\, Title 19\, Part 1\, Chapter 2\, Subchapter A\, Section 2.3\nTexas Administrative Code (TAC)\, Title 19\, Part 1\, Chapter 2\, Subchapter J\, Sections 2.200 – 2.207\n\n\nWorkgroup / Sub-Committee Sessions\, which may include the following: Quality Assurance\, Research\, Operations\nDiscussion of Workgroups / Sub-Committee Sessions Reports\nDiscussion of Future Agenda Items and Meeting Dates\nAdjournment – Mr. Patrick Pluscht\, Chair\n\n  \nThe 6/23/2023 LTAC Meeting is available for viewing on YouTube.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-4/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024431Z
CREATED:20240515T213409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T024431Z
UID:10000299-1680253200-1680269400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome and opening remarks\nConsideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the January 13\, 2023 meeting\nDiscussion of the distance education delivery of Tarleton State University’s existing Doctor of Education (EDD) degree with a program in Educational Leadership\nConsideration and possible action to recommend for approval of the distance education delivery of Tarleton State University’s existing Doctor of Education (EDD) degree with a program in Educational Leadership\nTHECB Updates\n\nLegislative Session Update\nTexas Administrative Code rules regarding distance education\nCommunity College Baccalaureate Degrees\nState Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)\nBuilding a Talent Strong Texas Strategic Plan – Credentials of Value\nDepartment of Education Request for Information\nDigital Learning Updates\n\n\nWorkgroup / Sub-Committee Sessions\nDiscussion of Workgroup / Sub-Committee Session Reports\nDiscussion of Future Agenda Items and Meeting Dates\nAdjournment\n\nThe 3/31/23 LTAC meeting recording is available for viewing on YouTube.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/learning-technology-advisory-committee-ltac-5/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)
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