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SUMMARY:Negotiated Rulemaking Committee On Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n\nIntroductions\nBrief Overview of the Negotiated Rulemaking Process: What it is\, What it’s not\nBrief Overview of Roles and Responsibilities\na) Role of Facilitator\nb) Role of Sponsor Agency\nc) Role of Committee Members\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Facilitator\nProcedural Issues\na) Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Ground Rules\nb) Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Definition of Consensus\nDiscussion of Draft Rule Language on Texas Educational Opportunity Grant\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Rule Language on Texas Educational Opportunity Grant\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81718638571?pwd=Y0VNMUhxR0VSM3ZUdnVySU9reDIzQT09 \nMeeting ID: 817 1863 8571 \nPasscode: 225950 \nOne tap mobile \n+13462487799\,\,81718638571#\,\,\,\,*225950# US (Houston) \n+17193594580\,\,81718638571#\,\,\,\,*225950# US \nDial by your location \n\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n\n  \nMeeting ID: 817 1863 8571 \nPasscode: 225950 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kn9yM4Pyv
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/negotiated-rulemaking-committee-on-texas-educational-opportunity-grant-teog/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Negotiated Rulemaking
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SUMMARY:Negotiated Rulemaking Committee On Research Funds Implementation (HB 1595)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n\nIntroductions\nBrief Overview of the Negotiated Rulemaking Process: What it is\, What it’s not\nBrief Overview of Roles and Responsibilities\na) Role of Facilitator\nb) Role of Sponsor Agency\nc) Role of Committee Members\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Facilitator\nProcedural Issues\na) Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Ground Rules\nb) Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Definition of Consensus\nDiscussion of Draft Rule Language on Research Funds Implementation (HB 1595)\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Rule Language on Research Funds Implementation (HB 1595)\n\n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84827741183?pwd=WXlDOTJCUUFRTjVrMUc2OG1YQThGdz09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 848 2774 1183 \nPasscode: 979201 \nOne tap mobile \n+13462487799\,\,84827741183#\,\,\,\,*979201# US (Houston) \n+16694449171\,\,84827741183#\,\,\,\,*979201# US \n  \nDial by your location \n\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n\n  \nMeeting ID: 848 2774 1183 \nPasscode: 979201 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kblnByGA5Z
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/negotiated-rulemaking-committee-on-research-funds-implementation-hb-1595/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Negotiated Rulemaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T120000
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SUMMARY:Certification Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome\, Introduction\, & Remarks\nCathie A. Maeyaert\, Director-Private Postsecondary Institutions\nConsideration of Summary Notes from the February 2\, 2023\, Meeting\nCAC Chair\nConsideration of the Application for a third Certificate of Authority from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine\nCAC Chair\nConsideration of the Application for an Initial Certificate of Authority from UATX\nCAC Chair\nUpdate on Upcoming Meeting Dates and Expected Applications\nCathie A. Maeyaert\, Director-Private Postsecondary Institutions\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 Cathie.Maeyaert@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.
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/certification-advisory-council-9/
CATEGORIES:Certification Advisory Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T100000
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UID:10000221-1692698400-1692712800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Special Called Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda | Minutes \nAgenda item III: Invited testimony PPT Written testimony \nAgenda item IV: Presentations on the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program\, and Community College Finance Program PPT \nAgenda item VI-A (9) Consideration and possible action to adopt on an emergency basis new Board Rules in Chapter 13\, Subchapter Q\, 13.500 through 13.506 concerning the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program Supplemental Materials \nAgenda item VI-A (11) Consideration and possible action to adopt new Board Rule Chapter 4\, Subchapter D\, 4.86 concerning the establishment of College Connect Courses Supplemental Materials \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/special-called-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Called Board Meeting
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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:20230828T090000
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CREATED:20240516T165811Z
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UID:10000398-1693213200-1693224000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Restricted Research Committee - Award Transparency Review Meeting 1
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, inquiries should be directed to Melitta.Berger@highered.texas.gov. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks\nDiscussion of and Possible Action on the Restricted Research Awards\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Restricted Research Awards less than $250\,000\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Restricted Research Awards greater than or equal to $250\,000\nAdjournment\n\nMeeting Materials\n\nDetailed Agenda
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/restricted-research-committee-award-transparency-review-meeting-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Restricted Research Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T090000
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CREATED:20240516T165600Z
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UID:10000397-1693299600-1693310400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Restricted Research Committee - Award Transparency Review Meeting 2
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, inquiries should be directed to Melitta.Berger@highered.texas.gov. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks\nDiscussion of and Possible Action on the Restricted Research Awards\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Restricted Research Awards less than $250\,000\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Restricted Research Awards greater than or equal to $250\,000\nAdjournment\n\nMeeting Materials\n\nDetailed Agenda
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/restricted-research-committee-award-transparency-review-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Restricted Research Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T152443
CREATED:20240516T165407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145912Z
UID:10000396-1693386000-1693396800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Restricted Research Committee - Award Transparency Review Meeting 3
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, inquiries should be directed to Melitta.Berger@highered.texas.gov. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and Opening Remarks\nDiscussion of and Possible Action on the Restricted Research Awards\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Restricted Research Awards less than $250\,000\nConsideration and Possible Action to Approve Restricted Research Awards greater than or equal to $250\,000\nAdjournment\n\nMeeting Materials\n\nDetailed Agenda
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/restricted-research-committee-award-transparency-review-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Restricted Research Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152443
CREATED:20240516T143109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151856Z
UID:10000333-1693389600-1693396800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:General Academic Institutions Formula Advisory Committee (GAIFAC)
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, inquiries should be directed to Jennifer.Gonzales@highered.texas.gov. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome\, Introduction & Remarks\nCall to Order\nRoll Call\nElection of Chair and Vice-Chair\nDiscussion\, Review\, and Consideration of the Commissioner’s 2026-2027 Biennium Charges\nPlan for Future Meetings\nAdjournment\n\nMeeting Materials\n\nDetailed Agenda\nGAIFAC Video
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/general-academic-institutions-formula-advisory-committee-gaifac-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Formula Advisory Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152443
CREATED:20240516T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T191413Z
UID:10000332-1693476000-1693483200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Health-Related Institutions Formula Advisory Committee (HRIFAC)
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, inquiries should be directed to Melitta.Berger@highered.texas.gov. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome\, Introduction & Remarks\nCall to Order\nRoll Call\nElection of Chair\, Vice-Chair and Secretary\nDiscussion\, Review\, and Consideration of the Commissioner’s 2026-2027 Biennium Charges\nPlan for Future Meetings\nAdjournment\n\nMeeting Materials\n\nDetailed Agenda\nHRIFAC Video
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/health-related-institutions-formula-advisory-committee-hrifac-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Formula Advisory Committee
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