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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  \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:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
DTSTAMP:20251201T205620Z
CREATED:20250618T175640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T205620Z
UID:10000589-1752746400-1752753600@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:WECM Advisory Committee Meeting\, July 17\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:I. Welcome and opening remarks – Tina Jackson\, Ph.D. \nII. Coordinating Board updates –\n• Carrie Gits\, Interim Assistant Commissioner for Digital Learning\n• Sheri Ranis\, Ph.D.\, Director for Workforce Education and Innovation \nIII. Consideration of meeting notes from the January 16\, 2025\, and April 17\, 2025\, meetings – Chair \nIV. Professional organizations updates – Representatives\, TACTE\, TACE\, and TACRAO \nV. Discussion of processes for the Special Topics and Local Need Course Review Workgroup and the WECM Comments Review workgroup – Lee Rector \nVI. Report on the WECM Maintenance Perkins Grant Program – Dr. Lesley Keeling-Olson \nVII. Consideration of recommendations from the CTE Course Maintenance workshops – Dr. Lesley Keeling-Olson \nVIII. Future agenda items and resources required for next meeting – Chair \nIX. Adjournment \nMeeting Notes
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/wecm-advisory-committee-meeting-july-17-2025/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:WECM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20250610T211508Z
CREATED:20241009T160636Z
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UID:10000543-1729159200-1729170000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Workforce Education Course Manual Advisory Committee (WECM AC) - Oct. 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome and opening remarks – Dr. Tina Jackson\nConsideration and possible action to elect committee co-chair\nPublic testimony on agenda items\nCoordinating Board update – Updated Board Rules\, Community College Funding- Lee Rector\nProfessional organizations updates – Representatives\, TACTE\, TACE\, and TACRAO\nReport on the WECM Perkins Grant Program – Dr. Lesley Keeling-Olson\nDiscussion of future meetings\nAdjournment\n\nMeeting Notes
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/workforce-education-course-manual-advisory-committee-wecm-ac-oct-17-2024/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:WECM
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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:20231026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T022706Z
CREATED:20240515T170718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T022706Z
UID:10000220-1698310800-1698332400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda| Minutes \nAgenda item VI: Major policy discussion PPT \nAgenda item VII-B: Update on Texas Transfer Initiatives PPT \nAgenda item VII-C: Update on program approval PPT \nAgenda item VII-G: Bond Resolution Handout \nAgenda item VIII-C: “Facilities Audit Report” \nAgenda item X-C: Principles of Good Practice for Academic Degree and Certificate Programs and Credit Courses Offered at a Distance Report \nAgenda item X-L: “Community College Transfer Student Report” \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/quarterly-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025315Z
CREATED:20240515T132124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T025315Z
UID:10000136-1698231600-1698235200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Agency Operations Committee (AOC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda item V-A: Review of the “Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Report” to the Board \nWatch on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/agency-operations-committee-aoc-5/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agency Operations Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144247Z
CREATED:20240515T132246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T144247Z
UID:10000137-1698226200-1698229800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Committee on Academic and Workforce Success (CAWS)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item V-B: Consideration and possible action to adopt the recommendation relating to the revision of the Principles of Good Practice for Academic Degree and Certificate Programs and Credit Courses Offered at a Distance Report \nAgenda item V-K: Consideration and possible action to adopt the “Community College Transfer Student Report” \nWatch on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/committee-on-academic-and-workforce-success-caws-4/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee On Academic And Workforce Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T143947Z
CREATED:20240515T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T143947Z
UID:10000138-1698224400-1698228000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Committee on Innovation\, Data\, and Educational Analytics (IDEA)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item V-A: Building a Talent Strong Texas Data Insight: preliminary headcount for fall 2023 PPT\nAgenda item V-B: Update on formula funding advisory committees PPT\nAgenda item V-D: Consideration and possible action to adopt the recommendation relating to the “Facilities Audit Report” \nWatch on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/committee-on-innovation-data-and-educational-analytics-idea-4/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T151636Z
CREATED:20240516T142535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151636Z
UID:10000329-1695808800-1695816000@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 & Remarks\nCall to Order\nRoll Call\nApproval of September 11\, 2023 Meeting Minutes\nDiscussion of 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-5/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formula Advisory Committee
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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:20230822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T023042Z
CREATED:20240515T170850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T023042Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145749Z
CREATED:20240515T132539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145749Z
UID:10000139-1690367400-1690376400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Agency Operations Committee (AOC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item VI-A: Review of the “Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Report” to the Board PPT \nAgenda item VII-A: Discussion of the audit of agencywide financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31\, 2022\, by KPMG LLP PPT \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/agency-operations-committee-aoc-6/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agency Operations Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T120000
DTSTAMP:20250414T165627Z
CREATED:20240515T141215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T165627Z
UID:10000161-1690363800-1690372800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Committee on Academic and Workforce Success (CAWS)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item V-G: Consideration and possible action to adopt the report on the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Review of the Autism Grant Program Report \nAgenda item V-J: Consideration and possible action to adopt the report on the effectiveness of the Open Educational Resources Grant Program (General Appropriations Act\, SB 1\, 87th Texas Legislature\, Regular Session\, Rider 49) Report \nAgenda item V-L (1): Consideration and possible action to appoint members to the Academic Course Guide Manual Advisory Committee Supplemental Materials  \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/committee-on-academic-and-workforce-success-caws-12/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee On Academic And Workforce Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T151206Z
CREATED:20240515T133046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151206Z
UID:10000141-1690362000-1690365600@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Committee on Innovation\, Data\, and Educational Analytics (IDEA)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item V-A: Building a Talent Strong Texas Data Insight: Progress toward Building a Talent Strong Texas PPT \nAgenda item V-D: Consideration and possible action to approve the recommended appointments to the Health-Related Institutions Formula Advisory Committee Supplemental Materials \nAgenda item V-F: Consideration and possible action to approve the “Report on Student Financial Aid in Texas Higher Education\, Fiscal Year 2022” (General Appropriations Act\, Senate Bill 1\, Article III\, Section 24\, 87th Texas Legislature) Report \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/committee-on-innovation-data-and-educational-analytics-idea-5/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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:20230427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024641Z
CREATED:20240515T171404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T024641Z
UID:10000223-1682586000-1682607600@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda | Minutes \nAgenda item VI: Major Policy Discussion PPT\nAgenda item VII-B: Update on Texas Transfer Initiatives PPT\nAgenda item VII-C: Update on Program Approval PPT\nAgenda item VII-E: Consideration and possible action to approve amending the cloud security contract pursuant to Government Code\, Chapter 2155\, with Microsoft Corporation to add $750\,000 for additional cloud security services to the contract supplemental materials\nAgenda item VIII-C: Consideration and possible action to approve the certification required by Texas Education Code\, Section 62.146\, for the National Research University Fund for Fiscal Year 2022 report\nAgenda item VIII-E: Consideration and possible action to adopt the commissioner’s recommendation relating to the annual report about the financial condition of the state’s community college districts (SB 1\, 87th Texas Legislature\, Regular Session\, Section 12\, III-226)\nAgenda item X-K: Consideration and possible action to adopt the report to the Legislature regarding reporting of sexual harassment at institutions of higher education\, per Texas Education Code\, Chapter 51\, Subchapters E-2 and E-3\nAgenda item XI-C: Consideration and possible action to approve payment to the U.S. Treasury in August 2023 of an amount up to $6 million from the Texas Opportunity Fund for excess earnings relating to the 2013A refunding PPT \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/quarterly-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145703Z
CREATED:20240515T133216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145703Z
UID:10000142-1682505000-1682510400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Agency Operations Committee (AOC)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item VI-A: Review of the “Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Report” to the Board \nAgenda item VI-B: Consideration and possible action to approve payment to the U.S. Treasury in August 2023 of an amount up to $6 million from the Texas Opportunity Fund for excess earnings relating to the 2013A refunding PPT \nAgenda item VII-A: Discussion of Statements on Auditing Standards No. 114\, “The Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance PPT \nAgenda item VII-B (1): GEER Funds Administration Review and Advisory Services – Interim Report March 2023 \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/agency-operations-committee-aoc-7/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agency Operations Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T150646Z
CREATED:20240515T133335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T150646Z
UID:10000143-1682501400-1682506800@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Committee on Academic and Workforce Success (CAWS)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item V-I: Consideration and possible action to adopt the report to the Legislature regarding reporting of sexual harassment at institutions of higher education\, per Texas Education Code\, Chapter 51\, Subchapters E-2 and E-3 \nWatch video on YouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/committee-on-academic-and-workforce-success-caws-6/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee On Academic And Workforce Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T151004Z
CREATED:20240515T133501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151004Z
UID:10000144-1682499600-1682503200@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Committee on Innovation\, Data\, and Educational Analytics (IDEA)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Materials\nAgenda \nAgenda item V-A: Update on Data Modernization Initiative PPT \nAgenda item V-C: Consideration and possible action to adopt the recommendation relating to the certification of gifts that are fundable through the Texas Research Incentive Program for emerging research universities PPT \nAgenda item V-D: Consideration and possible action to approve the certification required by Texas Education Code\, Section 62.146\, for the National Research University Fund for Fiscal Year 2022 PPT \nAgenda item V-F: Consideration and possible action to adopt the commissioner’s recommendation relating to the annual reportabout the financial condition of the state’s communi
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/committee-on-innovation-data-and-educational-analytics-idea-6/
LOCATION:Barbara Jordan Building – Room 2.006\, 1601 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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