TLTR: History, Mission, and Governance

Presentation to TLTRApril 29, 2011

Thanks to Jason Rosenblum for the research and content!TLTR: History, Mission, and Governance1995: A team of three goes to AAHE to learn about setting up a TLTRAnne Province (Assoc VP), Mary Howerton, and John Houghton

TLTR at SEU was born

The Team came back energized and eager to set up the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Round-table - a Faculty Committee at St. Edwards University. (Jason TLTE Group)

Original membership consisted of a faculty chair, with 7-14 faculty from schools and the library, 2 Deans, 3 students, Faculty Senate representative,

bookstore, academic VP, CTE director, IT director, and a Computer Users Group representative

A REVOLUTIONARY VISIONTo address integration of technology to support mainstream teaching, learning and scholarshipDriven by the vision set by the SACS self-study New Technologies InitiativeFocus on vision-setting, policy making & promotionFoster digital literacy in the use of technologyFoster effective use of technology by facultyFacilitate integration of instructional technology support services

1996-1997: Re-structure and Revise

Emphasis on horizon scanning & vision settingBudgetary review, coordination of proposed expenses & proposals and assessment of the resulting processIdentification of ex officio members: head librarian, IT director, VP of IT.

Formation of the TLTR Council7-9 person steering committee structure from TLTR members The steering committee together with 2 mid-managers and a faculty representative, library and collegium representatives would comprise the TLTR Council.

FACULTY AND IT STAFF CO-CHAIRSTLTR staff co-chair identified by the end of this period; staff co-chair duties involved easing the administrative burden of faculty co-chairs

FIRST STREAMING MULTIMEDIA PROJECT FOR NEW COLLEGEJason Rosenblum designed and setup the first streaming multimedia system using Realmedia's Real Audio system. The project allowed faculty to create and stream audio lectures. These lectures didn't have to be real recorded lectures--people could record their lectures from other locations (like the FRC) then make these lectures available via the web. First faculty to use this was Danney Ursery from New College. Streaming video came soon after.

1998-1999 HighlightsMainstream use of information technology by faculty and integration with student life (re: the web).dual-focus strategy to address traditional and adult studentscollaborative outreach with university areas such as the Center for Teaching Excellence and Committee on Adult Student ServicesEmphasize student computer competencies and student access to technology resources.Foster discussions about readiness and capacity to offer online and blended courses

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1998-1999 continuedFoster involvement by TLTR in Summer Technology Institute processTLTR review of technology budget proposals, with recommendations forwarded to the Budget Council.

TLTR ACCOMPLISHMENTTLTR was involved in a critical evaluation of the campus LMS to replace the original course management system, Web Course in a Box, and a system was implemented and in active use by Fall, 2000.2000-2001 HighlightsMission statement redesignedDevelop a formal method of reporting to deans and school committeesBe inclusive of adjunct faculty; Address admin support issues

Create a standing committee on innovation and technology use in the classroom

2004 HighlightsEducational Technology review subcommittee formed to evaluate new technologies2004 ContinuedFold in the TLTR to the IT Council budget review processTLTR co-chairs joined as members of the IT CouncilIs the IT Council still in existence?

2005 HighlightsTechnology Pilot Project Fund, approved by the IT Council. Pilot project fund formalized existing pilot project review process Provided up to $10,000 annually per project (with increases projected).

Pilot Projects FundedGradeMark Peer Review Blackboard plugin (2006, Craig Campbell, NEWC)Mobile Technology (podcasting) proposal (2006, Vagdevi Munier, NEWC)Nuventive e-Portfolio system (2007, Susan Gunn et al, NEWC) Classroom Response System pilot (2005, Richard Kopec, NSCI)

Clicker pilot (2007-2008, 6 faculty)

Note: continuance proposals written for some pilots

Key indicators for a successful TLTRFrom the 2001 TLTR advanced starter kitCommittee meetings should be organized with clear, meaningful agendas, relevant to those participatingCollaboration and support should be encouraged between all university areasStudent input should be solicited wherever possibleThe TLTR should maintain an awareness on how technology use contributes to a competitive institutional edge for faculty, students and granting opportunitiesClearly define governance processesincluding committee terms for co-chairs, overlapping leadership and selection/election processesProvide an orientation process for TLTR members, including an overview of committee history and major initiativesSee: http://www.tltgroup.org for more information

Current mission statement (re-designed in 2000)The Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) is a forum composed of faculty, staff and students that serves the SEU community by assessing, discussing and prioritizing technology needs in order to collaboratively develop a vision to improve the learning process. In keeping with the mission of the university the TLTR recommends appropriate policies and strategies and facilitates the acquisition and implementation of technology resources.

Current TLTR Membership 26 members.Faculty representationOne representative from each school is present. SMBX has one representative for undergraduate and graduate programs. There is 1 dean representative (currently from the school of humanities). There are also 2 seats for student representatives (one is currently unfilled). The following administrative areas are represented:Instructional TechnologyDigital InfrastructureComputer ServicesAdmissionsRegistrar (has a seat but does not have a representative)Professional Education and Global InitiativesTechnology coordinator for HumanitiesCenter for Teaching ExcellenceCenter for Ethics and LeadershipLibrary

Faculty Governance : TLTR as a University CommitteeSee : http://www.stedwards.edu/senate/feac.htm

Committee requestsWhere do these go / what is the process to develop?Committee proposalsWhere do these go / what is the process to develop?