Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)

Agenda and Meeting Materials

1. 1. Welcome, introductions, and call to order – Justin Louder, EdD, Chair
   2. Consideration of summary notes from the June 26, 2020 meeting – Dr. Louder
   3. Discussion of Texas State University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy in the proposed delivery of its existing Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree with a program in Geographic Education – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives – Dr. Louder
   4. Consideration of recommendation regarding Texas State University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy, subject to THECB review and analysis, in the proposed delivery of its existing Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree with a program in Geographic Education – Dr. Louder
   5. Discussion of Texas A&M University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy in the proposed delivery of its existing Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree with a program in Biomedical Sciences – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives – Dr. Louder
   6. Consideration of recommendation regarding Texas A&M University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy, subject to THECB review and analysis, in the proposed delivery of its existing Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree with a program in Biomedical Sciences – Dr. Louder
   7. Discussion of Stephen F. Austin State University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy in the proposed delivery of its existing Doctor of Education (EDD) degree with a program in Educational Leadership – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives – Dr. Louder
   8. Consideration of recommendation regarding Stephen F. Austin State University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy, subject to THECB review and analysis, in the proposed delivery of its existing Doctor of Education (EDD) degree with a program in Educational Leadership – Dr. Louder
   9. THECB Updates – Dr. Andrew Lofters, Dr. Kylah Torre, Dr. Sheri Ranis
      1. COVID-19 Distance Education Accommodations
      2. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
      3. USDE Distance Education Regulations
      4. Open Educational Resources
      5. Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funding
      6. Community College Baccalaureate Degrees
   10. Discussion of LTAC Support of the Commissioner’s Priorities – Dr. Louder
   11. Discussion on COVID Responses from Campuses – LTAC Members
   12. Workgroup Sessions and Lunch
   13. Workgroup Session Reports
   14. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Meeting Dates – Dr. Louder
   15. Adjournment

Meeting Notes

Webcast

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