Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)

AGENDA

1. Welcome, introductions, and call to order – Dr. Justin Louder, LTAC Chair
2. Consideration of summary notes from the February 8, 2019 meeting – Dr. Louder
3. Discussion of Texas A&M University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy in the delivery of a proposed Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree in Marine and Coastal Management and Science – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives
4. Consideration of recommendation regarding Texas A&M University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy, subject to THECB review and analysis, in the delivery of a proposed Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree in Marine and Coastal Management and Science – Dr. Louder
5. Discussion of Texas A&M University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy in the delivery of a proposed Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Doctoral Proposal Subcommittee Members/Institutional Representatives
6. Consideration of recommendation regarding Texas A&M University’s adherence to THECB distance education policy, subject to THECB review and analysis, in the delivery of a proposed Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Dr. Louder
7. THECB Updates – Dr. Andrew Lofters
   1. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
   2. Open Educational Resources Grant Program
   3. Community College Baccalaureate Degree Programs
   4. Bills from the 86th Legislative Session
   5. Distance Education Program Data
8. Update on and discussion of Higher Education Regional Council process – Dr. Andrew Lofters
9. Update on and discussion of Graduate Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) activities – GEAC Members, Dr. Jennifer Nailos, Dr. James Goeman
10. Workgroup breakout sessions – Dr. Louder
11. Lunch
12. Workgroup breakout session reports and discussion of proposals – Dr. Louder
13. Consideration of workgroup proposals – Dr. Louder
14. Discussion of future agenda items and meeting dates – Dr. Louder
15. Adjournment

This meeting will be webcast on the THECB’s website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us.