Learning Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC)

This meeting was held via video conference.

Members 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

Members Absent: Oscar Hernandez and Jeffrey Freels

Staff present: Michelle Singh, Andrew Lofters, Kylah Torre, Gwendolyn Morel, Carrie Gits, Maryanne Maddoux

Guests:

Summary Notes

1. Welcome, Introduction of new members and opening remarks

Mr. 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.

2. Consideration of and possible action to approve summary notes from the August 25, 2023 meeting

Mr. 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.

3. Discussion of Institutional Plans for Distance Education review process
Dr. 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.

4. THECB Updates
a. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)
Dr. Andrew Lofters presented this item and was available for questions.
b. Digital Learning Updates
Dr. Kylah Torre presented this item and was available for questions.

5. AI Subcommittee Report
Mr. Patrick Pluscht, Chair, and Dr. Kylah Torre presented this item and were available for questions.

6. Discussion of restructuring Workgroups
Mr. Patrick Pluscht, Chair, presented this item and was available for questions.

7. Workgroups/Sub-Committee Sessions, which may Include the following: Quality Assurance, Research, Operations

8. Discussion of Workgroups/Sub-Committee Sessions Reports
Mr. Patrick Pluscht, Chair, presented this item and was available for questions.

9. Discussion of Future Agenda Items and Review meeting calendar
Mr. Patrick Pluscht, Chair, made future agenda item recommendations for House Bill 8 and Micro-Credentialing

10. Adjournment
On a motion by Janet Kamps the Committee adjourned at 12:27 pm. The motion passed unanimously.