TLTR: History, Mission, and Governance

1. TLTR: History, Mission, and Governance Presentation to TLTR April 29, 2011 Thanks to Jason Rosenblum for the research and content!

2. 1995:A team of three goes to AAHE to learn about setting up a TLTRAnne Province (Assoc VP), Mary Howerton, and John Houghton

3. 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 User’s Group representative

4. A REVOLUTIONARY VISION • To address integration of technology to support ‘mainstream’ teaching, learning and scholarship • Driven by the vision set by the SACS self-study ‘New Technologies Initiative’ • Focus on vision-setting, policy making & promotion • Foster digital literacy in the use of technology • Foster effective use of technology by faculty • Facilitate integration of instructional technology support services

5. 1996-1997: Re-structure and Revise • Emphasis on horizon scanning & vision setting • Budgetary review, coordination of proposed expenses & proposals and assessment of the resulting process • Identification of ex officio members: head librarian, IT director, VP of IT.

6. Formation of the TLTR Council • 7-9 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.

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

8. FIRST STREAMING MULTIMEDIA PROJECT FOR NEW COLLEGE • Jason Rosenblumdesigned 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 DanneyUrsery from New College.   • Streaming video came soon after. 

9. 1998-1999 Highlights • Mainstream use of information technology by faculty and integration with student life (re: the web). • ‘dual-focus strategy’ to address traditional and adult students • collaborative outreach with university areas such as the Center for Teaching Excellence and Committee on Adult Student Services • Emphasize student computer competencies and student access to technology resources. • Foster discussions about readiness and capacity to offer online and blended courses

10. 1998-1999 continued • Foster involvement by TLTR in Summer Technology Institute process • TLTR review of technology budget proposals, with recommendations forwarded to the Budget Council.

11. TLTR ACCOMPLISHMENT • TLTR 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.

12. 2000-2001 Highlights • Mission statement redesigned • Develop a formal method of reporting to deans and school committees • Be inclusive of adjunct faculty; Address admin support issues • Create a standing committee on innovation and technology use in the classroom

13. 2004 Highlights • Educational Technology review subcommittee formed to evaluate new technologies

14. 2004 Continued… • Fold in the TLTR to the IT Council budget review process • TLTR co-chairs joined as members of the IT Council • Is the IT Council still in existence?

15. 2005 Highlights • Technology 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).

16. Pilot Projects Funded • GradeMarkPeer Review Blackboard plugin (2006, Craig Campbell, NEWC) • Mobile Technology (podcasting) proposal (2006, Vagdevi Munier, NEWC) • Nuventivee-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

17. Key indicators for a successful TLTR • From the 2001 TLTR advanced starter kit • Committee meetings should be organized with clear, meaningful agendas, relevant to those participating • Collaboration and support should be encouraged between all university areas • Student input should be solicited wherever possible • The TLTR should maintain an awareness on how technology use contributes to a competitive institutional edge for faculty, students and granting opportunities • Clearly define governance processes—including committee terms for co-chairs, overlapping leadership and selection/election processes • Provide an orientation process for TLTR members, including an overview of committee history and major initiatives • See: http://www.tltgroup.org for more information

18. 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.

19. Current TLTR Membership 26 members. • Faculty representation • One 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 Technology • Digital Infrastructure • Computer Services • Admissions • Registrar (has a seat but does not have a representative) • Professional Education and Global Initiatives • Technology coordinator for Humanities • Center for Teaching Excellence • Center for Ethics and Leadership • Library

20. Faculty Governance : TLTR as a University Committee • See : http://www.stedwards.edu/senate/feac.htm • Committee requests • Where do these go / what is the process to develop? • Committee proposals • Where do these go / what is the process to develop?