University Teaching & Learning Technology Committee
Charge & Structure
Committee work is guided by a steering committee composed of the Vice Provost for Digital Innovation and Online Education, Assistant Vice President for Support Services and Learning Technologies, and UTLT chairs and sub-committee chairs.
The Learning Technology Advisory Board (LTAB) makes recommendations on the acquisition and sunsetting of institutional licensed, 3rd- part learning technology tools. The board has representation from various schools and departments across Grounds.
Committee membership rests in four subcommittees: Digital Ecosystem; Online Teaching & Learning; Classroom, Lab & Studio Technology; Assessment and Reporting. Each subcommittee has a chair or co-chair.
Ad hoc working groups may form depending on projects and needs.
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UTLT Committee
Executive Sponsors
Role: Set strategy and provide advocacy across the institution.
- Kemi Jona, Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation
- David Strite, Assistant Vice President for Support Services and Learning Technologies, ITS
Steering Committee
Role: Help determine priorities, review progress, and gauge impact and success.
- Executive Sponsors (see above)
- Chair(s) (see below)
- Sub-Committee Chairs (see below)
UTLT Chairs
Role: Enact strategy by communicating priorities, building relationships, lowering barriers, and working closely with Subcommittee Chairs to advance specific projects and initiatives.
- Michael Palmer, Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
- Matthew Burgess, Director, Learning Technology Services, ITS
UTLT Subcommittee Overview
Role: Chairs lead and members advance projects and initiatives within the scope of the subcommittee. Contact the UTLT Chair for current membership..
Digital Ecosystem Focus
Maintaining the health of existing digital ecosystem and developing resources/supports for the ecosystem.
Chair: Melissa Ellegood, Assistant Director of Learning Technology Initiatives, CTE
Online Teaching & Learning Focus
Shaping infrastructure needed for robust online learning programs and experiences.
Chair: Vacant
Physical Classroom, Lab, & Studio Technology Focus
Developing and maintaining robust technology infrastructure in physical spaces.
Chair: Vacant
Assessment & Reporting Focus
Conducting research to gauge health of digital ecosystem (tool usage, user feedback, course evals, focus groups, etc.)
Chair: Lindsay Wheeler, Assistant Director of STEM Education Initiatives (CTE)
Learning Technology Advisory Board (LTAB)
Responsible for making recommendations on the renewal, discontinuation, integration, and adoption of third-party (non-LMS), institutionally licensed learning technologies.
Chairs:
- Melissa Ellegood, CTE Assistant Director of Learning Technology Initiatives
- Lindsay Wheeler, CTE Senior Associate Director and Associate Professor
Learning Platform Advisory Group (LPAG)
Responsible for the administration and strategic direction of the University’s learning management system (LMS; currently UVACanvas), including the identification and promotion of best practices, the review and implementation of new and updated features, and the acquisition and configuration of integrated tools and services.
Chair: Matthew Burgess, Director, Learning Technology Services, ITS