TLTR: History, Mission,
and Governance
Presentation to TLTR
April 29, 2011
Thanks to Jason Rosenblum for the research and
content!
1995: A team of three goes to AAHE to
learn about setting up a TLTR
Anne Province (Assoc VP), Mary Howerton, and John Houghton
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
A REVOLUTIONARY VISION
 To address integration of technology to
support ‘mainstream’ teaching, learning and
scholarship
 Driven by the vision set by the SACS selfstudy ‘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
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.
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.
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
FIRST STREAMING MULTIMEDIA PROJECT FOR
NEW COLLEGE
Jason Rosenblum designed 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 Danney Ursery
from New College.
 Streaming video came soon after.

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
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.
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.
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
2004 Highlights
 Educational Technology review subcommittee
formed to evaluate new technologies
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?
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).
Pilot Projects Funded
 GradeMark Peer Review Blackboard plugin (2006, Craig
Campbell, NEWC)
 Mobile Technology (podcasting) proposal (2006, Vagdevi Munier,
NEWC)
 Nuventive e-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
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
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.
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
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?