The Academic and Learning Technology Advisory Board is authorized by the IT Steering Committee of the University of Idaho to provide advice and recommendations in support of the mission of U of I’s academic technology services. The goal of this board is to bring together academic units to provide a comprehensive view of academic technology needs and coordinate the effective use of technology resources. The work of the board helps to ensure a cost-effective, transparent, and strategic approach to prioritizing resources and investments in support of the institution’s mission and priorities. As the board co-chair, the Director of Academic Technology has primary responsibility for reaching consensus, reporting, and coordination of board recommendations.
Definition of Academic and Learning Technology
Any computing system or technology that deals specifically with the delivery and completion of academic coursework, teaching or learning.
- Classroom technology
- Learning management systems
- Instructional technology
- Learning engagement tools
- Student Affairs co-curricular technologies
- Electronic portfolios
- Student learning analytics
- Class and learning outcomes assessment
- Academic website standards
Board Composition and Term
- The composition of this board will consist of a cross-functional representation of stakeholders associated with academic technology services and with authority to make decisions.
- Generally, members are selected to represent technology stewards, service stakeholders, faculty, Faculty Senate IT Committee, and the student body.
- Membership may be permanent or rotating for 1- to 3-year terms based on the position of each member. The membership terms for the various members will be determined after the board has been in operation for one year.
- Some members are appointed as ex-officio members.
- Members are appointed to the board based on recommendations from the existing members of the IT Steering Committee and other University leadership as appropriate.
- The board will annually review membership, addressing attendance gaps or participation gaps from changing member commitments. The board will attempt to stagger terms for rotating members where possible.
Board Membership
- Co-Chair - Director, Academic Technology
- Co-Chair - Chair, Faculty Senate Information Technology Committee
- Representatives of Faculty (3-5)
- Representative(s) of Students (1-2)
- Representative of Provost’s Office
- Representative of Dean of Students Office
- Representative of Center for Disability Access and Resources
Member Responsibilities
- Regularly attend and actively participate in board meetings.
- Solicit and accept input from constituents as well as applicable broader institutional input.
- Recommend strategic direction in support of the institution’s mission.
- Assist in regular use of communication channels among other governance groups, stakeholders, and the University community.
- Provide input and build consensus on board actions.
Co-chairs Responsibilities
- Finalize meeting agendas and schedule meetings at least monthly during the Spring and Fall terms.
- Facilitate board consensus and understanding
- Lead board meetings.
- Establish board rules to support the orderly and transparent discussion of topics and to facilitate democratic decision making.
- Support transparency by announcing meetings, providing meeting minutes, and disseminating board information such as lists of projects, workgroups, and results of surveys or open forums for publication.
- Work with IT to maintain a repository of board work and publish information and meeting logistics as appropriate to the University community.
- Present board work to the IT Steering Committee
- Serve as the representative of this board with other committees and governing bodies
- Provide input to other IT Governance boards per discussions
The full Charter is available for review and is attached to this article.