About ETAC

The Educational Technology Advisory Council (ETAC) is the advisory body to IT Directors on educational technology system recommendations and changes, unless said changes are determined to be critical decisions that require review by the IT Gov Committee and CIO. For critical votes, a quorum of ETAC members must be present. All other votes will be taken by members who are present.

Upcoming Topics

The following Brightspace integrations will be reviewed by the council at the September 27 meeting:

Major Meeting Updates / Outcomes

Update posted: November 25, 2024

Change Management Plan
- Feedback was gathered on the plan
McGraw Hill Plugin Issues
- Persistent vendor issues with the plugin remain unresolved.
- Transition to the new 1.3 integration is underway as the 1.1 version will be phased out by 2025.
Brightspace Integrations
- New integrations for RhodyConnect, ALEKS360, and Connect4Education approved.
Add-Ons and Resource Allocation
- Concerns about server usage from new add-ons.
- Emphasis on leveraging existing tools to minimize strain on resources.
System Updates and Tools
- Launch of the Learning Outcomes Tool is planned, with pilots underway.
- Transition from Pearson 1.1 to 1.3 is in progress.
- Legal concerns delayed the Integrity Advocate proctoring service; alternatives are being explored.
- Upcoming system update scheduled for December includes plugin integrations and tool enhancements.
ETAC Meeting and Communication Schedule
- No meetings until January; interim updates will cover change management, LTI tools, and McGraw Hill status.

Follow-Up Actions:

McGraw Hill Access: TLS will continue to research impacts and provide guidance to faculty.
Integration Impact: Verification of server usage impact from new LTIs.
Course Merchant: Workflow finalization for a January launch.
Proctoring Services: Research into U.S.-based alternatives to Integrity Advocate.