KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents

BACKGROUND: The position of director remained vacant until March of 2019. The establishment of the Academic Technology Planning team, a review of professional learning documentation, interviews with Deans and Chairs, guidance session with Provost and Vice Provost, and a review of the Blackboard Learning Management System identified as a need for professional learning, standard course delivery structures, and intentional use of the Blackboard Learning Management System. Three primary areas were identified and charged to the Office of Distance Education for the 2018 – 2019 academic year:

1. Establish a consistent infrastructure to deliver eLearning courses and content with support for faculty, staff, and students.
2. Provide ongoing professional learning opportunities to support eLearning standards implementation
3. Grow and develop eLearning Degree Programs and Certifications

The aforementioned charge was supported by data and information including the status of the learning management system, records of eLearning professional learning, and enrollment data. The Academic Technology Planning Team (ATP) in partnership with Blackboard Learning Specialist facilitated a planning and implementation review to establish key steps to address infrastructure and professional learning.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:

Several Blackboard system updates ensured improved ADA compliance, usability, and mobile device functionality. Other activities include:

• Established Academic Technology Planning Team to assess current status of Blackboard usage, infrastructure, professional learning, and accessibility.