AGENDA Task Force on Postsecondary Online Education in Florida Technology and Data Issues Meeting #4 - Draft Report Review

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1 AGENDA Task Force on Postsecondary Online Education in Florida Technology and Data Issues Meeting #4 - Draft Report Review October 30, :00-5:00 PM EST or upon adjournment Web Ex: Phone Number: , Participant code: , then # 1. Opening Remarks and Meeting Guidelines Lauren Kemper, ISF Purpose of meeting is to discuss missing items or recommendations not supported in the draft report. (All editorial changes should be submitted via comment form.) Committee Members will be addressed in the order indicated on this agenda to allow for one speaker at a time. An open dialog will be held at the end of the meeting to allow for additional discussion, questions, and answers. 2. Introductions ISF and Committee Members Lauren Kemper, ISF Tammy Young, ISF Cyndy Loomis, ISF Dr. Michael Moore (Chair) Myron Pincomb (Vice Chair) Don Muccino Paul O Brien Dr. Joel Hartman Dr. Nancy McKee (Optional) Page 1

2 3. Review/Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes ISF and Committee Members See Attachment A: Committee Meeting #3 Minutes. 4. Review of Draft Report Review each section of the report in the order in which it appears in the report. Discussion should be limited to missing items or recommendations that are not supported. Discussion should occur in the following order, with the Committee Chair summarizing the committee s decision. Discussion order: Hartman, Muccino, O Brien, Pincomb, Moore. 5. Open Discussion ISF and Committee Members 6. Discussion of November 13 Task Force Meeting ISF 7. Closing Remarks, Action Items, and Adjournment ISF Page 2

3 Attachment A: Committee Meeting #3 Minutes

4 TASK FORCE ON POSTSECONDARY ONLINE EDUCATION IN FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY AND DATA ISSUES COMMITTEE Meeting #3 Recommendations/Strategies September 26, :30-3:30 PM EST MINUTES Task Force Charge: Recommend strategies for better coordinating services and online programs in the State University System and the Florida College System and, to the extent feasible, across other delivery systems to ensure state economic development needs and student demands are being met in an effective and cost-efficient manner. 1. Opening Remarks and Meeting Guidelines Lauren Kemper Lauren Kemper, ISF, opened the meeting with a review of its purpose, order for addressing Committee Members, questions and discussion, and open dialog. She also reminded the attendees that this was a publicly noticed meeting. 2. Introduction Lauren Kemper Lauren Kemper, ISF, led roll call/introductions. The following were present: Cyndy Loomis, ISF Tammy Young, ISF Lauren Kemper, ISF Dr. Michael Moore (Chair) Myron Pincomb (Vice Chair) Don Muccino Paul O Brien Dr. Joel Hartman 3. Review/Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes ISF and Committee Members Committee Members did not have any additional changes. The minutes for the Committee s Meeting #2 Research/Investigation were approved and will be posted to the Florida Board of Governors website. 4. Recommendations/Strategies for Topics Committee Members presented recommendations for their topics as described below. Lauren Kemper emphasized the focus on recommendations and decisions to move forward or not. Page 1

5 Topic: Data Collection: Quality, Access, and Cost Components Presenting Committee Member: Dr. Joel Hartman and Dr. Michael Moore Dr. Joel Hartman presented an overview of the topic and recommendations as found in the agenda packet for the meeting. After he discussed the topic, the floor was open to Short-Term Recommendation #1 and #2: There was no discussion or disagreement surrounding these recommendations. Short-Term Recommendation #3: Don Muccino stated this tracking could probably be done by FLVC. Dr. Joel Hartman agreed that this would be a good way to track future initiatives. Short-Term Recommendation #4: Paul O Brien reminded the group of several metrics that stakeholders are already interested in tracking. Dr. Hartman discussed the difficulty in separating metrics for online and face-to-face students, as most students cross both lines. Long-Term Recommendation #1: Dr. Hartman stated some vendors charge additional for the analytic data from the LMS. The platform selected for statewide use would dictate the cost and use of any analytics. Long-Term Recommendation #2: There was no discussion or disagreement surrounding this recommendation. Long-Term Recommendation #3: Cyndy Loomis asked how this would impact the data collection that is already occurring. Dr. Hartman stated there is a data element associated with one of the shorter-term formats and data would not need to be collected any more frequently. Long-Term Recommendation #4: Dr. Hartman stated much of the data currently collected is not reported unless specifically requested. Topic: Collaborative Licensing of Resources and Technology Presenting Committee Member: Myron Pincomb Page 2

6 Myron Pincomb gave an overview of his topic and recommendations as found in the agenda packet for the meeting. After he discussed the topic, the floor was open to Short-Term Recommendation # 1: There was no discussion or disagreement surrounding this recommendation. Short-Term Recommendation #2: Dr. Hartman suggested that under the category of effective practices could be a recommendation on effective course elements. Long-Term Recommendation #1: Discussion occurred whether this recommendation would allow schools to opt in or be mandatory. Consensus was reached that the model should encourage institutions to opt in, but not require it. Long-Term Recommendation #2: Overlap between Paul O Brien and Myron Pincomb s topics was discussed. Mr. Pincomb will work with Mr. O Brien to resolve any overlap. Topic: Common Technical Infrastructure Presenting Committee Member: Paul O Brien Paul O Brien presented an overview of his topic and recommendations as found in the agenda packet for the meeting. After he discussed his topic, the floor was open to Short-Term Recommendation #1 and Long-Term Recommendation #1: Dr. Hartman stated he would add recommendations on data exchange and security to his section of the report, as well as authentication. Topic: Sharing Information and Resources Presenting Committee Member: Myron Pincomb Myron Pincomb presented an overview of his topic and recommendations as found in the agenda packet for the meeting. After he discussed his topic, the floor was open to Page 3

7 After reviewing all recommendations, Dr. Hartman indicated the overlap between Mr. Pincomb s common market discussions and the EPS LBR request from FLVC. There was concern that there are additional discussions required to undertake the EPS initiative. Topic: Technology Trends Impacting Education Presenting Committee Member: Don Muccino Don Muccino presented an overview of his topic and recommendations as found in the agenda packet for the meeting. After he discussed his topic, the floor was open to Dr. Hartman indicated that most of these recommendations touch on others already discussed. However, any unique recommendation needed to be identified so they could be included in the final report as long as they involved online learning. Cyndy Loomis reminded the group that Mr. Muccino s recommendations would be considered when forming the final report. 5. Educational Positions System (EPS) Discussion ISF Cyndy Loomis asked the Committee Members to give a final vote on the EPS LBR issue. It was determined as a consensus that this LBR be placed on hold and not move forward. 6. Other LBR Issues Committee Members Cyndy Loomis requested a vote from the Committee Members on each of the outstanding LBR issues. All members agreed to endorse all the remaining issues. 7. Closing Remarks, Action Items, and Adjournment ISF Committee Members were asked to submit any revisions to ISF by October 1. Committee Members can expect a draft of the Task Force report by October 24. Page 4