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LMS Transition Updates and Information
UCM's Transition from Blackboard to Brightspace
DLII is excited about the transition from Blackboard to D2L's Brightspace learning
management system! This change is designed to enhance our digital learning environment
and provide a more intuitive and flexible platform for both teaching and learning.
Starting in the Fall 2024 semester, a core group of UCM faculty will offer one or more of their courses in Brightspace. Instructor choice will be available in the Spring 2025 semester. The full transition to Brightspace will begin in the Summer of 2025.
To support you during this transition, we will provide regular updates, resources, and training opportunities. The format of this page will resemble a blog, with the most recent information near the top of the page and older content in descending order. Stay informed about important dates, migration details, and upcoming training sessions on this page. For more comprehensive LMS information, please visit our LMS Gateway.
Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to improving the educational experience at UCM!
Timeline for review events (most recent first):
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Early Adopters Identified (roughly 25 UCM faculty who wish to use Brightspace for
the fall 2024 semester) -
Initial meetings with D2L to implement D2L Brightspace begin - March, 2024
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Contract with UCM & D2L executed - February 19, 2024
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UCM's Board of Governors approves D2L contract as UCM's official LMS - January 25, 2024
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Provost Bridgmon announces LMS Review Committee's recommendation to UCM faculty - January 11, 2024
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LMS Review Committee recommends D2L as UCM's next official Learning Management System - December 2023
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Recommendations from LMS Review Committee - anticipated to be shared with administration by the end of the Fall 2023 semester - Completed
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Canvas/Instructure - October 5th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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D2L/Brightspace - October 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Blackboard/Anthology - October 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Vendor presentations - Fall 2023
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List of vendors announced who will be asked to present their solution to campus stakeholders - September 13, 2023
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RFP's requested from vendors - summer of 2023 - RFP released June 2, 2023 - Closed July 31, 2023
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Drafted RFP reviewed by Procurement - anticipated completion by end of Spring 2023 semester - Completed
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Designated committee members working to write an RFP (Request for Proposal) - anticipated completion by early April - Completed
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Survey results shared with campus community - anticipated to be completed by end of April - Completed
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LMS Review Survey for Staff - anticipated to be sent out mid-February and open for at least 3 weeks - Completed
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LMS Review Survey for Students - anticipated to be sent out mid-February and open for at least 3 weeks - Completed
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LMS Review Survey for Faculty - anticipated to be sent out in February and open for at least 3 weeks - Completed
LMS Review Committee Members
Committee members were identified at the end of the Fall 2022 semester. The committee was formed in October of 2022 and met for the first time on November 28, 2022.
College of Education Representatives:
Dr. Lauren Hays, Assistant Professor - Instructional Technology
Dr. Charlene Atkins, Associate Professor - Elementary Graduate Education
Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies Representatives:
Dr. Ashley Gage, Associate Professor - Social Work
Sarah Bailey, Assistant Instructor - Accountancy
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Representatives:
Dr. Michael Makara, Associate Professor - Political Science/International Studies
Dr. Stella Roden, Professor - Music
College of Health, Science, and Technology Representatives:
Dr. Katie Kage, Associate Professor - Nutrition
Dr. Marietta Watson, Assistant Professor - SOT Graduate Programs
Faculty Senate Representative:
Dr. Jasmine Cloud, Associate Professor - Art, Design, and Photography (served November 2022 - April 2023 before sabbatical leave)
Dr. Odin Jurkowski, Professor - Instructional Technology (replaced Dr. Cloud from May 2023 - November 2023)
Office of Technology Representative:
Brandy Nicoletti, Applications Manager - Applications Systems
Student Representative:
Ethan Gerst, Sophomore, B.S. Professional Pilot Major
Additional Members:
Dr. Laurel Hogue, Vice-Provost of Online and Learning Engagement
Carol Knight , Director of Digital Learning and Instructional Innovation (Committee Chair)
Resource Members (non-voting):
Chad Marnholtz, LMS and Applications Manager - Digital Learning and Instructional Innovation
Shannon Meisenheimer, Senior Programmer Analyst, Applications Systems
Kristin Salas, Assistant Director/Academic Advisor, Success Advising Center
Kyle Constant, Assistant Instructor, Kirkpatrick Library
Andrea Huggans, Accessibility Services Coordinator, Accessibility Services
Paul Plummer, Senior Instructor - Statistics, and General Education Committee Representative
