DSI Committees

The purpose of the Digital Strategy Advisory Committee (DSAC) is to engage with one another and the campus around issues and needs related to the operation of our digital strategy including: online courses and programs, blended learning, educational technology and future classrooms.

DSAC members will:

1. Advise the Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation on strategic and policy issues related to UNT digital strategy
2. Identify, and bring to the attention of administration, infrastructure and policy needs around teaching and learning, and student learning at a distance
3. Serve as a voice for academic units in the development, maintenance, and improvement of innovative and online learning practice
4. Discuss and make recommendations regarding CLEAR’s services
5. Examine opportunities for innovative educational programs that our campus or its units should explore
6. Explore enterprise opportunities and strategic partnerships

DSAC Members

• Jean Schaake, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Chair)
• Rudi Thompson, DSI CLEAR (Ex-Officio)
• Adam Fein, Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation (Ex-Officio)
• Denise Baxter, Toulouse Graduate School
• Amanda Bennett, UNT International
• Jody Sundt , College of Health and Public Service
• Shari Childers, New College
• Yunfei Du, College of Information
• Stephanie Ludi, College of Engineering
• Lee Hughes, College of Science
• Ruth Lowery, College of Education
• James Mueller, Mayborn School of Journalism
• Sampath Pamidimukkala, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
• Meranda Roy, University Libraries
• Sean Ryan, Honors College
• Anna Sidorova, Ryan College of Business
• Kristen Soriano, College of Music
• Heidi Strobel, College of Visual Arts and Design
• Roy Zumwalt, TAMS

The purpose of the Undergraduate Student Innovation Advisory Board (USIAB) is to provide a forum for UNT students to engage with one another and the campus around issues and needs related to the operation of our digital and innovative efforts including online courses and programs, blended learning, educational technology and future classrooms.

GSIAB members will:

1. Generate ideas and suggestions for residential and online students that will enhance their academic experience at the university
2. Provide feedback to the Office of the President on academic policies and initiatives related to online courses and educational technology
3. Share their experiences with teaching, learning and technology and how the DSI can better serve them in their time at UNT

The purpose of the Undergraduate Student Innovation Advisory Board (USIAB) is to provide a forum for UNT students to engage with one another and the campus around issues and needs related to the operation of our digital and innovative efforts including online courses and programs, blended learning, educational technology and future classrooms.

USIAB members will:

1. Generate ideas and suggestions for residential and online students that will enhance their academic experience at the university
2. Provide feedback to the Office of the President on academic policies and initiatives related to online courses and educational technology
3. Share their experiences with teaching, learning and technology and how the DSI can better serve them in their time at UNT

The mission of the Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation’s Belonging & Engagement Committee (DSI BEC) is to facilitate a welcoming culture where belonging, engagement and inclusion are core competencies and intentionally valued through education and taking action on thoughtful, iterative and innovative practices and strategy.

Faculty Fellows in the Learning Analysis & Digital Research Centre (LADR) play a crucial role in the research and development activities of the Centre. They are the principal investigators of the research projects conducted in the Centre. The purpose of our research and development activities in the Centre is to inform, improve, and innovate digital learning and teaching practices, in both physical and virtual spaces.

CUFF Members

• Dorothy Bland - Mayborn School of Journalism
• Priscilla Connors - Hospitality and Tourism
• Kara Fulton - Applied Arts and Sciences
• Aleshia Hayes - Learning Technologies
• Regina Kaplan-Rakowski - Learning Technologies
• Brian Lain - Communication Studies
• Youngjin Lee - Learning Technologies
• Chris Long - Teacher Education and Administration
• Amy Petros - Chemistry
• Rudi Thompson - Biological Sciences