DSI is dedicated to providing services, processes, and innovations that are driven
by those we serve. By engaging with our faculty, staff, and students we are better
able to provide the world-class working and learning environments that are necessary
for success. These committees and advisory boards are instrumental in ensuring we
deliver what is truly needed.
Digital Strategy Advisory Committee
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:
Advise the Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation on strategic and policy issues
related to UNT digital strategy
Identify, and bring to the attention of administration, infrastructure and policy
needs around teaching and learning, and student learning at a distance
Serve as a voice for academic units in the development, maintenance, and improvement
of innovative and online learning practice
Discuss and make recommendations regarding CLEAR’s services
Examine opportunities for innovative educational programs that our campus or its units
should explore
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
Graduate Student Innovation Advisory Board
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:
Generate ideas and suggestions for residential and online students that will enhance
their academic experience at the university
Provide feedback to the Office of the President on academic policies and initiatives
related to online courses and educational technology
Share their experiences with teaching, learning and technology and how the DSI can
better serve them in their time at UNT
Undergraduate Student Innovation Advisory Board
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:
Generate ideas and suggestions for residential and online students that will enhance
their academic experience at the university
Provide feedback to the Office of the President on academic policies and initiatives
related to online courses and educational technology
Share their experiences with teaching, learning and technology and how the DSI can
better serve them in their time at UNT
DSI Belonging & Engagement Committee
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.
Collaborative for UNT Online Faculty Fellows (CUFF)
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.