Classroom Modernization
The University has made a $30 million investment over a three-year period to modernize 180 classrooms. Twenty modernized classrooms have been delivered and are actively being used for instruction. Training has been conducted, alongside deployment with 24+ workshops and group trainings, as well as 100+ individual faculty support consultations. XR Lab transitioned from pilot to production with Phase I delivered and operational, as well as supports for instructional use and exploratory research with staff mediation.
Systems and Process Alignment
The Student Information System (SIS) term structures were updated to support 8-week enrollment models. The Customer Relationship Management (CRM), through Salesforce, workflows have been aligned to accelerated academic calendars. The Learning Management System (LMS), through Canvas, integrations have been refined to support pacing, grading, and instructional continuity.
Research Enablement
Cloud-based research environments were established and are in active use. Over thirty research teams and two courses have been onboarded to centrally supported research infrastructure. Documented outcomes include reduced time-to-access and improved compliance.
8-Week Course Development Progress
Six hundred of 854 courses needed for Fall 2026 are complete or in progress, which represents 70.3% readiness. Twenty-two programs or certificates are already offered in the new format. 190 courses were in 8-week format prior to Spring 2026. 388 courses are currently in development at various stages of completion.
Faculty Training and Support
There were 1,211 faculty participants across 56 group sessions and 100 individual consultations. The following represents a detailed breakdown by topical areas: AI Series with 715 attendees across 11 sessions; Course Design Series with 169 attendees across 21 sessions; Enhanced Classroom with 111 one-on-one consultations; Canvas and Accessibility with 110 attendees during two sessions; and Design Your Online Course with 106 attendees across 20 sessions.
