Learning Management System Transition

On September 12, 2025, the Provost announced that the University would be transitioning to a new learning management system (LMS). While this change is prompted by Anthology’s decision to sunset Blackboard Learn, it also offers us an opportunity to adopt an LMS that best supports teaching and improves the student academic experience. This page is intended to offer a brief overview of the LMS transition. 

Beginning spring 2026, faculty members will have an opportunity to test the new LMS environment with full implementation planned for the fall 2026 semester. Resources to support faculty adoption will be shared soon.

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  • Opportunities for Engagement

    Vendor Demonstration Sessions

    Members of the Spider community are invited to attend virtual product demonstration sessions with three Learning Management System (LMS) vendors in early December. During these sessions, vendors will demonstrate application functionality, including course setup, grading and grade book configurations, dashboards and visibility into student progress, and course organization. Project demonstrations will also address the course migration process and offer an overview of available training, tools, and other support resources. Recordings will be available so that everyone, regardless of schedule, can review materials.

    Each vendor will present the same demonstration twice. Interested participants can access each session using the links below. 

     

  • LMS Project Team

    The LMS Project Team provides insight into functional needs and system requirements, counsel on stakeholder engagement, and a recommendation for new LMS vendor selection. LMS Project Team members include:

    • Matt Banfield, Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
    • Andrew Bell, Associate Director of Digital Pedagogy and Research, Faculty Hub
    • Jess Flanigan, Professor of Leadership Studies & PPEL, Jepson School of Leadership Studies
    • Lauren Henley, Asst. Professor of Leadership Studies, Jepson School of Leadership Studies
    • Kyle Jenkins, Social Sciences Librarian, University Library
    • Michael Marsh-Soloway, Teaching Faculty of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, School of Arts & Sciences
    • Tom Mattson, Associate Professor of Analytics & Operations, Robins School of Business
    • Lionel Mew, Asst. Professor of Information Systems & Asst Chair for IT Systems, School of Professional and Continuing Studies
    • Nicole Maurantonio, Assoc. Provost of Academic Affairs & Professor of Rhetoric & Communication Studies
    • Bryan Moyer, Sr. Assoc. Registrar, Registrar’s Office
    • Mark Nichols, Asst. Vice President, Information Services
    • Kristine Nolin, Assoc. Professor of Chemistry, School of Arts & Sciences
    • Kristen Osenga, Assoc. Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Law
    • Ryan Peloquin, Learning Management System Administrator, Information Services
    • Cort Schneider, Director of Disability Services, Student Development
    • Roger Skalbeck, Associate Dean for Library & Information Services & Prof of Law
    • Andrea Waddle, Assoc. Professor of Economics, Robins School of Business