The Innovation Gateway: How UTSA Built a Smarter Review Process for Academic Tech (a hybrid classroom experience*)
Tired of endless vendor emails, inconsistent tech evaluations, and unclear decision-making? Learn how UTSA developed the Innovation Gateway, a strategic, campus-wide framework that streamlines how digital tools are vetted, piloted, and scaled for teaching, learning, and student success. This session will showcase our end-to-end process—from intake and scorecard evaluation to cross-functional governance—offering a replicable model to bring transparency, collaboration, and alignment to your own academic technology decisions.
* Brought to you through a collaboration between EDUCAUSE and ETC (Educational Technology Collaborative), this hybrid classroom pilot program allows us to bring the event experience to a select group who cannot attend in person. The hybrid classroom experience leverages cutting-edge technology to allow the remote audience to participate real-time with the in-person audience. Representatives from the tech companies providing equipment will be present to answer any questions.
Presenters
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Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Learning Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio -
Marcela Ramirez
Associate Vice Provost, University of Texas at San Antonio -
Eric Silva
Digital Transformation Architect, University of Texas at San Antonio -
Joe Tobares
Executive Director of Academic Technologies & Strategic Enterprise, University of Texas at San Antonio -
Melissa Vito
Vice Provost of Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio