9-Section 5 - Specifications and Additional Questions.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SECTION 5 - SPECIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

5.1 General

Minimum requirements and specifications for Work, as well as certain requests for information to be provided by Proposer as part of its proposal, are set forth below. As indicated in Section 2.3, Contractor means the successful Proposer.

5.2 Minimum Requirements

Reserved

5.3 Additional Questions Specific to this RFP

Proposer must submit the following information as part of Proposer’s proposal:

5.3.1 If Proposer takes exception to any terms or conditions set forth in APPENDIX TWO, Proposer must submit a list of the exceptions.

5.3.2 In its proposal, Proposer must indicate whether it will consent to include in the Agreement the “Access by Individuals with Disabilities” language that is set forth in APPENDIX FIVE, Access by Individuals with Disabilities. If Proposer objects to the inclusion of the “Access by Individuals with Disabilities” language in the Agreement, Proposer must, as part of its proposal, specifically identify and describe in detail all of the reasons for Proposer’s objection. NOTE: A GENERAL OBJECTION IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE

RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION.

5.3.3 In its proposal, Proposer must respond to each item listed in APPENDIX SIX, Electronic and Information

Resources (EIR) Environment Specifications. APPENDIX SIX will establish specifications, representations, warranties and agreements related to the EIR that Proposer is offering to provide to University. Responses to APPENDIX SIX will be incorporated into the Agreement and will be binding on Contractor.

5.3.4 In its proposal, Proposer must respond to each item listed in APPENDIX SEVEN, Security Characteristics and Functionality of Contractor’s Information Resources. APPENDIX SEVEN will establish specifications, representations, warranties and agreements related to the EIR that Proposer is offering to provide to University. Responses to APPENDIX SEVEN will be incorporated into the Agreement and will be binding on Contractor.

5.4 Scope of Work

5.4.1 Contractor will provide the following services to University:

5.4.1.1 Provide support to faculty for instructional design, course development, program development and best practices in teaching and program design.

5.4.1.2 Assist the University in structuring multiple annual start dates, as appropriate to each program, and implementing best practices for delivery of programs.

5.4.1.3 Provide support for developing cohesive program plans and streamlining processes to support students’ learning experiences.

5.4.1.4 Provide the University’s discretion cross-functional project management services to drive program implementation activities.

5.4.2 Program and Curriculum Design and/or Redesign with Implementation Support for Various

Existing and New Program Offerings

5.4.2.1 Provide lead personnel and facilitate planning sessions.

5.4.2.2 Collaborate with University program personnel to define the program vision.

5.4.2.3 Develop the vision into defined parameters for curriculum & instruction within required state and

University standards.

5.4.2.4 Develop the vision for optimal learner experience in collaboration with each program.

5.4.2.5 Define and incorporate, when program appropriate, competency-based curriculum development and standards.

5.4.2.6 Align competency-based curriculum to required assessment requirements.

5.4.2.7 Identify alternate credentials and degrees, including competency-based education curriculum mapping.

5.4.2.8 Provide project management to include scope, planning, timelines, communication, personnel, platforms, and processes.

5.4.2.9 Collaborate with University personnel on instructional design, including competency-based design when needed, in order to meet faculty needs and ensure that the instructional design is aligned with the vision and parameters defined for each program during the discovery and planning phase.

5.4.3 Video Production and LMS Support

5.4.3.1 LMS Content Designers translate faculty course content into Canvas courses.

5.4.3.2 Review course content for quality assurance and continuous improvement.

5.4.3.3 Provide personnel to create videos for courses in conjunction with faculty to include as course content.

5.4.3.4 Collaborate with faculty before production to incorporate best practices, online teaching and learning theory, and student learning outcomes are aligned with course needs.

5.4.3.5 Create additional content for videos including, but not limited to, graphics, animation, etc.

5.4.3.6 Leverage LMS course design and content to facilitate growth of programs and retention of students.

5.4.4 Curriculum Support Services to Align with UT Tyler Enrollment Management, Office of Continuous Improvement and Assessment, and Other UT Tyler Administrative Offices

5.4.4.1 Provide blueprinting/course mapping and conversion assistance

5.4.4.2 Develop multiple session start dates to align with the requirements of the financial aid office, and introduce the best practices for curriculum in cooperation with such offices.

5.4.4.3 Assist in aligning student learning outcomes as well as program learning outcomes with assessment needs.

5.4.4.4 Provide post-development review of curriculum, courses, and programs.

5.4.4.5 Provide software and personnel to support instructional design as well as curriculum and course mapping, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards (both university-wide (e.g. SACSCOC) and program specific accreditation needs). Such software should also:

Also allow for robust reporting.

Be able to support continuing education and professional development programs.

Be able to support competency-based education.

Facilitate continuous improvement efforts.

5.4.4.6 Provide personnel for collaboration with University personnel on continuous improvement, course updates, and program updates.

5.4.5 Preferred Qualifications

5.4.5.1 Proficiency in State Education Standards

5.4.5.2 Texas Education Code

5.4.5.3 Texas Administrative Code

5.4.5.4 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

5.4.5.5 Texas Education Agency

5.4.5.6 State Board for Educator Certification

5.4.5.7 Educator Certification Online System

5.4.5.8 Proficiency in Education Preparation curriculum P-20

5.4.5.9 Proficiency with IRB processes, CITI Research Training, Research Ethics/The Belmont Report

5.4.5.10 Proficiency in State Nursing Certification Standards

Texas Board of Nursing

Multi-State Compact

State Board of Nursing Requirements outside of the State of Texas

5.4.5.11 Proficiency in Compliance Requirements

Clinical compliance requirements for onboarding at healthcare facilities

Compliance requirements for onboarding at education facilities

5.4.5.12 Proficiency in Business Related Internship/Practicum Requirements for Sponsoring

Organizations and Students

5.4.5.13 Proficiency in Engineering Related Experiential Education

5.4.5.14 Proficiency in Competency Based Education Curriculum Development

5.4.5.15 Competency in Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs