Canvas
People
The teams listed below consist of individuals from diverse roles across the university, all working together to ensure a smooth transition to Canvas. Each team member contributes meaningfully to shaping and executing the overall implementation plan.
Governance Committee | Canvas Faculty Champions | Training Team | Early Adopters
LMS Governance Committee
Description
The Canvas Governance Committee is a collaborative body composed of stakeholders from Academic Affairs and the Information Technology Division. The committee oversees Canvas planning, policies, and enhancements to meet the diverse needs of our MTSU community. By fostering open communication and collaborative decision-making, the committee ensures that Canvas remains a robust, user-friendly, and innovative platform for teaching and learning.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Canvas Governance Committee is to guide the development and implementation of the Canvas Learning Management System to support effective, equitable, and engaging educational experiences. We are committed to:
- Upholding Educational Excellence: Advocating for policies and practices that empower faculty and students to achieve their academic goals.
- Promoting User-Centered Innovation: Prioritizing features and updates that enhance usability, accessibility, and functionality for all users.
- Ensuring Community Engagement and Collaboration: Facilitating open dialogue among stakeholders to align Canvas with the evolving needs of MTSU’s educational community.
Dr. Brian Hinote
Executive Sponsor, Vice Provost for Faculty and Strategic Initiatives
Yvette Clark
Executive Sponsor, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Dr. Trey Martindale
Canvas Transition Co-Project Lead, Associate Vice Provost for Online Learning
Tyler Henson
Assistant Vice Provost for Registration and Student Records & University Registrar
Dr. Albert Whittenberg
Assistant Vice President, Academic and Instructional Technologies
Cheri Wolfe Webster
Canvas Transition Co-Project Lead, Instructional Systems Administrator
Dr. Jennifer Vannatta-Hall
Director, Center for Teaching and Mentoring and Professor, Music Education
Canvas Faculty Champions
Canvas Faculty Champions are instrumental in supporting the transition to Canvas. They offer valuable peer-to-peer assistance and guidance to faculty as they learn the platform. We are grateful for their dedication and encourage you to connect with the Champion in your college or unit if you have any questions.
View the Canvas Champions Office Hours on the CTM website.
Dr. Jenn Caputo
Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Dr. Everett Singleton
Associate Professor, Department of Womack Educational Leadership
College of Education
Michelle Conceison
Chair, Department of Recording Industry
Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment
Dr. Ronda Henderson
Associate Professor, Department of Marketing
Jennings A. Jones College of Business
Training Team
Our Training Team includes members from the Center for Teaching and Mentoring, the Information Technology Division, and MTSU Online. Together, this collaborative group will deliver a variety of training opportunities throughout the transition. Training will be offered in multiple formats to accommodate the diverse needs of our faculty.
Dr. Jennifer Vannatta-Hall
Director, Center for Teaching and Mentoring and
Professor, Music Education
Jimmy Williams
Instructional Systems Administrator, ITD
Dr. Karen Hein
Instructional Designer, MTSU Online
Lauren Neal
Instructional Systems Administrator, ITD
David Babb
Director of Operations, MTSU Online
Early Adopters
We extend our appreciation to the faculty members from across campus who volunteered to be early adopters of Canvas for the Spring 2026 semester.
Their willingness to explore the new platform, provide valuable feedback, and help identify areas for improvement will be instrumental in shaping a smoother transition for the entire campus community. Their contributions are helping us build a better learning experience for everyone.