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Canvas LMS Transition Email Updates

As part of our commitment to transparency and communication regarding the Canvas LMS transition, we have archived all outgoing correspondence that Dr. Brian Hinote has shared with faculty about this project. Below is a chronological list of the emails that were sent to all faculty.
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March 4, 2026 – Last Chance for Custom Canvas Course Migration!!!
Good Morning, Faculty Colleagues – Do you have one or more D2L course shells that you would like migrated to Canvas? Our team has limited spots available to support you with custom course migration! If you’re interested, complete this Canvas Course Migration Form by this Friday, March 6. After this last round, you will be responsible for importing/converting any
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February 26, 2026 – Email #6
Good Afternoon, Faculty Colleagues – See below for the most recent monthly installment of Canvas updates for faculty. It’s an exciting time as work accelerates in advance of our Summer 2026 go-live. As always, if you have questions, please contact me directly or e-mail our team at [email protected]. You can also visit the Canvas implementation website for more information regarding timelines,
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January 15, 2026 – Email #5
Good Morning, Faculty Colleagues – I’m sharing two last-minute Canvas reminders as we begin the new year: If you have questions, please contact me directly or e-mail our team at [email protected]. You can also visit the Canvas implementation website at www.mtsu.edu/canvas for more information regarding timelines, Canvas resources, training, and more. Best wishes for a smooth start to the Spring 2026 semester!
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December 11, 2025 – Email #4
Greetings, Faculty Colleagues – I hope that the semester is winding down smoothly, and I hope to see many of you at commencement this weekend. Our Canvas implementation is quickly accelerating, and I’m sending along one final set of updates for 2025. That’s all for 2025! I wish each of you a restful and celebratory
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November 4, 2025 – Email #3
Good Afternoon, Faculty Colleagues – Happy November to everyone! Thanks to all who have attended one of our many Canvas training sessions! Remember that you can always get Canvas information on our website, and details on upcoming training (along with previously recorded sessions) at the Center for Teaching & Mentoring. Three quick updates: Our teams are here to
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October 2, 2025 – Email #2
Good Morning, Faculty Colleagues – Thanks to so many who were able to attend our Canvas session on Monday. You were a fantastic audience, and we heard some great questions, comments, and feedback. If you couldn’t make it, then I invite you to review the recording and slide deck. Three quick items to share today: Special thanks to
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September 23, 2025 – Email #1
Good Morning, Faculty Colleagues – I hope your Fall semester is off to a great start. I’m writing with general updates on the coming LMS transition, along with important dates and resources for faculty. Please know that faculty training, resources, and support remain our top priorities as we prepare to migrate courses to Canvas. As
