Phase 1: Pre-Implementation & Planning
May 2025 – July 2025
Project initiation and planning phase, including leadership alignment and early scoping.
Canvas Transition Project Info
Canvas Transition Timeline
Blackboard to Canvas Transition Project Timeline
Follow the transition from Blackboard to Canvas as CSU Pueblo prepares for full Canvas adoption.
Fall 2026
Only Extended Studies Independent Study courses and Canvas Champion pilot courses will be available in Canvas for the Fall 2026 semester.
Spring 2027
All CSU Pueblo courses will be held in Canvas for the Spring 2027 semester. Blackboard enters read-only mode.
Phase 2: Canvas Setup & Configuration
July 2025 – March 2026
Canvas instance creation, system configuration, and integration setup to prepare the platform.
Phase 3: Training, Course Access & Content Migration
March 2026 – August 2026
Faculty Training (Ongoing)
- Virtual and in-person training sessions
- Focus on foundational skills and course development readiness
Courses Available in Canvas
- Canvas Champions have early access to course shells with migrated Blackboard content.
- All instructors have sandbox courses for practice and course building using the CSU Pueblo template.
- Past courses are available as reference materials only, not for teaching or development.
Content Migration (In Progress)
- Extended Studies courses: migration complete; remediation ongoing
- Resident Instruction courses: nearing completion
Note: Migrated content may vary in completeness and should be reviewed before use.
Phase 4: Blackboard Retirement
December 31, 2026
- Blackboard enters read-only mode.
- No new Blackboard courses will be created.
Phase 5: Full Canvas Adoption
January 1, 2027
Canvas becomes the primary Learning Management System for all CSU Pueblo courses.
Leadership Information
Executive Sponsor
Gail Mackin
Project Leaders
- Helen Caprioglio
- Lisa Chavez
- Katy Little
Project Technical Leads
- Ashley Minnich
- Mike May
Project Manager
Krystal Burnett
Communication Team
- Gena Alfonso
- Katie Hightower
This project is owned and led by CSU Pueblo in partnership with the CSU System IT Department.
