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Caldwell's countdown to Canvas
Caldwell's countdown to Canvas
We will be moving to Canvas LMS starting Summer 2027
We will be moving to Canvas LMS starting Summer 2027
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement. Canvas includes a variety of customizable course creation and management tools, course and user analytics and statistics, and internal communication tools.
Why are we moving to Canvas?
Why are we moving to Canvas?
North Carolina community colleges are moving to Canvas to create a unified, cost-effective, and modern learning management system (LMS) across the state. The shift, aligned with state-level initiatives, aims to enhance student experience, increase collaboration between institutions, and standardize platforms for students transitioning from K-12.
On December 22, 2025, NCCCS President Jeff Cox announced a system-wide contract award to Instructure (Canvas) for a unified learning management system (LMS). This transition provides alignment with the Department of Public Instruction and the University of North Carolina institutions already using the Canvas LMS.
Objectives of this transition are:
Enhancement of the student experience with a consistent and familiar LMS platform understanding.
Cost efficiency in contract and service negotiations.
Enhanced professional development training that is shareable and consistent across the NCCC System.
Increased content and course collaboration among NCCCS, DPI, and UNC education sectors.
Compliance with Senate Bill 133 / SL 2025-62 (2025-2026 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly signed by the Governor, 7/3/26. This Law requires:
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