How to submit software for review, search the Instructional Tool Database

All software used for academic instruction must be approved by C&IT and the Instructional Software Review Committee to ensure the university meets security and/or privacy requirements and avoids costly, redundant licensing. 

  • Wayne State faculty and academic staff should first search the Instructional Tools Database to verify whether a specific software or similar tool has already been approved.  

  • Submit a ticket to request the Software Acquisition Form to initiate review of software for potential purchase. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for this review process; Additional delays may be possible depending on vendor availability. 

How to search the Instructional Tools Database 

The Instructional Tools Database allows current faculty to search for instructional software and related tools that may already be approved for use at Wayne State University. To access the database, go to https://ltidb.apps.wayne.edu/. 

Each listing includes the software name, description, vendor, category and approval status, making it easier to quickly review your options. 

  • Use the search filter drop-down menus on to the top of the page to narrow the list of tools by vendor, software category and approval status.  

  • As you select filters, the results update automatically. Clicking a software name opens additional details, including the description, target audience, approval status and LTI version. 

How to submit new software for review 

  1. Submit a request via the Wayne State Services Portal (need link). 

  1. A support ticket is created for your request and assigned to the Academic Applications team in C&IT for initial review. 

  1. You will receive a Software Acquisition Form from the Academic Applications team. Complete the Software Acquisition Form and attach it to your support ticket. 

  2. The Software Review Committee will review your submitted form. Its decision will be guided by criteria such as vendor HECVAT approval, vendor VPAT approval, software uniqueness, use by other institutions, and funding availability and support. 

  3. Once the review process is complete, the committee will determine whether the software is approved or denied. 

  4. Note: This process is only for academic and/or instructional software. A similar process for research-related software will be available at a later date. 

     

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