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New REX report available for Advising Coordinators

Advisor Assignment Needs Update Due to Major Change This new report has been designed to assist advising coordinators with identifying students who have been assigned advisors in their...

August 31, 2015 · 9:04 AM

Grade reports in REX

Some additions have been made to REX reports related to grades. All the reports mentioned here can be accessed by going to rex.umbc.edu, clicking on 'Guided Reports' then navigating to Student...

August 28, 2015 · 4:06 PM

Planned DoIT Upgrades for Fine Arts Renovation

New technology improves accessibility for faculty & students

Between Fall 2015 and Spring 2016, DoIT AV Services is taking the opportunity during the Fine Arts Building renovation to upgrade both seminar and classrooms. Between now and Spring 2016, 26 rooms...

August 26, 2015 · 7:09 AM

FA2015 UMBC Blackboard Update

UMBC Blackboard Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard Help tab inside...

August 25, 2015 · 2:38 PM

New Bb Upgrade Planned for WT2016

Benefits include improved Java-free Collaborate

To continue our managed hosting from Blackboard and access new functionality, UMBC’s Blackboard server will need to be upgraded in late December after the fall semester ends. Apart from ensuring...

August 25, 2015 · 12:29 PM

Linux Operating System Now Virtualized In Windows Labs

Mac labs feature all three operating systems on one machine

The Linux operating system is now virtualized in all DoIT supported Windows labs. Before, users would have to turn on a Windows machine and choose what operating system to boot into, Windows or...

August 25, 2015 · 9:07 AM

DoIT Welcomes New Turning Technologies Intern!

Collin Sullivan, Turning Technologies Intern

Collin Sullivan has joined the UMBC Instructional Technology team as the new Turning Technologies Intern. This intern program offers students the opportunity to work with faculty to leverage the...

August 24, 2015 · 11:13 AM

Kudos to David Sylva for Receiving Employee of the Quarter

DoIT would like to recognize its own David Sylva for receiving the Employee of the Quarter award (EOQ). The EOQ program recognizes the outstanding qualities and contributions of employees towards...

August 24, 2015 · 8:51 AM

DoIT Updates Regular Bb Maintenance Schedule

Plan ahead for weekly, monthly & semester maintenance

We are pleased to share the updated maintenance schedule for Blackboard, reflecting both healthy maintenance and scheduled upgrade activities. Previously, UMBC scheduled downtime downtime...

August 21, 2015 · 12:44 PM

Faculty Can Make Blackboard Courses Available in 2-Clicks

Streamline Course Availability & Announcement Postings

Qwickly is new tool deployed to faculty in Blackboard during the summer. It was designed to dramatically simplify the workflow of common tasks frequently performed by faculty. One great example is...

August 20, 2015 · 1:16 PM

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