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RT Down 05-14-2015

RT has experienced a system/database issue which is being looked at asap. I will provide updates as they become available. Joe Kirby

Posted: May 14, 2015, 6:27 AM

Slides from Open House Event

I've posted the slides from the Open House event. Please leave any questions in the comments. Download Slides (PDF)

Posted: May 12, 2015, 7:57 AM

Report Updates in REX Guided Reports

We have several new reports available in REX as well as some report modifications to announce: A new report, Reserve Capacity Sections, has been created in REX to allow users to view reserve...

Posted: May 11, 2015, 3:13 PM

Upgrades to myUMBC Coming Soon

Early this Summer DoIT will be upgrading several key web services including myUMBC. While every measure is being taken to ensure a minimal disruption of service, It is important that everyone...

Posted: May 11, 2015, 8:31 AM

Campus web site (www.umbc.edu) Upgrade

Early this Summer DoIT will be upgrading several key web services including the main campus web server, www.umbc.edu. While every measure is being taken to ensure a minimal disruption of service,...

Posted: May 11, 2015, 8:29 AM

Microsoft Office 365 Coming the end of May

Shortly after Memorial Day, DoIT will be rolling out Microsoft Office 365 to all faculty, staff and students. This will provide everyone with the ability to access Microsoft Office products...

Posted: May 11, 2015, 8:28 AM

Quarterly Systems patching beginning Friday May 22nd

As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure will be conducting its quarterly patching of systems.  While many of the systems will be patched without any service...

Posted: May 8, 2015, 8:36 AM

Badges, Points, Levels… Oh My! Rewarding & Engaging Students

Instructor adds Blackboard achievements to engineering class

Josh Enszer, a lecturer in the Chemical, Biochemical & Environmental Engineering department, has used homegrown achievements in his courses for the past three years as part of his research...

Posted: May 6, 2015, 12:55 PM

Updates on report for UG Retention and Graduation Rates

The UG Retention and Graduation Rates report has been modified to allow for selection of Student Groups for retention and graduation rates.  It also allows for the option to select on...

Posted: May 6, 2015, 9:50 AM