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Using Google Doc "Versions" to Detect Student Originality vs. AI Abuse

Note: The following tip was shared as part of a 2/18/25 Faculty Development Center workshop, "Encouraging Academic Integrity in the Era of AI." Please feel free to adapt and make it your own....

Posted: May 14, 2025, 2:25 PM

A screenshot of a Google Doc version history to help determine student originality vs. AI detection.

Why & How to Explore Analytics@UMBC

A brief (8 min) orientation and refresher

As part of UMBC’s data warehouse migration to HelioCampus, the Data Management Committee’s “Training & Outreach” working group has published a brief (8 min) video orientation on why and how to...

Posted: May 14, 2025, 1:44 PM

A thumbnail image of Purdue's analytics model. Used with permission.

Cybersecurity Alert: Phishing Emails Targeting UMBC Benefits Information

Watch out for fake emails with subjects like "Meeting/[your name]" asking to review your pension and UMBC benefits. These are NOT legitimate and are part of a phishing campaign DoIT is tracking....

Posted: May 14, 2025, 1:03 PM

2025-26 Learning Analytics Mini Grant Proposals Due 6/6/25

All faculty and staff are eligible

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT), in partnership with the Office of the Provost, invites UMBC faculty members to submit proposals for the 2025 Learning Analytics (LA) Mini Grants....

Posted: May 14, 2025, 11:56 AM

A flat-style digital illustration shows four diverse individuals sitting around a table with laptops, engaged in discussion. A cartoon Chesapeake Bay Retriever playfully sits behind a central laptop displaying a bar graph. Surrounding them are various icons representing data, including pie charts, line graphs, and data points, symbolizing collaboration and analytics.

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Kaleb Graham

From Student to Sports Broadcaster

Kaleb Graham shares how working with UMBC sports broadcasting helped him discover his passion and build connections for a future in sports media. Finding Direction Through Experience:...

Posted: May 11, 2025, 8:29 PM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: William Brooks

Navigating the Cybersecurity: Insights from a CS Major

Join William on his cybersecurity journey as a Computer Science major, sharing experiences in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and UMBC, emphasizing community, growth, and passion for...

Posted: May 8, 2025, 4:08 PM

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Exciting Changes in the Division of Information Technology

Updates about Promotions, Department Name, & New Initiatives

There are exciting updates from the Division of Information Technology as we continue our commitment to ensuring the success of UMBC’s diverse community. Promotions 1. Jason Paluck:...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 2:36 PM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Nick Benner

From AV Specialist to Graduation: My Journey in IT at UMBC

Follow Nicholas Benner's journey from AV specialist to graduating with a degree in Computer Science at UMBC. Discover how his time at the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) shaped his...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 11:54 AM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: Ethan Cheung

Journey to Cybersecurity: From DoIT to MITRE

Follow Ethan's inspiring journey from a computer science major working in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) to a cybersecurity engineer at MITRE. Learn how his experiences shaped his...

Posted: May 2, 2025, 11:02 AM

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Faculty Opportunity: Enroll in Free Google Generative AI Courses This Summer

Google Career Certs in AI Essentials & Prompt Engineering

Through a partnership between the University System of Maryland (USM) and the National Association of System Heads (NASH), faculty at USM institutions—including UMBC—can enroll in two free,...

Posted: May 1, 2025, 10:12 AM

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