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Parking Rates at BWI, IAD and DCA as of July 1st.

Parking Rates - Increase

Effective July 1st, 2024, the Economy/Long-Term parking rates at Baltimore/Washington airports have increased. For any reimbursements that include parking on or after this date, please refer to...

Posted: July 25, 2024, 11:04 AM

Password and Duo Security

An uptick in compromised accounts reminds us to stay alert

Over the past month, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has seen an increase in password compromises. Whether through phishing attempts or brute force attacks, there are plenty of ways...

Posted: July 15, 2024, 12:36 PM

Unified Apps Menu and Improved Spotlights Area

In an effort to streamline user experience and improve accessibility, myUMBC has merged the Notifications, Mail, Blackboard, and Calendar menus into a single, consolidated Apps menu. This change...

Posted: July 15, 2024, 8:21 AM

Free Training for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

Join an upcoming webinar to see the latest features

Join an upcoming training webinar from Respondus to see the latest features and integrations for LockDown Browser and Monitor. Learn how these applications are used with a range of online testing...

Posted: July 10, 2024, 1:14 PM

Travel System - Foreign Per Diem

Travel System will now calculate Foreign Per Diem

We are excited to announce a significant enhancement to our Travel System, made possible by the exceptional efforts of Ken Schreihofer and Frank Elmore from DoIT. The system now has the remarkable...

Posted: July 8, 2024, 12:14 PM

Email scheduled announcements in July's Ultra update

Also available: Printer friendly answer key for assessments

Instructors often plan certain communications in advance to ensure students receive timely updates and critical information. This proactive approach helps maintain a structured learning...

Posted: July 2, 2024, 4:13 PM

DoIT's Technology Support Center Hiring for the Fall

Are you looking for a part-time job? Come work for us!

The DoIT Technology Support Center is looking to hire additional student consultants to work during the fall semester and beyond. Please see our job description below and visit our job posting on...

Posted: July 1, 2024, 11:51 AM

Ada Crutchfield joins Instructional Technology team

Diverse backround in design, active learning, accessibility

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Instructional Technology team: Ada Crutchfield. Joining our team as an Instructional Design Specialist, Ada brings over a decade of...

Posted: June 17, 2024, 7:41 PM

Ada Crutchfield, Instructional Design Specialist

Reimbursements for FY25

Not processing reimbursement requests until 7/1

As we diligently work on closing out FY24. All new travel reimbursement requests submitted to DocuSign will not be processed until July 1st.  This will not effect the ability to enter or submit...

Posted: June 17, 2024, 10:11 AM