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Advanced release conditions customize Ultra content in May

Improvements to gradebook calculations, reduce animations

With the latest update to Ultra in May, instructors can design a learning pathway where students must demonstrate proficiency in multiple content areas (e.g., at least 80% mastery on separate...

Posted: April 29, 2024, 2:38 PM

Why & How Getting Help is Changing @ UMBC

DoIT launched a new Help site, help.umbc.edu, the week after spring break. After sharing it with different stakeholders on campus and getting some feedback, we wanted to provide more context about...

Posted: April 24, 2024, 1:00 PM

Stacy Cahill '01 Joins UMBC as the New CISO

We are thrilled to welcome Stacy Cahill as UMBC's new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)! Stacy comes to us from the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, where...

Posted: April 22, 2024, 9:33 AM

Budget Details now in FADs

Dear Colleagues, We're excited to announce a key enhancement to the Tableau Financial Dashboards: Budget Transaction Details. Summary Dashboards: ·       On the Budget to Actuals...

Posted: April 10, 2024, 4:33 PM

Deeper Feedback Options & Anon Discussions in Ultra

Improvements to grade calculations with BigFraction update

The April update to Ultra features several enhancements designed to improve the teaching and learning experience. This update, driven by user feedback from UMBC and the broader global community,...

Posted: March 26, 2024, 12:02 PM