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Event ticket sales paused due to vendor security concerns

UMBC has been informed that a third-party vendor for campus event ticketing, AudienceView (also known as University Tickets), recently experienced a payment card data security breach with its...

Posted: February 28, 2023, 3:59 PM

Ultra Workshops for March

Resources, training & tips for your Ultra journey

Instructional Technology is pleased to offer the following Ultra workshops in March: March 2 (12 PM) - Ultra Essentials IV - Tests & Assignments March 7 (12 PM) Ultra Essentials V - Grading...

Posted: February 27, 2023, 12:52 PM

Webex Recording Retention Policy Changing March 6th

Webex recording, message and transcript Retention changing

Beginning Monday March 6th UMBC’s retention policy for Webex messages, recordings and other storage will change from indefinite to 3 years for meeting recordings and transcripts and 5 years for...

Posted: February 27, 2023, 10:52 AM

Now available: Self-paced Ultra for Instructors course

Resources, training & tips for your Ultra journey

Note: This self-paced course has been retired due to changes in available resources from Blackboard. We encourage faculty interested in Ultra training to access the following resources: Attend...

Posted: February 22, 2023, 12:02 PM

UMBC to Complete Bb Ultra Migration by Start of SP2025

FA2024 to be last term DoIT supports Bb Original

In support of a common learning experience for students and faculty, and in consultation with the Faculty Senate Computer Policy Committee (CPC) last semester, UMBC will complete the Blackboard...

Posted: February 17, 2023, 12:20 PM