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GlobalProtect VPN software upgrade tonight

GlobalProtect VPN upgrade tonight

Tonight the GlobalProtect VPN will be upgraded to the latest version. Users will not experience a disruption in service but may receive a prompt to upgrade to the new version the next time they...

Posted: June 30, 2021, 4:26 PM

Confirmed Admits Math Placement Distribution Trends

New REX report : Confirmed Admits Math Placement Distribution Trends Folder: Student Records and Enrollment > Student Enrollment   This report provides 5 year trend data on math placement...

Posted: June 30, 2021, 11:02 AM

New Respondus Lockdown Browser Features Auto-Update in July

Students using Win/Mac must install to gain this feature

The July update to the Windows and Mac versions of Respondus LockDown Browser will feature a new Auto Update function that starts when the application opens.  To optimize the test proctoring...

Posted: June 28, 2021, 4:13 PM

Campus phone system replacement project update

Campus phone system replacement project update

Phone system prioritization and timelines As UMBC continues remote and hybrid work for the Summer and Fall, we wanted to provide an update about the status and priorities of the campus phone...

Posted: June 25, 2021, 1:11 PM

Groups & gradebook enhancements planned for Ultra in July

Improved functionality for groups support larger enrollments

The groups tool in Ultra has been redesigned for the July update to improve overall performance, particularly for large courses. This redesign includes functionality to make it easier to find...

Posted: June 25, 2021, 9:18 AM