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Achieve ‘Strive for 85’ DA Goal: Enroll in CoRE Foundations

Opt-in, self-paced Bb training can lead to a microcredential

UMBC instructors are invited to "enroll" in the self-paced, online Course Roadmap to Equity (CoRE) Foundations training, which provides practical tools to achieve the ‘Strive for 85’ digital...

Posted: April 7, 2026, 8:44 AM

UMBC "Strive for 85" Ally Course Accessibility Goal

Blackboard Seeks Feedback on Ally Course Accessibility Report

Short survey available to improve reporting features

Blackboard is currently working on improving the Ally Course Accessibility Report. They are collecting feedback from users in a short survey to understand how you use it, what’s working well, and...

Posted: April 3, 2026, 1:22 PM

Set Multiple Due Dates for Discussions & Define Assignment Types in April Ultra Update

New tools for clarity, consistency, and control in your Ultr

Have you ever wanted students to see exactly what's expected of them in a discussion, without having to navigate back to the assignment details to check? Or needed to recognize that one group...

Posted: April 3, 2026, 8:20 AM

Black and white robot dog running with the words "New to Ultra" written on light turquoise background

Blackboard Seeks Faculty Feedback on New Gradebook

Gain early access, provide feedback from 4/20 to 5/1

Blackboard is preparing to launch a completely redesigned gradebook this summer, including a faster, cleaner, and significantly easier-to-use experience for faculty. To ensure the update meets the...

Posted: March 25, 2026, 8:53 AM

DA Steering Committee Launches 'Strive for 85' Ally Course Accessibility Goal

To help, DoIT opens self-paced Blackboard training site

Following Provost van Dulmen's November 2025 announcement regarding UMBC's commitment to digital accessibility, the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) is launching "Strive for 85."...

Posted: March 12, 2026, 1:21 PM

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