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UMBC Signs Lease with RLTV for Data Center in Research Park

Working to Improve IT Reliability

This past July, DoIT signed a multi-year lease with Allegis to lease 1200 square feet of computer room space in the Retirement Living Building located in the Research Park. Allegis has a Tier 3...

Posted: August 25, 2012, 10:10 PM

RT Success Stories

DoIT/RT Community 'Behind the Scenes' Success Stories

Since the initial roll-out of RT in DoIT, Finance, and HR, many other departments such as the Registrar’s Office, Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions, Parking Services, and Residential Life have...

Posted: August 23, 2012, 4:24 PM

UMBC Blackboard Update: FA2012

UMBC Blackboard Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff using Blackboard at UMBC. If you have questions or need help, please consult the...

Posted: August 17, 2012, 3:58 PM

DoIT Combines AV Services and Desktop Computing

Move Supports Holistic Approach to Campus IT Infrastructure

On July 1, 2012, Audio Visual (AV) Services began reporting to Enterprise Infrastructure and Support (EIS), a move that reflects a broader need to integrate and coordinate UMBC’s classroom...

Posted: August 16, 2012, 12:50 AM

Ad hoc clicker usage via Responseware now available

Are you interested in trying out clickers in your classroom before making the decision whether to use them routinely in every class period? Have you always wanted to be able to anonymously poll...

Posted: August 15, 2012, 10:10 PM

New Features in Blackboard Collaborate 12

DoIT recently upgraded the Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing software to version 12. Previously created or recorded Bb Collaborate sessions remain on version 11, but any sessions created...

Posted: August 15, 2012, 6:42 PM

New End-User License Option for Bb Mobile Learn

Blackboard, Inc. has announced that starting on September 10, 2012, a new End-User License option will be available for Bb Mobile Learn.   UMBC currently has the free version of this building...

Posted: August 14, 2012, 2:45 PM

Blackboard to be Upgraded Jan. 2-14, 2013

WT2013 Courses Available Dec.1, 2012, on Separate Server

To install the latest version of Blackboard, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) will upgrade UMBC's production Blackboard system from January 2 to 14, 2013. During this time, Winter...

Posted: August 14, 2012, 2:02 PM