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New Update to Respondus Lockdown Browser Released

Students using Macs & Chromebooks must install update

A new update to Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) is available for students to download and install. This update is for Mac users and the Chrome extension.  Students must make sure they are using...

Posted: April 22, 2021, 8:28 AM

Finalize Ultra gradebooks with new drop grades function

Much needed feature finally arrives to Ultra courses in May

An easier way to drop multiple grades from a category in the final grade calculation has been a frequent request from Ultra faculty for the Ultra course gradebook. With the May release, just in...

Posted: April 21, 2021, 10:12 AM

Using WebEx for Live Instruction and Collaborative Learning

One Instructor’s Use Case and Lessons Learned

It’s a cliche at this point for one to state that this past year has presented many complexities for all of us to adapt to. Not the least daunting of these adversities has been connecting...

Posted: April 19, 2021, 11:07 AM

WARNING - Report of an Insurance Scam

Scammer Claims To Be From UMBC

UMBC's Division of Information Technology (DoIT) received notification of a telephone insurance scam.  The call came from 1-443-887-3438 and the caller id display UMBC. THIS IS NOT A UMBC...

Posted: April 14, 2021, 1:30 PM

Another “Hiring for Research Assistants” Job Scam

More Fake Jobs Offers

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position to students to work for the Information Technology center. Below is an example...

Posted: April 13, 2021, 3:13 PM

“UMBC Student Employment” Impersonation Job Scam

Fake Job Offer For "Political Science Student"

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) received reports of a scammer trying to impersonate Dr. William Blake. This job scam is claiming to offer a remote part-time job at UMBC to students....

Posted: April 13, 2021, 3:11 PM

Free Training for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

Join an upcoming webinar to see the latest features

Join an upcoming training webinar from Respondus to see the latest features and integrations for LockDown Browser and Monitor. Learn how these applications are used with a range of online testing...

Posted: April 13, 2021, 11:41 AM

“Part- time administrative Assistants” Job Scam

Still More Scams

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is receiving reports of a job scam claiming to offer a remote position as an administrative/research assistant. Below is an example of this job scam...

Posted: April 8, 2021, 7:04 PM

“UMBC STUDENT HIRE” Administrative Assistant Job Scam

More Fake Job Offers For "Student Administrative Assistant"

Below is an example of a job scam that has been reported to the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). The job scam is claiming to offer students an administrative assistant position at UMBC’s...

Posted: April 8, 2021, 7:01 PM