MATC Matters

BULLETIN 04-30-08
To: All Faculty Using Blackboard
From: Dr. Debra Derr, Vice President For Learner Success
Re: “Final Reminder”—Critical Deadline: Summer Blackboard Course Requests

This is the final reminder for requests for Blackboard courses for the Summer 2008 semester. Please submit your requests for courses and other regular course maintenance by using the online system. The Fall 2008 Semester course request process is also open and will run until mid-July. You will receive a future reminder for Fall course requests during the summer.

Information required before entering the site:

1. Your 7-digit one card number
2. PeopleSoft 5-digit course number(s)

Help locating the PeopleSoft course number is available online.

Instructions for how to create a course shell for summer or spring 2008 term are available in the “Learner Success” course on Blackboard. To access this document, log in to Blackboard. View the list of courses in Blackboard in which you are enrolled. Select “Learner Success,” then on the left menu bar choose “Technology Support” and there find the document: BlackboardCourseRequestSystem.doc

Other Blackboard Support Resources:

• Guides available on the MATC Blackboard homepage:
  Student Quick Start Guide for Blackboard
  Faculty Quick Start guide for Blackboard
• Student Blackboard Support at MATC - Madison
• Faculty Blackboard Support at MATC - Madison

For MATC Helpdesk support, please email the Helpdesk or call 608-246-6666.

Our goal is to offer you the best service possible. Your cooperation in this matter will allow us to meet the demands of everyone in a timely manner.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Dr. Debra A. Derr
Vice President for Learner Success