UHV Blackboard Archived Announcements:

Spring 2012 Blackboard Announcements

Fall 2011 Blackboard Announcements

Summer 2011 Blackboard Announcements

Spring 2011 Blackboard Announcements

Fall 2010 Blackboard Announcements

Summer 2010 Blackboard Announcements

Spring 2010 Blackboard Announcements

Fall 2009 Blackboard Announcements

Summer 2009 Blackboard Announcements

Spring 2009 Blackboard Announcements

Spring 2010 Blackboard Announcements

Spring 2012 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Spring 2012 Semester

 

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Fall 2011 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Fall 2011 Semester:

  • 12-08-2011 @ 5:45 PM – Issue with UHV Blackboard Vista 8 System Has Been Resolved

    UHV has received confirmation from the issue with UHV Blackboard Vista 8 System has been resolved. Blackboard Vista 8 System is now available.

  • 12-08-2011 @ 4:45 PM – UHV Faculty & Students Reporting Issues with Blackboard Vista 8 System

    The UH Main Campus is investigating issues reported by faculty and students that the Blackboard Vista 8 system is slow or unresponsive. End users are reporting slow response times or unresponsiveness in the system. UH Main Campus technicians and engineers are investigating the issue. UH Main Campus suggests users try logging out, clearing their browser’s cache, and logging back into the system to improve response rates. Currently, there is no estimate as to when the issue will be resolved. Please continue to monitor this website for updates and the latest status of this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • UPDATE – 12-07-2011 @ 6:30 AM – Issue with the UHV TurnItIn PowerLink in Blackboard Vista 8 Has Been Resolved

    UHV has received confirmation from the TurnItIn vendor that they have resolved the issue experienced by faculty and adjuncts yesterday using the TurnItIn PowerLink in the Blackboard Vista 8 system. UHV faculty and adjuncts reported not being able to see report submissions and seeing an error message indicating the UHV TurnItIn license had expired. TurnItIn confirmed there was an issue on their end processing the UHV license renewal and this caused the service interruption. TurnItIn has resolved the issue and no additional service interruptions are expected. TurnItIn has apologized for the inconvenience.

  • UPDATE – 12-06-2011 @ 3:30 PM – UHV Has Requested a Status Update from TurnItIn Regarding Blackboard PowerLink Issue

    UHV is still waiting to receive an update from TurnItIn regarding the Blackboard PowerLink Issue reported at 10:30 a.m. today. As of this announcement, we have not yet received official word from TurnItIn that the issue has been resolved and/or when we can expect the issue to be resolved. TurnItIn states that they typically provide responses within 24 hours of an issue being reported, so if UHV doesn’t receive an update from TurnItIn today, we should receive one tomorrow. Please continue to monitor this website for the latest information and updates regarding this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • 12-06-2011 @ 10:30 AM – UHV Instructors Experiencing Issue with TurnItIn PowerLink in Blackboard

    UHV faculty and adjuncts are reporting issues using the iParadigm’s TurnItIn powerlink in the Blackboard Vista 8 system. Instructors are reporting that they are not able to access submission information for TurnItIn assignments. Error message indicates account has expired. The TurnItIn Account Manager and TurnItIn account information indicates the account doesn’t expire until 12-03-2012, so at this time it’s unknown as to what may be causing the issue. A ticket has been opened with TurnItIn and the TurnItIn Account Manager has been contacted. UHV is also checking with the UH Main Campus to confirm there are no problems with the UHV PowerLinks installed on the Blackboard Vista 8 system. We hope to have the issue resolved soon and apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit this site for additional updates.

  • 12-01-2011 @ 6:30 AM: UH Main Campus Network Issues Resolved – UHV Blackboard System Available:

    At approximately 10:45 p.m. yesterday, November 30, 2011, the UH Main Campus resolved the network issue affecting the UHV Blackboard system. UHV students and faculty are able to log into the Blackboard system via the http://www.uhv.edu/blackboard/ and https://learn.uh.edu/webct/ websites. At this time, no additional service interruptions are expected, but please check this website for additional updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • 11-30-2011 @ 3:45 PM: UH Main Campus Network Issues Continue to Affect UHV Blackboard System:

    The UH Main Campus continues to experience network issues. This is preventing access to the UHV Blackboard system. Currently, students and faculty are not able to access the UHV Blackboard system via the http://www.uhv.edu/blackboard/ website or the https://learn.uh.edu/webct/ website. UH technicians and engineers are working to resolve the issue and hope to have all system services available again soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check this website for additional updates.

  • 11-30-2011 @ 3:10 PM: UHV Access to Blackboard System Restored:

    UH Main Campus technicians have resolved the network issue affecting the UHV Blackboard website and Blackboard is once again available to UHV students and faculty. UHV students and faculty can log into the Blackboard system via the http://www.uhv.edu/blackboard/ website or the https://learn.uh.edu/webct/ website. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • 11-30-2011 @ 2:15 PM: UH Main Campus Network Issues Affecting UHV Blackboard System:

    Students and faculty are reporting issues logging into the UHV Blackboard system. The UH Main Campus is currently experiencing network issues, which is affecting the UHV Blackboard system. Technicians and analysts are investigating the issue and hope to have it resolved soon. Please check this website for additional updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Blackboard Users Experiencing Problems with Chat Should Use Java Version 1.6.0_26 (6u26):

    If you are experiencing issues with Chat rooms or the Chat tool in Blackboard where you receive a “Session has expired” message or your chat session randomly expires and you have to log back in, Blackboard recommends checking the version of Java installed on your computer. If you are using Java Version 1.6.0_29 (6u29) and you’re experiencing Chat issues, Blackboard recommends uninstalling this version and using the older 1.6.0_26 (6u26) Version of Java.

    Click here to find out what version of Java you have installed (click the Verify Java version button on the website).
    Click here to download Java Version 1.6.0_26 (6u26).
    Click here for instructions on how to uninstall Java.
    Click here for instructions on how to install Java.

    The full URL addresses of the hyperlinks for the message are depicted below:

    http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
    http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre-6u26-download-400751.html
    http://www.java.com/en/download/uninstall.jsp
    http://java.com/en/download/help/download_options.xml

  • SAVE THE DATE: Help Needed Regarding End-of-Semester Fall 2011 Course Evaluations:

    Dear UHV Student:

    Your help is needed in evaluating your course(s)!

    All end-of-semester course evaluations will be completed using Digital Measures, an online course evaluation tool.

    You will be receiving emails from Digital Measures with additional information about the evaluation process along with friendly email reminders. Additional information is also available at http://www.uhv.edu/courseevals.

    Benefits for you:

    1. The process is completely anonymous.
    2. All course evaluations will be available with one login.
    3. Complete the evaluations when it is convenient for you.
    4. Instructors will receive evaluation results two weeks after the semester ends or one week after final grades are posted.
    5. Takes less than five minutes per course.
    6. Your feedback helps future students.

    Your help is needed in this very important process. Your feedback is a critical part of the teaching and learning partnership. Important Fall 2011 course evaluation dates are depicted below:

    • Fall 2011 Eight-Week-1 (8W1)
      10-06-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      10-12-2011 - Course Evaluations End
    • Fall 2011 Regular
      11-14-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      11-25-2011 - Course Evaluations End
    • UHV School of Business Administration Fall 2011 Regular
      11-11-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      11-18-2011 - Course Evaluations End
    • Fall 2011 Eight-Week-2 (8W2)
      11-24-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      12-02-2011 - Course Evaluations End

    The Digital Measures website is available at https://www.digitalmeasures.com/login/uhv/student/.

    Thank you for your help in evaluating your semester courses!

  • All Prospective UHV Graduates – Fall 2011 Graduation Application Deadline:

    The deadline for UHV Fall 2011 graduation applications is Friday, September 16, 2011

    Date: Friday, September 16, 2011

    Please complete the following steps:

    1. Apply online at http://www.uhv.edu/LoginMyUHV.aspx
    2. Choose UHV Self-Service.
    3. Select Degree Progress/Graduation.
    4. Select Apply for Graduation.

  • UHV Fall 2011 Semester – Student Access to Online Courses Starts Monday, August 22, 2011:

    • The UHV Fall 2011 semester begins Monday, August 22, 2011.
    • On Monday, August 22, 2011, UHV students will have access to their online courses, including their syllabus, handouts, notes, quizzes, assessments, and other online course information.
    • If you have logged into the UHV Blackboard system before Monday, August 22, 2011, keep in mind you will not have access to Fall 2011 course information until the official class start date (Monday, August 22, 2011).

  • The deadline for UHV Fall 2011 graduation applications is Friday, September 16, 2011

    Date: Friday, September 16, 2011

    Please complete the following steps:

    1. Apply online at http://www.uhv.edu/LoginMyUHV.aspx
    2. Choose UHV Self-Service.
    3. Select Degree Progress/Graduation.
    4. Select Apply for Graduation.

  • UHV Fall 2011 Semester – Student Access to Online Courses Starts Monday, August 22, 2011:

    • The UHV Fall 2011 semester begins Monday, August 22, 2011.
    • On Monday, August 22, 2011, UHV students will have access to their online courses, including their syllabus, handouts, notes, quizzes, assessments, and other online course information.
    • If you have logged into the UHV Blackboard system before Monday, August 22, 2011, keep in mind you will not have access to Fall 2011 course information until the official class start date (Monday, August 22, 2011).

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Summer 2011 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Summer 2011 Semester:

  • UPDATE: Monday, July 25, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.

    Blackboard System Restored and Available The UH Main Campus reports that the power outage issue has been resolved and the Blackboard system has been restored and is once again available to all users. Administrators and technicians are still investigating the cause of the power outage, but no additional service interruptions are expected. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience the earlier power outage may have caused.

  • UHV Blackboard System Unavailable - Monday, July 25, 2011, at 11:45 a.m.

    The UH Main Campus is reporting a power outage affecting the Blackboard system. Currently, the Blackboard system is unavailable to all users. System analysts and administrators are working to resolve the issue and hope to have the system available again soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit this website for additional updates and notice when the system has been restored.

  • Important Notice About End-of-Semester Summer 2011 Course Evaluations:

    Dear UHV Student:

    All end-of-semester course evaluations will be completed using Digital Measures, an online course evaluation tool.

    You will be receiving emails from Digital Measures with additional information about the evaluation process along with friendly email reminders. Additional information is also available at http://www.uhv.edu/courseevals.

    There are several reasons why UHV decided to conduct course evaluations this way instead of using Blackboard or in-class evaluation forms:

    1. The process is completely anonymous. No evaluation information will be available until after the course grades are posted.
    2. All course evaluations will be available in one place, and you will be able to complete the evaluations when it is convenient for you.
    3. Instructors will receive evaluation results in a timely fashion, so the feedback you provide will be available when they start planning their courses for the next semester.

    I would encourage all of you to participate in this very important process. Your feedback is a critical part of the teaching and learning partnership. Important Summer 2011 course evaluation dates are depicted below:

    • Summer 2011 Five-Week-1 (5W1)
      06-24-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      06-29-2011 - Course Evaluations End
    • Summer 2011 Regular
      07-25-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      07-29-2011 - Course Evaluations End
    • Summer 2011 Five-Week-2 (5W2)
      07-29-2011 - Course Evaluations Begin
      08-02-2011 - Course Evaluations End

    The Digital Measures website is available at https://www.digitalmeasures.com/login/uhv/student/.

    Thank you for evaluating your semester courses.

  • All Prospective UHV Graduates – Summer 2011 Graduation Application Deadline:

    The deadline for UHV Summer 2011 graduation applications is Friday, June 17, 2011
    Date: Friday, June 17, 2011
    Please complete the following steps:

    1. Apply online at http://www.uhv.edu/LoginMyUHV.aspx.
    2. Choose UHV Self-Service.
    3. Select Degree Progress/Graduation.
  • UHV Summer 2011 Semester – Student Access to Online Courses Starts Monday, June 6, 2011:
    • The UHV Summer 2011 semester begins Monday, June 6, 2011.
    • On Monday, June 6, 2011, UHV students will have access to their online courses, including their syllabus, handouts, notes, quizzes, assessments, and other online course information.
    • If you have logged into the UHV Blackboard system before Monday, June 6, 2011, keep in mind you will not have access to Summer 2011 course information until the official class start date (Monday, June 6, 2011).

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Spring 2011 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Spring 2010 Semester:

  • Java Issues with Firefox 3.6.14

    A bug has been identified in Firefox 3.6.14 that causes many Java applets to break, including those in Blackboard Vista. Users received the Firefox 3.6.14 update sometime around March 1, 2011. Firefox users should upgrade to Firefox 3.6.15 as soon as possible to resolve this issue.

  • UPDATE - 10:30 AM – 02/09/2011 – UHV Blackboard System is Available

    The UHV Blackboard system is once again available to all users. No additional interruptions are planned. Please refer back to this website for the latest information regarding Blackboard and the status of any issues.

  • 6:30 AM – 02/09/2011 – UHV Blackboard System Unavailable

    The UH Main Campus reports a power loss in the Computing Center, which has affected the UHV Blackboard system. The UHV Blackboard system is currently unavailable. Technicians are working to restore service and bring the affected systems back online. The UHV Blackboard system should be available shortly. Additional information and updates will be made available on this website. Please check this website for the latest updates on this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

  • REMINDER – UHV Students Log into Blackboard with UHV Network ID Information

    Blackboard Username = 7-digit UHV Student ID (e.g., 0123456) Blackboard Password = same password used to access UHV email, lab computers and library databases.

    Students should first log into their UHV e-mail account (UHV e-mail) BEFORE logging into Blackboard to verify their password is not expired.

    If you’ve forgotten your password, you may contact the UHV IT Help Desk at 361-570-4399 or 1-877-970-4848, X-4399 or use the separate UHV IDHelp website to reset your forgotten password via the https://idhelp.uhv.edu website.

  • All Prospective UHV Graduates – Spring 2011 Graduation Application Deadline:

    The deadline for UHV Spring 2011 graduation applications is February 11, 2011

    Date: February 11, 2011

    Please complete the following steps:

  • UHV Spring 2011 Semester – Student Access to Online Courses Starts Tuesday, January 18, 2011:

    • The UHV Spring 2011 semester begins Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
    • On Tuesday, January 18, 2011, UHV students will have access to their online courses, including their syllabus, handouts, notes, quizzes, assessments, and other online course information.
    • If you have logged into the UHV Blackboard system before Tuesday, January 18, 2011, keep in mind you will not have access to Spring 2011 course information until the official class start date (Tuesday, January 18, 2011).

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Fall 2010 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Fall 2010 Semester:

  • Change to Blackboard Login for Faculty - Effective 8:00 a.m., December 16, 2010

    After 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2010, UHV faculty and adjuncts will log into the UHV Blackboard website (available from the two URL addresses provided below) with their UHV account username and password instead of their 7-digit UHV ID and the separate password maintained in the Blackboard system.

    This UHV account that faculty and adjuncts use is the same account they currently use to log into office computers, access e-mail from the UHV website, and access library databases off campus.

    For more information and specific details, please review the e-mail sent to UHV faculty and adjuncts on December 10, 2010 from UHV IT.

  • UPDATE – 12/06/2010 @ 1:30 PM – UHV’s TurnItIn Assignment Feature is Available Again

    The UHV TurnItIn Assignment features is now working and is available again. UHV faculty can now create new TurnItIn Assignment drop boxes for students to submit assignments. We apologize for any inconvenience the service disruption may have caused. We do not expect any additional service interruptions.

  • Thursday, December 2, 2010 – UHV Student Opinion Survey now available

    The UHV Student Opinion Survey is now available. Please take this opportunity to let us know what you think about your experience at UHV.

    The survey is available at: http://www.uhv.edu/survey/student_opinion/. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback is important and will be used to plan and revise the student services UHV offers. Please take a few minutes to complete survey. The survey will close on Friday, December 10, 2010.

  • Friday, October 15, 2010, E-Mail Forwarding Not Available in Blackboard System:

    The UH Main Campus is investigating an issue with e-mail Exchange servers and the e-mail forwarding feature in the Blackboard system. Students and faculty who enable the e-mail forwarding option are not receiving the forwarded e-mail messages from Blackboard. Support staff is investigating the issue and hope to have it resolved soon. We apologize for any inconvenience."right" width="10">  

  • UHV Fall 2010 Semester - Student Access to Online Courses Starts Monday, August 23, 2010:

    • The UHV Fall 2010 semester begins Monday, August 23, 2010.
    • On Monday, August 23, 2010, UHV students will have access to their online courses, including their syllabus, handouts, otes, quizzes, assessments, and other online course information.
    • If you have logged into the UHV Blackboard system before Monday, August 23, 2010, keep in mind you will not have access to Fall 2010 course information until the official class start date (Monday, August 23, 2010).

  • UPDATE – Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:45 p.m. – Blackboard System Now Available

    • Blackboard System Now Available
    • Power has been restored to the UH Main Campus and the Blackboard system is once again available to students, faculty, and adjuncts. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

  • All Prospective UHV Graduates - Fall 2010 Graduation Application Deadline:
    The deadline for UHV Fall 2010 graduation applications is October 16, 2010

    Date: October 16, 2010

    Please complete the following steps:

    1. Apply online at http://www.uhv.edu/student_solutions/.
    2. Choose UHV Self-Service.
    3. Select Degree Progress/Graduation.
    4. Select Apply for Graduation.

  • UHV Fall 2010 Semester - Student Access to Online Courses Starts Monday, August 23, 2010:

    • The UHV Fall 2010 semester begins Monday, August 23, 2010.
    • On Monday, August 23, 2010, UHV students will have access to their online courses, including their syllabus, handouts, otes, quizzes, assessments, and other online course information.
    • If you have logged into the UHV Blackboard system before Monday, August 23, 2010, keep in mind you will not have access to Fall 2010 course information until the official class start date (Monday, August 23, 2010).

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Summer 2010 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Summer 2010 Semester:

  • Blackboard courses for Summer will be available on Tuesday, June 1st. The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's my UHV Student ID?. Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.

  • UHV Adopting Four-Letter Course Prefix Abbreviations:
    UHV will be adopting new four-letter course prefix abbreviations beginning this Fall 2010. For additional information, please review the information provided by UHV Student Solutions.

  • 5:00 PM – 06/03/2010 – Password Resets/Changes Require 15 Minutes to Take Effect:
    UHV students have reported delays with password resets and changes to their single account/password information and the Blackboard system. Network administrators have investigated the issue and there is a delay with when the new password information takes effect in the Blackboard system. We recommend students wait 15 minutes before attempting to log into the Blackboard system with their new password information.

  • UHV Is Moving Towards a Single Account/Password Feature for Students:
    Single Account/Password Feature for Students:
    Please click here to review important information about changes to your Blackboard password.

  • Blackboard courses for Summer will be available on Tuesday, June 1st:
    The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's my UHV Student ID?. Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.

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Spring 2010 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Spring 2010 Semester:

  • Blackboard recommends delaying the update of Java to Version 6.19. Users should continue to use older versions of Java for now. Java Version 6.19 displays a warning dialog box in Blackboard (see below)


    Users who are running Java Version 6.19 will see the above message when they: (1) log into Blackboard, (2) enable the HTML Creator tool, (3) enable the Chat tool, (4) click the MyComputer icon, or (5) try to use the Who's Online tool.

    Users can confirm their current version of Java by visiting the http://www.javatester.org/version.html website. Users running Java Version 6.19 should uninstall this version and re-install with a previous version. Previous Java versions are available from the Java download archive page at http://java.sun.com/products/archive/. On the archive page, look for the Java Platform Standard Edition (Java SE) option and select a previous release.

    Users who haven't upgraded to Java Version 6.19 can disable their Java automatic updates. Instructions are available from Java at: http://java.com/en/download/help/java_update.xml.

    For Blackboard Vista tools to work with Java Version 6.19, users must click No in the security warning message depicted above. If a user clicks "Yes" or closes the dialog box, the Blackboard tools will not work.

    Additional information about this security message is available from Java at: http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/technotes/guides/jweb/mixed_code.html and http://www.java.com/en/download/help/error_mixedcode.xml.

  • UPDATE: 12:00 Noon - 03/22/2010 - UHV Spring 2010 8 Week 2 Student Enrollments Completed: The issue preventing UHV SP10 8W2 students from being enrolled into their online Blackboard courses has been resolved. Students have been successfully enrolled and SP10 8W2 online courses are now available to all students.

    7:00 AM - 03/22/2010 - UHV Spring 2010 8 Week 2 Student Enrollments Not Available in Blackboard: The process to enroll UHV SP10 8 Week 2 students into their Blackboard courses did not complete. UHV students who enrolled in SP10 8W2 online courses to begin 03/22/2010 may not be able to access their courses yet. The UH Main Campus is investigating the issue and access should be made available to students shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

    All Prospective UHV Graduates - Spring 2010 Graduation Application Deadline:
    The deadline for UHV Spring 2010 graduation applications is March 12, 2010.

    Date: March 12, 2010

    Please complete the following steps:

    1. Apply online at  http://www.uhv.edu/student_solutions/.
    2. Choose UHV Self-Service.
    3. Select Degree Progress/Graduation.
    4. Select Apply for Graduation.

  • Blackboard Weekly Server Maintenance Changed From 4:00-8:00 AM Each Friday To 2:00-6:00 AM: A change has been made to the time that the Blackboard Vista 8 system will be unavailable to all users for server maintenance. Server maintenance will continue to run each Friday, but it will now run from 2:00-6:00 AM instead of 4:00-8:00 AM. Users will not be able to access the Blackboard system during the maintenance period.

  • Blackboard courses for Spring will be available on Tuesday, January 19th. The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's UHV Student ID? . Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.

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Fall 2009 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Fall 2009 Semester:

  • Gamma Beta Phi Induction Reminder:
    Click here for more information.

  • UPDATE - Wed. - 08/26/2009 @ 12:00 Noon - Blackboard E-Mail Message Delivery Restored:
    The issue regarding Blackboard e-mail messages not being received by recipients has been resolved. There was no e-mail message loss; sent e-mail messages are now being received by intended recipients.

  • Wed. - 08/26/2009 @ 10:45 a.m.: Blackboard System Experiencing Issue Sending E-Mail Messages:

    Blackboard users are reporting that they are sending e-mail messages within the Blackboard system, but recipients are not receiving the messages. Blackboard administrators and technicians are investigating this issue and hope to have the problem resolved soon. Additional updates will be provided.

  • Blackboard courses for Fall will be available on Monday, August 24th. The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's UHV Student ID? . Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.

  • UHV Jaguar Card:

    Dear UHV Students:

    Beginning July 2009, UHV will be partnering with Higher One to bring a new method for receiving your funds—the Jaguar Card. Please do not throw away this important card when you receive it since it is your ticket to a faster refund.

    Please visit www.JaguarCard.com to learn more about all the great benefits that accompany your all-new Jaguar Card! Be sure to check out the VIDEO that will give you insights on how to activate and use your Jaguar Card.

    Warmest regards,


    Wayne Beran
    Vice President of Finance
    University of Houston-Victoria

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Summer 2009 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Summer 2009 Semester:
  • UPDATE: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 - Blackboard System Available to all Users:
    The UH Main Campus has completed maintenance on the UHV Blackboard system and it is now available to all users.

  • Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 - Blackboard Unavailable Until 9:00 a.m.:
    The UH Main Campus reports that they are completing maintenance on the UHV Blackboard Vista 8 system and the system will be unavailable to all users until after 9:00 a.m. today. We apologize for this inconvenience.

  • UHV Extended Blackboard Maintenance - July 10, 2009:
    The UH Main Campus will be performing extended maintenance on the Blackboard system from:

    12:00 a.m. (Midnight) to 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009

    During this maintenance window indicated above, the Blackboard system (https://learn.uh.edu/webct/) will be unavailable to all users. The Blackboard system should be available again to all users after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009.

  • UHV Extended Blackboard Maintenance - July 3, 2009:
    The UH Main Campus will be performing extended maintenance on the Blackboard system from:

    12:00 a.m. (Midnight) to 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009

    During this maintenance window indicated above, the Blackboard system (https://learn.uh.edu/webct/) will be unavailable to all users. The Blackboard system should be available again to all users after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009.

  • UHV Extended Blackboard Maintenance - July 10, 2009:
    The UH Main Campus will be performing extended maintenace on the Blackboard system from:
    12:00 a.m. (Midnight) to 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009
    During this maintenance window indicated above, the Blackboard system (https://learn.uh.edu/webct/) will be unavailable to all users. The Blackboard system should be available again to all users after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009.

  • UHV Extended Blackboard Maintenance - July 3, 2009:
    The UH Main Campus will be performing extended maintenace on the Blackboard system from:
    12:00 a.m. (Midnight) to 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009
    During this maintenance window indicated above, the Blackboard system (https://learn.uh.edu/webct/) will be unavailable to all users. The Blackboard system should be available again to all users after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009.

  • UPDATE - Saturday, June 13, 2009, @ 12:00 Noon - Blackboard System is Available:
    The Blackboard System is once again available to all faculty, adjuncts, students, and non-academic users. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. Additional updates will be provided if the Blackboard System status should change.

  • Saturday, June 13, 2009, @ 7:00 a.m. - Blackboard System Currently Unavailable:
    The Blackboard System continues to be unavailable due to an unexpected problem that occurred during the weekly maintenance Friday morning. Technical staff are working around the clock to resolve the problem and bring the system back up. Additional updates will be provided, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing.

  • Friday, June 12, 2009, @ 3:00 p.m. - Blackboard System Maintenance Extended to 11:00 p.m.:
    Maintenance for the Blackboard system has been extended until 11:00 p.m. Users should be able to access the Blackboard System after 11:00 p.m. Additional updates will be provided, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing you, the instructors, and students.

  • Friday, June 12, 2009, @ 12:00 Noon - Blackboard System Maintenance Extended to 3:00 p.m.:
    Maintenance for the Blackboard system has been extended until 3:00 p.m. System administrators continue to work on the problem. Additional updates will be provided, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing you, the instructors, and students.

  • Friday, June 12, 2009, @ 10:00 a.m.- Blackboard System Maintenance Extended to Noon:
    Maintenance for the Blackboard system has been extended until 12:00 Noon. Database administrators and support technicians are working to resolve a database issue. Students, faculty, adjuncts, and non-academic users won't be able to access the Blackboard System until the issue is resolved. Updates will be provided, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Friday, June 12, 2009, @ 8:00 a.m.- Blackboard System Maintenance Extended:
    Maintenance for the Blackboard system has been extended until 10:00 a.m. Database administrators and support technicians are working to resolve a database issue. Students, faculty, adjuncts, and non-academic users won't be able to access the Blackboard System until the issue is resolved. Updates will be provided, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Monday, June 1st @ 8:00 a.m.
    Blackboard courses for Summer will be available on Monday, June 1st. The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's UHV Student ID?.  Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.
  • UHV students will not be able to access their online summer courses in the Blackboard system until the first day of class (Monday, June 1, 2009).

  • Blackboard courses for Summer will be available on Monday, June 1st. The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's UHV Student ID? . Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.

  • UHV students and faculty who want to access the old WebCT system can access the system via the following options: (1) clicking on the Incomplete Courses button located on the new Blackboard Login page (http://www.uhv.edu/blackboard/) or (2) typing the https://scholar.uh.edu/webct/ URL in their web browser, selecting the University of Houston - Victoria option, and clicking the Log In button and accessing the system.

  • UHV Jaguar Card:

    Dear UHV Students:

    Beginning July 2009, UHV will be partnering with Higher One to bring a new method for receiving your funds—the Jaguar Card. Please do not throw away this important card when you receive it since it is your ticket to a faster refund.

    Please visit www.JaguarCard.com to learn more about all the great benefits that accompany your all-new Jaguar Card! Be sure to check out the VIDEO that will give you insights on how to activate and use your Jaguar Card.

    Warmest regards,


    Wayne Beran
    Vice President of Finance
    University of Houston-Victoria

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Spring 2009 Blackboard Announcements (see below)

Spring 2009 Semester:

  • Blackboard courses for Summer will be available on Monday, June 1st. The following link provides you with instructions for obtaining your UHV Student ID: What's UHV Student ID? . Textbook information is available at the Bookstore.

  • UHV Jaguar Card:

    Dear UHV Students:

    Beginning July 2009, UHV will be partnering with Higher One to bring a new method for receiving your funds—the Jaguar Card. Please do not throw away this important card when you receive it since it is your ticket to a faster refund.

    Please visit www.JaguarCard.com to learn more about all the great benefits that accompany your all-new Jaguar Card! Be sure to check out the VIDEO that will give you insights on how to activate and use your Jaguar Card.

    Warmest regards,


    Wayne Beran
    Vice President of Finance
    University of Houston-Victoria

  • UHV Extended Blackboard Maintenance - May 22-24, 2009:

    The UH Main Campus will be performing extended maintenance on the Blackboard system from:

    4:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 through
    4:00 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 2009

    During this maintenance window, the Blackboard system (https://learn.uh.edu/webct/) will be unavailable to all users. The Blackboard system should be available again to all users after 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2009.

    Additional updates will be made available.

  • National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE):

    Attention UHV Seniors:

    The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is a survey that is distributed to thousands of college students across the country each year. The University of Houston-Victoria is interested in hearing what students like you think of their experiences at UHV, and we’d like to encourage you to complete this important survey. By completing the NSSE you can help UHV improve programs and services for all UHV students.

    A link to the NSSE will be sent to your UHV email account on Tuesday, March 24. The subject line will read “National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)”. Once you complete the NSSE, all results will remain completely confidential. Additional information about student participation in the NSSE is available here:

    http://nsse.iub.edu/faq/sfaq.cfm

    Not sure how to access your UHV email? You can login to your student email and get additional information about your UHV email account here:

    http://www.uhv.edu/it/student/login_tip.aspx

    We know that, as a student, your time is valuable. We would like to thank you in advance for participating in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tong-Ai Zhang, Director of Institutional Research, at: zhangt@uhv.edu.

    Thank you.

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