Redesigned Interface for VCU’s eLearning Environment
The Learning Systems team just completed the Blackboard upgrade, and you will immediately notice that it looks different. For several years, Blackboard has maintained the same look, and over time it has become very “dated”. The Learning Systems team, within Academic Technologies, has redesigned and customized the interface to have a more professional, streamlined and […]
Blackboard Availability – May 16, 2017 Upgrade
Reminder: The VCU Blackboard system will be upgraded to a newer version on May 16-17. Begin Time: Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) End Time: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) Blackboard will NOT be available during this time. We expect the upgrade to take less than 24 hours, so check this blog for updates […]
Important Reminder – Blackboard Availability – May 16, 2017 Upgrade Planned
The VCU Blackboard system will be unavailable beginning at 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, while it is upgraded to a newer version. Begin Time: Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) End Time: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) Blackboard will NOT be available during the upgrade, starting at 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 16th. We expect the upgrade to take […]
Echo360 Production Upgrade – March 8th, 5:30am-7:30am
The Echo360 production system will be upgraded from version 5.5 sp9 to 5.5 sp15 on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, between the hours of 5:30am and 7:30am. The system will be unavailable during this time. We estimate that the upgrade will take less than 1 hour, but we have reserved extra time should unexpected issues arise. […]
Echo360 Maintenance Complete – March 3rd, 7:55am
The Echo360 maintenance is complete and the system is now online. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact the IT Support Center at 828-2227 or email [email protected].
Status Update – Echo360 Maintenance – March 3rd
The Echo360 system is still unavailable as we work through the final procedures for the database changes to ensure the system is fully functional. We apologize for the maintenance taking longer than anticipated. and are making every effort to have the system online by 8:00am. Additional information will be communicated as we progress.
Blackboard Availability – May 16, 2017 Upgrade
The VCU Blackboard system will be unavailable beginning at 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, while it is upgraded to a newer version. Begin Time: Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) End Time: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) Blackboard will NOT be available during the upgrade, starting at 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 16th. We expect the upgrade to take […]
Blackboard Upgrade Coming in 2017
The Learning Systems Team is busy planning our 2017 Blackboard Upgrade. The Blackboard System will be upgraded on May 16, 2017 to the Bb Learn 9.1 Q4 2016 release. More information about the schedule for the upgrade, as well as new features, enhancements and fixes will be posted as they become available.
Echo360 Emergency Maintenance – Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 3am-6am
The Echo360 System will be unavailable Tuesday, November 1, 2016, from 3:00am until 6:00am for emergency maintenance. All functions of the Echo360 system will be unavailable during this maintenance period to diagnose a recurring hardware issue with the server. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the VCU IT Support Center at 828-2227 […]
Echo360 Production Special Maintenance completed successfully
The Production Echo360 system special maintenance has been completed successfully today at 6:10 am. All Echo360 functions are available.