Academic Affairs News

Dear Colleagues,   

I have been heartened to see that since Fall 2022 more than 100 instructors have started to make the switch from Blackboard Original to Blackboard Ultra. This healthy tempo demonstrates that faculty will be ready for WKU's full migration to Blackboard Ultra in Winter 2024/Spring 2025. Students' experiences with Blackboard Ultra have been positive overall and I am grateful that faculty have embraced the new student-friendly course view.   

As the Spring 2025 migration deadline approaches, continued timely adoption will allow for a smoother transition for instructors and students alike. As you plan for Summer and Fall 2023 courses, I recommend that you reflect on how you will migrate your courses in a way that balances your workload with the necessity of transitioning to Blackboard Ultra.  

To learn more about the Ultra course view, please attend one of the Blackboard Ultra Introduction sessions this semester:  

• Monday, February 13 @ 1:00 pm – Register here  
• Wednesday, March 22 @ 10:00 am – Register here  
• Tuesday, April 11 @ 1:00 pm – Register here  

If these days/times conflict with your schedule, CITL instructional designers are ready to offer one-on-one sessions. To schedule a consultation, email CITL at citl@carolesimardlaflamme.com.   

To get started and migrate one or more of your courses to Ultra, please complete this application form and one of the CITL instructional designers will reach out to you regarding next steps, which will include an asynchronous Ultra Training.  

This information and more can be found on CITL’s Ultra webpage.  If you have any questions, please email CITL at citl@carolesimardlaflamme.com.    

Sincerely,

Robert "Bud" Fischer

Provost and Vice President for Acadmic Affairs