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What is Blackboard Connect and how does it work?

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Why did the University of Ulster use Blackboard Connect?

Blackboard Connect Key Features Be Sure Everyone Gets the Message Deliver messages via recorded voice, text-to-speech, SMS, email, TTY, Facebook, Twitter, RSS, pager and CAP. Rapid-Response Client Care You'll have access to a client support representative 24/7, who is committed to your long-term success. Your Message Delivered in Many Languages

What are the benefits of mass notifications in Blackboard?

Blackboard Connect Key Features Be Sure Everyone Gets the Message Deliver messages via recorded voice, text-to-speech, SMS, email, TTY, Facebook, Twitter, RSS, pager and CAP. Rapid-Response Client Care You'll have access to a client support representative 24/7, who is committed to your long-term success. Your Message Delivered in Many Languages

How fast can blackboard deliver alerts?

Login to TutorTrac using Lafayette Network Credentials (ie. smithj, password) In Track Navigation box Click Tracman; Select Schedule and your schedule for the week will display. Use month on left to go to the week you want to add time. Go to the day and start time. Hold your mouse click and drag your mouse down to an End Time. Then release the ...

What You Need in a Mass Notification System

Your notification system should be the tool that helps you to communicate more effectively, and to optimize your community engagement.

Notifications That Your Campus Can Count On

Send university notifications via the widest range of communication channels—phone, email, SMS, social media and more. Because your messages matter, you can trust Blackboard to help keep people informed across the widest range of communication channels—phone, email, SMS, social media and more.

The Capacity You Need

Whether you're sending 100 messages or 100,000, Blackboard can effectively delivery your alerts in seconds.

The Reliability You Want

When you're sending alerts, the last thing you want to see is a 404 message. Blackboard Connect is always ready when you need it with 99.99% uptime.

The Trusted Solution for Higher Education

Leading universities trust Blackboard's experience to provide them the communication tools they need.

Be Sure Everyone Gets the Message

Deliver messages via recorded voice, text-to-speech, SMS, email, TTY, Facebook, Twitter, RSS, pager and CAP.

Rapid-Response Client Care

You'll have access to a client support representative 24/7, who is committed to your long-term success.

Send Your Alerts With Confidence

Your audiences depend on quick and reliable communications. Blackboard Connect allows you to easily deliver tailored mass communications.

Blackboard Connect Key Features

Deliver messages via recorded voice, text-to-speech, SMS, email, TTY, Facebook, Twitter, RSS, pager and CAP.

Success Stories

With yields from email and voice message marketing falling, Dana Simmons from Westminster College turned to text messaging to reach prospective students.

Where do I meet my tutor?

Your tutor will contact you via email to arrange the location of your session.

How do I add the appointment to my google calendar?

Find and open the Appointment Confirmation Peer Tutoring email from [email protected].

How do I get the mobile-friendly version?

Login to TutorTrac using Lafayette Network Credentials (ie. smithj, password).

How do I find the Mentored Study Group for my course?

Select Section Use drop down arrow. Only courses with MSG associated will display for selection.

How do I find a Supplemental Instruction Session?

Select Section Use drop down arrow. Only courses that have SI associated with display in the selection.

How do I add appointments to my schedule?

Select Schedule and your schedule for the week will display. Use month on left to go to the week you want to add time.

How do I update appointments to indicate student ATTENDED?

ALL ATTENDED APPOINTMENTS NEED TO BE UPDATED IF YOU WANT TO BE PAID FOR YOUR TIME. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE TIME OF THE APPOINTMENT.

What is the Pard Card?

The most basic function of the Pard Card is its use as an identification card for all Lafayette College students, faculty and staff. In addition, the Pard Card also functions as a stored value/prepaid card that can be used on campus and at participating area businesses similar to a bank-issued debit card.

Why become a Pard Card vendor?

Lafayette is proud to work with BbOne, a system that enables merchants near the Lafayette campus and within the Greater Lehigh Valley to accept Pard Card Dollars and extend this convenient purchasing option to the members of the Lafayette Community.

How are Pard Card vendors paid?

Similar to the processing for credit and debit cards, a daily reimbursement is processed via ACH (Automated Clearing House) into the vendor’s account. Additionally, a detailed monthly statement of account activity and sales, among other reports, is available via the online portal provided by BbOne.

What are the costs of becoming a Pard Card vendor?

Similar to the fees associated with accepting credit and debit cards, there is a monthly cost for hardware and services, a transaction fee and a per transaction charge. Detailed information regarding the fees is available from BbOne by contacting Dinah Maurelus at 202-303-9488 or by e-mail [email protected].

Are there any restrictions Pard Card merchants must follow?

Pard Card holders may not use their Pard Card to purchase alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets, money orders, gift cards, traveler’s checks, or any other form of tender or deposit. In addition, items purchased using the Pard Card may not be returned for a cash refund or store credit.