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In addition, please see below for some important updates.

Printing in Computer Labs:

As part of our commitment to sustainability and to minimize the cost of printing, printers in the student computing labs will be configured so they default to duplex (double-sided) printing. Single-page printing will still be available, but students who print on both sides of the paper will receive a small discount.

Adobe Software License:

UM System campuses finalized a new Adobe Software License Agreement this summer. Adobe provides Creative Cloud products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere and more.  Adobe products will be available in IS labs and select departmental labs on campus.  Adobe will no longer be available in Remote Labs for students as the new contact prohibits virtual use of their products off-campus under this agreement.  IS will be offering a number of Adobe alternative products in Remote Labs for student use.  Students can also purchase Adobe subscriptions for use on personal computers at the UMKC Bookstore or online.

Upgrades to look forward to:

• Blackboard Upgrade to Ultra. UMKC Information Services is working with Blackboard on a project to upgrade our current Blackboard Learn learning management system (LMS) to Blackboard Learn Ultra.  We are currently in the planning stage with the goal of going live with Ultra for Spring 2017. Ultra integrates a sleek user interface with simplified workflows for all users. Instructors will have tools to help develop curriculum, interact with students, and provide useful and timely feedback through improved grading features. The student experience will prioritize coursework, giving you tools to manage tasks and to work collaboratively. This new platform will allow seamless transition between desktop and mobile devices, further improving the teaching and learning experience.
• Secure Authentication. With the increasing risk of cyber-attacks, multi-factor authentication has become a necessity to safeguard our information. An ATM is a good example of multi-factor authentication: you supply your password (something you know) along with your ATM card (something you have). UM System campuses will be implementing new security tools to improve password security. A first step in this process requires that all users “register” or add information into the new Secure Authentication toolkit. More information about the registration process will be forthcoming this fall.
• WebEx.  Information Services has purchased a campus-wide license for WebEx and is working on implementation now.  Accounts will be available soon for UMKC students who are interested. Students will have access to the WebEx Meeting Center service with unlimited Voice over IP audio.   The Meeting Center meetings are limited to 8 attendees, but include, presentation sharing, file sharing, voice and video conferencing via a web browser or WebEx clients for mobile devices.  Students have the ability to use WebEx to facilitate “small group Project” meetings and their own web conferences as desired. For more information, please visit http://www.umkc.edu/ia/it/webex/.