The e-Learning Center (eLC) supports current, state-funded, e-learning activities at the University of Baltimore. The eLC uses its private resources and grant funds to stimulate the further development of e-learning at UB through activities directed at faculty, staff, and students. The e-Learning Center:
- Administers UBOnline, the e-learning environment at UB, and maintains UB’s fully online and web-enhanced courses. With the implementation of PeopleSoft, the eLC’s role has expanded to include the integration of the e-learning environment with the administrative systems environment and a campus-wide portal
- Provides a state-of-the-art course management system, a stable and redundant server environment, 24/7 user support, and training for faculty and students through a combination of campus-based and contracted resources
- Offers one-on-one and small-group e-learning tools training
- Communicates with the UB campus community through periodic reports, bulletins, and email
- Sponsors workshops and conferences to bring leading thinkers and practitioners in the e-learning field to UB to interact with faculty, staff, and students
- Seeks gifts and grants to UB for the enhancement of e-learning
- Seeks opportunities to collaborate on e-learning initiatives with other educational institutions, learning organizations, and technology partners