These guidelines were developed in an effort to provide consistent and timely responses for incoming integration requests. The vetting process for new integrations will ensure that third-party add-ons meet security standards for protecting student information in accordance with FERPA.
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Make a Blackboard Integration request
Visit the CIT Support portal to request a Blackboard Integration.
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Please contact CIT as early as possible when requesting a new REST API or LTI integration. We recommend contacting our office a full semester in advance of implementation to allow for the approval process to take place. |
Integration Requirements
Integrations must have be initiated by UA faculty/staff and have a UA campus contact.
Integrations must have at least 5 users for consideration.
All new integrations must be LTI 1.3 or API.
A VPAT and HECVAT/HECVAT Lite are required for each integration.
Timeline for Integration Requests
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Following the LMS Functional review, the UA faculty sponsor or delegate requesting the new tool will need to seek approval from UA Legal and the UA Registrar for the new tool to access FERPA-protected student data. The Center for Instructional Technology can help facilitate this approval process.
Upon approval for installation on our Production system, CIT will schedule the new integration during the next system update window. These update windows occur between academic semesters while classes are not in session.
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Please note that each integration is unique and there are circumstances that can affect the timelines for testing and implementation. Vendor responsiveness, time for CIT to complete testing, and the complexity of the integration can all affect the time needed for implementation. |