TAMIU Begins Launch of Ultra Course Experience This Spring

This Spring Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will see the initiation of a bold, new offering in digital learning environments as the campus begins the soft launch of its Ultra Course Experience.

The transition is consistent with the University’s commitment to providing a cutting-edge and student-centered learning experience, said Dr. Pat Abrego, TAMIU director of Academic Technology.

“The soft launch will introduce a select group of TAMIU faculty and students to the new and enhanced version of courses with the Ultra Experience. The introduction follows a 12-month migration by TAMIU’s eLearning team of Blackboard course content to the innovative Ultra upgraded version.  Ultra offers a substantially enriched and user-friendly digital learning environment,” Dr. Abrego explained. 

During the soft launch phase, TAMIU faculty members will be able to use the current Blackboard version or seamlessly transition to the new Ultra Experience for the Spring semester. This strategic approach allows for a smooth integration while ensuring users can adapt at their own pace.  

Among features that students will find especially engaging are:

*A user-friendly interface designed to ensure effortless navigation through courses and resources.

* Enhanced productivity and progress tracking so students can visually identify tasks they have started, completed, or haven’t interacted with.

* Improved time management tools to support organizing schedules and managing due dates.

* On-the-go access to courses with the mobile app.

Full implementation of the Blackboard Ultra Course Experience is scheduled for the Summer of 2024. This phased approach allows TAMIU to provide ample support, resources, and training to faculty and students to seamlessly transition to the Ultra Experience while optimizing the benefits of the advanced features offered by the new platform. A series of professional development sessions for faculty and student workshops are already available online.   

For more information, please contact the Office of Instructional Technology and Distance Education services at 956.326.2792. 

TAMIU’s Spring Semester 2024 begins Tuesday, Jan. 16. Late Registration continues through Jan. 22.  There is no tuition increase for Spring 2024.

To learn more about TAMIU’s Registration processes, visit the dedicated Registration Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/registration

Take a peek at the Spring Semester at https://go.tamiu.edu/springpreview

A look back at TAMIU’s 2023 is also available with the University’s online Annual Report, available at https://www.tamiu.edu/annualreport/

More on the University’s story is shared at tamiu.edu and on the University’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. 

In the event of an emergency, contact University Police at 956.326.2100.

TAMIU offices close Friday, Dec. 22 in a State-authorized holiday break, and reopen for full services Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.