New iCalendar Functionality

There isnew functionalityin iSiS which will allow users to integrate schedules into their online calendars such as Outlook. This will allow the following:

  • Studentsare able todownload their class schedule in ical file format from the student service center >my class schedule page
  • Facultyare able to download their schedule in ical format from the Faculty Center >My Schedule page.

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Unfortunatelythis functionality is not supported with Outlook Web that Lowell Student’s use, but is supported by Microsoft Outlook (Windows) and other calendar solutions that students could be using. The ‘HELP’ documentation notes this andusersshould go to their specific software for detailed import instructions.

FOR FACULTY: Grading Reminder from Registrar

See the following notice from the Registrar regarding grading:

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL FACULTY

Please remember to ‘approve’ your grade sheet

After the grades are entered for your course, you must change the status to ‘approved’ and save again in order for the grades to be posted. Please follow the instructions below to enter grades.

  • Go to the Faculty Center in iSiS
  • Choose the grade roster for the course
  • Enter grades for the entire class
  • Click save
  • Change approval status to Approved
  • Click save.

5-1-2012 8-52-11 AM.jpgOnce you have done the above, a pop up message will appear stating that you have successfully submitted grades.

An email will also be sent to your University of Massachusetts Lowell email account stating you have successfully submitted grades.

If you are having any problems, please call Patricia Duff or Mai Nguyen.

The last day to enter grades for courses offered though Continuing Education is 48 hours after the last class/final exam. The last day to enter grades for all other courses is May 21, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Patricia A. Duff

Registrar

RELATED LINKS: See Video on Entering Grades