Announcements
Campus encouraged to participate in Blackboard feedback survey
Mar. 30, 2016—The CFT, as the administrative home for Blackboard, Vanderbilt’s primary course management system, is conducting an assessment in March to determine the extent to which Blackboard is meeting the needs of campus users. Results of this needs assessment will inform Vanderbilt’s decision to renew its contract with Blackboard, set to expire in 2017, or to...
OAK Gets New Look and Functionality August 12
Aug. 8, 2012—OAK (Online Access to Knowledge), Vanderbilt’s course management system, is expanding current functionality to provide additional services and customizations. Efficiencies in course delivery and management will also be attained. Several years ago, a proposal was prepared to enhance OAK that included a consolidated list of requests from the schools and student leaders. The collected information...
OAK Maintenance Dates for Fall 2012 Posted
Jul. 30, 2012—The dates when OAK will be unavailable for regular maintenance have been posted and can be found in the red box located on the lower left hand corner of the main OAK website. The dates are August 19, September 15, October 21, and November 18. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have...
Highlighted Resolved Issues and New Features for Latest Upgrade Posted
Jul. 30, 2012—OAK was upgraded in June to Blackboard Learn 9.1 Service Pack 8 in early June. A list of highlighted resolved issues and new features can be found in the “Training” section of the main OAK Website, or a PDF can be accessed directly here.
OAK Maintenance Complete
Dec. 4, 2011—The maintenance to the OAK databases is complete. OAK was unavailable this morning beginning at 6:00 AM and was restored at 10:00 AM as previously announced. Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website...
CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, August 21
Aug. 8, 2011—OAK will NOT be down Sunday, August 21 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please note that...
CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, July 17
Jul. 7, 2011—OAK will NOT be down Sunday, July 17 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please...
CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, April 17
Apr. 12, 2011—OAK will NOT be down Sunday, April 17 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please...
CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, Mar 20
Mar. 15, 2011—OAK will NOT be down Sunday, March 20 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please...
OAK Upgrade Reminder: July 24 2PM thru July 26 8AM
Jul. 24, 2010—OAK will be down Saturday, July 24 beginning at 2:00 PM through July 26 at 8:00 AM. Though OAK Support does not anticipate the upgrade taking this long, faculty and students should refrain from accessing OAK until a notice is posted on the OAK website. Please visit www.vanderbilt.edu/oak for system availability and outage updates.