List/Modify Users (View Class Roster)

The List/Modify Users feature allows you to view the entire class roster (with email address) as well as modify a specific user's role in the course. Typical uses of the Modify feature are to make someone a Teaching Assistant or to add a co-instructor.

How to List Users?

1. Click on Control Panel link on the left side of the course site.
2. Click on List/Modify Users under the User Management section.
3. To see the entire class list, click on the LIST ALL button. The entire class users will be listed by the last name.
4. To find a specific user, type their name in the Search field and click the Search button. Or click the A-Z, 0-9 button then select the letter corresponding to the user’s last name.

Note that this procedure is often used when adding a co-instructor or TA. Students in your class cannot be modified to assume a different role. Data received from the registrar's office will revert them to the role of a student within a few hours.

1. Click on the Properties button on the right side of the user name.
2. Select a role for this user.
3. Select YES for the Available choice if you want the user to have access to the course. If you select NO for this choice, the user will not be able to access to the course.
4. Click on the Submit button at the bottom of this page.

User Roles

Course Builder – Course builder is able to add content to the course through the Content Areas and the Course Tools sections.
Grader – Grader is able to access all areas under Assessments including the Gradebook.
Guest – There is no guest access in our system due to security problems with this role.
Student – Students user is able to access all available courses content and is included in the Gradebook.
Instructor – Instructor is able to control all aspects of the course through the Control Panel.
Teacher’s Assistant – TA is able to control most aspects of the course through the Control Panel.

Questions about List/Modify Users

1. Why can’t I modify some of the fields under Properties?

Blackboard is integrated with the student information system and the WebPortal and personal information must be updated there. Faculty can adjust their email address and first name in Blackboard.