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Blackboard Organization Sites

A Blackboard Organization site is a feature in Blackboard that allows members of campus groups with a common goal related to teaching, research or administration to communicate and collaborate online similarly to using a Blackboard Course site. For example, organization members can share documents, discuss topics, etc.

Who is eligible to request an organization site?

Duke full-time staff or faculty are able to request an organization site. One of the "leaders" of an organization site must be full-time staff or faculty.

How can I request an organization site?

You should use the Request a Site form. When you fill in the form, do not leave required fields, designated with an asterisk (*), blank. You should designate a Course Number and Suffix and Course Section, put an organization title in Course Title field, and select a term.

Can non-Duke affiliates be members of the organization site?

Please see Blackboard Appropriate Use, Access to Blackboard.

Who will be responsible for enrolling users of the organization?

The person who is assigned as an organization "leader" will be responsible for enrolling users (participants) of the site.