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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Dear UCR Faculty –
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">The Registrar’s Office and ITS are excited about next week’s (March 6-10) launch of the new version of iGrade. For a preview of the new system, watch this
<a href="https://ucr.yuja.com/V/Video?v=7444707&node=31966234&a=98530531&autoplay=1">
introductory video</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">We know that training and information is key in helping you be successful with submitting your grades. Many features in iGrade will continue to function as they do
 now and will feel very familiar to current users. We have also produced a series of video walkthroughs and instructional guides that will support faculty in common tasks within iGrade. These resources will be available when the updated website launches next
 week. For those needing additional assistance, our office will be ready to provide individualized support.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans",sans-serif;color:#2E75B6">Training Library:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Uploading grades from Canvas<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Entering and submitting grades for a course<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Processing a grade change for a student<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Navigating iGrade and accessing your courses<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">and more…<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans",sans-serif;color:#2E75B6">Highlights of the New System:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Self-Service Grade Changes</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">:
 Submit grade changes directly from your course roster in iGrade that will reflect on student records in real time. No more emailing grade change forms and waiting for a reply!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Enhanced Look and Feel</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">:
 Sort, filter, and view your courses and students with improved controls on a modern interface. No more hunting for extension students on different tabs!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">Up-to-Date Resources</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">:
 Instructions and guides will be available directly within iGrade where you need them the most. A new support website will be launched with additional reference and troubleshooting information.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">We will be in communication again next week once the new system and website are live and ready for use.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">My best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Fira Sans Light",sans-serif">-Jeff<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">JEFF WILLIAMS</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assistant Registrar - Records<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Office of the Registrar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">University of California, Riverside<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">900 University Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2249 Student Services Building
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Riverside, CA 92521<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Office: (951) 827-5896<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:jeffrey.williams@ucr.edu">
<span style="color:blue">jeffrey.williams@ucr.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Website: <a href="https://registrar.ucr.edu/">
<span style="color:blue">registrar.ucr.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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