List/Modify Users

The List/Modify Users feature allows instructors 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.

From the Control Panel

Click on List/Modify Users in the User Management section.
To see the entire class list, click on the Search button with nothing in the Search field.
To find a specific user, type their name in the Search field and click the Search button.
Click on the Properties button on the right side of their name.
The Modify User Properties will appear. To modify the role, click the radio button of the role you want.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Submit button.

User Roles

Course Builder - This role allows you to add content to the course through the Content Areas and the Course Tools sections.

Grader - This role allows you to access all areas under Assessments including the Gradebook.

Guest - This role allows you to view areas of the course, but not participate in the course. Guest role is prohibited by the admin.

Instructor - This role allows you to control all aspects of the course through the Control Panel.

Student - This role allows you to access all available course content and is included in the Gradebook.

Teaching Assistant - This role allows you to control most aspects of the course through the Control Panel.

More information

Q: Why can’t I modify some of the fields under Properties?

A: Blackboard is integrated with the student information system and the Web Portal and personal information must be updated there. Faculty can adjust their email address and first name in Blackboard. Faculty can also change the role or status of others in their class.

Q: What are the different roles used for?

A: Different roles allow access to different features of the Blackboard system.

Q: What does Available mean?

A: Available status means to have access to the course site. If Yes is selected for this question, the user will have access to the course Web site. If No is selected, the user will not be able to access the course.

Q: I already enroll my guest lecturer, but he/she can't go to my "Control Panel". What should I do?

A: Guest role is prohibited by the admin. You can add your guest lecturer as a teacher assistant.

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