Blackboard Third-Party Tool Integration Request Guidelines

Some third-party vendors, such as Top Hat and Zoom offer integrations with Blackboard that allow users to connect to a service from within a Bb course. The following will guide you in requesting an integration.

The following items will be part of the review process and may be required for the request form.

• Business owner
• Purpose/Benefit
• Security
  • Are names and grades stored?
• Dates of service
• Documentation and web links
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Content Integration Agreement
• Support

UH IT Security approval of all integrations is required.

The process can take 60-90 days from time of request submission to production installation/launch

Complete and submit the following forms

• Third-Party Tool Integration Request Form
  • Click SUBMIT (bottom of page) to submit this form
• Information Security Hosted Services Contract Checklist
  
  • Complete fields above: Assessment of Information Security Items
  • Below this line is completed by UHIT Security
  • Download and send to: bblearn@uh.edu
  • Retain a copy for your records

Security and Contract Review

• Security review is performed by UHIT Information Security
• Contract review is performed by Office of the General Counsel

Install on Blackboard test server

• Review/Test
• Test time varies, but is typically 2-3 weeks

Install on Blackboard production server (if approved)

1. Release to users
2. Contact helpdesk for support