Summary
Your Display Name that appears on Blackboard is drawn from the first and last name that the University has on record for you. Faculty and Staff have the option to modify this information without needing to request an official name change - this can be done by using the "Chosen Name" fields on Colleague Self-Service. This video tutorial for Faculty and University Employees shows how to access and use this tool to update one's Blackboard Display name.
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Your Display Name that appears on Blackboard is drawn from the first and last name that the University has on record for you. Faculty and Staff have the option to modify this information without needing to request an official name change - this can be done by using the "Chosen Name" fields on Colleague Self-Service. This video tutorial for Faculty and University Employees shows how to access and use this tool to update one's Blackboard Display name.
Please note that:
- This will not work for Students' Blackboard Display Names, which must match the information on their official Saint Peter's University account, and
- This is to represent one's chosen display name only, and is only applied to the Display Name on Blackboard (no other systems). If you are seeking an official legal name change to your Saint Peter's University account, please contact HR (hrdept@saintpeters.edu) if you are an employee/faculty member, or enrollment services (registrar@saintpeters.edu) if you are a student.
For any further questions on this topic, create a service ticket or contact servicedesk@saintpeters.edu to request assistance.