Description
Opt-in/out, listserv-style mailing lists for small or large groups of OHIO email addresses.
Access
Who can access
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Creation: You must be a current employee, emeriti, or a registered student organization to request a new Catmail distribution group.
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Access: Anyone with a valid OHIO email address can be a member of a Catmail distribution group.
How to request
Contact the IT Service Desk with the following information:
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List name: What people will see if they look up your list in Outlook or Outlook on the Web.
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List managers: The OHIO email address of the individual(s) responsible for managing the distribution list.
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List members: The OHIO email addresses of everyone who should be a part of the distribution list.
Features
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Single address: Messages sent to the group address are delivered to all members.
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One-way or two-way: A group can be a two-way discussion forum, or it can be an announcement list that only accepts mail from specific senders.
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Moderation: Messages can be delivered immediately, or they can be held for approval by the list moderator(s).
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Membership management - In most cases, you can manage your own list's membership.
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University accounts only - All members must have OHIO email addresses (@ohio.edu).
Best uses
- Discussion groups and announcement lists when all members are OHIO email users.
Additional resources
Get help
- Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.
Accessibility
Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken.
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know.
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:
Security
The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the university community can teach, learn, and conduct research.
For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: