Description
OIT has partnered with University Communications and Marketing to transition mass email requests to UCM’s new email tool, Emma. Emma offers mobile-friendly HTML emails with University branding, as well as analytics to track open and click rates.
How to request access
Features
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Creates mobile-friendly HTML emails.
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University branded templates can be built and saved within the tool.
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Email response metrics and analytics are available that can track items like open and click rates.
Additional resources
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Accessibility
Bulk emails should accommodate the following basic accessibility considerations:
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The message must be composed in either plain-text or multipart plain-text/HTML.
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All information conveyed by the message must be in the text, not embedded in images or other elements that are inaccessible by text-to-speech software.
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All images in the message must include "alt" text that describes the image for low-vision recipients.
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:
IRB Requirements
Recruitment materials for research projects involving human subjects must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) before they can be sent.
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The message must include the project's IRB number in the body, e.g. 19-X-123.
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A test copy of the message will be forwarded to compliance@ohio.edu for approval prior to sending the message to your recipient list.
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If a message appears to be research-related but does not include an IRB number, we may ask you to provide confirmation that the message is exempt from IRB approval.
Security
Because of the potential impact, a mass mailing can have on the University community, emails sent through this service need to adhere to several basic IT security requirements. These requirements are designed to reduce recipient complaints and confusion, reinforce anti-phishing best practices, and efficiently utilize campus resources:
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The From and Reply-to email address must be an @ohio.edu address or the address of an approved business partner.
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Links that collect information must point to an ohio.edu website or the website of an approved business partner.
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Direct links to a login page, even if it is an OHIO login page, are not allowed.
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Links to external sites are allowed for informational purposes, but they cannot be used to collect information from the recipient.
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Links must be human-readable and identify the actual destination: No URL shorteners or QR Codes.
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Unsolicited email attachments are a commonly used tool for sending malware, resulting in many users, not trusting email that includes attachments. As such, attachments should be avoided.
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: