Platform: W-Exchange, Mail List Manager and other systems that send university email
Affiliation: Everyone
Options for Emailing a List of Addresses
W-Exchange Teams
are created by the individual to work collaboratively with others. Besides the ability for a mailing list, Teams also offer chats, SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner, and other options.
Dynamic lists
Dynamic Lists are generated by the system and will include anyone who meets the criteria the list was defined for. Request a dynamic list.
One-time lists
One-time lists are created and used once, for a specific purpose. Request a one-time list.
Self-managed lists
Self-managed lists are managed by the owner who can add and remove people to the list using the Mailing List Manager application. Request a self-managed list.
Requirements of the use of Email Lists
Individuals utilizing WMU mailing lists shall abide by the following requirements and shall not violate WMU's mass email and other policies. Any person found to be in violation of university policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as defined.
Dynamic and self-managed
- Must be University-related.
- Must be sponsored by WMU faculty or staff member.
- Membership is not limited to WMU.
- The expected traffic levels should be moderate.
- Name is in the format of dept-group at wmich.edu.
- Messages cannot be archived.
- Can be moderated or members only.
- Members cannot self join.
One-time mailing lists
- Generated for a specific purpose.
- Take approximately four hours to add into the email system.
- Must be sponsored by faculty or staff.
- Generally usable for only a few days.
Related Rules and Policies