myPortal - Creating Announcements

Users with specific roles and permissions can create Announcements within my.Portal. The Announcements and Notifications feature provides ways for users to receive important information. Notifications can be adjusted for receipt of relevant updates through channels a user prefers.

Summary

If you have the correct roles and permissions, you can create Announcements within myPortal. The Announcements and Notifications feature provides ways for other USNH members to receive important information. Notifications can be adjusted for receipt of relevant updates through the channels you prefer.

 

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How-To

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Once logged into myPortal, click on Announcements using the left hand navigation

Step 2 - Click on Add Announcement

Step 3 - The system defaults to Notice, but using the drop down menu, creators can select the type of Announcement they are looking to create.  Not all creators will have Emergency option.

 

Step 4 - Add a clear concise Title for the Announcement

Step 5 - Provide a Message regarding this Announcement.  Ensure you provide as much information as possible for users including dates and next actions.

Step 6 - Select the appropriate audience to Send the Announcement too. This will determine which users will receive the messaging.  Please be aware that users have access to other institutions, ensure you are selecting the correct audience.  There is no spell check so be sure to get a second set of eyes to proof your message before sending

Step 7 - Delivery Channels will allows you to select how you want the message to be received by users

Step 8 - Creators also have the ability to attach an Image, Attachment, Schedule the Announcement for the future or Expire an Announcement.

 

Step 9 - Select Send once your information has been added.  There is no edit on Announcements so be sure your information is correct. 

 

Outcome

Announcement Creators now have the ability to create and send types of announcements through the portal.

 

Further Readings

myPortal: Announcements

myPortal: Log-in

 

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