Newsletters can be sent as email messages to specific groups of users. This service is useful to target specific users who don't login often, or if you need to include personal information. Do not use this feature unless you are sure that the email address recorded in the user's profile is accurate.
Newsletter will appear in the order that they are generated, with those that are pending appearing on the top of the list. On the Newsletter screen, you can create new newsletters, or view old newsletter that have been sent previously. Once you have added a newsletter, it remains on the ‘Newsletter’ screen until you decide to send it. This lets you edit a newsletter before it is sent, or compose a newsletter prior to the date you want people to view it.
Creating a newsletter - Choose the ‘Newsletters’ option from the ‘Admin’ drop-down menu. Click the ‘Add New Newsletter’ link at the top right of the list of newsletters. Enter the name of the person or the department who is sending the newsletter, and the ‘From’ email address. This email address will be used to send you the status of the newsletter and to whom it has been sent. Enter the text of your newsletter and format or add links to resources, etc. Click the ‘Save’ button. Return to the ‘Newsletter’ page. From here you may edit, send, or delete your newsletter
Deleting a newsletter - A newsletter can be deleted from the newsletter list after it has been sent, or it can be edited and resent. To delete a newsletter, click the [Delete] link in the ‘Actions’ column.
Editing a newsletter - Locate the newsletter in the list of newsletters on the ‘Newsletter’ page. To edit the message, click the [Edit] link in the ‘Actions’ column.
Sending a newsletter - Locate the newsletter that you wish to send in the list of newsletters on the ‘Newsletters’ page. Choose the department and account access levels to receive your newsletter, and click the ‘Send’ button. After you have sent a newsletter, you will receive a confirmation and list of recipients by email.