Creating a Group

Who can use this feature?

Create a Group to post important announcements, share valuable Resources, promote Events and collaborate with others at your institution.  Create Groups for schools, campuses, services, organizations, or whatever else brings people together!

Creating a Group

1. Click on Groups in the menu.
   
   Mobile Users: Click on the  menu icon in the top left corner to open your menu.
2. Select the Create Group button in the top right corner.
3. Click on Change Cover Image to add a cover pic.
4. Click on Upload Avatar to add a profile image.
5. Select the Group Type from the drop-down list.
6. Complete the required fields with these helpful tips:

   Name of Group	Something simple that easily identifies the Group.
   Group Description	2 - 3 sentences describing the purpose of the Group, who may want to join, and the types of content, Events or Resources Group Members can expect to see.
   Group Privacy	Public: Group information is visible to all Users; anyone can join. Private: Membership is by invitation only; Group information can only be seen by Members.
   Contact Information	Contact details related to the Group.  This will be different from your personal contact information.
   Labels	Add relevant Labels to make the Group more discoverable.
   Member Management	Enter the names of people you would like to add to the Group as Members; they will receive a notification. For Private Groups, only Group Members will be able to access the Group.
   Admin Management	Enter the names of the Group Members that will also be Group Admins.

7. Click on Create Group.