An email distribution list is a single email address that automatically forwards messages to a predefined group of people. Only the list name displays in the "To:" line allowing list membership to be hidden when needed for FERPA and other policy purpose.
Individuals who have permissions to manage distribution lists are list owners. If you are a distribution list owner, you can manage the membership of your distribution list(s) through the Group Membership Manager system.
If you need to be added to a list you should contact the list owner. For information on how to identify a distribution list owner(s) email the UWSP Postmaster.
Depending on the list, distribution lists can be automatically maintained, or manually updated.
Automatically Created Distribution Lists
Information Technology automatically generates and maintains many distribution lists based on student information in Campus Solutions and staff information in the Department Information Management System (DIMS).
Automatically created distribution lists update each night. Who can email an automatically created distribution list is similarly managed. If needed, you can request temporary permissions to email a specific list(s).
See more information about a specific automatically generated list:
Manually Updated Distribution Lists
A committee group communication list is an example of a manually updated distribution list
If you need to be added to a manually updated distribution list, or you would like to email the list, you should contact the list owner. If you need help identifying a distribution list owner(s) email the UWSP Postmaster.
Contact the IT Service Desk with additional questions!