Mass Messaging Tools

• Can I stop receiving all bulk mail from Wayne State?

  Wayne State University bulk email lists are automatically generated. Although it is discouraged, you may set up a filter in your Wayne Connect email if you wish to no longer see WSU emails. Before you set up a filter, please keep in mind: WSU uses e...

• What is my potential audience with WSU Bulk Email?

  A Wayne State University school, college, division or department/unit that has a Group ID Account may send bulk messages to certain WSU Bulk Email Lists after first obtaining authorization from C&IT. If you want to use a Bulk Email List to which ...

• When should I use Bulk Email?

  Appropriate content for a bulk email/eblastA Wayne State University Bulk Email message or an email blast is most appropriately used for communicating:Non-emergency messages related to WSU activities, programs or business.Time-sensitive WSU informatio...

• How can I send a WSU Bulk Email/eblast using a Group ID Account?

  Consider using a Group ID Account (e.g. waynelawannouncements@wayne.edu) if you regularly send bulk emails to the same lists. A Group ID Account gives your office an identity to communicate your message in an official and professional manner. Once se...

• What are Wayne State Alerts and what are the terms and conditions?

  Wayne State Alertsare email and text updates for both emergency and non-emergency campus messaging.Emergency messagingSent by Wayne State Police and Campus Safety via RAVE Mobile SafetyUsers may opt out of text messaging, but cannot opt out of email ...

• How do I send Wayne State Alerts?

  Wayne State Alerts are email and text messages sent for both emergency and non-emergency campus updates. Wayne State employees with appropriate roles and responsibilities can use the Wayne State Broadcast Messaging service to send non-emergency Way...

• How do I gain access to the Wayne State Broadcast Message?

  Wayne State employees can use Broadcast Messaging to distribute messaging relevant to their roles and responsibilities to the campus community. To apply for access to Broadcast Messaging, please send anemail to cit@wayne.eduincluding your role and de...

• How do I sign up to receive Wayne State Alerts text messages?

  Wayne State Alerts are open to students, faculty, staff, guests/affiliates, and external community members.Wayne State sends two kinds of Wayne State Alerts: emergency and non-emergency. Emergency messages are automatically sent to students, faculty...

• What numbers do Wayne State Alerts text messages come from?

  Wayne State Alerts text messages come from two different numbers depending on the nature of the message.Emergency messages are sent via RAVE Mobile Safety. These messages are always from Police and Campus Safety and will come from 77295.Non-emergency...

• How should I draft and send a bulk email?

  Bulk emails can be used to reach large audiences. Follow the steps below or watch the C&IT video tutorial to learn how to use the CMS Email Builder (note that you should receive approval for every message from your dean or vice president). Before...

• Who manages a Group ID?

  The employee who requests a Group ID is responsible for the use and maintenance of the account. This employee is the only one who may request password changes or changes to contact information. If the employee leaves his/her position, that person sho...

• How can a member of the Wayne State community contact a wide student audience across the university?

  In specific circumstances, you may contact a broad audience of Wayne State University students to distribute a message such as a survey, event invitation, information about a club, etc. To do this, please contact the Dean of Students Office (DOSO). A...

• What collaboration and email sharing tools does Wayne State offer?

  Wayne State University C&IT offers a number of collaboration and email sharing tools compatible with Wayne Connect. Depending on your needs, you may be interested in one or more of these tools. These tools can be used concurrently. LISTSERVConta...