Dynamic Distribution Groups (DDGs) in UAlbany Mail are a special kind of distribution groups. There are no direct "members" of DDGs, as in normal Distribution Groups or Listserv lists, but instead there is a defined query that runs each time a message is sent to the group that finds matching recipients.
The following attributes are available for configuring DDG recipients:
- Division (as Determined by the Human Resources Organization tree)
- Department Code (as Determined by the Human Resources Organization tree)
- Primary Affiliation
- Faculty
- Staff
- Student
- Affiliate
- Alum
You can use any of the above attributes to build a DDG. For example, you could request to have a DDG created that would reach:
- All Staff members of the Academic Affairs Division
- All Faculty members in the School of Education Division
- All Faculty members of any particular Department in the School of Business Division
If codes are not available for the desired audience, then a DDG can not be created for the that purpose.
Since there are no direct members of DDGs, there is no way to add or remove a single person to or from a DDG. If someone should be on a list and is not, then that person should contact HR to correct their Eduperson codes or affiliations.
To request a Dynamic Distribution Group, please submit a Service Desk request. Be sure to include the criteria you want included for the audience and the email address and display name for the Group.