Google Groups

Google Groups is an online tool used for collaboration for all members to participate. To have an Oakland University Google Group created for your department or team, complete the online Google Groups form at https://forms.oakland.edu/.

Who is Eligible?

Active Faculty, Staff or Students

Google Groups Can Do the Following

1. Email each other.
2. Organize meetings.
3. Communicate broad messages to the group with the ability to respond.

Roles

• The Owner role has the highest level of permissions over the group and can change the roles of the group members.
  • Add or remove other owners.
  • Create new roles.
  • Delete the group.
• The Manager role can:
  • Have member and message management responsibilities.
  • Add or remove managers.
• A Member role is default to anyone who is part of the group. Features of the Member role:
  • Any permissions set for the Member role are automatically given to all other roles.
  • Permissions set for the Member role are grayed out in the other roles because they are already applied.

Permissions

How to view a list of all the permissions in your Google Group if you have an owner or manager role:

1. Sign in to Google Groups.
2. Click My Groups.
3. Choose a group.
4. Click Manage near the top right. If you do not see this option, your role is Member and cannot change permissions.
5. Click Permissions. Choose from the four types of permissions to view and edit.
   • Basic permissions let certain people join and post to the group.
   • Posting permissions let members use custom features to post topics.
   • Moderation permissions let members monitor other members, posts, and roles.
   • Access permissions control who can view the group, members, and member email addresses.
6. Make your changes.
7. Click Save.

For additional assistance, please contact the Help Desk.

Additional Support

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