Class listservs allow instructors to have easy email access to all the students enrolled in their classes. Likewise, students have easy access to one another by email. Please note that messages sent to a listserv address (e.g., "hu-101-17-l" are sent to each and every person subscribed to the listserv. To set up a listserv, head to: http://majordomo.mtu.edu and follow the steps provided.

Some general tips:

• give the listserv a short and easy, but descriptive name (the name must end with "-l")
• if you are creating a class listserv, use the "automatic class list" option

It usually takes one to three days to process your request and to create the listserv. You should receive confirmation of listserv creation via email. If you do not receive confirmation, or if you have any problems related to your listserv, <contact majordomo-owner@mtu.edu>.

Ideas for using the listserv:

• encourage students to post responses to readings to the listserv
• encourage students to raise questions on the listserv
• use the listserv to remind students of upcoming due dates
• submit a "discussion topic" for the week and encourage students to participate in the conversation
• invite "guest posters" to send email related to the course topic to the listserv