What is a Listserv?

A listserv is a method of distributing information via email to a group of people. The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office manages listserv services for various employment positions, such as Chief Executive Officers, Academic Senate Presidents, and more. These listservs are crucial for maintaining effective communication across the community colleges. 

 

Types of Listserv Providers

There are two primary listserv providers for the California Community Colleges:

1. Chancellor's Office Listservs: These listservs contain email addresses ending in @listserv.cccco.edu and are based on predetermined employment positions.
2. CCC Technology Center Listservs: These listservs contain email addresses ending in @listserv.cccnext.net and provide hosting services for regional and system-wide organizations.

 

How to Join a Chancellor's Office Listserv

To join a CCCCO listserv, follow these steps:

1. Create a ticket. Each district's Information Technology maintains the email alias for each list. If personnel change, submit a ticket to update the list. Only people in those positions (and others they approve) can be added to the associate list.

 

Common Listservs Managed by the Chancellor's Office (and local IT staff)

Here are some of the employment positions for which the Chancellor's Office hosts listservs:

• Admission and Registrars
• Chief Business Officers
• Chief Executive Officers
• Chief Financial Aid Officers
• Chief Human Resources Officers
• Chief Information Systems Officers
• Chief Instructional Officers
• Chief Student Services Officers
• Distance Education Coordinators
• Disabled Student Program and Services Coordinators
• Public Information Officers
• Research and Planning Directors
• Veterans Officers

 

How to Join a CCC Technology Center Listserv

To join a CCCTC listserv, follow these steps:

1. Determine the Appropriate List: Identify the list that corresponds to your role or interest. The alias should include all recipients interested in the topical area covered by each list.
2. Request Membership in the listserv portal.

 

Please Note: IVC IT staff do not have access to edit CCCTC lists, so adding and removing membership must be done by the staff member themselves using the portal. 

 

Common Listservs Managed by You (over 150 list!)

• Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance
• CCC Government Relations
• Faculty in Agriculture
• Budget News

 

Conclusion 

Joining a listserv is a straightforward process that ensures you stay informed and connected within the California Community Colleges system.

 

Reference: https://www.cccco.edu/ListServ-membership-management