Working with Categories
This section explains how to create and manage categories. Each campus group must be part of a category. Categories help users navigate the list of available public groups more easily. Categories also help administrators navigate the full list of both public and private groups as displayed in the Manage Groups screen (described in Navigate to the Manage Groups Screen).
For most users, categories are displayed only in the Browse Groups view of the Campus Groups feature. (Administrators also see them listed on the Manage Groups screen.) For this reason, groups should be given names that make sense without anyone knowing which category they will belong to, and this may be something to keep in mind when naming categories as well.
Categories are also sorted alphabetically, so it’s a good idea to name similar categories with a leading keyword so they are seen together in the list when new group applications are being submitted.
Default Categories
By default, the portal includes several categories. The default categories at your site will vary depending on when you first installed JICS. The default categories installed in a new installation of version 9.3.x and above are as follows:
Academic Departments
Academic Interest Groups
Administrative Offices
Alumni Associations
Committees and Task Forces
Professional Organizations
Sports - Intercollegiate
Sports - Intramural
Sports - Recreational
Service Organizations
Student Government
Student Government
Student Clubs and Organizations
Technology User Groups
Other
Log in to the portal and navigate to the Manage Groups screen, as described in Navigate to the Manage Groups Screen.
Click Add category.
The system displays the Create category screen.
Enter a name for the new category.
Click Create category.
The system adds the category.
Log in to the portal and navigate to the Manage Groups screen, as described in Navigate to the Manage Groups Screen.
The system displays a screen that lists all categories and groups.
Locate the category you want to rename and click the corresponding Edit category button.
The system displays the Edit category screen.
Modify the name as appropriate.
Click Save changes.
Note
You cannot delete categories that contain groups.
Log in to the portal and navigate to the Manage Groups screen, as described in Navigate to the Manage Groups Screen.
The system displays a screen that lists all categories and groups.
Locate the category you want to delete and click the corresponding Delete category button.
The system generates a dialog asking if you are sure you want to delete the category.
Click OK.
Reassign a Group to a Different Category
If you want to move a group from one category to another, you edit the group, as described in Modify a Group.