Messages
Note
Starting with 2021.1 the Message Center is the Notification Center where you can view automated system messages such as changes to permissions or advising cycle milestones. Just like the Message Center, the Notification Center is available from the Universal Toolbar and includes several similar features.
Messages from previous versions of J1 Web can be viewed in the Message Archive. You can see all the original information in messages you sent, received, or were included on from other users. These messages are view-only meaning you cannot reply to them. Create a new communication or use notes and comments to connect with other J1 Web user.
Use messages to send and receive communication with other J1 Web users. Messages include a link to the page to which they are related to provide quick access to message-related information. Messages can also be designated Important 
to prioritize them and enable a message notification to be forwarded to your designated email address immediately.
Notice
An event coordinator may message a conference room point of contact about upcoming maintenance work or an advising administrator may receive an automatic message when the time frame for setting up advising appointments approaches.
Features
Receive system messages during several J1 Web processes to keep you and other users aware of progress and milestones related to a process.
Quickly access information related to the message using the link to the page from where the To Do originated.
Access your messages from your Home page, Universal toolbar, and the Message Center.
Access messages you sent to others from your Message Center.
View all messages in a central location from the Message Center. Use sorting and filtering features to quickly find specific messages.
Forward message notifications to a designated email address on a routine basis and immediately when you receive a message designated Important
.
Note
Starting with 2021.1 the Message Center is the Notification Center where you can view automated system messages such as changes to permissions or advising cycle milestones. Just like the Message Center, the Notification Center is available from the Universal Toolbar and includes several similar features.
Messages from previous versions of J1 Web can be viewed in the Message Archive. You can see all the original information in messages you sent, received, or were included on from other users. These messages are view-only meaning you cannot reply to them. Create a new communication or use notes and comments to connect with other J1 Web user.
Click the Message icon
from the page toolbar.Type the recipient's name in the To field and select the name from the drop-down.
Tip
You can add multiple recipients in the To field. Remove recipients by clicking the x next to their name.
Enter a brief message description in the Topic field.
Enter the message in the Your Message field.
Select the Important checkbox if the message needs to be sent immediately.
Note
Notifications for messages designated as Important
are sent immediately regardless of the recipient's task and message forwarding frequency.Click Send Message.
Note
Your message appears in the Recent Messages block for each recipient, and a copy of the message stays in your Message Center.
Note
Starting with 2021.1 the Message Center became the Notification Center where you can view automated system messages such as changes to permissions or advising cycle milestones. Just like the Message Center, the Notification Center is available from the Universal Toolbar and includes several similar features.
Messages from previous versions of J1 Web can be viewed in the Message Archive. You can see all the original information in messages you sent, received, or were included on from other users.
Messages can accessed in several ways:
To view recently received or unread messages, access your Home page and review the Recent Messages block or hover over Messages on the Universal toolbar.
Tip
On the Universal toolbar, a number over the Message icon indicates you have unread messages.
To view or sort a full list of messages, hover over Messages on the Universal toolbar. From the drop-down menu, click Message Center.
If you choose to have message notifications forwarded to a designated email address, they can be accessed from your email.
Note
Starting with 2021.1 the Message Center is the Notification Center where you can view automated system messages such as changes to permissions or advising cycle milestones. Just like the Message Center, the Notification Center is available from the Universal Toolbar and includes several similar features.
Messages from previous versions of J1 Web can be viewed in the Message Archive. You can see all the original information in messages you sent, received, or were included on from other users. These messages are view-only meaning you cannot reply to them. Create a new communication or use notes and comments to connect with other J1 Web user.
Access the message.
Click Read now (for a new unread message) or Read again (for a previously read message) to open the View Message window.
Click Reply.
Note
All original recipients are automatically included on your response. Add additional recipient names in the To field and select their names from the drop-down or remove recipients by clicking the x icon next to their name.
Enter your response in the Your Message field.
Select the Important checkbox if the message should be delivered immediately .
Note
Notifications for messages and tasks due/assigned today or those designated as Important
are emailed immediately regardless of task and message forwarding frequency.Click the Send message button.
Note
The Send Message window closes, the message is sent to the recipients, and a copy is available in the Message Center.
Hover over the User Profile and select My general settings to open the My General Settings page.
From the Communication Preferences options, click Edit. Forwarding options become available.
From the Forwarding Email Address drop-down, select the email address where you want to have interactions forwarded.
Note
Email addresses are managed on the J1 Web Person Information Details page or in the Desktop (Name Entity window). Contact your campus support team if you do not see an email address or if you want to update what is listed.
If the Forwarding Interaction option is set to Off, click it to enable it.
From the To Do and Notification Forward Email Address drop-down, select the email address where you want to have To Dos and notifications forwarded.
From the To Do and Notification Forwarding Frequency drop-down, select how often you want interactions forwarded outside of J1 Web.
Click Save.
At this time, messages cannot be deleted as it may be important to maintain a historical message record for a student or advisor. Message archiving will be available in a future release.