Adding Program Announcements

Program Announcements allow you to share timely updates that are displayed on the Announcements tab of the Home page. This function is available to all users who have the “RPD” or “Designee” role.

Before You Begin

• Once added, announcements will appear on the Announcements tab of the Home page.
• You can select when announcements appear and to which roles.

Instructions for Adding Announcements

1. Click the Manage Program button.
2. Select the Tools tab.
3. Click the Announcements link.
4. Click the Add New Announcement link.
5. Enter an Announcement Subject.
6. Enter Announcement Text or use the Import from Word button to copy a word file directly into the announcement text field.
7. Enter the Start Date and End Date for when the announcement will appear.
8. Select the roles for which the announcement will Display:
   • Preceptor
   • Resident
   • Residency Advisory Committee
9. Click the Preview Announcement link to preview how it will appear.
10. Click on the Save button. Note: The announcement will appear on the Announcements tab of the Home page during the selected date range.

Instructions for Managing Announcements

1. Click the Manage Program link.
2. Click the Tools tab.
3. Click the Announcements link.
4. To locate an announcement, enter a Begin Date and End Date, then search.
5. Use the available options:

• • Click the Edit link to update the subject, text, dates, or display roles.
  • Click the Delete link to remove the announcement.
  • Click the Copy to New Announcement link to create an editable copy.

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