What are they?
Google Groups are a tool for sending email messages to a list of individuals using a single email address. Group owners can choose group members, determine who can send mail to the group, and can moderate messages sent to the group.
A Google Group can be set up as a collaborative inbox so members can have ongoing, collaborative conversations via email where all conversations are stored in one location and retained regardless of changes to group membership or ownership.
Who can use them?
Students, faculty, and staff all may request a mailing list. Student requests for Google Groups must be approved by an employee sponsor.
Who manages them?
Once the Google Group is created by IITS, the group owner and managers are responsible for moderating the discussion and maintaining the group list.
Security Best Practices
Do NOT use Google Groups to collect sensitive or confidential information. Including, credit card information, social security numbers, license/VISA/passport information, health information, and passwords.
How can I get one?
You can request a Google Group on the following Service Catalog page, also linked in the Related Services / Offerings section on the right side of this page.
Haverford IITS Service Catalog - Google Groups Requests
Additional Information
Learn more about using Google Groups at Google's support site: Google Support - Learn about Google Groups.