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CommUnity is a vibrant online platform to connect with fellow members, participate in discussions and groups, and access valuable resources.
Please note that this platform will be replacing AIEA's long standing listserv, and is the new home for Job Postings, and all Town Hall information. |
In the new Member CommUnity Platform, you will be able to: - Join discussions on various topics related to our members' interests - Connect with members who share your interest by searching for areas of expertise - Add colleagues as friends to expand you professional network within our community ...AND much more! |
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How do I sign up?
Once your AIEA membership has been processed for the current membership year, you can just log in to CommUnity using your existing member portal credentials. How do I get started?
Log in to CommUnity using your existing member credentials. When you are at your dashboard, select the "Get Started" button in the Take Community Tour section, on the top left corner of the page. This will show you some of the essentials and help you get started with setting up your profile. Make sure to add a quick bio, picture, areas of expertise/interest, social media links, and any other information you'd like to share. This will give others a chance to get to know you better! Can I change the visibility of my personal information?
No! when you select "Edit Profile", There is a blue globe on the right side of each editable section, when you click it, you can set each section to be visible to everyone, friends only or nobody. You can also make these changes via the main account settings which can be accessed by clicking your name, picture or the arrow on the very top right corner and selecting "Account Settings". You can change Account, Privacy and Subscription settings. How do I add other members as friends?
Click "Member Search" on the navigation items; Here all members will be listed. You can sort the list by Username, Last/First Name, Last Login, or Date Joined. You can also filter the list by Organization, Title, Areas of Interest in AIEA, City, Country, or Areas of Expertise. Finally, you can use the search bar to look up members you already know. To add them as a friend, click the small square with the blue person and plus sign, located on the bottom of their profile frame . WHat is the newsfeed?
The newsfeed allows you to easily see what’s going on in the community at a glance. You can visit the community, see what’s happening, and engage quickly and efficiently within one module. The newsfeed allows you to not only see but engage with the content displayed in it. What are my bookmarks?
You can bookmark items throughout the community that you want to be able to access quickly from your dashboard. You can bookmark the following items across the community site:
Who will see a post I create in the newsfeed?
Before finalizing your post, you can select if you'd like to share this with just your added friends only or the all members. The post created will show at the top of the newsfeed to the selected audience, as well as the top of your newsfeed. This is an easy way to quickly or informally ask questions and share content and ideas with fellow members. Can I delete a post?
Members are only able to delete posts they created. Where will files I uploaded be displayed?
Files uploaded in the "Files" tab of a group will be displayed in both the Group and the Newsfeed to those with access to that specific group. Files uploaded as a general resource file will be available to all members. What should the Message Tab be used for?
Message members directly to share important information, events, resources or just to catch up! |
How do I post a job opening?
After logging in to CommUnity, select the Job Board menu item, Select "Add Topic". Type in your subject, the body of the post and select "post". This will be available to all via their dashboards and the emailed weekly digest. Where can I find Town Hall Information?
Town Hall registration and recording will be available via the events page on CommUnity. Any additional Resources shared, will be posted and can be found under "Resources". Why am I automatically in a group/ multiple groups?
All members are automatically added to the member group upon login. If you are an active board or committee member, you will also be automatically added to those groups. Can I join both public and private groups?
You can instantly join any groups that are marked as Public access. You cannot join groups that are marked as Private. How can you interact with groups?
Once you have joined a group, there are many ways you can interact with that group, including:
What can I find in the trending tags section?
When a post or comment includes a hashtag, the hashtag shows in the Trending Tags section of your dashboard. You can click the hashtag to open the search page and see all posts and items related to that tag. You can also search for hashtags using the main search icon in the upper right corner of the page. The Trending Tags section is limited to a maximum of 10 hashtags, and shows results from the past two weeks. What can I find in the upcoming events tab?
Upcoming Virtual and In-person events, networking opportunities and more chances for member-to-member engagement will be listed here. You can quickly see future events in the Upcoming Events section of your dashboard. Can I add my own promotional material?
Yes! There is a space for that, if you'd like to share with other members. In the discussion categories, please select the "Promotional Resources From Members" category and click "Add Topic" Can other events for SIOs be shared here?
Absolutely! Click on "Discussions" in the navigation items. Click on "Events for International Education Leaders" and click "Add Topic". What if my question wasn't answered?
Please email us at [email protected], and we'd be happy to help! |
Accessing the CommUnity TourPosting on the NewsfeedDeleting & Editing PostReplying to Posts |
Searching for MembersUploading FilesEngaging in the NewsfeedMessaging in a Group |
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