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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a collection of questions that are frequently encountered regarding Electronic Distribution A. If you have a question that does not appear below, please email us with your question.

What is Distribution A?
Distribution A is list of provosts, vice presidents, deans, directors, and department heads (as well as their designated representatives) to whom important memos, notifications and other pertinent information are routed for action and dissemination when appropriate. With the speed, efficiency and cost-efectiveness of email, Electronic Distribution A expedites and facilitates the campus-wide delivery of these messages.

How does Electronic Distribution A work?
Electronic Distribution A is a specialized LISTSERV mailing list. When email is addressed to the Electronic Distribution A list, it is automatically broadcast to everyone on the list. The result is similar to a newsgroup or forum except that the messages are transmitted as email and are therefore available only to individuals on the list. Also, while anyone can subscribe and receive Electronic Distribution A messages, only authorized individuals can send messages to the list.

How can I receive Electronic Distribution A messages?
If you would like to receive Electronic Distribution A messages, just fill out this online subscription form which will send an email to the Electronic Distribution A administrator. The subscription process is a manual procedure, so it may take a day or so for your request to be processed. Once your subscription has been processed, you will receive an automated message from the LISTSERV server verifying your subscription.

Who do I contact if I am having problems?
Feel free to contact the Electronic Distribution A administrator if you have any questions or are experiencing problems with the Electronic Distribution A messaging system.

What do I need to do to stop receiving Distribution A messages?
To be removed from the Electronic Distribution A messaging list, send an email to listserv@listserv.tamu.edu. In the body of the message type: SIGNOFF DIST-A.

If someone from your department has left and you need to have them unsubscribed, please email the Electronic Distribution A administrator for assistance.