FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I create an area for each class?
Within the site you may create a page for each of your classes. However, it is not designed for communication between student and faculty nor is it intended to replace Blackboard.
Can I create a personal page, too?
Your people.ua.edu site is for professional use. As indicated in the Disclaimer statement, the site represents The University of Alabama and must follow the UA Web Policy.
Can I use my people.ua.edu site in place of Blackboard?
People.ua.edu is not designed to replace Blackboard. It does not tie into Banner in any way. Use people.ua.edu as your professional site.
Can I sell stuff on my site?
According to the University guidelines, you are not allowed to sell goods or services on your website.
Is my site public?
Yes, your people.ua.edu site will be public. However, you can choose to password protect the entire site or just individual pages within the site.
How do I add categories and tags?
CampusPress does a great job of teaching you everything you want to know about search engines and tags at this support page.
How much data, including pictures, videos, and files, can I upload?
You can upload an unlimited number of individual files of no more than 50MB each. View Uploading Files Directly to your Media Library and Add video to a Post or Page for more details including allowed file types.
Can I change the theme?
People.ua.edu is constructed on a custom, UA approved theme which allows for extensive modifications. Should we develop new themes, they will appear in the Themes menu. For help customizing your site, visit CampusPress Appearance & Themes guides.
Who do I call for support?
Get help from the CampusPress Support desk or visit CIT’s Contact page.