Navigation: Campus Community > Comments > Set Up Comments > Comment Category Table

1. The default option is Find an Existing Value. Select Search to view existing values.
2. Click the Add a New Value tab to add a new Comment Category.
3. Enter or look up the Academic Institution by selecting the looking glass.
4. Enter a Comment Category; six characters max.
5. Select the Add button.
6. The Comment Categories page displays.  
   1. Effective Date:  Input the earliest date the Comment can be assigned.
   2. Status:  This needs to be set as "Active" for the Comment to be able to be assigned.
   3. Description: Comment category name; 30 characters max.
   4. Short Description: 12 characters max.
   5. Allow Any Term: Only displays when STRM using administrative function.
   6. Administrative Function: Select the Administrative Function.
   7. Comments:  A Comment Category can be pre-populated with Comments. In the Comments setup box, any text entered will be auto-populated when the comment is assigned to the student's record.
   8. Changes Allowed:  This will allow users to change or append the Comment if selected.
      • Yes: It is possible for users to edit the default Comment.
      • No: It is not possible for users to edit or add to a Comment.
      • Append: Adding to the default Comment is possible without editing it.
7. Select Save.
8. Process complete.