Add Sections

To add a new section, use the following procedure:

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  1. In the navigation bar, click Sections.

    Your sections are listed.

    The list of sections includes the Microsoft Office content version for the section.

    1. Use the search menu to find matching sections.

    2. Click a section name to view more information about the section.

  2. Click Add New.

  3. Enter the necessary information in the Properties tab. required field

    Field Name

    Action

    Section Name

    Enter the section name.

    Course Name

    Enter the course name.

    Course Description

    Briefly describe the course content.

    Term

    Academic term in which the section will be available—for example, fall.

    Year

    Academic year the section will be available.

    Content Version

    Select the version you intend to use from those available to your institution.

    Student Auto-Enroll

    ON —students automatically enroll in this section.

    OFF—students are wait-listed until you accept them into the section.

    Study Center

    Display the Study Center to students.

    You can turn off the Study Center any time.

    Hide Section

    Turn on temporarily so students cannot see the section.

    You can use this to set up a template, which you can then copy, or while you are editing the section.

    Student Gradebook

    ON —students can see the SAM gradebook.

    OFF—students cannot see the SAM gradebook.

  4. Click Save.

    A dialog box confirms the section creates.

  5. Click OK to add the textbooks, instructors, and students to the section.