Create Content for KU Daily Digest
Overview
KU Daily Digest is a daily email newsletter that keeps the Koç University community informed about important news, announcements, and upcoming events. You can include your content or events in the KU Daily Digest to reach your target audience effectively.
Content List
Permissions
Users with content creation or event creation permissions can add their items to KU Daily Digest. No additional authorization is required beyond your existing content/event creation permissions.
Users with KU Daily management permissions can also access the Digest Management page to review scheduled content and send preview emails.
How to Add Content to KU Daily Digest
You can add content to KU Daily Digest through two ways:
Option 1: When Creating New Content
Go to [https://campus.hub.ku.edu.tr]
Click on the "Sign in with KU NetID" button
Navigate to Campus Agenda > Content Management > Create Content from the left menu
Fill in all the required fields for your content (follow the guidelines in the "Create Content" documentation)
In the Publishing Options section on the right side:
Check the "Publish on Digest" option
Select your target audience(s) from the dropdown menu (you can select multiple):
Faculty
Staff
Students
Select the Digest publish date - choose the date when you want your content to appear in KU Daily
Complete all required fields in both English and Turkish
Click "Submit Your Content"
Option 2: When Creating a New Event
Go to [https://campus.hub.ku.edu.tr]
Click on the "Sign in with KU NetID" button
Navigate to Campus Agenda > Events Management > Create Event from the left menu
Fill in all the required fields for your event (follow the guidelines in the "Create an Event" documentation)
In the Publishing Options section on the right side:
Check the "Publish on Digest" option
Select your target audience(s) from the dropdown menu (you can select multiple):
Faculty
Staff
Students
Select the Digest publish date - choose the date when you want your event to appear in KU Daily
Complete all required fields in both English and Turkish
Click "Submit Your Event"
Managing KU Daily Digest Content
For Users with Digest Management Permissions
If you have KU Daily management permissions, you can access additional features:
Navigate to Digest Management from the left menu
On this page, you can:
View all scheduled content and events - See what items are scheduled for upcoming KU Daily Digests
Review content by date - Filter and view content scheduled for specific dates
Send preview emails - Send a preview of tomorrow's KU Daily Digest to test recipients
This allows you to review the digest before it's sent to the entire community
Verify formatting, content accuracy, and overall appearance
How to Send a Preview Email
Go to Digest Management
Select the date you want to preview (typically tomorrow's digest)
Click the "Send Preview Email" button
The preview will be sent to designated test recipients
Review the preview to ensure everything appears correctly
Important Considerations
Date Selection
Choose your Digest publish date carefully to give your audience sufficient notice
For events, select a date that provides adequate advance notice (at least 3-5 days recommended)
Avoid selecting extended date ranges to maintain the effectiveness of KU Daily
Select specific dates rather than long periods
Audience Targeting
You can select multiple audience groups (Faculty, Staff, Students)
Select all relevant audiences for your content
Be thoughtful about which groups will find your content relevant
Example: A faculty workshop should be targeted to Faculty only
Example: A campus-wide event might be targeted to Faculty, Staff, and Students
Consider the relevance of your announcement to each group
Content Approval
If your content or event requires approval, it will go through the approval process first
Only approved content will be included in KU Daily Digest
You will be notified of the approval status
Allow sufficient time for the approval process when planning your Digest publication date
Bilingual Requirements
All content must be complete in both English and Turkish
Translations should be accurate and culturally appropriate
Both versions should convey the same information and tone
Verification
For Content
Navigate to Content Management > Submitted Contents
Find your content in the list
Check that "Publish on Digest" is enabled
Verify the selected date and audience(s)
Review both language versions for completeness
For Events
Navigate to Events Management > Submitted Events
Find your event in the list
Check that "Publish on Digest" is enabled
Verify the selected date and audience(s)
Review both language versions for completeness
Using Digest Management (if you have permission)
Navigate to Digest Management
Select the date when your content should appear
Verify your content or event is listed
Send a preview email to see how it will appear
Best Practices
Keep publication periods short - Select specific dates rather than extended ranges
Target appropriately - Choose the audience(s) most relevant to your content
Select multiple audiences when relevant - Don't limit to one group if content applies to multiple
Plan ahead - Submit your content with enough time for review and approval if required
Follow all content guidelines - Ensure your content meets all formatting, quality, and compliance standards
Complete both languages - Ensure all content is available in both English and Turkish
Use clear titles - Write descriptive titles that clearly communicate your message
Provide adequate notice - Give your audience sufficient time to respond to your announcement
Be selective - Only use KU Daily for important announcements that warrant community-wide attention
Use preview feature - If you have access, send preview emails to verify appearance before publication
What Makes Good KU Daily Content?
Timely: Information that is relevant now or in the near future
Relevant: Matters that affect the selected target audience(s)
Actionable: Clear next steps for readers (register, apply, attend, etc.)
Complete: All necessary information included (who, what, when, where, why, how)
Professional: Well-written, proofread, and formatted according to guidelines
Compliant: Follows all university policies including KVKK requirements
Appropriately targeted: Sent to the right audience groups without over-broadcasting
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Selecting very long date ranges for KU Daily publication
Submitting content too close to the desired publication date
Selecting all audience groups when content is only relevant to specific groups
Not selecting enough audience groups when content is broadly relevant
Not allowing time for the approval process
Providing incomplete information in either language
Using KU Daily for routine or low-priority announcements
Not following content guidelines (Title Case, complete descriptions, etc.)
Not using the preview feature to verify content appearance (if you have access)
Need Help?
If you don't see the "Publish on Digest" option or encounter any issues, please contact the IT Help Desk for assistance.
For questions about:
What content is appropriate for KU Daily Digest: Contact the Communications Office
Digest Management permissions: Contact the IT Help Desk
Technical issues with preview emails: Contact the IT Help Desk