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What does PDF mean?
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I can't find the file or page that I'm looking for.

Try the search function near the top of most pages in the web site, or try our search page. If you still can't find the file or page, contact us and we'll try to help.

Why do I get an error message that says "your email address has not been specified" when I try to use an email link on a web page?

On most web pages, you will run across email links that, when selected, send an email. In order to use this function however, you must setup your browser to recognize your email address. Your address will then appear as the From section of the email.

Below are quick directions on how to set up your Netscape 4 browser (directions to set up other browsers will vary).

Within Netscape, go to the Edit menu and select Preferences.

  1. On left side of the pop up screen, select Mail & Groups and then select Identity.
  2. To the right, fill out your name and email address within the form and click OK.
  3. Your name and email will remain in the browser's preferences until you manually delete them or uninstall Netscape.

What does PDF mean?

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format that preserves page layout information--fonts, graphics, colors--to allow any user working on any platform to view the document exactly as it was intended to be seen. You need the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, a free download from the Adobe web site, in order to view PDF files. If you are on a campus or in the system office, you may already have the reader installed; please check with computer services personnel.

If you see the PDF icon PDF icon next to a filename, that file is available in the PDF file format.

We have converted most of our forms to PDF to preserve page layout where standard web page formatting doesn't work. In addition, all of the collective bargaining agreements are available in PDF to allow the entire document to be easily downloaded.

To view PDF files, either save the file to your hard drive and open Acrobat Reader to view it, or configure your browser to launch Acrobat Reader automatically when you download a PDF file. Your browser help files should be able to guide you through this. Some browsers have a plugin installed to allow viewing of PDF documents directly within the browser window.

Get Acrobat Reader Download the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (opens a new window).

For tools and information about making Adobe PDF documents accessible to persons with visual disabilities, visit access.adobe.com.

If you need a document in an alternative format, please contact us.

Why I can't open Microsoft Excel or Powerpoint files that I download from your site?

We are aware of a problem downloading MS Excel or Powerpoint files with some versions Netscape Navigator, but do not yet know what causes this problem. If you are unable to open a file after downloading it, try using another web browser to download the file or contact us and we will email the file to you.