MySSU: Configurable Search

The PeopleTools upgrade implemented in MySSU in October 2024 included configurable search settings.

Nearly all search pages now include:

The search button, unchanged from previous versions of MySSU
Saved searches
Recent searches

Saving a Search

You'll know if the page you are on has enhanced search features if you see either of these two boxes, "Recent Searches" or "Saved Searches."

The Add/Update a Person page in MySSU with Recent and Saved search fields highlighted

After you enter some criteria and click search, you will now see a "Save Search" button next to the Search and Clear buttons.

The Add/Update person page in MySSU with some search criteria entered and the Save Search button highlighted.

Note: If your search returns only one result, you will need to return to the search page if you want to save your search options.

Recent Searches

As you use a search page, a list of recent searches will automatically be created. You can see them from the Recent Searches drop-down menu. This list is searchable.

A pop-up window with a 6 rows containing summarized search data

Saved Searches

You can also open and search the Saved Searches drop-down menu.

Editing/Removing Searches

The Recent Searches field and the Saved Searches field both have pencil icons next to them representing the "Recent Edit" and "Saved Searches Edit" pages. Click on either of those pencil icons and you'll be taken to a page where you can make updates.

For Recent Searches, you can delete individual searches or delete them all at once:

The manage recent searches page with a prominent Delete All button above a table of various search configurations

For Saved Searches, you have the same options to delete individual searches or delete them all at once, plus the option to rename any saved search: