Course Start Date Changes

Doc updated for STUD-1132

docs/course_authors/source/create_new_course.rst

@@ -53,6 +53,12 @@ Create a New Course
 
     *Note: If your course will be open to the world, be sure to include the "x". If it is exclusively an on-campus offering, do not include the "x".* 
 
+  * For **Course Run**, enter the term your course will run. Do not include whitespace or special characters. 
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+    The Course Run date you enter does not affect the default **Course Start Date**.  See :ref:`Set Important Dates for Your Course` for more information.
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 4. Click **Save.**
 
 You then see the empty Course Outline.
@@ -137,6 +143,10 @@ From the **Settings** menu, select **Schedule and Details**.
 
 .. image:: Images/schedule.png
 
+.. note:: 
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+    The default **Course Start Date** is set far into the future, to **12/31/2029**. This is to ensure that your course does not start before you intend it to.  You must change the **Course Start Date** to the date you want students to begin using the course.  
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 Follow the on-screen text to enter the course and enrollment schedule.
 
 .. note::