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The keys to success in social media are being honest about who you are, being thoughtful before you post, and respecting the purpose of the community where you are posting. "
"Social Media guidelines
by Matt on May 26th, 2009
I know social media is a hot topic currently and many people are trying to figure out where to start as far as where to start and what to think about I suggest you take a look at these slides from a presentation of mine called Using Interactive Technology and Social Media in Higher Ed.
However, the main reason for this post was to touch on some guidelines for how to communicate on behalf of FIU on social media sites. Here are a few things to think about"
"When participating in or maintaining a social media site on behalf of Queen's, clearly state your role and goals. This will help you determine the most effective use of social media to deliver your message. Please consult our Social Media Brief to facilitate the development of a strategy."
"Grand Valley State University Social Media Guidelines
As a public institution, Grand Valley State University's purpose is to educate and inform. This coincides with the spirit of social media, to share the wealth of knowledge for the common good.
For this reason, Grand Valley maintains official pages on various social media platforms. You can find links to those pages at: www.gvsu.edu/socialmedia. They have been set up and are maintained for the purpose of disseminating information and connecting people to the university and its services.
Although you are encouraged to use social media in your work, please respect university time and resources as you provide or read content. Our first priority is to execute the business of the university so find the right balance to do this. If you are an avid user, please consider two accounts - one you maintain for the university and one for your personal use outside of work."
"Code of Conduct
While there are a lot of options when it comes to what type of social media platform you can engage in, the same rules of behavior apply to all of them. Here is a code of conduct to help focus your interactions with other users of social media across all platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and beyond. "