Meg, et al. We're now working through the appropriateness or necessity of having a social media policy. It looks as though we will (yes, Lynda-it's true!) Our position until recently was that it was not the vehicle of communication that necessitated a policy, but, the content of the post that was covered by policy.
Since this new-found interest, the first attempt at a policy statement said, basically, "Cornell authorizes the business use of social media platforms, provided their use is professional, protects the reputation and brand of the university, and is in compliance with Cornell policies and applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the university supports the right of its faculty, staff, and students to use social media as a medium of self-expression and academic freedom, with certain restrictions." I felt compelled to point out that this proposed policy seemed to rely a great deal on the "dos and don'ts" from other policies, and that "You can't use social media for anything that is in violation of another policy" is not, in and of itself, much of a policy (which is why we had, up until then, held that it didn't seem to rise to the level of university policy). So we're amidst a reevaluation. There seems to be the momentum now to create one. Joshua Joshua Adams Director, Cornell University Policy Office and DFA Communications 35 Thornwood Dr, Suite 200 Ithaca, NY 14850 t: 607.255.8279 f: 607.254.1555 w: www.policy.cornell.edu<http://www.policy.cornell.edu/> ? Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lloyd, Lynda Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 4:59 PM To: ACUPA-L Subject: RE:[acupa-l] Policy on Social Media After 3 years of discussion and revision, we approved a Social Media policy the attached Social Media policy & procedures. Now I know why everyone chuckled and said "good luck" when (while attending the Cornell policy institute a few years back) I mentioned we were working on this. Lynda Lloyd, M.Ed., P.H.R. Director of Institutional Policy & Compliance NWACC Policy<http://www.nwacc.edu/web/policy/policy_procedure> 479-619-4248 office 479-381-8660 wireless This message is intended solely for the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, do not disclose, distribute or copy this email. Please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Resue, Margaret Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 3:23 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: [acupa-l] Policy on Social Media Hi everyone, I would be interested to see how other colleges and universities have addressed policy on social media if you wouldn't mind sharing. This is an on-going concern at our institution and heating up. Best regards, Meg Resue Senior Executive Assistant Institutional Compliance . Office of the President T: 856-415-2101 [RCGC sign logo] ATTN: Please be aware that when you respond to an ACUPA-L e-mail, the reply will be distributed to the ENTIRE list of members. If you do NOT want to send an e-mail to everyone, please reply directly to the individual who initiated the query (their e-mail address appears in the "From" line of their original e-mail). If you wish to remove yourself from the ACUPA e-mail list, please go to the following website and complete the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours, during normal business hours. http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html If you have questions about the ACUPA e-list, please contact Jamie Parris at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ACUPA%20e-list%20assistance> or 607-255-6837. ATTN: Please be aware that when you respond to an ACUPA-L e-mail, the reply will be distributed to the ENTIRE list of members. If you do NOT want to send an e-mail to everyone, please reply directly to the individual who initiated the query (their e-mail address appears in the "From" line of their original e-mail). If you wish to remove yourself from the ACUPA e-mail list, please go to the following website and complete the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours, during normal business hours. http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html If you have questions about the ACUPA e-list, please contact Jamie Parris at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ACUPA%20e-list%20assistance> or 607-255-6837.
