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EWU Policy on Social Media (203-04)
Authority: EWU Board of Trustees
Effective: May 19, 2011
Proponent: Marketing & Communications
1-1. General
Eastern Washington University encourages the responsible use of social media to support its objectives, goals, operations, instruction and sanctioned business endeavors to include professional networking, distribution of University news, and other information sharing.
Eastern uses social media to support engaged and transformative learning and to foster positive and enriching interaction with the University community and the general public within the scope of the University's mission.
The policy provides rules and guidelines designed to encourage the use of social media as a business tool while ensuring that any interactions on behalf of EWU are conducted consistent with applicable laws and represent the best interests of the University and its members.
1-2. Definitions (See full policy: http://cfweb.ewu.edu/policy/PolicyFiles/EWU_203_04.pdf)
1-3. Office of Marketing and Communications
a. The Office of Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) has overall responsibility for the University web presence. MARCOM will: (1) assist departments/units with social media needs/issues as requested; (2) provide training, as needed, related to social media and this policy; (3) maintain a register of Affiliated Sites; and (4) advise university leaders on matters related to social media.
1-4. Violations
Violation of this policy by University employees, students, or student clubs may result in disciplinary action, up to, and including, termination, dismissal or charter
revocation. Employees are subject to disciplinary action under related collective bargaining agreements and/or university policies. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code.
Full Policy Document: http://cfweb.ewu.edu/policy/PolicyFiles/EWU_203_04.pdf
EWU offers more than 100 fields of study, nine master's degrees, 11 graduate certificates, over 35 graduate programs, one educational specialist degree and one applied doctorate. Learn more about EWU academic programs at www.ewu.edu/academics
