10.12 Social Media

When using social media to discuss the College, whether as part of an employee’s responsibilities at the College or otherwise, please adhere to the following polices:

  • When posting on behalf of the College, be truthful, professional, and polite.
  • Do not post on behalf of the College, or make any appearance as a spokesperson for the College, if the employee have not been authorized to do so.
  • Do not post any personal or private information about an employee or student.
  • Do not disclose confidential information of the College.
  • Employees who use social media during their time away from work on non-College systems in ways which are inconsistent with the College’s policies, violate the law, or adversely affect the employee’s job performance or the employee’s ability to do their job or to function effectively while working for the College may be subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, termination of employment and/or the exercise of any other right or remedy by the College.  For example, employees are prohibited from posting material regarding the College, its employees, or its students that is maliciously false, threatening, or violates the College policies against discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.