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Social Media Policy 520.00

Social Media Policy 520.00
Johnson County Community College
Series: 500 Information Services
Section: Social Media

Cross-Reference: Social Media Guidelines Operating Procedure 520.01

Applicability: This Policy applies to all Johnson County Community College (“JCCC” or the “College”) students and employees.

Purpose: The purpose of this Policy is to recognize the importance of Social Media as a communication and education tool.

Definitions:

“Social Media” refers to online internet communities used to share information in all forms.  Social Media platforms include, but are not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, third party wikis, virtual worlds, blog hosting sites, and JCCC listservs.  The term “Social Media” is intended to be construed broadly to include any interactive communication technologies that may be used by JCCC students and employees.

Statement:

The College supports the use of Social Media at the College in accordance with the Social Media Guidelines Operating Procedure 520.01 and related guidance issued by the College. JCCC students and employees must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and applicable College policies and operating procedures when using Social Media.

Date of Adoption: 08/15/2013
Revised: 08/15/2019, 11/18/2021