Social Media Policy Statement

Social media is an increasingly common communication tool for University departments, students and employees. Social media has the potential for significant impact on the University's brand, reputation and professional endeavors, and our social media policy includes suggestions on how to protect personal and professional reputations while using social media effectively. The policy requires that:

• Officially recognized accounts be reviewed and approved through the social media application process.
• Each social media account has at least two responsible UTC-employed administrators assigned.
• Each officially approved account will contain a disclaimer statement regarding content and opinions contained on the account.
• Posts containing inappropriate, offensive, illegal or profane content may be removed by authorized UTC employees.
• Social Media Best Practices will be considered and followed.

Acceptable Use

All faculty, students and staff are subject to Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources policy (IT0110).

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, is federal law that governs the privacy of student information and records. The University and its employees are subject to and required to comply with FERPA provisions. Learn more and find answers to questions about FERPA here.

Editorial Style

Before creating content, familiarize yourself with the University's Editorial and Style Guidelines.

Questions?

If you have any questions about social media best practices or need help with problems or issues of concern, contact the Division of Communications and Marketing at 423-425-4363 or by email.