office can also provide additional information about what types of behavior constitute sexual harassment. Social Media/Networking Use With increased use of social media among students, staff, and faculty, the University has a policy in place regarding Internet use, which the Psychology Department endorses. Below is the policy statement, followed by the guidelines. University of Utah’s General Statement Regarding Social Media Many students use various forms of social media, including but not limited to wikis, blogs, listserves, fora, websites, and social networking sites. Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter are specific and frequently used examples of these media. When using social media, students are expected to act with courtesy and respect toward others. Regardless of where or when they make use of these media, students are responsible for the content they post or promote. Students may be subject to action by the University for posting or promoting content that substantially disrupts or materially interferes with University activities or that might lead University authorities to reasonably foresee substantial disruption or material interference with University activities. This action may be taken based on behavioral misconduct, academic performance, academic misconduct, or professional misconduct, and may range from a reprimand or failing grade to dismissal from a program or the University. Prior to taking any action against a student, please consult with the University’s Office of General Counsel. University of Utah’s Guidelines for Use of Social Media Use of social media is prevalent among students. Students should be aware that unwise or inappropriate use of social media can negatively impact educational and career opportunities. To avoid these negative impacts, students should consider the following: Post content that reflects positively on you and the University. Be aware not only of the content that you post, but of any content that you host (e.g., comments posted by others on your site). Content you host can have the same effect as content you post. Though you may only intend a small group to see what you post, a much larger group may actually see your post. Be aware that your statements may be offensive to others, including classmates or faculty members who may read what you post. Employers and others may use social to evaluate applicants. Choosing to post distasteful, immature, or offensive content may eliminate job or other opportunities. Once you have posted something via social it is out of your control. Others may see it, repost it, save it, forward it to others, etc. Retracting content after you have posted it is practically impossible.
office can also provide additional information about what types of behavior constitute sexual harassment. Social Media/Networking Use With increased use of social media among students, staff, and faculty, the University has a policy in place regarding Internet use, which the Psychology Department endorses. Below is the policy statement, followed by the guidelines. University of Utah’s General Statement Regarding Social Media Many students use various forms of social media, including but not limited to wikis, blogs, listserves, fora, websites, and social networking sites. Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter are specific and frequently used examples of these media. When using social media, students are expected to act with courtesy and respect toward others. Regardless of where or when they make use of these media, students are responsible for the content they post or promote. Students may be subject to action by the University for posting or promoting content that substantially disrupts or materially interferes with University activities or that might lead University authorities to reasonably foresee substantial disruption or material interference with University activities. This action may be taken based on behavioral misconduct, academic performance, academic misconduct, or professional misconduct, and may range from a reprimand or failing grade to dismissal from a program or the University. Prior to taking any action against a student, please consult with the University’s Office of General Counsel. University of Utah’s Guidelines for Use of Social Media Use of social media is prevalent among students. Students should be aware that unwise or inappropriate use of social media can negatively impact educational and career opportunities. To avoid these negative impacts, students should consider the following: Post content that reflects positively on you and the University. Be aware not only of the content that you post, but of any content that you host (e.g., comments posted by others on your site). Content you host can have the same effect as content you post. Though you may only intend a small group to see what you post, a much larger group may actually see your post. Be aware that your statements may be offensive to others, including classmates or faculty members who may read what you post. Employers and others may use social to evaluate applicants. Choosing to post distasteful, immature, or offensive content may eliminate job or other opportunities. Once you have posted something via social it is out of your control. Others may see it, repost it, save it, forward it to others, etc. Retracting content after you have posted it is practically impossible.
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