Social Media Policy
This policy establishes a set of rules and guidelines for any activity and participation in “social media” by all Manhattanville students. The term “social media” applies, without limitation, to any web-based and mobile technologies, in use now or developed in the future, that enable individual or entities to disseminate or receive information, communicate, or otherwise interact, and includes, without limitation, email, texting, messaging, social networking, blogging, micro-blogging, and bulletin boards through providers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vine, Snapchat and any other social media platforms.
You are personally responsible for any of your social media activity conducted with a Manhattanville email address or on a College website or page, and/or which can be traced back to a College domain, and/or which uses the College’s equipment or property and/or which expressly or implicitly identifies you as a student of the College. If from your post in a blog or elsewhere in social media it is clear you are a Manhattanville student, or if you mention the College, or it is reasonably clear you are referring to the College or a position taken by the College, and also express a political opinion or an opinion regarding the College’s positions or actions, the post must specifically note that the opinion expressed is your personal opinion and not Manhattanville’s position.
Do not post any information or conduct any online activity that may violate applicable local, state or federal laws or regulations. Any conduct which is impermissible under the law if expressed in any other form or forum is impermissible if expressed through online social media. Observe and follow (i) existing College policies and Student Handbook/Code of Conduct, (ii) the policies of the particular online/social networking venue, and (iii) applicable law.
Examples of misuse of social media
- Pretending to be other people online to deceive others
- Spreading lies and rumors about victims
- Tricking people into revealing personal information
- Sending or forwarding abusive or threatening text messages
- Posting pictures of victims without their consent
Social Media Etiquette
Be Responsible
What you write is ultimately your responsibility. Foul language, inappropriate or malicious comments not representative of the mission of Manhattanville College are inappropriate.
Respect Others
Share your views but be thoughtful about your posting’s content and potential audiences. Be respectful of others’ opinions; constructive and respectful in your comments.
Be Aware of Liability
You are responsible for what you post on your own site and on the sites of others. Individual bloggers and others have been held liable for proprietary, libelous, or obscene content. Increasingly, employers are conducting Web searches on job candidates before extending offers. Be sure what you post today will not come back as an issue for you in the future.