Social Media Guidelines
University Policy
All University policies concerning plagiarism, profanity, obscenity and discrimination are applicable as you represent Western Connecticut State University.
Maintain profile appearance
Part of being social is looking your best. Use a clear, recognizable profile picture, a clear cover photo (the image along the top of your page) and complete bio information.
Photos & Videos
Include photos and videos with your posts: using visuals increases engagement.
Use hashtags
The number / pound sign with a word directly following it, such as #wcsu, automatically create a link that compiles all the posts mentioning the topic. When in doubt, add #wcsu and/or #WestConn.
Direct Messages
Think very carefully before using DMs to promote or advertise – it’s a violation of etiquette and may get you unfriended, unfollowed and / or blocked.
Do not argue
Arguing never works to persuade anyone, and just makes everyone angry. If necessary, delete and / or block users who are offensive, threatening, spamming or trolling.
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