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Social Networking Site Guidelines

Policies related to social networking

Branding

Consistent branding brings together the efforts of everyone at the University and helps distinguish the U of M from all other institutions of higher learning. The U has created images for use in some popular social networking sites. Find out more about branding on the Graphic Standards Web site.

When you conduct official U of M business on a social networking site, also strive to include the following:

If you use video, you must include the wordmark and copyright information. The University has standards and guidelines for using U of M trademarks in video.

Code of Conduct

When you create or administer a social networking site, remember to follow the University’s Code of Conduct (PDF).

Confidentiality of information

Be aware of the potential damages to individuals and the University through inappropriate disclosures of personal or confidential business information. Read more about confidentiality and FERPA.

Copyright and intellectual property

Be aware that when you share copyrighted material such as still images, video, audio, newspaper articles, and peer-reviewed journal articles, this sharing is subject to copyright law.

When conducting official U of M business on a social networking site, you should include a University copyright statement whenever possible.

Read more about copyright and intellectual policy.


Read more

Summary and introduction : Before you use social networking : Best practices for social networking : Details related to social networking

Site Examples

A login is required on some of these sites.

Facebook: University of Minnesota Fan Page

Facebook: University of Minnesota Emergency Notification Group

You Tube: University of Minnesota Channel