Social Media Policy
Social media are used by an increasing number of people around the globe, including Young Harris College staff, faculty, current and prospective students, parents and alumni. From blogging and Facebook to Twitter and YouTube, anyone with access to the Web or mobile technologies has the ability to self-publish and transmit content in a variety of formats that include audio, video and written communications.
The objective of Young Harris College's social media policy is to encourage employees to take advantage of all of the positive benefits of social media while being aware of potential areas of concern. This document outlines the College’s philosophy regarding social media, provides a definition of social media, states required policies, explains disciplinary action and lists best practices.