Social Networking
MUSC Student Guidelines MUSC Guidelines for Student and Alumni Groups The advent of new methods of electronic communication and social networking (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) presents unique challenges in education and health care. This new technology is popular and has many useful features for students and healthcare professionals. However, it opens the door for possible serious ramifications related to professionalism, boundaries, confidentiality, and a myriad of other problems.
Most universities and health centers have not developed policies to guide students and staff on appropriate use of these varied, ever-evolving technologic resources. When put to good use, these new methods of electronic communication have the potential to enhance a student’s educational experience. Yet, without guidance or a formal policy, students and staff will be navigating in uncharted waters opening them and their institutions to medicolegal or disciplinary consequences. Student Electronic Communication Policy Committee The charge of this committee is to develop an MUSC policy to help guide students’ use of electronic communication and social networking tools. The policy should discourage inappropriate use, preserve students’ freedom of speech, and be compatible with MUSC IT policies. In addition to educating students about the appropriate use of these technologies, the committee’s work will position MUSC to be a leader in this arena and a model for other schools. The committee will report to the Associate Provost for Education and Student Life. The committee will: - review many of the new methods of electronic communication and social networking available to better understand the potential pitfalls;
- search the literature on this area and survey other schools and health care institutions regarding existing policies; and,
- formulate an MUSC policy that is practical, clear, and allows for adaptation as new technology is released.
Committee Members | Name | Department | Email | | Darlene Shaw, PhD | Education and Student Life | shawd@musc.edu | | Chris Pelic, MD (Chair) | College of Medicine | pelicc@musc.edu | | Sally Kennedy, PhD, RN | College of Nursing | kennes@musc.edu | | Cami Meyer | College of Health Professions | meyec@musc.edu | | Cathy Worrall, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP | College of Pharmacy | worralcl@musc.edu | | J. Robert Holmes, DDS | College of Dental Medicine | holmesr@musc.edu | | Adrian Nida | CGS Student | nida@musc.edu | | (John) Michael Barraza, Jr. | COM Student | barraza@musc.edu | | (Jenny) Rebecca Freeman | CON Student | freemaj@musc.edu | | Jacqueline Eckert | CHP Student | eckertj@musc.edu | | Evan Smith | CDM Student | smithek@musc.edu | | Ashley M. Fortress | CGS Student | fortress@musc.edu | | Mike Wheeler, MA | University Compliance | wheelerm@musc.edu | | Joe Good, Esq. | University Counsel | goodj@musc.edu | | Richard Gadsden | OCIO | gadsden@musc.edu | | Candace Moorer, MLIS | Libraries and Learning
Resource Centers | moorerc@musc.edu | | Kevin Smuniewski | Education and Student Life | smuniewk@musc.edu | | Barbara Bozarth | Education and Student Life | bozarth@musc.edu |
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