Policy Statement for Official UF Facebook Page
Oct
28
With the widespread use of Facebook, many UF units have created pages related to official activities. Web Administration created and manages the official UF Facebook page at facebook.com/uflorida. This official page is an extension of the critical path sites that Web Administration already manages. As of October 2009, this page has added almost 26,000 fans.
Over the summer, the On-line and Electronic Subcommitee of the Strategic Communication Committee considered official Facebook use. Out of that review, Web Administration worked with UF’s General Counsel to craft a policy that accommodates the new opportunities available with the need to maintain a professional presentation and message.
University of Florida Facebook Page Policy
Posts and other content specifically added by administrators of the University of Florida Facebook page are official University of Florida content. Opinions expressed by other Facebook users do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the University of Florida. User provided content is not screened or evaluated during the submission process.
All content is bound by the UF Acceptable Use Policy. Further, users are expected to abide by applicable laws, regulations, rules and policies including the University Student Code of Conduct, the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy, and other regulations and policies concerning public communications.
We reserve the right to remove content.
We encourage users to report content that violates Facebook’s Code of Conduct by using the official Facebook procedure.
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October 30th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Is it okay for other UF units to adapt this to use for our own Facebook pages?
October 30th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Yes, you can.
Also, my understanding is that UF General Counsel is doing a second, more thorough policy for Facebook and other social media. So, use this for now and then I would revisit when the latest policy is released.
Finally, I’ve been told that the UF Strategic Communications Planning Committee (of which we are a part) is offering a free social media seminar in late January, which will include both strategy and legal issues. Check back on our website for more information.