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1. Submitted for review by: L.C. Coghill Sarah Craddock Diane Cumbie Brian Novak Western Illinois University

2. Diversity College’s mission is founded on the principle that a sense of service, community and moral responsibility is fostered through a challenging undergraduate and graduate education. We adhere to the belief that when students are well educated, they will make more responsible decisions to live a rewarding life of leadership and service in today’s diverse and changing world. Note: In order to inform our practice, we have made various assumptions about the nature of Diversity College. Our ideas are reflected in the above mission we have created for the college and incorporated throughout the presentation.

3. In light of the recent sexual harassment and bias-related discrimination case that has resulted in the suspension of a student on our campus and based upon our commitment to foster responsible decision-making through education, we recommend students be informed on responsible Facebook use during their August Orientation sessions. Relevant issues students may overlook include: • Student population not insulated from crime. The online profile is easily accessible by all current and former students, faculty and professional staff on campus • Too much/inaccurate self-disclosure can increase potential for harassment, stalking and threats • Identity theft is a national problem • Crimes punishable by law; students are now adults • Student Code of Conduct violations can be an issue

4. Facebook as Identity Development Catalyst:Chickering’s Seven Vectors of Identity Development: Developing competence, Managing emotions, Moving through autonomy toward interdependence, Developing mature interpersonal relationships, Establishing identity, Developing purpose and Developing integrity. “Meaningful friendships and diverse student communities in which shared interests exist and significant interactions occur encourage development along all seven vectors” Evans, Forney & Guido-DiBrito (1998, p.41) Facebook allows students to present a personal profile. Profiles can include photos, contact information and demographic statements sharing sexual orientation and special interests. Through this information, students can find others with similar interests and characteristics. Educating students on responsible circulation of personal information will be imperative.

5. Facebook Community as Maturation Influence:Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development: Moral stages centered on judgments of rightness and obligation. “Right is defined as upholding the laws established by society and carrying out the duties to which one has agreed. One does what is right to maintain the system and fulfill one’s obligations.” Evans, Forney & Guido-DiBrito (1998, p.175) Through proposed educational sessions and tutorials, students will understand the necessity to be responsible while creating profiles on Online Social Networks. Students will also understand their obligation to act ethically through their interactions on this medium.

6. The ad hoc Facebook committee is comprised of the Assistant Director of Information Technology, a Campus Police Officer, two Residence Life professionals and two student orientation leaders. Based on our research, current best practices and our commitment to the mission of Diversity College, we propose the following informational session to be presented during August Orientation programs:

8. With the growing popularity of Facebook and the fact that many students are unaware of potential issues that can result from creating a personal profile, our college community needs to become more educated on the perils and possibilities of using this site.

9. Facebook.com is an Online Social Network that provides students the opportunity to set up a personalized profile where they can add friends, send and post messages, upload pictures, and join groups based on a variety of personal interests. Facebook Facts: • Released on February 4, 2004 to the greater higher education community, founded by Harvard undergraduates. • Available to students at almost 900 of the approximately 2000 colleges and universities in the US. • Approximately 3.85 million members. • Estimated to be used by 85% of students at included institutions. • Of all registered users, 60% log in daily, 85% log in weekly and 93% login monthly. • Arrington (2000)

10. Let others know about you • To feel connected on campus • Meet classmates and begin course discussions • Meet individuals with similar interests • Meet new friends • Meet potential romantic interests • Someone invited you

11. Facebook allows you to create a personal profile that contains information visible to other users based on settings you choose. There are a variety of factors that you should keep in mind when creating and maintaining a profile on this Online Social Network.

12. How much – and what kind of – information are you providing to those who read your profile? • Who are you allowing to see your profile? (You can set security settings for just your school, just your friends, etc.) • Student population not insulated from crime. • Identity theft - users can gather your personal information posted on your profile to commit a variety of crimes online and in your campus community (i.e. gathering mail from your listed address, creating fraudulent profiles on other sites, etc.) • The release of too much information can possibly result in harassment, stalking and threats • As adults, students can be held legally accountable for violations of the law and of the Diversity College Student Code of Conduct

13. The campus community is filled with individuals representing many and varied ideas. Be conscious of membership in groups that might be considered inappropriate or offensive. It is your responsibility to seriously consider the content you include on your Facebook profile. Please keep this in mind when creating groups, sending messages and signing walls. With this being said, please be aware that while Diversity College administrators will not actively search for inappropriate postings, immediate action will be taken when such materials are reported as causing undue harm to members of the community.

14. In order to be granted access to electronic Diversity College resources (ie. E-mail, library materials, Blackboard and the course registration system) you must complete an online tutorial which will further explain your responsibilities with Facebook. Following the tutorial there will be a brief quiz that must be passed with a grade of “B” (80%). After successful completion of the quiz, you will be granted electronic access.

16. After students have attended the session regarding Facebook at the August Orientations, they will be asked to complete the following tutorial in order to gain access to Diversity College electronic resources: *The tutorial is currently a beta version and can be modified before actual implementation.

17. Last Name johnson DC ID# ********* Last 4 of SSN ****

18. SUSAN JOHNSON, this is “facebook 101.” Please proceed through the following screens to learn responsible usage of the Facebook online social network. Please complete the quiz that follows the informational screen. You must earn a grade of “B” (80%) to be granted access to electronic Diversity College resources. Please click “NEXT” to continue to the Home screen of this tutorial.

19. SUSAN JOHNSON, at any time during the tutorial you can click the “HOME” button to return to this screen and “SAVE” your progress through the informational screens. Please note that you must complete all screens before access to the quiz is allowed. Click “RETURN” to visit the last screen you viewed in the tutorial.

20. Account Info – permanent information that cannot be changed once you access the system. (i.e. Your name and membership status.) • Basic Info – information that can be added and removed, as desired, by the user. For instance, this may include information about your graduation year, major, birthdate, cell phone or home town. Be careful with the amount and content of information you provide in this area. Giving too much personal information can make you susceptible to harassment, stalking, and other negative repercussions. • Personal Info – you are given the opportunity to list your relationship status, sexual preference, political interests, various organizations you’re involved with and much more.

21. This is a continuation of personal interests from the previous screen. • On Facebook, you have the ability to upload photos and to tag them to your friends. If this happens, those photos are then tied to their Facebook account. Be aware that even when photos are not tagged to your account, or you personally remove the tag, they are still viewable on the system. • Groups that you belong to are listed here and can represent a variety of affiliations and interests. Creating and joining groups can be a positive use of Facebook. However, if used improperly, Facebook groups can be detrimental to our campus community. Be aware that your connections through Facebook may inadvertently link you to a Group through the “Groupie” functionality. Exercise caution when creating or joining a group. • Finally, you can list your current course schedule. Please note that when your course schedule is viewed by others they can easily locate you with a few simple clicks to find the class times and locations.

22. Know how to set privacy settings to your preferences. If you leave Facebook’s privacy settings at the “Normal” or default level, anyone at any institution can search for and view your profile. The “Reserved” setting allows everyone to search for you, but only your friends and friends of friends can view your profile. If you are “Paranoid” you can set your profile so that it may only be searched by people at your school and only your friends can view the full profile. This setting also restricts people from other schools from adding you as a friend. If you want to mix and match settings, select the “Custom” level to use the advanced settings (discussed in more detail on the next page). • Facebook allows you to block individuals from searching or viewing your profile at all. Keep this functionality in mind if you feel concerned about who views your inforomation.

23. Facebook’s Advanced Security Settings allow you to mix and match a variety of privacy settings to suit your personal needs. • You can determine who can see you in searches – they will see your name, school, status, and primary photograph. The default value is all of Facebook. You can also restrict this area to only people at your school, the friends of your friends, or even just to your friends. • Once people have found you, you can restrict who can view your profile. Be conscious of the information you have decided to provide, and the necessary security for that information. • Furthermore, within those that can see your profile, you can designate certain demographics that can see your profile. • Finally, you can determine what you would like to include in your profile. Use good judgment on what might be revealed through various aspects of your profile.

24. Thank you SUSAN JOHNSON for completing the “facebook 101” tutorial. At this time, you must now complete the following quiz to gain access to Diversity College electronic resources. Once you have completed the quiz, press the “SUBMIT” button to receive your score. If you do not receive a passing grade of “B” (80%) or higher, you will be asked to read through the tutorial again. If you are unsure of the information, please feel free to review any slides at this time. Once you have started a quiz you will not be able to go back in the tutorial. Press “NEXT” to begin the “facebook 101” quiz.

25. Using default security settings, your Facebook profile can be seen by: Everyone Anyone at Diversity College Only your friends • If a friend “tags” you to a photo in Facebook, that picture can be seen by: Only the people who can see your profile Only the people who can see your friend’s profile Anyone that can see yours or your friend’s profile • If you want to allow everyone to be able to search for you, but only your friends and their friends to see your profile, you should set your privacy settings to: Reserved Paranoid Normal

26. If you have normal privacy settings in place for your profile, which of these things should you in turn leave out of your profile for safety and security reasons: Your class schedule Your cell phone number Both a and b • You can be labeled as a Facebook “groupie” if: You have joined the Facebook group You are “friends” with a large portion of the group’s membership You sign up for an account

27. True False Sexual comments posted on someone’s Facebook wall can deemed as sexual harassment. It is impossible that your Facebook profile could be seen by future employers. Items in a Facebook profile can be used as evidence in legal or judiciary proceedings. Because of the nature of Facebook, wall postings and group names that would normally be considered slanderous or overtly offensive are protected by the first amendment right to free speech. Public events listed on Facebook can’t be seen by campus authorities. Alumni of the institution can’t access Facebook. You can block someone from seeing your Facebook profile. Even under reserved privacy settings, your primary picture is still available to everyone on Facebook. The creators and staff of Facebook.com are responsible for your identity and security protection while using the site. If used wisely, Facebook is a great way to find people with similar interests and keep in touch with friends.

28. SUSAN JOHNSON, you have successfully completed the “facebook 101” tutorial and knowledge quiz. Your access to electronic Diversity College resources has been granted. Please click the “LOGOUT” button to finalize this process. Once you have clicked “LOGOUT” please wait 5-10 minutes for the system to be updated. Have a great, responsible year! End of tutorial

29. To ensure the applicability and measure success of previous programs we will continually assess using the following methods: • Focus groups • Student participants – “Was it useful information? Was it easy to use?” • Upperclass student leaders – “What else can we add?” • Surveys • Evaluations from orientation program – section about this session • Look at rates of tutorial pass/fail - has responsible usage become common sense (Is tutorial necessary?)

30. Revisiting program feasibility and necessity via a committee of various campus constituencies: • Student affairs – address how judicial meetings have altered due to Facebook use and reflect on how awareness of Student Code of Conduct has been affected by this program • Information Technology – assess Facebook capabilities and additional challenges regarding Internet security, evaluate usage of electronic campus resources and determine amount of access to Online Social Networks from internal sources • Campus Police – address legal issues (i.e. stalking, harassment, etc.) and the repercussions involved in such activities (from the viewpoint of all parties involved) • Students – best source of user knowledge • Faculty – evaluate the ways that Facebook could be used as an additional form of communication to supplement what is occurring in the classroom

31. Reinforce initial student contact • Develop rapport with students • Enhance community development • Establish as active community members • Meet professionals with similar interests • Keep in contact with colleagues at other institutions • Organizations and classes can use Facebook to keep members informed • Remain up-to-date on campus trends

32. Recognizing Facebook as a public forum where students’ rights of Free Speech are generally protected • Understanding the security settings of Facebook and implications of sharing personal information • Upholding the boundary between professional and personal relationships in an Online Social Network • Exercising the duty to care and the utilization of proper resources to promote effective dialogue towards student learning

33. As evidenced in the previously mentioned incident at Diversity College, Facebook provides a highly accessible outlet for students to become involved in difficult situations. Although Facebook may provide many challenges to our campus, it can serve as a valuable tool in developing campus community through meaningful student interactions and effective communication with faculty.

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