Social Media Guidelines
51蹤獲 recognizes the important role social media* has in communicating and engaging with, and providing information to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public.
As an institution of higher learning, 51蹤獲 and its three campuses (Rancho Cucamonga, Chino and Fontana) all embrace the open exchange of ideas. The district is also committed to the highest standards of freedom of speech and expression and all are encouraged to participate in social media.
These guidelines apply to members of the 51蹤獲 social media community, including, but not limited to students, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the general public. These guidelines are designed to guide you through your participation on any 51蹤獲 social media network or online in your official capacity when you represent the college.
- Respectful Dialogue: Be respectful of the rights and opinions of other individuals. We strive to create an online community that is welcoming and mutually respectful. Civil and respectful dialogue provides productive conversations with different points of view. You are free to discuss and disagree with others regarding topics relevant to the purpose of the social media platform, but please do not use ethnic and racial slurs, hateful speech, personal attacks, abusive language, nudity or pornography.
- Protect Personal Information: Keep your personal information (phone number, address, etc.) out of your posts. Remember that everything you post on social media is public and can live forever.
- Respect for individual privacy: The College expects you to respect the privacy rights of individuals.
- Respect Intellectual Property Laws: Respect laws governing copyright and fair use. Copyright and trademark laws must be followed at all times. 51蹤獲 will enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.
- Stay on Topic: 51蹤獲 social media sites are established as forums for the open and honest discussions of matters and developments related to - and limited to - the Chaffey College Mission Statement: 51蹤獲 improves lives and our communities through education with a steadfast commitment to equity and innovation to empower our diverse students who learn and thrive through excellent career, transfer, and workforce education programs that advance economic and social mobility for all.
- No endorsements: No advertising, solicitation or overtly favorable acknowledgments or endorsements of third-party services is permitted on any social media platforms
- Be Transparent: Be honest about who you are. Identify yourself and disclose any affiliation you have with 51蹤獲; this can be as simple as a reference in your bio or an online statement. When referencing 51蹤獲 online, be clear that you are sharing your personal opinion vs. communicating on behalf of the college.
51蹤獲 reserves the right to block or remove the content of any post that violates these guidelines or District policies without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to, the following policies:
- 51蹤獲 Non-Discrimination Policy
- 51蹤獲 Prohibition of Harassment
- 51蹤獲 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus
- 51蹤獲 Standards of Student Conduct
- 51蹤獲 Commitment to Diversity
- 51蹤獲 Institutional Code of Ethics
We want to remind all social media users:
- All content, information and views expressed on social media belong to the person posting and the content does not necessarily reflect the college's opinions or policies.
- 51蹤獲 social media is monitored by staff; however we may or may not reply to comments posted.
- The college is not responsible for unanswered posts or inaccurate information posted by others.
- 51蹤獲 social media platforms are intended to be a forum for discussion of topics pertaining to the college; posts that do not respect these guidelines will be removed.
For questions, comments or to report abuse, send a message to marketing@chaffey.edu.
*Social media includes, but is not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,
Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, Flickr, Yelp, blogs and others.