SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Welcome to this short course on CPUT’s Social Media Policy. As social media plays a growing role in how we communicate and represent the university, this policy provides clear guidelines for using official CPUT channels responsibly and professionally. You'll learn how to protect CPUT’s brand, respect privacy, and align your online activity with the university’s values and goals.
“This Policy applies to all staff and students who use official social media as part of their work, or in official communication related to teaching, learning, research or engagement.” (Section 2.1)
Learning Objectives
Understand the purpose and scope of the policy
Know the rules for creating and managing official accounts
Recognise what responsible and professional online behaviour looks like
Protect confidential and personal information online
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You want to launch a new page for your department’s research group.
What steps do you take?
Fill the Form
Complete the Social Media Account Creation Form.
Get Authorisation
Ask your Dean or Line Manager to sign off.
Submit for Approval
Send your request to MCD.
Add MCD as Co-Admin
MCD must be listed as a co-administrator.