I am not too savvy with facebook and twitter but our Director of admissions is and has just set it up. It is an exciting new way of keeping in touch with current events and communicate what our school has to offer. It has a link where prospective students can request information about our program.
Huichi,
Many people are conflicted with its use. Many students do not want their pictures or information shared on the internet. Be watchful!
Patty Aronoff
Larry,
If you use social media, be sure to monitor it daily. It needs to have rules for posting and dealing with the information that is shared.
Patty Aronoff
Tania ,
Social media is the new frontier for staying connected online. Many schools are using this useful communication link.
Patty Aronoff
As of this writing, our institution has not embraced the use of Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Etc.). Personally, I am conflicted about their usefulness, but at this age in time, social media site are becoming more and more popular and "the" place to go to for consumers to learn more about the company they are interested. Therefore, I would recommend using them.
I personally do not engage in the use of this media but our school is now incorporating it into our Marketing mix. That process is closely monitored by our Marketing Dept. and PR firm for compliance and effectiveness. If employees want to post something to these Media groups that involves the college, we submit it to Marketing for approval and upload first.
Our school has social media. We have a Facebook and twitter account which I think is a great way for student and prospect students to be up to date with school events.
cindy,
Interesting that you are adding the additional information and resources. A great idea!
Patty Aronoff
Nichole,
You have a wonderful resource to monitor your sites. It takes time and effort to keep up with social media.
Patty Aronoff
Sandy,
It can be. Personally debeloped leads are the best for admissions. They come with strong credibility.
Patty Aronoff
Tiffany,
It does connect the community at large with the community on campus. Make sure to update and monitor your site often.
Patty Aronoff
Alejandra,
It can be as only time will tell whether your leads are coming from this source.
Patty Aronoff
Jessica,
You are cresting a connection with the public through a common media source.
Patty Aronoff
Andre,
Twitter is primarily the same functionality of Facebook, but with a different format.
Patty Aronoff
MARILYN,
It certainly will spread the word fast! Congratulations!
Patty Aronoff
Dominic,
Facebook is way to reach your students through social media. Be sure to date and monitor the site often.
Patty Aronoff
Linda J,
Investigate thoroughly before implementing. It is a vast unknown environment for most schools.
Patty Aronoff
Theresa,
Excellent! Photos of your activities are a wAy to promote your school.
Patty Aronoff
howard,
Social media sites attract different followings. Best advice...start slow and monitor often.
Patty Aronoff
Jessica,
It is! We are entering a new frontier of communication and have yet to find the scope of its power.
Patty Aronoff
