10 ways universities (should) share information using social media

This guest post on Mashable’s website is an excellent place for Higher Education Institutions to start thinking about what, and how, they can use Social Media to their advantage: 10 Ways Universities Share Information Using Social Media

The 10 methods are (and should NOT be limited to the ‘broadcast’ method):

  1. Gathering and Sharing Information
  2. Showcasing Student and Faculty Work
  3. Providing a Platform to Broadcast Events
  4. Emergency Notification
  5. Connecting People
  6. Producing, Not Just Promoting
  7. Creating a Dialogue and Communicating to Students
  8. Facebook Office Hours
  9. Coaching for the Spotlight
  10. Getting Wired Via Mobile