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Facebook info could land students in trouble with Judicial Affairs
By: Alexa Bonacquisti
Issue date: 4/14/06 Section: News
Originally published: 4/14/06 at 12:40 PM EST
Last update: 4/14/06 at 12:40 PM EST
Originally published: 4/14/06 at 12:40 PM EST
Last update: 4/14/06 at 12:40 PM EST
"We do have three or four people in our office registered for a variety of reasons," she said.
She explained that she recently set up an account to contact graduates so she could obtain feedback about their current jobs and any possible co-op connections they could provide. Lenz explained that in addition to contacting alumni, other staff members have set up Facebook accounts to see how and why students use the site.
Lenz did mention, however, that the SCDC has been learning from conferences that employers sometimes look at Facebook to gain a more complete picture of their prospective employee. Whether positive or negative, checking Facebook could ultimately provide another perspective for employers.
"Be careful about what you put online, because it could be jeopardizing," Lenz said.
Dean of Students David Ruth echoed Lenz's statements and explained some initiatives the University is planning.
"We have found that co-op employers are now using Facebook to make co-op hiring decisions, so we have formed a committee of staff members from Co-op, Student Life, and Public Safety to discuss ways to educate students about the use and implications of Facebook."
She explained that she recently set up an account to contact graduates so she could obtain feedback about their current jobs and any possible co-op connections they could provide. Lenz explained that in addition to contacting alumni, other staff members have set up Facebook accounts to see how and why students use the site.
Lenz did mention, however, that the SCDC has been learning from conferences that employers sometimes look at Facebook to gain a more complete picture of their prospective employee. Whether positive or negative, checking Facebook could ultimately provide another perspective for employers.
"Be careful about what you put online, because it could be jeopardizing," Lenz said.
Dean of Students David Ruth echoed Lenz's statements and explained some initiatives the University is planning.
"We have found that co-op employers are now using Facebook to make co-op hiring decisions, so we have formed a committee of staff members from Co-op, Student Life, and Public Safety to discuss ways to educate students about the use and implications of Facebook."
