Electronic Campus Forums

 

1.0 Purpose

The messages posted on electronic campus forums and discussion lists do not necessarily represent the views of Stephens College.

The main purpose of using message boards is alleviate the need for certain people to post messages on behalf of others and prevent unwanted e-mail from cluttering inboxes.

If you have a fridge to sell, a textbook you need, a meeting to announce, and so on.. Use the STUDENT MESSAGE BOARD to talk to other Stephens students!

It's easy..go to www.stephens.edu and click on MESSAGE BOARD at the bottom of the page.

2.0 Scope

This policy applies to all Stephens faculty, staff, students, organizations, and other parties that use Stephens computing and networking services.

3.0. REGISTERING
A student will need to register as a member first, before posting messages. Click the "Register Here" link and complete the form. An e-mail message will be sent to verify your information, along with a web link to complete the registration.

3.1. FORUMS & TOPICS
There is only one forum for students called "Announcements". Students may create topics within the "Announcements" forum, but they cannot create a new forum. Participation in the discussion lists are a right and privilege, so please follow the rules and guidelines listed below:

1. Spam (unsolicited e-mails that are trying to sell any service or product - like junk mail)
2. Forwarded mail, especially chain letters
3. Copyrighted material without approval
4. Encoded documents
5. Appeals for money
6. Offensive remarks or profanity

3.2. GUIDELINES

1. Please use common sense when posting. Be aware that you always have two options: responding through the list or to a member personally. The content of your message should determine which option you choose.
2. Be sure your posting is related to the purposes of the list. If you want to talk about other issues, do it on a person-to-person basis.
3. Follow the list guidelines at all times.
4. Please keep posts to the list brief. If your post doesn't add value, don't send it. (Example: Don't send a "thanks" or "congratulations" message through the list. Send something like that directly to the person you're thanking or congratulating after the first announcement has been made on the list.)
5. Try to give your message a meaningful and accurate subject line descriptor. This will eliminate tedious sorting through mail by subscribers not drawn to a topic.
6. Remember to be courteous to other list members. If you disagree with them, fine; just don't resort to personal insults.