Document Type
Praxis
Abstract
Social media is a relevant and powerful instrument of communication in higher education, especially in the college age population. The use of social media in and out of the classroom on the college campus allows faculty to meet students where they are. Content shared by faculty on social media is a means to continue to educate our students and alumni outside of the classroom and build relationships regardless of geographic boundaries. Through the use of social media platforms, we can also continue to relay and demonstrate our Jesuit ideals. This engagement can help build a relationship between faculty and students that can grow into a mutually beneficial connection. This paper describes why campus social media engagement is important and how it can be useful within the scope of Ignatian pedagogy to extend compassion and education to students, alumni and interested followers and an example of how we have integrated social media into our department.
Recommended Citation
Kozlowski, Karl F. and O'Rourke, Shawn M.. "A Uniquely Jesuit Approach to Engagement Through Social Media." Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal Vol. 10: No. 2 (2021) . Available at: https://epublications.regis.edu/jhe/vol10/iss2/16
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Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Educational Technology Commons, Higher Education Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Marketing Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons, Social Media Commons, Sports Management Commons
