Understanding and Using Social Media on College Campuses

Brandon Waite is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Ball State University where his teaching, research, and service activities focus the use of online technologies for campaigning and organizational communication. He regularly gives presentations about social media to nonprofit organizations and candidates for office on behalf of the Bowen Center for Public Affairs. Darren Wheeler is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Ball State University where his teaching and research interests include judicial politics, terrorism and homeland security, and social media. He has been teaching online classes at colleges and universities for over ten years.

Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: Web 2.0 and Higher Education
History of Web 1.0
Web 2.0 Characteristics
Key Players in the Social Media Landscape
Social Media On College Campuses
Organizational Culture and Higher Education
The Internet Technology Environment
Chapter Outlines
Chapter 2: Social Media Initiatives: Institutional-Level Issues
Character and Identity
Resources
Compensation and Recognition
Policies
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Social Media Initiatives: Department-Level Issues
Academic Departments
Character and Identity
Resources
Compensation and Recognition
Policies
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Case Study: The Ball State University Political Science Facebook Page
Institutional-Level ITE
Departmental-Level ITE
Social Media and the Political Science at BSU
The Ball State University Political Science Department Facebook Page
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Putting It All Together
Behavior Strategies for Faculty and Staff: Social Media Ethos
Strategies for Administrators
Keys to Web 2.0 Success
Conclusion

Bibliography
Index
About the Authors