MCPHS Social Media Community Guidelines

We encourage MCPHS community members to engage with our official University social media pages and have outlined here what is and is not accepted on our profiles. We ask that all users engaging with our social media accounts (“Users”) adhere to the guidelines outlined below for all MCPHS accounts, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and any other profiles created in the past or future. All affiliated MCPHS channels should feel encouraged to provide a link to this page.

Please review the following Community Guidelines. By following them, Users can contribute to a positive and productive social media environment within the MCPHS community. If Users violate them, their comments will be deleted. If offenses continue, their accounts may be blocked.

• Be respectful: Users should avoid using slurs, profanity, obscene language, or engaging in any conduct that violates the University's community guidelines, such as hate speech, bullying, and discriminatory language regarding race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or spirituality, political affiliation, or physical appearance. Remember that interactions on University social media accounts reflect on the institution.
• Be transparent: Users should be honest about their identity when interacting with University accounts. This helps establish credibility and trust in online interactions.
• Be truthful: Do not spread false or misleading information.
• Protect confidentiality: Users should be careful not to reveal confidential or proprietary information about fellow Users, employees, alumni, or any other person when engaging with University social media.
• Adhere to University policies: Interactions on social media are subject to various University policies, including the Student Code of Conduct and Electronic Communications Policy. Users should familiarize themselves with these policies prior to engaging with University social media.
• Be mindful of content: Users should consider how their posts or comments could be negatively received or interpreted before sharing them on University social media platforms. Any comments inciting violence or unlawful action will be taken down and reported to Public Safety.
• Separate personal and professional: Users should take care to avoid mixing personal and University-related social media interactions. It's important to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Engage constructively: Users are encouraged to be "social" on their platforms, acknowledging comments and participating in discussions in a positive manner.
• Be aware of account authenticity: Users should interact primarily with official University social media accounts to ensure they are engaging with legitimate University communications.
• Respect copyright and attribution: When sharing or referencing content, Users should credit creators and avoid reproducing copyrighted material without permission.
• Consider privacy and safety: Users should be mindful of their own privacy and safety when interacting on university social media platforms and be cautious about sharing personal information.
• No Solicitation: The University does not post paid endorsements or endorse products of any kind. Likewise, please do not promote products or services on our page or ask for money in any way.

Users are welcome to message all MCPHS social inboxes. However, please note most questions are best directed to Admissions or other relevant official University offices.

Contact: If you have a concern or want to be featured on MCPHS social media, please contact Julia.Robertson@MCPHS.edu.