Tag Archives: Social Media
Boko Haram is Winning, and You are Helping
Boko Haram (BH) has had a banner couple of weeks, and the western press and social media participants have played an integral role. This type of thing exorcises me. I don’t like when people free ride (do not contribute to outcomes they … Continue reading
Kristoff Kerfuffle: On the Pace of Diffusion of Ideas
Yesterday Nicholas Kristoff trolled professors, and especially political scientists, crying out: “Professors, we need you!” Naturally, it echoed about the web (e.g., here), and kicked up a counter-response from bloggers noting that they exist (e.g., here and here).[1] What strikes … Continue reading
Has the ISA gone “Kansas Board of Regents”?
Six weeks ago the Kansas Board of Regents caused a stir when it adopted a social media policy that is really something to behold. You can read it here. The International Studies Association (ISA) Executive Council recently submitted a proposal … Continue reading
No Comment: Kansas Board of Regents Social Media Policy
Text from the Kansas BoR Social Media Policy. The chief executive officer of a state university has the authority to suspend, dismiss or terminate from employment any faculty or staff member who makes improper use of social media. “Social media” means any … Continue reading
