Social Media @ GSSW

The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work uses several social media websites to promote social and professional networking, and to highlight GSSW news and events. Below is a list of GSSW social media websites and the ways you can use these tools.

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/bcgssw
or click the icon at the bottom of any GSSW webpage
Facebook is a social networking site where members share messages, links, photos, and videos. GSSW's Facebook audience consists of current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and external people or organizations with an interest in GSSW or the field of social work. Content is generally school news and events, and occasionally also news and topics related to social work. GSSW's Facebook page is public, so you do not need an account to access it.

Questions: Contact GSSW Office of Marketing & Communications, gssw@bc.edu, 617-552-4095

Twitter

http://www.twitter.com/bcgssw
or click the icon at the bottom of any GSSW webpage
Twitter is a micro-blogging service where people share short updates or "tweets" of 140 characters maximum. GSSW's Twitter audience consists of alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and external people or organizations with an interest in GSSW or the field of social work. Content is generally school news and events, and frequently also news and topics related to social work. GSSW's Twitter page is public, so you do not need an account to access it.

Questions: Contact GSSW Office of Marketing & Communications, gssw@bc.edu, 617-552-4095

LinkedIn

http://www.bc.edu/gsswlinkedin
or click the icon at the bottom of any GSSW webpage
LinkedIn is the leading career networking website. Members create a free, professional profile to showcase their work experience and expertise, network with others, share career opportunities, and start or participate in discussions. Members invite other people to become a "Connection," which can then be used to gain introductions to other people through mutual Connections. GSSW's LinkedIn group consists of alumni, current students, faculty, and staff. Content is generally news, job postings, group updates, and online discussions.

Questions: Contact GSSW Career Services, gsswcareerservices@bc.edu, 617-552-4035

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/bcgssw
or click the icon at the bottom of any GSSW webpage
YouTube is the leading online video destination where people watch and share videos. GSSW's YouTube channel features faculty and student profiles, event videos, and other presentations.

Questions: Contact GSSW Office of Marketing & Communications, gssw@bc.edu, 617-552-4095

BCshare

http://www.bc.edu/bcshare
BCshare is Boston College's personal web resource where current students, faculty, and staff can share information, messages, and photos within the BC Community. BCshare can be used to create blogs, wikis, group forums, photo albums, and web pages.

Questions: BCshare User Documentation or contact Boston College Information Technology Services, websupport@bc.edu, 617-552-4357