SOCIAL MEDIA: THE COLLEGE YEARS

To help parents understand their college student’s use—and possible misuse—of social media, as well as the implications and consequences of what they post, we asked Jason Manning, Executive Director of Digital Media for Student Services at Arizona State University, to provide some insight and advice. Here’s what he shared.

What are college students posting to social media and why?

The vast majority of students we interact with at ASU are using social media in responsible and positive ways: to stay connected with friends,