Rules for ID Student Websites

Requirements for Squarespace hosted content as part of a class.

Posting content (webpages, images, videos, etc…) on the internet is a powerful tool to allow the general public to have immediate access to the most current information you create at the University of Tennessee. All publicly assessable content created as part of a course or program requirement reflect on you and the University. This document is only for required course or program work. With this in mind we ask that you adhere to the following.

ACT AS EVERYTHING YOU POST CAN BE READ AND SEEN BY ANYONE*

1. Keep your content secure

Most students will want show off their work to the world! But if you don't want the general public to access your work you can secure all or some of your content. You can provide access to just the instructor or a select group of your choice. You are responsible for securing your site. If you are unsure about security/privacy issues notify the instructor prior to posting the information.

2. Keep your content relevant to UTK academic work

Feel free to post projects, thoughts, critical comments, reflections, and other information as related to your classes and other academic sponsored activities at the University of Tennessee.

3. Keep your content and online persona professional

Your content and external links should be used to build a professional persona for yourself and advance your academic and professional career

Do not use the LAST name of the course instructor(s) within your website without their permission. (This is to keep search engine traffic to their sites.)

SECURITY and PRIVACY

You must adhere to the following When posting hosted content as part of a class or other program requirement.

• Security and Access -- If you must decide if your site is be only accessible to the members of the class or if you wish to remain anonymous you adhere to following. You must always follow the minim security setting
• If you wish to protect your anonymity in a course course notify the professor or staff member prior to posting any content or if possible subscribing to hosting services.
• Follow all instructions provided by service providers (squarespace, vimeo, ect…) for keeping your content protected and secured'
• If you are in doubt in regard to your privacy settings you are to notify the instructor prior to posting the work.
• Follow all security and or other settings and configurations that may be outlined in specific projects by UTK faculty and staff.
• It is ultimately your responsibility to keep your content secure.