Clubs & Socs Social Media Guide

Do’s:

Promote Inclusivity:

• Encourage clubs to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members.
• Ensure that the language used is respectful and considerate of diverse backgrounds.

Share Relevant Content:

• Encourage clubs to share content related to their activities, events, and achievements.
• Promote sharing information that is relevant to the club’s mission and interests.

Engage with Members:

• Encourage active engagement with members through polls, discussions, and Q&A sessions.
• Respond promptly to comments and messages to foster a sense of community.

Highlight Achievements:

• Share the successes and achievements of the club members and the club itself. UNE Life will also request this of you throughout the year in the shape of a blog or social media post from their feed facilitated by you.
• Celebrate milestones, events, and contributions of members.

Moderation Policies:

• Establish clear moderation policies outlining what is considered acceptable behavior.
• Define consequences for violations, such as warnings, temporary suspension, or removal from the group.

Don’ts:

No Discrimination:

• Strictly prohibit discriminatory language, hate speech, or any form of harassment.

No Unauthorised Promotions:

• Prohibit the promotion of external products or services without approval.
• Ensure that promotional content aligns with the club’s mission and values.

Adding moderation features, such as flagging content, in Facebook groups can help maintain a healthy and respectful online community.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up moderation flags in Facebook groups:

Access Group Settings:

• Go to your Facebook group and click on the ellipsis (…) in the top right corner.
• From the dropdown menu, select “Group Settings.”

Navigate to Moderation Settings:

• In the Group Settings, scroll down to the “Moderation” section.

Enable Post Approval:

• Turn on post-approval to ensure that all posts require approval before being visible in the group. This helps filter out inappropriate content.

Set Keyword Alerts:

• Scroll down to the “Keywords Alerts” section under Moderation.
• Add specific keywords that are likely associated with inappropriate content or violations of group guidelines. Any post containing these keywords will be flagged for your review.

Enable Membership Approval:

• Consider turning on membership approval to review and approve new members before they join the group. This adds an additional layer of moderation.

Turn on Reporting to Admins:

• Enable the option that allows group members to report content to group admins. This is a crucial feature for community self-moderation.

Educate Group Members:

• Inform group members about the moderation rules and guidelines, encouraging them to report any inappropriate content they come across.

Regularly Review Moderation Queue:

• As an admin or moderator, regularly review the moderation queue to approve or disapprove posts and handle reported content promptly.

By following these steps, you can implement effective moderation flags in your Facebook group to maintain a positive and respectful online environment. It’s important to stay engaged with the group, address reported content promptly, and communicate moderation guidelines to ensure a smooth experience for all members.

Events and how to make the most of them

• Planning – All events require planning and advertising, the more organised you are with the details the better your event will be!
• Details – For student events, we recommend getting the event details hosted online as soon as possible – 4 weeks beforehand is a good starting point. People want information – the “about” section of your event should be as enticing as possible.
• Schedule posts – scheduling posts and teasers with information will be the key to getting organic reach and people at your events
• Reach – to amplify your event you can include UNE Life and TuneFM as a co-host, if you have posted your event with enough time we will try our best to drive some traffic to this event. The key to getting us to help out is to include as much information as possible!

How to set up your event

UNE Life’s main calendar of events is hosted on UNE Life’s Facebook page. As a UNE Life Club or Society, you have the opportunity to get your events hosted on their page and in front of more viewers.

Step 1 – Create a Facebook event using your Club or Societies Facebook page.
Step 2 – Please title your event with “Clubs & Socs | {event name}” ie Clubs & Socs | Summer Wall Climbing or Clubs & Socs | Farming Futures Careers Expo
Step 3 – Make sure to include all the details including time, place, date, an engaging event description, and links to further information (such as ticket links or your clubs page).
Step 3 – Invite UNELife2351 as a cohost to your event
Step 4 – send a Direct Message (DM) to UNELife2351 asking the team to accept the cohost request and send the direct link for the event in the DM.

When UNE Life accepts your cohost request, your event will be added to the UNE Life feed reaching eyes beyond your Club or Society.

How to Design Posters and Promotional Materials

Creating eye-catching posters and promotional materials is essential for promoting your club or society events! Here’s how to get started:

1. Use Canva for Design: Canva is a free, user-friendly platform with a wide range of templates for posters, flyers, and even social media graphics. Simply choose a template that fits your event’s vibe, customize it with your club’s details, and download it in your preferred format. Canva also offers options for resizing designs, making it perfect for creating matching social media posts!
2. Printing on Campus: Once your design is ready, you can print your materials conveniently at the Print Room. They offer a variety of printing options to suit your needs, from standard posters to high-quality promotional materials.

Pro tip: Always double-check your design for accuracy and clarity before printing to save time and costs!