University of Tasmania, Australia

ITS manages a large portfolio of learning and teaching applications including social media that can assist UTAS business.

Standard service includes

• Hosting and creation of blogs (using Wordpress)
• Support for using UTAS blogs and social media services in general.

This service does not include:

• Support for social media services that are not centrally-managed by UTAS, refer to the Social Media Guidelines (PDF 451.2KB)

Service provided to

• Staff
• Students

Service options

• N/A

Optional features

• Linking with websites in the University Web Content Management System (UWCMS)
• Pedagogical support and training for the use of social media for best practice use in teaching in collaboration with TILT.

How to request this service

• This service can be requested through the Service Desk.

Customer responsibilities

• Please report any service failure or interruption, to the Service Desk
• Staff must familiarise themselves with the UTAS ICT Services and Facilities Use Agreement (PDF 51.5KB) and the Social Media Guidelines (PDF 451.2KB) in regard to the appropriate use of this service
• Staff should be familiar with and be prepared to act within the UTAS Web Policy (PDF 106.4KB) with regards to all sites representing UTAS.

Support commitments

Our commitment

Service owner

Associate Director, Service Delivery & Support.

Funding model

This service is centrally funded.