Faculty and Facebook: attitudes of selected faculty toward utilizing Facebook to connect with students

The primary purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes of selected faculty toward utilizing Facebook in their collegiate responsibilities, in February, 2012. This study also looked at how familiar selected faculty are with Facebook and its uses. Subjects included assistant, associate, and full professors in the College of Education, the College of Fine and Performing Arts, and the College of Communication at Rowan University. Data on attitudes were collected through means of a survey using 20 Yes/No, Likert-type items, and one open ended response item. Data analysis of quantitative data suggest that these selected faculty generally have a negative attitude toward Facebook and its possible classroom uses. Results of the open ended response item indicate faculty's hesitance to use Facebook with students because of unwillingness to blur professional lines. Some faculty did report using Facebook to post relevant class material, connect with alumni, and keep a departmental page up-to-date. Recommendations for further practice and further research are included.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Higher Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services, Administration, and Higher Education

Year dc:date.available

2012

Author dc:creator

• Schmeelk, Janet

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sisco, Burton

• Online social networks; Universities and colleges--Faculty
• Higher Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/153

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1152