NOTE: CIRES is currently not posting on X or Facebook.

Do 

• Create content using your own voice and tag CIRES when appropriate
• Tag CIRES and partners
  • BlueSky: @cires.colorado.edu
  • Instagram: @ciresnews
  • LinkedIn: Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences 
• Think before you post - your content creates a permanent digital footprint
• Model good behavior and practice positivity online
• Be accurate
• Use a disclaimer such as “Views are my own.” 
• Notify CIRES communications if one of your posts goes viral or if a reporter reaches out to you via social media

Avoid

• Being a bully
• Using your position at CIRES, CU, or NOAA for personal or financial gain on social media
• Speak on behalf of CIRES, CU, or NOAA
• Post anything defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, intimidating, offensive, or obscene 
• Posting content related to CIRES or CU business (institute or university finances, funding, staffing, etc.)
• Posting content that could damage the reputation of CIRES, CU, or NOAA

Suggested hashtags: #CIRES #CEEE #NSIDC

From the CU system, if you want to integrate:

• Professional conduct: Act with the same professionalism and ethical standards expected of any university employee, being respectful, positive, and helpful.  
• Privacy and confidentiality: Do not share any private, restricted, or sensitive information about the university, its students, faculty, or staff. 
• No political stance: Do not take a political stand on topics or legislation in your capacity as a university representative. 
• Intellectual property: Respect copyright and fair use principles when sharing content. 
• Brand assets: Do not use university logos or other official imagery on your personal social media accounts.