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Academic Groups Blast Social Media Policy for Kansas Faculty

Associations Now

In reaction to blowback from a controversial tweet written by a University of Kansas professor, the state university system’s board of regents passed a rule last week allowing for the firing of academic staffers who make contentious statements on social media. University groups say the rule violates speech rights.

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Membership Directory: Why Your Organization Needs One & How to Create One

EventMobi: Association Events

No matter what type it is, your membership directory makes it easy for members to find others’ contact info, like phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts. Plus, with an online membership directory, organizations can incorporate their branding and additional features like search, filtering, or social media integration.

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Membership Hack: Super Bowl Wager

Associations Now

The $1,000 bet benefited a local nonprofit and created opportunities for press coverage and social media engagement. This is a very exciting time for Kansas City, and we love being able to cheer on our Chiefs while also giving to a well-deserving local nonprofit.”. How to hack it? Why does it work? What’s the bonus?

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Reads of the Week: January 25, 2013

Reid All About it

In the fall of 2012, Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter , authors of Humanize , surveyed 505 individuals about social media and leadership. Among the findings: “84% agree that leadership involvement in social media gives their company a competitive edge.” However, many CEOs still resist social media at their own peril.

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Change Created Chaos Impacts Associations

SCD Group

A recent trip through the Kansas City airport highlights three changes that illustrate how – without modification – change creates chaos. Some associations cling to printed quarterly newsletters or magazines even though many members have switched to social media and the Internet.

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Incorporating the Old With the New at Events

Associations Now

In a guest post on the Social Tables blog, he cited the popular Throwback Thursday social media campaign as one current example of nostalgia succeeding in pop culture and suggested a few ways planners can introduce nostalgia before, during, and after events using things like memory displays and disposable cameras.

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Reports of “Utter Chaos” Draw Fresh Attention to Teen Bans at Malls

Associations Now

In Independence, Kansas, a couple of hundred young kids became disruptive. It seems like there’s been more than normal over these last few weeks, with tensions high and social media playing a part,” Sanderson told the Toledo Blade. “But Monroeville Mall closed early as four area police agencies responded to distress calls.

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