You will be expected to use online communication for your integrative studies courses and to be an informed New Century College student. You will be expected to join the appropriate listservs and use various electronic communications mediums. 

When we communicate electronically, we are performing a social act in a society which transcends local and international boundaries. Within that society are sub cultures, such as groups of friends, students and faculty in a class, and larger groups bound by a common interest. The members may never meet in person and may be scattered around the world. 

If you spend any time communicating online with a group that shares a common interest, you will come to understand their behavior guidelines. When you join online groups you may receive an e-mail with the group's netiquette rules. You may be removed from the group if you do not follow the rules.

When you communicate via e-mail, a Web-based forum, or other digital medium, you and your audience cannot hear each other's tone, or see each other's facial expressions or gestures. Misunderstandings can easily occur because of these factors. In general, if you treat others as you like to be treated, and think before you "speak" electronically, you will be a good citizen in cyberspace.

Guard your own privacy and respect the privacy of others.

Below are links to some useful guidelines for online behavior: